How to Clean the Tub on Your Electrolux Washer

Washing machines is one of those items that always seem to require a lot of effort. To clean them, you might picture yourself using harsh chemicals or scrubbing with brush.

This makes you avoid cleaning it for months at a time. But who wants to spend hours doing this?

Running The Automatic Cycle

Turns out it’s not too bad; especially if your washer include an automatic cycle.

You do not need to hand-wash your stainless steel drum.

It’s all automatic; you just have to chooses the appropriate cycle and let the machine does its job. That’s why this process feels so easy… There’s no physical labor required on your part. Now there are lots of options on your unit’s control panel. You can scroll through options for various wash like wool, delicates, and cottons.

Electrolux washer control panel showing Tub Clean

It even has one for its own care. For maintenance you’re looking for Tub Clean. On the dial, it’s right next to Energy Saver. No need to hunt around it stands out. After choosing your program, the screen illuminates. Then, you hit the start button and go about your business.

Display indicating program set to Tub Clean

From there on out, the machine does its thing. There are no special detergent or cleaners to add. Simply use regular water. It’s a set-and-forget type of deal; turn it on and walk away while it runs. The cycle is more aggressive. It really agitates!

The agitation is more intenseer to knock off buildup. It’s getting stuff that would not normally come off in a regular wash. That is why it lasts so long… like an hour. You watch as the time ticks down on the timer and you wait until it says it’s done. From afar, you can see how intense the cycle is. The drum turn to knock dirt off.

Timer counting down on Electrolux control panel

There’s nothing but air and water inside; no need to fret over tearing through your clothes. Let it work its magic. Time is up. And what do you see on screen? The end. Indicator: Job done.

Open the door. Have a look inside. The drum looks freshly clean. No evidence of build-up remains. Dirt got lifted right out by the water. No more soap scum on the inside of the tub. Water spots stay on the glass door, but there is no visible buildup left in the inside.

Front view of the washing machine door glass

Go ahead and slide your finger over that edge and tell me it’s not smooth as butter. It will put the thing back into like-new shape. That does make a visible difference with how good washer looks. This has kept my washer running well throughout this cycle after cycle. It keeps it smelling fresh and free from mold build up.

Display reading End after tub clean cycle

The automated cleaning do a great job. This little trick makes your Electrolux washer work even better. It is worth doing once every few months.

Clean stainless steel drum interior shown

Keeping things maintained doesn’t have to be a chore. Housework can be automated. You no longer have to dread cleaning appliances.

Just push the button and go on about your day. Results are obvious. No fuss, no muss, just a shiny clean machine.

Full view of the Electrolux washer unit

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  • Eddie Odin

    Hi, I am Eddie Odin, an avid lover of IoT and home automation. With a passion for smart home technology and would like to automate aspects of my home. I share my real personalised DIY smart home experience!

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