Electrolux 300 Series Use & Care Manual page 50

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Warm or hot
water is not hot
enough
Water in washer
does not drain
or drains slowly
Water leaks
Oversudsing
Incorrect wash
and rinse tem-
peratures. The
LED display will
alert this condi-
tion with "HOSE"
alarm
Water is enter-
ing washer but
tub does not fill
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Hot water heater is set too low or
is a distance from washer.
• Hot water is being used
elsewhere in the house.
• Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
• Drain hose standpipe is too tall.
Maximum standpipe height is 8'
(2.4 m).
• House drain pipes are clogged.
• Fill hose connection is loose at
faucet or washer.
• Dispenser drawer not completely
closed
• Water hoses have damage, cuts
or corrosion.
• HE detergent is not being used.
• Too much detergent.
• Hot and cold water hoses are
connected to wrong supply
faucets.
• Drain hose standpipe is too low.
Standpipe must be a min of 23.6"
(60 cm) high to prevent siphoning.
SOLUTIONS
• 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.
• Avoid using hot water elsewhere
before or during washer use. There
may not be enough hot water
available for proper cleaning. If
problem persists, your hot water
system may be unable to support
more than 1 use at a time.
• Clean and straighten the drain
hose.
• Reduce standpipe height to less
than 8' (2.4 m). See Installation
sections of this manual.
• Unclog drain pipes. Contact
plumber if necessary.
• Check and tighten hose
connections. Install rubber sealing
washers provided.
• Close dispenser drawer
completely.
• Replace hoses.
• Run rinse cycle. Use a low-
sudsing, high efficiency detergent.
• Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent
in future loads.
• Connect hot water hose to hot
water faucet and cold water hose
to cold water faucet.
• Increase standpipe height
to at least 23.6" (60 cm). See
Installation sections of this
manual.