Electrolux ELFW7437AW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 49

49 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Washer does not start • Electrical power cord may not be • Make sure plug fits tightly in wall plugged in or connection may be outlet. loose. • Reset circuit breaker or replace • House fuse blown, circuit breaker fuse. DO NOT increase fuse tripped, or a power outage has capacity. If problem is a circuit occurred. overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company. • Action of pressing start/pause button on "touch screen" style console not recognized. • Press start/pause button with bare fingertip. • Water supply faucets are not turned on. • Turn on water supply faucets. • Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if overheated. • It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off). • Door may be open. Unit will not • Ensure door is closed. operate with door open. • Light next to start/pause button is • Press start/pause button to flashing indicating unit is paused. continue the cycle. WATER Water collects in • This is a result of the washing folds of the door action and is part of the normal gasket at the operation of the washer. end of the cycle Water collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments • This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. Wash load too • Washer is overloaded. wet after spin • Wipe and dry the gasket to remove water and any debris remaining in the gasket after use. • Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Care and Cleaning in this manual) and draining water into the empty drum or sink. • DO NOT overload washer. See Operating Your Washer. • Load is too small. • Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance load. • Load is out of balance. • Rearrange load to allow proper spinning. Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly • Drain hose is kinked. • Water supply is not adequate in area. • Straighten drain hose. • Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure increase. • Water supply faucets are not completely open. • Fully open hot and cold faucets. • Water is being used elsewhere in • Avoid running water elsewhere the house. Water pressure must be while washer is filling. at least 30 psi (260 kPa). • Straighten hoses. • Water inlet hoses are kinked. • Remove hose from inlets and • Water inlet screens plugged. clean screens.