Electrolux EFLS527UIW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 46

46 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Warm or hot wa- • Hot water heater is set too • Measure hot water temperature at ter is not hot enough low or is a distance from washer. nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as necessary. • Hot water is being used • Avoid using hot water elsewhere elsewhere in the house. 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 wash- • Drain hose is kinked or • Clean and straighten the drain er does not drain clogged. hose. or drains slowly • Drain hose standpipe is too • Reduce standpipe height to less tall. Maximum standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m). than 8' (2.4 m). See Installation sections of this guide. • House drain pipes are • Unclog drain pipes. Contact clogged. plumber if necessary. Water leaks • Fill hose connection is loose • Check and tighten hose at faucet or washer. connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided. • Dispenser drawer not com- • Close dispenser drawer completely. pletely closed • Water hoses have damage, • Replace hoses. cuts or corrosion. Oversudsing • HE detergent is not being • Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, used. high efficiency detergent. • Too much detergent. • Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads. Incorrect wash • Hot and cold water hoses • Connect hot water hose to hot and rinse temperatures. The are connected to wrong supply faucets. water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet. LED display will alert this condi- tion with "HOSE" alarm Water is entering • Drain hose standpipe is too • Increase standpipe height to at washer but tub does not fill low. Standpipe must be a least 23.6" (60 cm). See Installation min of 23.6" (60 cm) high to sections of this guide. prevent siphoning.