Electrolux EIFLS55IIW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 31

Solutions to Common Problems 31 Avoid Service Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE WATER Water collects in folds of the bellows at the end of the cycle. Water collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments. Wash load too wet after spin. Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly. Warm or hot water is not hot enough. Water in washer does not drain or drains slowly. Water leaks. Oversudsing. Incorrect wash and rinse temperatures. Water is entering washer but tub does not fill. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION This is a result of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Care and Cleaning in this guide) and draining water into the empty drum or sink. Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer, 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 supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply 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. 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 necessary. 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 available for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time. Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose. Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maximum standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m). Reduce standpipe height to less than 8' (2.4 m). See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary. Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber washer. sealing washers provided. Wrong detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent. Too much detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads. Hot and cold water hoses are connected Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold to wrong supply faucets. water hose to cold water faucet. Drain hose standpipe is too low. Stand- Increase standpipe height to at least 23.6" (60 cm). See pipe must be a minimum of 23.6" (60 cm) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. high to prevent siphoning.