Electrolux 137519000 A (1112) オーナーマニュアル

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