If the wash result is not satisfactory – Electrolux 74800 User Manual
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If the wash result is not satisfactory
The washing is grey and there are limescale deposits in the drum
• Too little detergent was used.
• An incorrect detergent was used.
• Individual stains were not pre-treated.
• The programme or temperature was not set properly.
There are grey stains on the washing 
• Items that were soiled with ointments, fats or oils were washed using 
too little detergent.
• The wash temperature used was too low.
• A common cause is that conditioner – in particular the type in con-
centrated form - has come in contact with the washing. Wash out 
such marks as soon as possible and exercise care when using the said 
conditioner.
Foam can still be seen following the final rinse 
• Modern detergents can cause foam to be created even during the fi-
nal rinse. In spite of this, the washing has been sufficiently rinsed.
Conditioner has not 
been rinsed in, com-
partment 
w for condi-
tioner is filled with 
water.
The softener insert in the 
compartment for condition-
ers has not been correctly 
inserted or is blocked.
Clean the detergent drawer, 
insert the conditioner insert 
firmly.
The door cannot be 
opened when the wash-
ing machine is switched 
on.
The door is locked.
Wait until the DOOR indica-
tor is illuminated green.
There has been a power cut. 
(All the indicators have gone 
out.)
The door remains locked for 
approx. 4 to 10 minutes.
The programme will continue 
when the power cut has end-
ed.
To remove the washing:
If water can be seen in the 
appliance, prior to opening 
the door first let the water 
out (see section “Carrying 
out an emergency drain”).
The washing is badly 
creased.
Perhaps too many items 
were loaded.
Observe the maximum load 
volume.
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy