Electrolux EWFLW65IRR - 27" Front-Load Washer Use And Care Manual page 42

Solutions to Common Problems
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Water collects in folds of This is a result of the washing action and
the bellows at the end of is part of the normal operation of the
the cycle, washer.
Water collects in bleach This is a result of the siphoning action Water may be removed by removing the dispenser
and fabric softener com- and is part of the normal operation of the drawer (see Care and Cleaning in this guide) and draining
partments, washer, water into the empty drum or sink.
Wash load too wet after Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer,
spin. step 4.
Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose.
Water does not enter Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply
washer or it enters slowly, and pressure increase.
Water supply faucets are not completely Fully open hot and cold faucets.
open.
Water is being used elsewhere in the Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.
house. Water pressure must be at least
30 psi (260 kPa).
Water inlet hoses are kinked. Straighten hoses.
Warm or hot water is not Hot water heater is set too low or is a Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with
hot enough, distance from washer, candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature should
be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as neces-
sary.
Hot water is being used elsewhere in the Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during
house, washer use. There may not be enough hot water avail-
able for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot
water system may be unable to support more than 1
use at a time.
Water in washer does not Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
drain or drains slowly. Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maxi- Reduce standpipe height to less than 8' (2.4 m). See
mum standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m). INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
Water leaks. Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber
washer, sealing washers provided.
Oversudsing. Wrong detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency
detergent.
Too much detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.
Incorrect wash and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold
temperatures, to wrong supply faucets, water hose to cold water faucet.
Water is entering washer Drain hose standpipe is too low. Stand- Increase standpipe height to at least 23.6" (60 cm). See
but tub does not fill. pipe must be a minimum of 23.6" (60 cm) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
high to prevent siphoning.