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A00092301 (1211)
All about the
Use & Care
of your Washer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ........................... 2-4 Warranty ......................................................... 14
Operating Instructions ................................... 5-11 Français ........................................................... 15
Care and Cleaning ............................................ 12 Español ........................................................... 29
Avoid Service .....
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Product Record WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the serial plate located at the back of the tub opening under the washer lid. Record and retain these numbers. Recognize safety symbols, words Model Number _________________________ and labels Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned • Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. in, soake
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE PREVENT INJURY To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically washer: grounded by a qualifi ed service person in accordance • All repairs and servicing must be performed by an with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in authorized servicer unless specifi cally recommended the washer for inst
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T C W C O O H A L I W S T OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Procedures • Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag. WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to persons, read these IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. (Mesh bag not included.) 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil. • See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, success
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for Washing Procedures, continued the load. • See washer Operating Instructions on following 6 Add laundry load to washer. pages. • For best washing performance, dry load level should not be higher than the upper row of holes in the 9 Start the cycle. • Close the washer lid. The washer will not operate wash tub. Do not overload the washer. with the lid open. • Turn the cycle selector knob or turn any option knob to “wake” th
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Console shown above for reference only. Your model may differ. Cycle Selection normal Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle Use this load for light to normally soiled cottons, desired. towels, shirts, denims and mixed loads. For best results normal/heavy Use this cycle for heavily soiled towels, shirts, denims Follow the fabric care label and
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings Other Features Load Size Sensing For best results Water level is automatically calculated by the washer. Follow the fabric care label instructions The washer will perform a dry load sensing procedure on items to be washed. to determine load size before adding water to the tub. If your model has status lights, the “sensing” indicator Select appropriate wash water temperature and options will be lit. most suitable for each load. Make selections according
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safe Stain Removal Procedures WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other • Read and comply with all instructions on stain household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removal products. removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These • Keep stain removal products in their original labeled mixtures can produce
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with gum, rubber cement prewash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. products, egg Wash. Beverages (coffee, tea, Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric. soda, juice, alcoholic bever
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains • Undiluted liquid detergent • If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 • Add detergent to empty tub. Do or fabric softener dispensed ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) no
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RV ANTIFREEZE CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning Instructions INSIDE • Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrin- kling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer. • Dry the washer top, the area around the lid opening, and the un- derside of the lid. These areas should always be dry before the lid is closed. • Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. • When extremely soiled items have been
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AVOID SERVICE 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. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE Rattling and clanking Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is noise. in tub or pump. restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer. Belt buckle
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MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been r
