How to Clean Your Electrolux Washing Machine as Detailed by Its Manufacturer

Cleaning your washing machine is essential to ensuring it always performs optimally, and your laundry always comes out fresh. If yours is from the Electrolux brand, find out how the company recommends you clean it.

Electrolux has been leading in the global appliance market for over a century now, offering consumers a wide range of home appliances, including front and top-loader washing machines. Speaking of which, the company provided clear guidelines on maintaining their cleanliness.

But why should you clean your washing machine? Have you ever noticed that after using your washing machine for a while, instead of smelling like a detergent or fabric softener, your laundry has an unpleasant odor? What about mold stains?

A woman disgusted at the stains on her laundry | Source: Shutterstock

These are the more apparent signs that your washing machine is harboring built-up dirt, grime, and hard water residue and needs to be disinfected. It can also develop an odor if it's not aired out for the drum to dry completely after each wash, leading to moisture retention and mildew.

Without routine maintenance, your washing machine will also develop bacteria that may cling to your laundry, potentially leading to health problems. To avoid all of this, follow the guides below on how to clean your Electrolux washing machine, particularly deep cleaning both front and top loaders.

An Electrolux Washing Machine Tumble Dryer | Source: Shutterstock

How to Clean Electrolux Washing Machine Step-by-Step: Deep Cleaning Your Front Loader

What You'll Need

• washing machine cleaner/cleaning detergent
• microfiber cloth
• spray bottle
• small brush
• warm soapy water

Cleaning supplies | Source: Shutterstock

What to Do

1. Ensure no items are inside the machine before you begin washing.

2. Follow the instructions of your washing machine cleaner on how to load, which might be inside the drum or detergent dispenser. Then, run the normal cycle with hot water.

3. Wipe the drum once the cycle ends to ensure there's no residue.

Wipe the drum after the hot water cycle. | Source: Shutterstock

4. Unplug the machine, then look for a small panel at its lower front. Grab a towel or tray and place it underneath the panel.

Place a towel underneath the lower panel after opening. | Source: Shutterstock

5. Open the panel and slowly unscrew the dial to control the water coming out.

Wait for the water to drain completely. | Source: YouTube/Electrolux Professional

6. Once the water is completely drained, check the filter and the drain for foreign objects like lint or coins and remove them.

Remove foreign objects from the filter. | Source: Shutterstock

7. Rinse the filter with warm water, scrub it with a brush, then leave it to air dry before returning it.

8. Transfer hot, soapy water into your spray bottle and spray the door seal. Gently pull back the folds and spray there, too, as well as the inward-facing side of the door, then wipe with a clean microfiber cloth.

Clean the door seal. | Source: Shutterstock

9. Remove the detergent tray and separate the removable inserts. Soak all these pieces in warm, soapy water, then gently scrub any residue they might have. Once they're clean, wipe them dry and assemble them once more.

Clean your detergent dispenser. | Source: YouTube/Electrolux Philippines

10. Before returning the tray, use a brush or a cloth to remove any remaining detergent residue from the drawer cavity.

11. Clean the washing machine's exterior with a damp cloth.

How to Clean Electrolux Washing Machine Step-by-Step: Deep Cleaning Your Top Loader

What You'll Need

• Washing machine cleaner/cleaning detergent
• Microfiber cloth
• Small brush
• Warm soapy water
• What to Do

What to Do

1. Ensure no clothes are inside the machine before you begin washing.

2. Follow the instructions of your washing machine cleaner on how to load, which might be inside the drum or detergent dispenser. Then, run the normal cycle with hot water.

3. Carefully remove the detergent dispenser tray, then soak it in warm soapy water.

4. Gently scrub the detergent tray to remove residue. Also, scrub inside its drawer compartment clean. Then, wipe the detergent tray and return it inside.

5. Clean the washer's exterior with a damp microfiber cloth.

Regular Maintenance Tips for Electrolux Washing Machine

In addition to guidelines for deep-cleaning your Electrolux washing machine, the brand also provided its customers with regular maintenance tips to keep their washers clean and ensure consistent optimal performance.

For every use:

• Always ensure you empty pockets of any loose, foreign objects before loading your washer and starting the cycle.
• Avoid overloading the drum with laundry and overdosing on the detergent.
• Always leave the door and the detergent drawer slightly open after each use.
• Regularly check and clean the door seal.

Every 1-2 months:

• Clean the drain pump filter (or when the E20 code appears).
• Clean the detergent drawer.
• Run a maintenance wash with your washing machine cleaner/cleaning detergent.
• Clean the exterior with mild soap and warm water.

The Electrolux Perfect Care 600 Washing Machine | Source: Shutterstock

Additionally, Electrolux recommends deep cleaning your washer every six months but advises customers to avoid using abrasive cleaning materials or harsh detergents. For more cleaning tips, check out how to clean a Euhomy ice maker.