All about the Use & Care of your Washer TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ..............................2-4 Warranty ............................................................ 21 Operating Instructions ...................................... 5-16 Notes ................................................................. 22 Care and Cleaning .......................................... 17-18 Français..............................................................23 Avoid Service .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Product Record Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the serial plate located at the back of the tub opening under the washer lid. Record and retain these numbers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer’s reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Procedures • Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag. 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. (Mesh bag not included.) WHITES Pretreat stains and heavy soil. • See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Procedures, continued 6 Add laundry load to washer. • For best washing performance, dry load level should not be higher than the upper row of holes in the wash tub. Do not overload the washer. Other Wash Products • Water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may be added with the detergent. IMPORTANT Use of multi-product (detergent plus softener) sheets or color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Procedures, continued • Adjustments made to a cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. 10 Remove items when the cycle is completed. • For your safety, the lid is locked during the operation of the washer. It will unlock at the cycle end after the tub has come to a complete stop. To return to factory settings, press these two buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds. 9 Start the cycle. • Close the washer lid.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS push to start | push to pause | push & hold to cancel normal casual stain t reat hot warm heavy energy saver comforter presoak delicates rinse & spin cool cold cold water clean temp normal light extra light soil level max heavy duty wrinkle release estimated time remaining freshwaterri nse chime max normal normal low bedding drain & spin auto high fabric softener no spin jeans whites options wool delay start spin speed low min water level quick wash
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection, continued quick wash Quickly wash a small, lightly soiled. kids wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with this specialty cycle. wool Designed for a small load of machine-washable woolen items, the wool cycle uses gentle washing action along with cold rinses to eliminate shrinking and damage to wool detergent approved for wool. You may use an automatic washers. whites Use this cycle for white fabrics and lightly colored clothing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings, continued Wash Water Temperature Spin Speed To change the preset temperature, press the temp button to scroll to the desired setting. To protect your fabrics, the temperature range from low to high settings may be different depending on cycle selected. Max, high, normal and low spin speeds are available for most cycles. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin may vary from model to model and cycle to cycle.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Options To select an option, press options until the indicator for the desired option flashes, then press select. If an option is not available for a cycle, the indicator will not light. Follow the same steps to delete an option. Occasionally, a setting and option in the same cycle will conflict with each other, like energy saver and fresh water rinse. When this happens, the option selected first will cause the conflicting option to not be selectable.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features normal Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop the washer, press options and select at the same time and hold for 10 seconds. If you attempt to activate the washer while it is locked, the display will flash and error beeps will sound. To remove the control lock, press options and select again.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 presoak 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 rinse & spin 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 drain & spin 9 9 9 whites 9 9 9 wool 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 kids wear 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 quick wash heavy duty 9 9 9 9 9 jeans comforter 9 9 9 9 9 bedding normal 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 delicates casual These Temperatures, Soil
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.
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. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.
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 (.
CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning Instructions Í NOTE Fabric softener may build up in the dispenser well. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. a b Orient correctly for reinsertion. INSIDE • Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer. • Dry the washer top, the area around the lid opening, and the underside of the lid. These areas should always be dry before the lid is closed.
CARE AND CLEANING Winterizing Instructions IMPORTANT If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer: 1 Turn off water supply faucets. 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 4 Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash tub. Close lid.
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 washer. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in tub or pump. Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash tub.
AVOID SERVICE CHECKLIST OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures. Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning. Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose. Washer lid is open. Close washer lid. The washer will not operate when the lid is open. Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure increase. WATER Wash load too wet after spin.
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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