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Question posted by lindseyglenn21 on August 7th, 2014

My Used Electrolux Eifls55iiw Has A Mildew Smell, How Do I Get It To Go Away

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on August 7th, 2014 1:31 AM

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Hi. The Complete Owner's Guide here http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Electrolux/EIFLS55IIW/24350 should have a Care Guide section. Otherwise, there is a generic cleaning tutorial here http://www.ehow.com/how_5640173_clean-electrolux-front_load-washer.html that should be able to address the odor.

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 2

...to continue serving you, please use this guide Thank you for quick reference Purchase date Electrolux model number Electrolux serial number NOTE Registering your ...Washer Features 20 Cycle Chart 21 Stain Removal Guide 22-23 • Stain Removal Procedures 22 • Stain Removal Suggestions 23 Care & Cleaning 24-27 Solutions to serve you. Questions? Keep a record for choosing Electrolux...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 3

.... • Immediately call the ﬁre department. Save these instructions for future reference. do not use gasoline or other appliance. Installation and service must be followed to cover every possible condition and situation that... any electrical switch; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to situations that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5

... been manually turned off during operation, the washer must never be exposed to a gas pipe. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in accordance with other household chemicals such as vinegar. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use in serious injury or death. • Do not combine laundry products for detailed grounding procedures. resulting...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7

... for the load. (See page 12.) 7. Add laundry load to the dispenser. (See page 10-11.) 2. You will vary slightly based on the water pressure in your home. B. HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive the drum to high spin speeds to extract water from the washer. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is common to...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8

... inside out to prevent further damage during washing. 8 Operating Instructions Operating Your Washer BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER Read the important instructions in other loads and cause skin irritation. 2. OPERATING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort items by recommended cycle and water temperature. Sort laundry into loads that attract lint. Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 9

... removal instructions. 4. Large items should not be tightly packed. Add laundry load to help balance the load. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. See Stain Removal Guide in a load. Washing single items such as a king-sized comforter, bedspread or sleeping bag separately. The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should close easily. Add 1 or 2 similar...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10

... the dispenser drawer latch indicator. 10 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued 5. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efﬁciency detergent to measure the amount recommended. liquid only" chamber. IMPORTANT Save the liquid cup insert for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. liquid only" cup and add the...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11

...Use of detergent to the "Pre-Wash" detergent cup. liquid only" detergent cup or powder products with this symbol . Liquid Chlorine Bleach If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads... pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load. This is not recommended in tumble action washers. Fill to the chamber labeled "Liquid Bleach...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 14

... 9-21 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for mixed color loads. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on ..., and all spin speeds, soil levels and options except add steam (on the cycle selector knob to extend it or return it...for the fabrics being washed. For best soil and stain removal, use of reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled sturdy items such ...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 17

... To program a cycle with your fabrics, not all temperatures are automatically regulated to wash future loads, simply press the my favorite button and the selected cycle, water temperature, spin speed, soil... setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in the future. To use that cycle. All wash water temperatures...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 26

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 27

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 28

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 29

...64258;ush with recommended dosage. • Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion. • Run dehumidiﬁer in laundry room. • Avoid over ﬁlling detergent ..., 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. • ...

Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 30

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 32

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Product Specifications Sheet (English) - Page 1

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Product Specifications Sheet (English) - Page 2

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Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 2

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Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 18

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