Electrolux ELFW7637AW Use & Care Manual page 49

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