Electrolux ELFW4222AW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 28

28 Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION No or slow water • Water inlet hoses are not • Install Hot and Cold water hoses and turn fill. installed. on Hot and Cold water supply valves. • Water supply valves are not • Turn on Hot and Cold water supply turned on. valves. • Water supply is not adequate • Test water pressure at another faucet in in installation. the house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa). • Water is being used elsewhere in the house. • Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling. • Water inlet hoses are kinked. • Straighten hoses. • Water inlet screens are clogged. • Remove hoses and clean sediment from screens. Washer • Drain pipe blocked. • Unclog drain pipe. experiencing drain problems during cycle. • Pump filter clogged. • See Care and Cleaning for pump filter cleaning instructions. "AL 40" is shown • Washer door is open or not • Close door completely. in the display. closed completely when the user presses "start". • Press power to turn the unit off, then power again to turn the unit back on. This will clear the alarm from the display. Cycle settings must be reselected before pressing start again. Washer not • Drain pipe position too low • Drain pipe height must be minimum maintaining and water siphoning out 24" above bottom of unit. Refer to water level. drain hose. Installation Instructions for correct drain pipe installation requirements and adjust accordingly. • If drain pipe height is • Close all water supply faucets and call adequate, error detected can your authorized servicer. only be resolved by calling service technician. Too many suds detected. Water Water collects in folds of the bellows at the end of the cycle. Water collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments. • An excessive amount of detergent has been added, causing extra suds; additional rinsing has not corrected the issue. • 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. • Use less detergent. Verify detergent is fit for use in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: . • 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.