All about the & Care of your Washer TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ......2-4 Solutions to Common Problems ....... 21-24 Features ...............5 Warranty ............25 Operating Instructions ........6-14 Notes ..............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Product Record WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the serial plate located inside the door opening. Record and retain these numbers. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Model Number _________________________...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re, 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. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE PROTECT CHILDREN...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the operation, the washer must be installed and electrically washer: grounded by a qualifi ed service person in accordance •...
FEATURES Cycle Selector Control Lock LED Display Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Door Latch with Safety Lock Door Striker Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Vent Latch Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Cascading Leveling Legs Wash Vanes...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer: A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a fl exible drain hose to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer • Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery WARNING and baby socks in a mesh bag. To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Add laundry products to the dispenser. IMPORTANT Use of multi-product (detergent plus softener) sheets For best results or color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended. They Use a low-sudsing, high effi ciency detergent to could disable your machine and result in unwarranted prevent oversudsing in front load washers.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Select the appropriate cycle and settings for • If changes to the settings or options are attempted the load. after the cycle starts, you will hear several beeps • Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to when the buttons are pressed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS casual normal delicates delay start bulky rinse & spin chime warm high spin only heavy cool medium stain clean heavy door lock sensing cold energy saver normal wash cold water no spin light freshwater touch pause clean rinse to add a garment select cancel...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings SPIN SPEED For best results Max, high, medium and low spin speeds are available Follow the fabric care label for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of fi nal instructions on items spin vary from model to model and cycle to cycle. to be washed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features Delay Start Press delay start to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The delay time selected will be displayed and begin counting down when you select START. Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start the washer, delay start...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart casual normal delicates delay start bulky rinse & spin warm high chime heavy spin only cool medium stain clean heavy door lock sensing cold energy saver normal wash cold water no spin light freshwater touch pause clean rinse to add a garment...
STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Safe Stain Removal Procedures WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re or serious injury to persons or HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other •...
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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with gum, rubber cement prewash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains.
CARE AND CLEANING Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) To help prevent odors, mold or mildew, leave the door open for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is not in use. CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open if there are small children or pets present.
CARE AND CLEANING Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. • Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops.
CARE AND CLEANING Inside Cleaning (Aggressive) In cases where the clean washer cycle along with care and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn’t done, and severe odor, mold, mildew, or residue buildup have developed, follow the below cleaning procedure to help alleviate the problem.
CARE AND CLEANING Outside Routine Cleaning • 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 •...
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 satis- factory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES...
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Wrinkling • Overloading the washer. • Reduce load size. • Do not overload washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for • Rinse in cold water with liquid •...
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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...
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WATER Water collects in folds of This is a result of the washing action and is the bellows at the end of part of the normal operation of the washer. the cycle.
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.