All about the Use & Care of your Washer
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Product Record Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door. Record and retain these numbers. Model Number _____________________ Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below: Serial Number _____________________ Denitions Purchase Date _____________________ This is the safety alert...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of 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 • Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the laundry center must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualied service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer’s reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the laundry center is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualied service person. • To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center, the electrical power cord of a gas dryer...

FEATURES Cycle Selector LCD Display Control Lock Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Drum Light* Door Latch with Safety Lock Door Striker Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Vent Latch Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs Cascading Wash Vanes As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efciency. *Not all models are available with drum light. 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer: A A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a exible drain hose to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home. You will hear water owing into your stand pipe. This is a normal part of the operation of the washer. B B. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the dispenser system, it is common to hear a water owing sound. This normal sound will vary slightly based on the water pressure in your home. C. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is equipped with a high velocity drain pump. It is...

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer • Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag. WARNING To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the 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.) WHITES 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil. CASUAL • Sort items TO W E L S by recomC O LO R S mended cycle and water temperature. • Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and non-colorfast items. • Separate...

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the dispenser. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle. IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener. Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measure the amount...

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Other Wash Products • Water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may be added with the detergent. • Put liquid products with liquid detergent in the “Main Wash - liquid only” chamber (on select models) or powder products with powder detergent in the “Main Wash” detergent chamber. IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. IMPORTANT Use of multi-product (detergent plus softener) sheets or color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended. They could disable your machine and result in unwarranted repair costs. Detergent for Prewash •...

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. • The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse water temperatures, nal spin speed, soil level, and options for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle selected. See the “Washer Settings Chart” for more details. • To change the settings, press the auto temp, spin speed and soil level buttons to scroll to the desired settings. • To select or...

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycles may include, but not limited to: • quick sanitize • jeans • pet beds • kids wear • stuffed toys • hand wash 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. Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. delicates Use this cycle for lightly soiled knits and...

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection, continued rinse & spin (on select models) Select rinse & spin for loads that need a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been omitted in a regular cycle. Add the fabric softener to the dispenser chamber. Select the spin speed appropriate for the load. NOTE Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of NSF P172 protocol for sanitization efcacy. NOTE NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers You may deselect fresh rinse if you wish to perform a spin...