Electrolux EWFLW65H Technical & Service Manual page 86

Troubleshooting
Problem
Residue left in drum.
Water collects in
bleach and fabric
softener
compartments.
Wash load too wet
after spin.
Water does not enter
washer or it enters
slowly.
Warm or hot water is
not hot enough.
Water in washer
does not drain or
drains slowly.
Water leaks.
Oversudsing.
Cause
1. Heavily soiled items.
1. This is a result of the
siphoning action and is part
of the normal operation of the
washer.
1. Washer is overloaded.
2. Load is too small.
3. Load is out of balance.
4. Drain hose is kinked.
1. Water supply is not adequate
in area.
2. Water supply faucets are not
completely open.
3. Water is being used
elsewhere in the house.
4. Water inlet hoses are kinked.
5. Water inlet screens plugged.
1. Hot water heater is set too
low or is a distance from
washer.
2. Hot water is being used else
where in the house.
1. Drain hose is kinked or
clogged.
1. Fill hose connection is loose
at faucet or washer.
2. House drain pipes are
clogged.
1. Wrong detergent.
2. Too much detergent.
Correction
1. Heavily soiled items.Wipe drum with a
nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse.
Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from
items before washing.
2. Water may be removed by removing the
dispenser drawer and draining water into
the empty drum or sink.
1. Do not overload washer.
2. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance
the load.
3. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
4. Straighten drain hose.
1. Check another faucet in the house. Wait
until water supply and pressure increase.
2. Fully open hot and cold faucets.
3. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260
kPa). Avoid running water elsewhere while
washer is filling.
4. Straighten hoses.
5. Clean screens.
1. Measure hot water temperature at nearby
faucet with candy or meat thermometer.
Water temperature should be at least
120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as
necessary.
2. Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or
during washer use. There may not be
enough hot water available for proper
cleaning. If problem persists, the hot water
system may be unable to support more
than 1 use at a time.
1. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
2. Maximum standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m).
1. Check and tighten hose connections. Install
rubber sealing washers provided.
2. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if
necessary.
1. Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high
efficiency detergent.
2. Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in
future loads.
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