Electrolux ELFW4222AW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 27

Solutions to Common Problems 27 Service Prevention Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Noise High pitch "jet engine" noise. Rattling and clanking. • A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle. • Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. • Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer. • Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum. Thumping sound. • Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Vibrating noise. • Washer is not resting firmly on floor. • To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out. • Stop washer and redistribute wash load. • Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling legs. See Installation Instructions for details. • Shipping bolts and foam • See Installation Instructions for removing block have not been shipping bolts and foam block. removed during installation. • Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Operating Washer does not • Electrical power cord start. may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. • Stop washer and rearrange wash load. • Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. • House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company. • Water supply faucets are not • Turn on water supply faucets. turned on. • Motor is overheated. Washer • It will automatically restart after a cool motor will stop if it becomes down period of up to 30 minutes (if overheated. washer has not been manually turned off). Washer won't spin. Residue left in drum. • Washer door is not completely closed. • Load is too small. • Heavily soiled items. • Close door completely. • Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. • Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing.