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Installation Instructions
Electrolux Front-Load Washer
Instrucciones de Instalacion
Lavadora de carga frontal Electrolux
Instructions d’installation
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137064300 A (0801)
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Finding Information 2 Please read and save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. These Installation Instructions are part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the life of your new appliance. We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information. Keep a record for quick reference Purchase date Elec
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Safety 3 Important Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words and WARNING labels FIRE HAZARD For your safety the information in this manual Safety items throughout this manual are labeled must be followed to minimize the risk of fire with a W ARNING or CAUTION based on the risk or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not stor e or use type as described below: gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in This symbol alerts you t
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Installation Requirements 4 Electrical system requirements supply cord having an equipment-grounding CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and conductor and a grounding plug, the plug grounded 15 amp. branch circuit fused with 15 MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper amp. time delay fuse or circuit breaker. wired receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and POWER SUPPL Y - 2 wir e, with gr ound, 120 volt ordinances or in the absence of
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Installation Requirements 5 Clearance requirements MINIMUM INST ALLA TION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm) IMPORTANT SIDES REAR TOP FRONT DO NOT INST ALL YOUR W ASHER: 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or out- Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a side weather conditions. The ambient temper- Under- 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a ature should never be below 60° F (15.6° C) to Counter maximize detergent effectiveness. Closet 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.54 cm) 2. In an are
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Installation Requirements 6 Installed washer dimensions 50.6” (128.53cm)* to clear open door 27.00” 31.50” (80.01cm)* (68.58cm) to front of closed door water supply connection on rear of unit ¹ power cord drain hose on rear on rear of unit ² of unit ³ 38.00” (96.52cm) freestand washer on floor floor line 53.00” (134.62cm) washer mounted on optional pedestal floor line * To obtain these minimal depth dimensions, dryer must either be vented straight back or with a quick-turn 90° elbow. Connec
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Unpacking Washer 7 Removing foam packaging WARNING SUFFOCA TION HAZARD D e s t r o y t h e c a r t o n a n d p l a s t i c b a g s a f t e r t h e washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Place all materials in a garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children. 1. Temporarily remove door tape. 2. Open washer door and remove everything fro
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Unpacking Washer 8 Removing shipping hardware 1 SHIPPING FORK 5 SPACERS 5 P CLAMPS 5 BOL TS NOTE Rubber expansion material on spacers may need time to UNIVERSAL relax before they can be easily WRENCH pulled through shipping hole. (SUPPLIED) IMPORTANT Remove all of the following: Save all shipping bolts and spacers for future 5 SPACERS 1 SHIPPING FORK use. If the washer is to be transported at a later date, the shipping hardware must be reinstalled 5 P CLAMP
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Installation Instructions 9 Leveling your washer Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by properly leveling the washer. 1. For free standing installation and with the washer within 4 feet (1 m) of its final location, place a level on top of the washer. 2. Use the universal wrench to adjust the level- ing legs so the washer is level front-to-rear and side-to-side, and stable corner-to-corner. 3. Press down on alternate corners and sides and feel for the slightest movement. Adjust
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Installation Instructions 10 Connecting inlet water 1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the water lines and remove particles that might clog the water valve screens and to determine which faucet is hot and which is cold supply. 2. Look in the end of each water supply inlet hose and verify that the rubber washers are in place. RUBBER WASHERS MUST BE PRESENT NOTE HOT and COLD water inlet hoses ar e color coded for identification. The HOT inlet hose is marked with
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Installation Instructions 11 Connecting drain and electrical 1. Snap one end of the drain hose hanger (shipped in washer drum) onto the drain hose. Continue wrapping it around the hanger and snap it in place. 2. Place the hook end of the drain hose in the drain opening. Secure the drain hose with the cable tie (provided in the enclosure package) to the stand- pipe, inlet hose, laundry tub, etc. so the hose does not pull out from the force of the water. IMPORTANT Check to ensure the
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Installation Instructions 12 Performing Installation Cycle If your washer has this console: 1. Empty washer’s drum and close door. 2. After you plug in the washer the first time: wake up the washer by pressing any button, rotate cycle knob to hand wash cycle, press the start button and then the cancel button. 3. Wake up the washer again by pressing any button, then immediately and simultaneously press and hold both the eco friendly and my favorite buttons for 5 seconds, or until the LCD displa
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Reversing Door 13 Preparing to reverse door swing 1 Be sure you have adequate swing area before reversing door. Tools needed: 2 You will need a screw driver with a #2 square bit. 3 Protect flat work surface, such as top of washer or floor near washer, with a soft cloth or towel. 4 Be sure washer is unplugged from power source! Screwdrivers with #2 square & straight bit WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injur
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Reversing Door 14 C) Removing Hinge from Front Panel D) Removing Door Lock fr om Fr ont Panel 1 With the hinge in open position, remove 2 1 Remove 2 short, course-thread, panhead short, course-thread, panhead screws on screws from the door lock. hinge plate. 2 Slide the lock toward the outer edge of the front panel. Pivot the lock slightly outward while slowly pulling it through opening to expose the attached harness. 2 Remove 3 short, fine-thread, counter-sunk screws in hinge side.
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Reversing Door 15 Reversing door and hardware F) Reattaching Hinge to Front Panel E) Reattaching Door Lock to Fr ont Panel 1 Rotate the hinge and move it to the opposite 1 Rotate the door lock and move it to the opening. opposite opening. 2 Connect the harness to the hinge retainer 2 Connect the harness to the door lock by by inserting it in the retention terminal and inserting it in the terminal and firmly pushing gently pushing until you hear the fastening it in place. tab click.
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Reversing Door 16 G) Removing Striker Plate I) Removing Hole Plug 1 Remove 2 long, course-thread, counter-sunk screws and striker plate. 1 Insert flat blade screwdriver into open slot of 2 Set the striker plate to the side for later. hole plug. 2 Gently pry upwar d to r elease tab. H) Removing Latch Indicator 3 Pull the hole plug out and set it aside. 1 Insert flat blade screwdriver into open slot of latch indicator. 2 Gently pry upwar d to r elease tab. 3 Pull the indicator out
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Reversing Door 17 J) Reinserting Latch Indicator K) Reattaching Striker Plate 1 Rotate the latch indicator and move it to the 1 Rotate the striker plate and move it to the opposite hole in the door. opposite side of door above the indicator. 2 Reattach with 2 long, course-thread, counter-sunk screws. insert indicator through slot 2 Firmly insert the two small tabs on either side of the latch indicator into the two slots L) Reinserting Hole Plug on either side of the hole in the door.
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Reversing Door 18 Reattaching door and hardware M) Reattaching Door Assembly O) Reinstalling Trim Ring 1 Open the hinge to a 90 degree angle. 1 Close the door. 2 Install the door onto the hinge locating pins. 2 Orient the trim so 12 position is approximately ¾” to the left of top center. The opening in the trim ring should be on the hinge side. 3 Insert the trim ring in the slots and rotate it clockwise approximately ¾”. 3 Secure the door with 4 long, course-thread, counter-sunk sc
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15.00” (38.10cm) 27.00” (68.58cm) Options 19 Accessories MATCHING STORAGE PEDESTAL CAUTION Island White Pedestal - P/N EPWD15IW Mediterranean Blue - P/N EPWD15MB Failure to use accessories manufactured by (or Silver Sands Pedestal - P/N EPWD15SS approved by) the manufacturer could result in T ur quoise Sky Pedestal - P/N EPWD15TS personal injury, property damage or damage to A storage pedestal accessory, specifically the washer. designed for this washer may be used to elevate the dry
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