How to clean and maintain your Electrolux Washer Dryer and extend its life
Issue
How to clean and maintain your Electrolux Washer Dryer and extend its life
Applies to
- Washer Dryer
Solution
Taking good care of your Electrolux washer dryer is not hard and there are many benefits to doing so, for you, your laundry, the machine and ultimately the environment.
Regular cleaning and maintenance make a big difference to your appliance performance. It saves you time, money, and energy.
Knowing your procedure correctly helps avoid breakdowns and prevent expensive repairs and premature replacement. It will prolong the lifetime of the appliance, making it perform better, and more efficiently and help your laundry stay clean and fresh.
Here are some tips and a checklist of the best clean and maintenance routines for your washer dryer
- Always empty pockets and remove all foreign loose objects before starting a washing cycle
- Never overload your washer dryer with laundry or overdose the detergent
- After use, leave the door and detergent drawer slightly open
- Regularly inspect and clean the door seal
- Regularly check if the drum is clean and run a maintenance wash once a month
- After each use when using the dryer, clean the fluff from the door seal folds to avoid mixing with water in the next wash
- Every two months clean the drain pump filter or when the code E20 appears on the display
- Every two months clean the detergent drawer
- Every month run a Maintenance Wash - to run a maintenance wash:
- The drum should be empty of laundry
- Do not use any detergent
- Select the “Cottons 90°C” program or Machine Clean cycle (if available)
- Press Start/Pause to start the program.
- If foam is seen through door glass window during the Rinse phase, you may need to repeat above until all foams are cleared
- Occasionally clean the exterior of the machine with mild soap and warm water.