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What is the Electrolux Clean Washer Cycle?
How to Wash Your Electrolux Washer
Does Cleaning Your Washer Help Your Laundry?
Your washer works tirelessly to clean your clothes — but how often do you clean your washer? You might not realize it, but cleaning your washer is a key part of home maintenance. It can remove grime and built-up detergent from the drum, which no one wants while cleaning their clothes. By regularly cleaning your washer, you will see the best results for your clothes and can relax knowing your shirts, pants, and skirts and clean and sanitary.
There is good news for people who never clean their washers: Electrolux has a specific clean cycle that allows you to remove any built-up grime. This cycle is easy to set and doesn’t take long to run. Learn more about the Electrolux Clean Washer cycle and how to use it, plus a look at a few models that feature the option.
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Shop NowWhat is the Electrolux Clean Washer Cycle?
The Clean Washer cycle was designed by Electrolux to make cleaning your appliances easy. While you can technically clean your washer using any preset cycle, this particular option reduces water consumption while maximizing cleaning powers.
The main difference between an Electrolux washer clean cycle and any other cycle is that the cleaning option runs the water at a higher temperature. Hot water temperatures can damage clothes, which is why some people prefer to wash their garments in cold water.
However, hot water is necessary for killing germs and breaking up oil and grime that can build up in your drum over time. You can find this option under the Specialty Cycles part of your washer touchpad.
How to Wash Your Electrolux Washer
It’s okay if you have never cleaned your washing machine before. There is a first time for everything, and there’s never a bad time for building healthy habits. Using the Electrolux front-load washer clean cycle is pretty easy and doesn’t require any scrubbing or maintenance.
Follow these steps:
- Remove all of your laundry from the machine. You can’t wash your clothes and your washer at the same time.
- Add one cup of liquid chlorine bleach to the detergent chamber. Some people prefer to use vinegar instead.
- Select the Clean Washer cycle. You can find this under Specialty Cycles. Run your washer.
- Run the Spin Only cycle after. Don’t add any detergent or cleaning materials. This cycle removes any bleach or chemicals that were left behind.
- Open your washer and let it air dry. This will eliminate any remaining bleach or vinegar odors and reduce the chance of mold and mildew growing on the door gasket.
After you follow these steps, don’t forget to clean the exterior of the dryer. Wipe down the rubber seals that prevent water from escaping out of your washer. Clean the knobs and the touchpad. These parts of your washer can get unexpectedly dirty.
How Long is a Wash Cycle?
Every appliance is different, but the Electrolux clean washer cycle runs for about an hour. This could be longer if you have a large-capacity washer or shorter if you have a smaller model. The Electrolux design team is constantly looking to improve its washers, which includes shortening cycles. If your Clean Washer cycle runs for a shorter period of time, know that it is still providing the level of cleaning you expect.
Does Cleaning Your Washer Help Your Laundry?
Have you ever used a washing machine at a hotel, dorm, or laundromat and felt like the appliance was dirty? You might not have wanted to use the washer because you worried it wasn’t sanitary. When dirt, dust, and grime and removed from your clothes during a wash cycle, it has to go somewhere. Most of this debris goes down the drain, but not all of it. Even if a little dirt is left after each wash, the amount of grime can build up over time.
A cleaner washer means cleaner laundry. A washer that has recently been cleaned will be more effective at removing dirt and grime from your clothes. That also means that the grime removed from a particularly dirty load of laundry (like your gardening clothes or kids' sports uniforms) won’t linger when you wash your bedsheets or delicates.
By cleaning your washer on a monthly basis, you can ensure that all of your clothes are cleaned as thoroughly as possible and your appliance will run well.
Top Electrolux Washers
Not all washers come with their own cleaning cycles. While you can select the spin cycle laundry settings to clean your current washer, it’s easier to upgrade to a better model in the long run. Here are two top Electrolux front-load washer models you should consider buying for your home.
Electrolux 4.5 Cu. Ft. Titanium Front Load Washer
Enjoy the LuxCare® plus wash system when you take home this front-load washer by Electrolux. A modern drum design ensures that detergent is evenly spread throughout the laundry so every item is cleaned. When paired with advanced temperature controls and spin rates, you can choose the perfect laundry settings — no matter what you need to wash.
You can also take advantage of the Pure Rinse™ setting, which takes an extra step to remove detergent residues and fragrances that can irritate the skin. If you are sensitive to the chemicals in some detergents, test out this option.
This is one of the highest-rated washers produced by Electrolux. More than 96 percent of reviewers say they would recommend buying this washer. Consider this top Electrolux washer review that says, “It's great at removing excess water (even with a medium spin), which definitely decreases dryer time. I love the extra capacity awarded by the front-load feature.” You can buy this washer in titanium or white.
Electrolux 4.4 Cu. Ft. White Front Load Washer
This is another popular model by Electrolux, which can clean your clothes without driving up your water and electric bills. It is ENERGY STAR® certified, which means it meets strict criteria to meet conservation guidelines. This is an ideal washer for a large family because of its large capacity. It can fit a king-size comforter within the drum or run an extra-large load, so you spend less time washing clothes and more time wearing them.
This washer has other systems that can reduce your energy consumption while giving you a deeper clean. The automatic water-level adjustment determines how much water you need based on the load. It will never overfill your washer or leave half of your clothes dry.
The best way to learn about this appliance is to read customer reviews from people who already own it, like this reviewer: “ It does a much better job than my top loader did. It uses very little water and has never had a problem with suds. Always completely rinsed and clean.”
While Electrolux might not be as popular as brands like LG, Samsung, or Whirlpool, the manufacturer offers a lineup of awarded washers with performances comparable to luxury washing machines. Coupled with the easy-to-use Electrolux front load washer clean cycle, these washers provide a thorough clean from machine to your wardrobe, putting your favorite garments and your family's health first.
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FAQs
Learning how each cycle of your washer works is a smart way to optimize every load and the performance of your machine. Learn a little more about the self-clean washer function as we answer a few common questions we get below.
How do you use the self-clean cycle on a washing machine?
The self-clean cycle on your washing machine is one of the easiest to use. You simply empty your washer, run the cycle, and then let the drum air dry. You don’t have to add anything to the cleaning cycle, but some people add chlorine bleach or vinegar. There is no scrubbing or wiping down involved.
How is the self-clean cycle different from other washer cycles?
The main difference between the washer cycle and the other cycles for your laundry is water temperature. Self-cleaning cycles run on a much higher heat than traditional laundry settings. This heat breaks down oil and breaks down grime more effectively, so you can enjoy your clean washer.
How often are you supposed to wash your washing machine?
Most manufacturers recommend running the cleaning cycle at least once a month. However, this actually depends on how often you do laundry. If you only use your washer a few times per month, you might get away with washing it once per quarter (or at the start of every season). You should also clean your washer before you move out of a house in order to sanitize it for the next person.
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