Electrolux ELFW7537AT Complete Owners Guide English - Page 40

40 CARE AND CLEANING Inside routine cleaning (preventative) To help prevent odors or humidity accumulation leave the door open with the door stand ventilation feature (on select models) for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is not in use. CAUTION WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD DO NOT use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD DO NOT leave the door open if there are small children or pets present. An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no small children present, you may leave the door ajar to prevent odor build up. To refresh or clean inside of washer To clean and freshen the washer, perform the clean washer cycle. For best results perform the cycle once a month.  NOTE Every 50 cycles, your washer will remind you to perform the clean washer cycle by illuminating the clean washer cycle indicator. To begin the cycle, select the clean washer cycle. If installed, remove the LIQUID DETERGENT cup from the dispenser. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling the detergent compartment with one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of TideTM Washing Machine Cleaner. DO NOT use both. Press start/ pause to begin. To Clean the dispenser drawer  NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. Cleaning the three compartment dispenser 1. Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops. 2. Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab. Pull out the drawer. 3. Remove all inserts from the drawers. IMPORTANT Items left in washer while performing the clean washer cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine. For best results Immediately follow up with a rinse & spin cycle. Select max spin with no detergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left after the clean washer cycle. Tide is a trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio.