Electrolux EFLW417SIW Use And Care Manual page 22

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Care & Cleaning
Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)
Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area
NOTE
Detergent and fabric softener may build up
in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be
removed once or twice a month.
● Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer
out until it stops.
● Reach back into the left rear corner of the
drawer cavity and press down fi rmly on the
lock tab. Pull out the drawer.
● Remove the insert from the prewash, bleach,
and fabric softener compartments.
● Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap wa-
ter to remove traces of accumulated powders
and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener
residue may indicate improper dilution or
more frequent cleaning is required.
● To clean the drawer opening, use a small
brush to clean the recess. Remove all
residue from the upper and lower parts of
the recess.
● Replace the insert by pressing it in place
until you hear a slight click. Return the
dispenser drawer.
Daily Preventative Maintenance
● Remove items from the washer as soon
as the cycle ends. Excess wrinkling, color
transfer, and odors may develop in items left
in the washer.
● If there are no small children or pets pres-
ent, you may leave the door ajar when the
washer is not in use.
● Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at
the end of the wash day.
● Dry around the washer door opening, fl ex-
ible gasket, and door glass. These areas
should always be clean to ensure a water
tight seal.
● When extremely soiled items have been
washed, a dirty residue may remain on the
drum. Remove this by wiping the drum with
a nonabrasive household cleanser. Rinse
thoroughly with water.
● Periodically, wipe dry the folds in the bot-
tom of the fl exible gasket to remove lint and
other debris.