Electrolux 137356900 A manual Avoid Service Checklist, Water

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42Solutions to Common Problems

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OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

WATER

 

 

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 house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa).

Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.

Water inlet hoses are kinked.

Straighten hoses.

Warm or hot water is not hot enough.

Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer.

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 neces- sary.

Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house.

Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during 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.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Use & Care Guide Please read and save this guide Table of contentsFinding Information Keep a record for quick referenceSafety Important Safety InstructionsRecognize safety symbols, words Labels Prevent Fire Protect ChildrenPrevent Injury Prevent Injury and Damage to the WasherFeatures Normal Operating Sounds Operating InstructionsGetting Started To run your washer, follow these basic stepsOperating Your Washer Before Using Your WasherOperating Your Washer Sort laundry into loads that can be washed togetherOperating Your WASHER, 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil Add laundry load to washerFor best results Operating Your Washer Other Wash ProductsTemperature Operating Your Washer Start the washer Entrapment and TIP-OVER HazardWhites Cycle SelectionNormal Heavy DutyActive Wear Deep Clean SanitizeCasual Fast WashSpecialty Cycles JeansFast Sanitize Specialty Cycles MY Favorites MY Favorites ModeWashing/Rinsing Temperature Temperature Spin Speed Soil LevelOptions ADD SteamExtended Fresh ECO FriendlyAllergen Shrink GuardDelay Start Warm RinseWasher Settings Chart Operating User Interface Features User Interface FeaturesSaving Favorites Setting Preferences Custom ModeInstall Cycle ResetBrightness VolumeContrast LanguageDrum Light Other FeaturesStatus Display Reversible DoorStain Removal Guide Stain Removal ProceduresSafe Stain Removal Procedures For Successful Stain RemovalStain Removal Suggestions Stain TreatmentCare & Cleaning Inside Routine Cleaning PreventativeTo Refresh or Clean Inside of Washer Other Inside Routine Cleaning Preventative Cleaning Dispenser Drawer AreaDaily Preventative Maintenance Inside Cleaning Aggressive Cleaning Procedure Washer DrumOutside Routine Cleaning Winterizing InstructionsSolutions to Common Problems Common Washing ProblemsDo not use chlorine bleach to re Service Prevention Checklist Occurrence Possible Cause SolutionAvoid Service Checklist WaterWarranty Information Exclusions
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