Electrolux 137023500 A (0801)) - Manual

5 Safety Grounding type wall receptacle Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. WARNING FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding pron...

6 Features As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Control Lock Theater-Style, Luxury-Lighting™ System Reversible, Touch-2-Open™ Door System Touch-2-Open™ Latch Indicator Touch-2-Open™ Door La...

7 Operating Instructions Getting Started Sort laundry into loads that can be washed 1. together. (See page 8.)Prepare items for washing. (See page 8.) 2. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. (See page 9.) 3. Add laundry load to the washer. (See page 9.) 4. To run your washer, follow these basic steps: Ad...

8 BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER Read the important instructions in this section of the Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. OPERATING YOUR WASHER Sort laundry into loads that can be 1. washed together. Sort items by recommended cycle and water temperature. Separate white, light and colorfast ...

9 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 ite...

10 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener. IMPORTANT Save the liquid cup insert for future use. DO NOT discard it while you are using powder deter...

12 Operating Instructions 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 descrip-tions of each cycle. The es...

13 Operating Instructions 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 automati-cally lock...

14 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. Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. For best results NO...

15 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 ...

18 Operating Instructions 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 ...

19 Operating Instructions 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 de-lete options , press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn off. Not all o...

20 Operating Instructions 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 select-ed will be displayed as 30, 60, or 90 minutes or 2 through 14 hours....

21 Cycle 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 spinonly Estimated Cycle Duration** 144 min 57 min 52 min 31 min 52 min 31 min 18 min 31 min 31 mi...

22 Stain Removal Guide SAFE STAIN REMOVAL PROCEDURES To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to per-sons 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 container...

23 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 contai...

24 NOTE The washer will automatically prompt you to run the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle every 50 cycles. You may press the cancel button to manually perform the cycle at another time. Care & Cleaning TO REFRESH WASH DRUM Perform the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle to refresh the wash drum follow these steps: Wake up ...

25 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...

26 Care & Cleaning RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care. 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. •...

27 Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric dam-age. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIO...

28 Common Washing Problems, con’t PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Pilling(Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.) Pilling is normal with syn- • thetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abra-sion from normal wear. Use a lint brush or shaver to • remove pills. Use fabric s...

29 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. Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE Hi...

30 Avoid Service Checklist, con’t Solutions to Common Problems 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 soften...

31 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 maintai...