Electrolux EIFLW55H MB, Technical & Service Manual

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5-1
Troubleshooting
Blue stains
Discoloration,
graying
Greasy, oily
stains
Holes, tears,
or snags
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling to
fabric.)
1. If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml)
white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in
plastic container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.
2. If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with
bar soap. Wash.
3. Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric
softener compartments of dispenser.
1. Rewash with correct amount of detergent
and hottest water safe for fabric. Add
bleach safe for fabric.
2. Sort items by soil level and color.
1. Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid
detergent.
2. Increase detergent and water temperature.
Rewash.
3. Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
1. Never pour chlorine bleach directly on
fabric.
2. Check condition of items before washing.
See Washing Procedures in the Use and
Care Guide for preparing, loading and
adding chlorine bleach.
1. Reduce load size. Rewash using correct
water temperature, water level, and amount
of detergent.
2. Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to
wash water to remove detergent residue.
3. Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
4. Dry load in dryer.
5. Remove lint with lint brush or roller.
1. Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
2. Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate
fibers.
3. When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars/cuffs.
4. Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Problem
Correction
1. Undiluted liquid detergent or
fabric softener dispensed
directly onto fabric.
1. Not enough detergent.
2. Wash temperature too low.
3. Incorrect sorting.
1. Not enough detergent.
2. Undiluted liquid fabric
softener poured directly on
fabric.
1. Incorrect use of chlorine
bleach.
2. Unfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles.
3. Rips, tears and broken
threads.
4. Overloading the washer.
5. Degradation of fabric.
1. Incorrect sorting.
2. Tissues left in pocket.
3. Overloading the washer.
4. Not enough detergent.
5. Undissolved detergent has
left a residue resembling lint.
6. Static cling is attracting lint.
7. Load washed too long.
1. Pilling is normal with synthetic
and permanent press fabrics.
This is due to abrasion from
normal wear.
Cause
The following troubleshooting chart involves problems arising from improper washing techniques and are not
valid service issues. Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and
fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent
Association.
For Troubleshooting the electronic control and error codes, See Section Three Electronic Control.