Electrolux EFLW317TIW Complete Owner s Guide English - Page 23

Care & 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 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. 300 Series Washers: 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. 400, 500, 600 Series Washers: REMOVE "LIQUID ONLY" DISPENSER CUP To begin the cycle, select the clean washer cycle. If installed, remove the "LIQUID ONLY" cup (on select models) from the dispenser. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling the detergent chamber with one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of Tide® Washing Machine Cleaner. DO NOT use both. Press start to begin. IMPORTANT Items left in washer while performing the clean washer cycle will cause a severe outof-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. "MAIN WASH" COMPARTMENT 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. 23