Electrolux EWFLS70JSS - Manual

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

7 Operating Instructions 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: Add laundry produ...

8 BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER Read these 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 colorfas...

9 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. See Stain Removal Guide in this guide or Stain Guides in the LCD User Interface for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4. Add laundry load to washer. Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items fi rst. Large items should not be more than h...

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 direc-tion to select the cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illuminated and if the cycle description feature is turned on, the cycle and estimated cycle time are di...

13 Operating Instructions 7. Start the washer. Close the door and press start . The washer will not operate with the door unlatched and DOOR OPEN will be displayed. Select delay start to delay the beginning of the cycle for up to 22 hours if desired. As a safety measure, the door will automati-cally...

14 TEMPERATURE SOIL LEVEL OPTIONS SCROLL & SELECT SPIN SPEED Operating Instructions Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illumi-nated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend it or return it fl ush to the console. Fo...

15 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, continued DEEP CLEAN SANITIZE Use the deep clean sanitize cycle to clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics includ-ing towels, bedding, cloth diapers, and children’s clothing. It is recommended that you set your water heater to 120° F (49° C) or...

17 Operating Instructions STUFFED ANIMALS Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with the STUFFED ANIMALS cycle. Wash temperature is auto temp cold , with a mid-agitation injection of steam to release stubborn stains. To prevent deformation of toys, freshwater rinse and low spin speed are also preset se...

19 Operating Instructions If more than one user has been entered in CUSTOM MODE : The current user’s name will be displayed when the • washer is turned on if CUSTOM MODE is on. Press the button under • OK to continue using that user’s favorite cycles.The icon for the last cycle run will light up. • ...

20 Operating Instructions Washing/Rinsing Temperature The appropriate washing temperature will auto-matically be indicated for the cycle selected. NOTE To change the temperature once the cycle has begun, press the pause button, make the new selection and press start again. To change the temperature,...

21 Operating Instructions SANITIZE TEMP This setting sanitizes heavily soiled white and color-fast 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 ...

22 Adjust the wash time in 3-minute increments based on the soil level of each load. Minimum soil , light soil , normal soil , medium soil , heavy soil and maximum soil levels are available. Operating Instructions Maximum spin , high spin , medium spin , mini- mum spin , and low spin speeds are avai...

23 Operating Instructions Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. To select or clear the add steam , eco friendly , stain clean , extra rinse , auto temp , extra spin , prewash , warm rinse and delay start options , press the scroll up or scroll down buttons unde...

26 Operating Instructions 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 active wear fast wash delicate hand wash rinse & spin specialty cycles jeans fast sanitize s...

27 Operating User Interface Features CONTROL LOCK ON CONTROL LOCK OFF CUSTOM MODE INSTALL CYCLE RESET CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS VOLUME LANGUAGE CYCLE DESC ON LIST OF SAVED FAVORITES CYCLES GUIDE SETTINGS GUIDE OPTIONS GUIDE SET PREFS GUIDE LIST OF STAIN TYPES & SUGGESTED TREATMENTS User Interface Feat...

28 Operating User Interface Features Saving Favorites Use the save as favorite feature to name and save a custom cycle to memory with all options and settings preferred. Up to 3 favorites may be saved for each custom user. Follow these steps: Select a cycle, washing temperature, spin speed, • soil l...

29 Operating User Interface Features Setting Preferences CUSTOM MODE CUSTOM MODE allows up to 3 household mem- bers to personalize up to 3 favorite cycles each. To enter custom users and personalize favorite cycles: Use the scroll up or scroll down buttons until you • reach set prefs . Press the sel...

30 Operating User Interface Features Setting Preferences, continued INSTALL CYCLE Run the INSTALL CYCLE before operating the wash- er the fi rst time. Remove all items from the washer drum and press start . For more information on performing the washer INSTALL CYCLE , refer to the Installation Instr...

32 Operating User Interface Features STATUS DISPLAY The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected. The time may increase if water pressure is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. The approximate time remaining will be displayed during the cycle. A sit...

33 Stain Removal Guide WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. Follow the fabr...

34 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 nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Baby formula, dairy prod-ucts, egg Use product con...

36 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. If there are no small children or pets present, • you may leave the door ajar when the washer is not in use. Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at t...

38 IMPORTANT Do not store or place laundry products on top of washer at any time. They can damage the fi nish or controls. 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. Turn water faucets ...

39 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 SOLUTION...

40 Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too • low.Not enough detergent. • Soak in detergent booster or • product contai...

41 Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE High pitch “jet engine” noise. A certain amount of motor whine is nor-mal during the spin cycle. Rattling and clanking noise. Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Stop washer and check drum. If n...

42 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 softener com-partments. This is a res...

43 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...