Electrolux EIFLS60JIW Uso Y Cuidado
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Solutions to Common Problems
Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Yellow
buildup of
body soil
on synthetic
fabrics
buildup of
body soil
on synthetic
fabrics
Agitation time too short.
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Wash water temperature too
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low.
Not enough detergent.
Not enough detergent.
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Soak in detergent booster or
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product containing enzymes.
Wash in hottest water safe for
Wash in hottest water safe for
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fabric using casual cycle.
Increase detergent.
Increase detergent.
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Add bleach safe for fabric or
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treat with color remover.
Select correct wash cycle.
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Use correct amount of
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detergent.
Wash synthetics frequently
Wash synthetics frequently
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using hot or warm water.
Yellow or
brown rust
stains
brown rust
stains
Iron or manganese in water
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supply, water pipes, or wa-
ter heater.
ter heater.
To restore discolored load of
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whites, use rust remover safe for
fabric.
Do not use chlorine bleach to re-
fabric.
Do not use chlorine bleach to re-
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move rust stains. It may intensify
discoloration.
discoloration.
Use nonprecipitating water
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softener.
Before washing, run hot water
Before washing, run hot water
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for a few minutes to clear lines.
Drain water heater occasionally.
Drain water heater occasionally.
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For an ongoing problem,
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install an iron fi lter in your
water supply system.
water supply system.
Residue
stains / build-
up, mold or
mildew stains
in gasket
stains / build-
up, mold or
mildew stains
in gasket
Moisture in the washer.
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Use of non-HE detergent.
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Overdosing detergent.
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Overloading wash drum.
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Leaving a wet load set in
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washer.
Cold water washes which
Cold water washes which
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may not completely dissolve
and remove detergents.
and remove detergents.
Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle
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Scrub gasket with Comet™
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Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover
using brush to remove stains.
Use only HE (high effi ciency
using brush to remove stains.
Use only HE (high effi ciency
•
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
Remove wash load immediately
mended dosage.
Remove wash load immediately
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upon cycle completion.
Run dehumidifi er in laundry
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room.
Avoid overfi lling detergent
Avoid overfi lling detergent
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and fabric softener com-
partments of dispenser.
Dry the inside of washer
partments of dispenser.
Dry the inside of washer
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and gasket after every run.
Residue
stains / build-
up, mold or
mildew stains
in dispenser
drawer
stains / build-
up, mold or
mildew stains
in dispenser
drawer
Moisture in the washer.
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Use of non-HE detergent.
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Overdosing detergent.
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Remove dispenser drawer and
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wipe dispenser and inserts with
combination of ¾ cup liquid
chlorine bleach and one gallon
hot water. Rinse well, and repeat
if necessary. Return drawer to
location. NOTE: Wear rubber of
latex gloves. Protect fl oor and
clothing from bleach damage.
Use only HE (high effi ciency
combination of ¾ cup liquid
chlorine bleach and one gallon
hot water. Rinse well, and repeat
if necessary. Return drawer to
location. NOTE: Wear rubber of
latex gloves. Protect fl oor and
clothing from bleach damage.
Use only HE (high effi ciency
•
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
mended dosage.
Avoid overfi lling detergent
•
and fabric softener com-
partments of dispenser.
partments of dispenser.
Water in fold
of fl exible
gasket
of fl exible
gasket
Result of washing and part
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of normal operation.
At the end of each wash, dry
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inside of gasket fold with clean
dry towel all around gasket.
dry towel all around gasket.
Odor
Moisture in the washer.
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Use of non-HE detergent.
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Overdosing detergent.
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Leaving a wet load remain in
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washer.
Cold water washes which
Cold water washes which
•
may not completely dissolve
and remove detergents.
and remove detergents.
Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle.
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At the end of each wash, dry
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inside of gasket fold with clean,
dry towel all around gasket.
Use only HE (high effi ciency
dry towel all around gasket.
Use only HE (high effi ciency
•
detergent) along with recom-
mended dosage.
Remove wash load immediately
mended dosage.
Remove wash load immediately
•
upon cycle completion.
Pour one cup liquid chlorine
Pour one cup liquid chlorine
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bleach in standpipe; let remain a
day and fl ush with water.
day and fl ush with water.
Leave door and dispenser
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drawer open for a few
hours after use or whenever
washer is not in use.
hours after use or whenever
washer is not in use.