All about the Use & Care of your Laundry Center TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ........................... 2-5 Warranty ......................................................... 21 Washer Operating Instructions ....................... 6-12 Notes .............................................................. 22 Dryer Operating Instructions .........................13-16 Français........................................................... 23 Care and Cleaning ...............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For your safety the following information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Product Record WARNING Please read all instructions before using this laundry center. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your laundry center are found on the dryer serial plate located inside the door opening. Record and retain these numbers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 240 v Electric Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer Grounding type wallll receptacl wa receptacle 10-30R 3-wire (fused 30 amp) 14-30R 4-wire UL-approved service cord must be installed on electric dryers (not provided with unit except those manufactured for sale in Canada). Do not, under anyy circumstances, an circumstances, cut, remo remove ve, or b bypass ypass the grounding gr ounding pr prong. ong.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Before the laundry center is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment. • Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the laundry center must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes.
WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Procedures 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read these IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. • See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4 Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub before adding the laundry load.
WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Procedures, continued 7 If desired, add liquid fabric softener to fabric softener dispenser (available on some models). For models with built-in dispenser: • Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions. DO NOT use granular detergent in this dispenser. • DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line. • Turn fabric softener option on. releases, lift the lid and add the item.
WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown above for reference only. Your model may differ. Washing Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. To change the cycle after it has begun, push in or turn the cycle selector knob to pause the current running cycle.
WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Cycle Settings Wash Water Temperature Rinse Level (on select models) Turn the temp knob until the desired wash water temperature is selected. Select a wash water temperature according to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level. To protect your fabrics, the temperature range of cold to hot settings may be different depending on cycle selected. Turn the rinse level knob (on select models) to choose the amount of water used during the rinse portion of the cycle.
WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safe Stain Removal Procedures To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: • Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products. • Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children’s reach. • Thoroughly wash any utensils used. • Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes can result.
WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash. Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice, alcoholic beverages) Pretreat stain.
WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains • Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric. • If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.
DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Drying Procedures • If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on top of the load at the beginning of the cycle. • To save energy and time and avoid uneven drying and wrinkling, do not overload the dryer. • When drying large items, dry only two or three items at a time. Fill out the load with small and medium sized items. • For delicate or very small loads, add two or three similar items to improve tumbling action.
DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown above for reference only. Your model may differ. Drying Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried. To change the cycle after it has begun, push in or turn the cycle selector knob to pause the current running cycle.
DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Drying Cycle Selection Drying Cycle Settings Timed Dry Cycles Drying Temperature WARNING FIRE HAZARD To avoid fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use a Timed Dry cycle and the air dry setting. quick dry (on select models only) Select this timed cycle to quickly dry a small load made up of just a few items.
DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Dryer Features Drying Rack (some models) Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried. If your model did not come with a drying rack, you may order one. Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening. 1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen. 2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening. 3. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight should not exceed 10 lbs.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING WARNING FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must be connected to an outdoors exhaust. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the opening and in the surrounding area. • Before cleaning the laundry center interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. • Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning the dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning Instructions, continued OUTSIDE • When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of laundry center with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses. • Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers • If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several times with clear water. • When cleaning chrome parts, it is best to use only a damp cloth.
AVOID SERVICE CHECKLIST Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this laundry center. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer. NOISE Rattling and clanking noise.
AVOID SERVICE CHECKLIST OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Dryer is overloaded. Do not overload. See “Operating Instructions.” OPERATING, CONTINUED Excessive wrinkling. Scratching or chipping of the drum finish. Items left in dryer too long. Remove items as soon as cycle ends. Insufficient sorting of items. See “Operating Instructions.” Drying temperature too high. Follow fabric care label instructions. Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or buttons are inside the dryer.
MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION For the applicable warranty period as set forth below, as measured from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
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