Electrolux EFLS210TIW Complete Owner s Guide English - Page 25

Solutions to Common Problems 25 Service Prevention Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE High pitch "jet engine" noise. Rattling and clanking noise. Thumping sound. Vibrating noise. A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle. Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum. Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer. To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out. Stop washer and redistribute wash load. Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam block. Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. OPERATING Washer does not start. Electrical power cord may not be plugged in Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. or connection may be loose. Washer won't spin. Residue left in drum. House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If prob- a power outage has occurred. lem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company. Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets. Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if if it becomes overheated. washer has not been manually turned off). Washer door is not completely closed. Close door completely. Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. Heavily soiled items. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing SHOWN IN LED DISPLAY "Check the tap" No or slow water fill Water inlet hoses are not installed. Water supply valves are not turned on. Water supply is not adequate in installation. Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Install Hot and Cold water hoses and turn on Hot and Cold water supply valves. Turn on Hot and Cold water supply valves. Test water pressure at another faucet in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa). Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling. "Check drain filter" Water inlet hoses are kinked. Water inlet screens are clogged. Drain pipe blocked. Straighten hoses. Remove hoses and clean sediment from screens. Unclog drain pipe. Washer experiencing drain problems during cycle "Check the door" Pump filter clogged. See Care and Cleaning for pump filter cleaning instructions. Close door completely. Washer door is open or not closed completely "Water safety alert" Washer not maintaining water level "Detergent overdosing" Too many suds detected Drain pipe position too low and water siphoning out drain hose. Drain pipe height must be minimum 24" above bottom of unit. Refer to Installation Instructions for correct drain pipe installation requirements and adjust accordingly If drain pipe height is adequate, error detected can only be resolved by calling service technician. Close all water supply faucets and call your authorized servicer. An excessive amount of detergent has been Use less detergent. Verify detergent is fit for use in front load washers. Look added, causing extra suds; additional rins- for this symbol on the detergent label: . ing has not corrected the issue.