Cleaning Procedure: Washer Drum; Inside Cleaning (Aggressive) - Electrolux EIFLW50LIW Use And Care Manual

Inside Cleaning (Aggressive)

In cases where CLEAN WASHER cycle along with
care and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn't done,
and severe odor, mold, mildew, or residue buildup
have developed, follow the below cleaning procedure
to help alleviate the problem.
CLEANING PROCEDURE - Washer Drum
Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load).
Open the detergent drawer and pour eight (8)
cups of bleach into the "MAIN WASH" detergent
compartment. Select SYSTEM CLEAN cycle as
described previously in Inside Routine Cleaning
(Preventive).
Upon cycle completion inspect the interior of the
washer to see if the odor/residue has been eliminated.
If any additional cleaning is required, repeat the above
procedure. This may take several cycles depending
on the severity of the odor/residue. You may observe
some remaining discoloration due to the long term
effects of this residue.
For especially contaminated areas visible inside the
drum (including the front rubber seal), these areas
might be more effectively cleaned by spraying a
Bleach Cleaner on a scrub brush, soft sponge, or
towel and scrubbing.
IMPORTANT
Always wear rubber or latex gloves and protect fl oor
and clothing from damage.
If odor is still left after bleach cycle(s) and bleach
cleaner, open the detergent drawer and pour one (1)
®
pouch of TIDE WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in
detergent drawer. Select SYSTEM CLEAN cycle as
above and start the washer.
For best results
Immediately follow up with a spin only
cycle. Select fresh rinse on max spin speed
with no detergent or bleach to help clear any residual
bleach left after the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle.
IMPORTANT
See Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) for future
cleaning maintenance which is necessary to avoid
repeating issues.
NOTE
If the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle is cancelled or paused
during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse
cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before
unlocking the door.
Care & Cleaning
REMOVE "LIQUID ONLY"
DISPENSER CUP
"MAIN WASH"
COMPARTMENT
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with
other household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or products
containing ammonia. These mixtures can
produce dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.
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