Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Save these instructions for future reference.; Use and Care
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Defi nitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manu...
Page 3 - WARNING
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT FIRE• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning sol- vents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions t...
Page 4 - LATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding; FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD; HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding type Grounding typewa wall receptacl ll receptacle Po Power cord with wer cord with 3-prong 3-prong gr grounded plug ounded plug Do not, Do not, under under an any cir y circumstances, cumstances, cut, cut, remo remove ve, or b or bypass th ypass the gr grou...
Page 5 - FEATURES; Control Lock
5 FEATURES Control Lock Drum Light* Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Door Striker Cascading Wash Vanes Vent Latch Stainless Steel Wash Drum Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Adjustable Leveling Legs LCD Display *Not all models are available...
Page 6 - Normal Operating Sounds; B. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION
6 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. You will hear water fl owing into your stand pipe. This is a normal part of the operation of ...
Page 7 - Operating Your Washer; Sort laundry into loads that can; Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.
7 Operating Your Washer WHITES CASUAL COLORS TOWELS (Mesh bag not included.) 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. • Sort items by recom- mended cycle and water temperature. • Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and non-colorfast items. • Separate items that shed lin...
Page 8 - For best results; Operating Your Washer, continued
8 For best results Use a low-sudsing, high effi ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of ...
Page 9 - chime option has been selected.; NOTE; ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD
9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried. For best results • A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the chime option has been selected. • Remove items from the washer when the cycle ends and place in dryer, line ...
Page 10 - Cycle Selection; normal
10 Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated.To change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the cycle selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle. Cycl...
Page 11 - Cycle Settings; hot; sanitize
11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings Appropriate wash temperature, spin speeds, soil level and options will automatically be displayed for each cycle. The settings can be changed before the cycle is started. Make modifi cations according to fi ber content, colorfastness and soil level. Modifi ca...
Page 12 - Cycle Options; IMPORTANT
12 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. Some options require a “press & hold” effort to activate or deactivate the secondary function.Not all option...
Page 13 - Other Features
13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features Status Display/Status Lights 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 durin...
Page 14 - Washer Settings Chart
14 These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: sanitize hea vy dut y bedding whites normal casual quick w ash delicates hand w ash spin only temp sanitize 9 hot 9 9 9 9 warm 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 cold 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 cold water clean 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 s...
Page 15 - STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE
15 Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. For best results Safe Stain Removal Procedures To reduce the risk of fi re or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: • Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products. • K...
Page 16 - Stain Removal Suggestions
16 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 products, egg Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soa...
Page 17 - CARE AND CLEANING
17 TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHERTo clean and freshen the washer, perform the clean washer cycle. For best results use the clean washer cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press clean washer and then START when prompted during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by followi...
Page 19 - Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) for
19 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. CLEANING PROCEDURE - Washer DrumE...
Page 20 - Follow WINTERIZING; Outside Routine Cleaning
20 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 off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses. • Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or ...
Page 21 - Common Washing Problems; SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS
21 Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfac- tory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains • Undiluted liqui...
Page 22 - Common Washing Problems, continued
22 Common Washing Problems, continued SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Wrinkling • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the casual or delicate cycle....
Page 23 - Service Prevention Checklist
23 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 whi...
Page 24 - Service Prevention Checklist, continued
24 Service Prevention Checklist, continued 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. T...
Page 25 - MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION
25 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 ...
Page 26 - NOTES
