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Safety Important Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Installation Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
Safety 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.
Safety Important Safety Instructions, con’t 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.
Features Touch-2-Open™ Cycle Selector LCD Display Control Lock Theater-Style, Luxury-Lighting™ System Touch-2-Open™ Dispenser Drawer with Luxury-Glide™ Cascading Wash Vanes Door Striker Touch-2-Open™ Latch Indicator Reversible, Touch-2-Open™ Door System Dual Stage, Wide-Angle Door Hinge Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Operating Instructions Getting Started To run your washer, follow these basic steps: 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. (See page 8.) 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. (See page 10-11.) 2. Prepare items for washing. (See page 8.) 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. (See page 9.) 6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. (See page 12.) 4. Add laundry load to the washer. (See page 9.) 7. Start the washer. (See pages 12-13.
Operating Instructions Operating Your Washer BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER Read the important instructions in this section of the Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. OPERATING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. WHITES CASUAL Sort items by recommended cycle and water temperature.
Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con’t 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4. Add laundry load to washer. Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans is inefficient and may cause an out-ofbalance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con’t 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle. To unlatch the dispenser drawer push on the dispenser drawer latch indicator.
Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con’t Other Wash Products Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may be added with the detergent. Put liquid products with liquid detergent in the “Main Wash - liquid only” detergent cup or powder products with powder detergent in the “Main Wash - powder only” detergent chamber. IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders.
Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con’t 6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. See the “Cycle Selection” section in this guide for descriptions of each cycle. The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse water temperatures, final spin speed, soil level, and options for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle selected.
Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con’t 7. Start the washer. Close the door and press start. The washer will not operate with the door open and DOOR OPEN will be displayed. Select delay start to delay the beginning of the cycle for up to 14 hours if desired. As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during the wash portion of the cycle, press pause.
Operating Instructions Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend it or return it flush to the console. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. To change the selection after the cycle begins, press cancel before making another choice. Just turning the knob to another selection will not change the cycle.
Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, con’t DEEP CLEAN SANITIZE Use the deep clean sanitize cycle to clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children’s clothing. Very hot water, all spin speeds, all soil levels except light and extra light, and all options except prewash, eco friendly and stain clean are available with this cycle. It is recommended that you set your water heater to 120° F (49° C) or higher to ensure proper performance during this cycle.
Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, con’t CASUAL The casual cycle provides 5-20 minutes of reversing tumble action for cottons and blends with a permanent press or no-iron finish. To minimize wrinkling, the warm/warm and sanitize/cold temperatures are not available with this cycle. All spin speeds, soil levels, and options are available. FAST WASH The fast wash cycle provides 5-11 minutes of reversing tumble action to quickly wash small, lightly soiled loads in 18 minutes.
Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, con’t MY FAVORITE To program a cycle with your preferred water temperature, spin speed, soil level and options, press and hold the my favorite button for 3 seconds. To use that customized cycle to wash future loads, simply press the my favorite button and the selected cycle, water temperature, spin speed, soil level and options will be indicated. Your personalized cycle can be changed by repeating the my favorite procedure.
Operating Instructions Temperature, con’t SANITIZE/COLD This setting sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast fabrics such as towels, bedding, and children’s clothing by killing 99.9% of bacteria using wash water heated with a boost heater to 152° F (67° C). Cold water is used to cool and rinse the load. This setting is only available with the deep clean sanitize cycle. HOT/COLD Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends.
Operating Instructions Options Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. To add options, press the corresponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. To delete options, press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn off. Not all options are available with every cycle. The indicator will not light if the option is not available with that cycle.
Operating Instructions Washer Features DELAY START Use delay start with any cycle to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The start of the cycle can be delayed for up to 14 hours. The delay time selected will be displayed as 30, 60, or 90 minutes or 2 through 14 hours. CONTROL LOCK To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold the control lock button for 5 seconds. Repeat to unlock the controls when you are ready to operate the washer.
Cycle Chart Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil levels and Options are available with the following cycles: deep clean sanitize heavy duty whites colors normal casual fast wash delicate hand wash spin only 144 min 57 min 52 min 31 min 52 min 31 min 18 min 31 min 31 min 08 min hot/cold * warm/warm warm/cold * * * * cold/cold * * * Estimated Cycle Duration** Temperature sanitize/cold * Spin Spee
Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Procedures 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.
Stain Removal Guide 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.
Care & Cleaning IMPORTANT DO NOT load garments or other items in the washer when cleaning the inside of the washer. TO REFRESH WASH DRUM Perform the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle to refresh the wash drum follow these steps: 1. Wake up the washer by pressing any button, rotate cycle knob to the hand wash cycle, press the start button and then the cancel button. 2.
Care & Cleaning NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. CLEANING DISPENSER DRAWER AREA • Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops. • Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab. Pull out the drawer. • Remove the insert from the prewash, bleach, and fabric softener compartments.
Care & Cleaning OUTSIDE • When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer 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. • Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent.
Solutions to Common Problems 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 Blue stains • Undiluted liquid detergent • If caused by detergent, mix • Avoid overfilling detergent or fabric softener dispensed 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar and fabric softener comdirectly onto fabric. with 1 quart (.
Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Problems, con’t PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.) • Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear. • Use a lint brush or shaver to • Use fabric softener in the remove pills. washer to lubricate fibers. • When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs. • Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Solutions to Common Problems Service Prevention 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 NOISE High pitch “jet engine” noise. A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle. Rattling and clanking noise. Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump.
Solutions to Common Problems Avoid Service Checklist, con’t OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WATER Water collects in folds of the bellows at the end of the cycle. This is a result of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. Water collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.
Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year 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. In addition, your appliance is covered by an additional one year, parts only, limited warranty.
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