Electrolux 137023500 A (0801)) manual Solutions to Common Problems, Common Washing Problems

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Common Washing Problems

Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric dam- age. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS	PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Blue stains	• Undiluted liquid detergent	• If caused by detergent, mix	• Avoid overfilling detergent
	or fabric softener dispensed	1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar	and fabric softener com-
	directly onto fabric.	with 1 quart (.95 L) water	partments of dispenser.
		in a plastic container. Soak
		item 1 hour. Rinse.
		• If caused by fabric softener,
		rub stains with bar soap.
		Wash.

Discoloration,	• Not enough detergent.	• Rewash with correct	• Sort items by soil level and
graying	• Wash water temperature	amount of detergent and	color.
	too low.	hottest water safe for fabric.	• Use correct amount of de-
	• Incorrect sorting.	• Add bleach safe for fabric.	tergent, hottest water and
			bleach safe for fabric.

Greasy, oily	• Not enough detergent.	• Treat with prewash stain	• Use correct amount of
stains	• Undiluted liquid fabric	remover or liquid detergent.	detergent and hottest water
	softener poured directly on	• Increase detergent and wa-	safe for fabric.
	fabric.	ter temperature. Rewash.	• Do not pour liquid fabric
		• Rub fabric softener stains	softener directly on fabric.
		with bar soap.	See Operating Your, step 5.

Holes, tears, or	• Incorrect use of chlorine	• May be irreversible if rips,	• Never pour chlorine bleach
snags	bleach.	tears and seams cannot be	directly on fabric.
	• Unfastened zippers, hooks,	mended.	• Check condition of items
	buckles.		before washing. See Oper-
	• Rips, tears and broken		ating Your, steps 2 and 5.
	threads.
	• Overloading the washer.
	• Degradation of fabric.

Lint	• Incorrect sorting.	• Reduce load size. Rewash	• See Operating Your, steps
	• Tissues left in pocket.	using correct water tem-	1 and 2.
	• Overloading the washer.	perature, water level, and	• Do not overload washer.
	• Not enough detergent.	amount of detergent.	• Use correct temperature
	• Undissolved detergent has	• Add nonprecipitating water	and amount of detergent,
	left a residue resembling	conditioner to wash water	water and wash time.
	lint.	to remove detergent resi-
	• Static cling is attracting lint.	due.
	• Load washed too long.	• Add liquid fabric softener to
		final rinse.
		• Dry load in dryer.
		• Remove lint with lint brush
		or roller.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Keep a record for quick reference Table of contentsFinding Information Please read and save this guideSafety Important Safety InstructionsRecognize safety symbols, words Labels Protect Children Prevent FirePrevent Injury and Damage to the Washer Prevent InjuryFeatures To run your washer, follow these basic steps Operating InstructionsGetting Started Normal Operating SoundsSort laundry into loads that can be washed together Before Using Your WasherOperating Your Washer Operating Your WasherAdd laundry load to washer For best results Other Wash Products Operating Your WASHER, con’tOperating Instructions Entrapment and TIP-OVER Hazard Operating Your WASHER, con’t 7. Start the washerWhites Cycle SelectionNormal ColorsCycle Selection, con’t Deep Clean SanitizeHand Wash CasualFast Wash DelicateMY Favorite Washing/Rinsing TemperatureTemperature, con’t Spin SpeedSoil Level Options Washer Features Washer Settings Chart Cycle ChartFor Successful Stain Removal Stain Removal ProceduresSafe Stain Removal Procedures Stain Removal GuideStain Treatment Stain Removal SuggestionsCare & Cleaning Other Inside CleaningTo Refresh Wash Drum Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Winterizing Instructions OutsideCommon Washing Problems Solutions to Common ProblemsCasual or delicate cycle Common Washing Problems, con’tOccurrence Possible Cause Solution Service Prevention ChecklistWater Avoid Service Checklist, con’tExclusions Warranty Information