I have an Electrolux Aqualux 1200 washer dryer and I found a round cloth pad blocking the filter that you unscrew for the dryer.

rachel you will find it here if its model number is ew1200
http://www.manualslib.com/download/46075/Electrolux-Ew-1200-I.html

Can you provide the exact model number for this unit?

http://laundry.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/electrolux/ewd_1214_i.html

You can get the manual here.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

The tags on the garments should state at what temperature (most inportant for dark clothes), for how long and if and at what rate to spin ;-0)

Methinks you could do with a manual for your washer- for now and probably later!
Manual
You will need to type into your search engine/web browser '(make model number) washer manual' and you should be presented with a number of sources from which you can either download for free or have to pay a nominal amount.

You could also try the manufacturer's web site direct ;-0)
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Thanks and good luck!
John C.

If the dispensers are in their proper spot it is normal for some water to be left in the fabric softener dispenser. When you add your softener add water to dilute it as some softeners are very thick and don't dissolve well especially in cold water

check the drain filter is clear / pumping efficiency good. possible blockage in side chamber on righthand side. fan motor assy on top of chamber may be faulty. a condensing water valve could be faulty its the dual cold valve that the cold hose connects to without it you just get a steam and hot clothes.

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hi you need to change your big timer you can have one for 40$ uses
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I had a similar problem with a different make recently. After cleaning the filter which didn't seem to have anything in it and rinsing the filters on the in and out pipes I took all the clothes out and ran it empty on two different full programmes and somehow the gremlins disappeared and it works fine now.

http://apparat.upptec.se/pdm/57945elecrolux_EW1200_eng.pdf