Electrolux EFLS527UIW - Manual

5 Safety Prevent Injury And Damage To The Washer To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized service technician unless specifically recom- mended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts. • DO NOT t...

6 Features Control Lock Drum Light (select models only) Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Products Dispenser Reversible Door (400/500/600 series models only) Door Striker Cascading Wash Vanes LED Display Stainless Steel Wash Drum Flexible door gasket Adjustable Leveling Legs Wide-An...

7 Features 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. 400 SERIES 2 7 1 6 3 9 5 4 10 8 300 SERIES 600 SERIES 2 7 1 6 3 9 5 4 10 8 11 500 SERIES 2 7 1 6 9 5 4 10 8 11 2 7 1...

8 Operating Instructions STEPS TIPS IMPORTANT 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. • Sort by recommended cycle and water temperature. • Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and non-colorfast items. • Separate items that shed lint from items that attract lint. Casua...

10 Operating Instructions Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: For best results Detergent, stain treatment (on select models), liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener will be dispensed at the...

11 Operating Instructions Adding Laundry Detergent to the Three Compartment Dispenser Liquid or Powder Detergent • Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent to add recommended amount of detergent. • Amount of detergent may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size, an...

12 Operating Instructions NOTE From time to time you may see water in the dispenser . This is part of the normal operation of the washer. Adding Other Wash Products • Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may be added with detergent. IMPORTANT DO NOT mix liquids...

13 These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: heavy duty normal delicates rinse & spin clean washer temp hot   NO OPTIONS A VAILABLE WITH THIS CYCLE. DO NOT LOAD ANY ITEMS IN DRUM DURING SYSTEM CLEAN CYCLE. warm    cold     soil heav...

14 These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: heavy duty whitest whites normal delicates 20 min fast wash rinse & spin clean washer temp hot    NO OPTIONS A VAILABLE WITH THIS CYCLE. DO NOT LOAD ANY ITEMS IN DRUM DURING SYSTEM CLEAN CYCLE....

15 These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: heavy duty whitest whites normal activewear colors delicates 18 min fast wash rinse & spin clean washer temp sanitize    NO OPTIONS A VAILABLE WITH THIS CYCLE. DO NOT LOAD ANY ITEMS IN DRUM DUR...

16 Settings Chart - 600 Series Washer Controls and Settings These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: heavy duty whitest whites normal activewear colors delicates 15 min fast wash rinse & spin clean washer temp sanitize    NO OPTIONS A VA...

17 Controls and Settings Cycle Selection Press the power button to turn on the unit. Then, turn the cycle selector in either direction or press the cycles button (de- pendent on model) to scroll to the desired cycle. The indicator light for that cycle will be illuminated. The estimated cycle time wi...

18 Controls and Settings To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available with every cycle. If a tem- perature is not appropriate for the cycle, it cannot be selected and will not be lit by pressing the temp button. The temperature selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled ea...

19 Controls and Settings Cycle Options Max (on select models), high , medium and low (on some models) spin speeds are available for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from model to model and cycle to cycle.Increasing the spin speed will extract more water, decrease drying ...

20 Controls and Settings extra rinse Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads or if household members have sensitive skin. wrinkle release (on select models) After the final spin, the washer will perform a “dry...

22 Stain Removal Guide 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. ...

23 Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain down on paper towels. Sat- urate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product containing enzyme...

24 Care & Cleaning To help prevent odors or humidity accu- mulation leave the door open with the door stand ventilation feature (on select models) for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is not in use. Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) To Refresh or Clean Inside of Washer To clean ...

25 Care & Cleaning 4. Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap water to remove traces of accumulated powders and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener resi- due may indicate improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is required. 5. To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean t...

26 Care & Cleaning Inside Cleaning (Aggressive) In cases where clean washer cycle along with care and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn’t done, and severe odor or residue buildup have developed, follow the below cleaning procedure to help alleviate the problem. Cleaning Procedure-Washer Drum E...

27 Care & Cleaning RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care. • When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth. • Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers • If the cabinet becomes st...

28 Rubber Washers Must Be Present Replace Hoses Every 5 Years Care & Cleaning 1. Turn off the water supply to washer to avoid water leaks due to water pressure surges and unforeseen occurrences in the water supply. 2. Disconnect or unplug the electrical power to the washer. 3. Remove excess wate...

29 Solutions to Common Inquiries Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer: A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home. You will hear water flowing into your stand pipe. This is a no...

30 Solutions to Common Inquiries PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains • Undiluted liquid deter- gent or fabric softener dispensed directly on- to fabric. • If caused by deter- gent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 qt (.95 L) water in plastic container. Soak 1 hou...

32 Solutions to Common Inquiries PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Residue stain buildup in gasket • Moisture in washer.• Use of non-HE deter- gent. • Overdosing detergent.• Overloading wash drum.• Leaving a wet load set in washer. • Cold water washes which may not com- pletely d...

33 Before Calling OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE Please refer to “Normal Operating Sounds” at the beginning of this sectionHigh 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 ...

34 Before Calling OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Washer does not start • Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or con- nection may be loose. • House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. • Action of pressing start/ pause button on “touch screen” style console...

36 Warranty Information For the applicable warranty period as set forth below, as measured from your original date of pur- chase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materi- als or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintain...