Electrolux EWFLW65H - High pitch jet engine noise; Rattling and clanking noise; Squealing sound or hot rubber odor; Thumping sound

Troubleshooting
5-3
High pitch “jet
engine” noise.
Rattling and
clanking noise.
Squealing sound or
hot rubber odor.
Thumping sound.
Vibrating noise.
Washer does not
start.
Washer won’t spin.
1. This is normal operation of the unit.
1. Stop washer and check drum. If noise
continues after washer is restarted, objects
may be in pump
2. To prevent unnecessary noise and damage
to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items
inside out.
1. Stop washer and reduce load.
1. This is usually normal.
2. Stop washer and redistribute wash load.
1. Adjust leveling legs. See Installation Section
2. See Installation Section for removing
shipping bolts and foam blocks.
3. Stop washer and redistribute wash load.
1. Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
2. 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.
3. Turn on water supply faucets.
4. Washer motor will stop if it becomes over
heated. It will automatically restart after a
cool down period of up to 30minutes (if
washer has not been manually turned off).
5. Close dispenser drawer.
1. Close door completely.
2. Close dispenser drawer.
3. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the
load.
Problem
Correction
1. A certain amount of motor
whine is normal during the
spin cycle.
1. Foreign objects such as coins
or safety pins maybe in
drum or pump.
2. Belt buckles and metal
fasteners are hitting wash
drum.
1. Washer is overloaded.
1. Heavy wash loads may
produce a thumping sound.
2. Washer is out of balance.
1. Washer is not resting firmly
on floor.
2. Shipping bolts and foam
blocks have not been
removed during installation.
3. Wash load unevenly
distributed in drum.
1. Electrical power cord may not
be plugged in or connection
may be loose.
2. House fuse blown, circuit
breaker tripped, or a power
outage has occurred.
3. Water supply faucets are not
turned on.
4. Motor is overheated.
5. Dispenser drawer is not
completely closed.
1. Washer door is not
completely closed.
2. Dispenser drawer is not
completely closed.
3. Load is too small.
Cause
The following troubleshooting chart involves common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship
or materials in this washer. Some problems below involve improper installation and issues arising from the users
household water supply. See the Use and Care guide for the unit in question and the Installation Section in this
manual.