3.2

Out of 1 Ratings

Owner's of the Electrolux Washer Electrolux Washer gave it a score of 3.2 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    3.0 out of 5
  • Durability

    3.0 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    4.0 out of 5
  • Performance

    3.0 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    3.0 out of 5
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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.