Electrolux 137356900 Use and Care Manual

Use & Care Guide

Wave-Touch™ Front-Load Washer

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

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Finding Information

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Table of contents

Finding information ......................................................... 2

SAFETY ....................................................................... 3-5

Features .......................................................................... 6

Operating Instructions ............................................... 7-26

• Getting Started ........................................................... 7

• Normal Operating Sounds .......................................... 7

• Operating Your Washer .......................................... 8-13

• Spin Speed ............................................................... 22

• Soil Level .................................................................. 22

• Options ................................................................ 23-25

• Cycle Chart ............................................................... 26

Operating User Interface Features .......................... 27-32

• Saving Favorites ....................................................... 28

• Setting Preferences ............................................. 29-31

• Other Features .......................................................... 32

Stain Removal Guide ............................................... 33-34

• Stain Removal Procedures ....................................... 33

• Stain Removal Suggestions ...................................... 34

Care & Cleaning ....................................................... 35-38

Solutions to Common Problems ............................. 39-42

• Common Washing Problems ............................... 39-40

• Service Prevention Checklist ............................... 41-42

Warranty Information .................................................... 43

Notes ............................................................................ 44

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Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Recognize safety symbols, words and labels

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Installation

Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below:

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage.

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

NOTE

The instructions appearing in this Use and

Care Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur.

Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

WARNING

For your safety the following information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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Safety

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

• 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 chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.

• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.

• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other fl ammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN

GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water fl ow from each for several minutes.

This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.

Hydrogen gas is fl ammable; do not smoke or use an open fl ame during this time.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fi re, explosion, serious bodily injury and/ or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.

PROTECT CHILDREN

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

• Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

• Keep laundry products out of children’s reach.

To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Safety

Important Safety Instructions, continued

PREVENT INJURY

• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualifi ed 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 washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualifi ed service person.

• To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

• Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting in serious injury or death.

• Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specifi ed on the label.

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE

WASHER

• To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifi cally recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid fl oor. It may be necessary to reinforce the fl oor to prevent vibration or movement.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

• To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

• This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

WARNING

FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Avoid fi re hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord.

Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fi re or death.

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.

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3-prong gr ounded plug

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Features

Touch-2-Open™

Cycle Selector

Touch-2-Open™

Dispenser Drawer with Luxury-Glide™

Multi-language

LCD Interface

Control Lock

Theater-Style,

Luxury-Lighting™

System

Cascading

Wash Vanes

Door Striker

Touch-2-Open™

Latch Indicator

Reversible,

Touch-2-Open™

Door System

Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp

Dual Stage,

Wide-Angle

Door Hinge

Stainless Steel

Wash Drum

Adjustable

Leveling Legs

As an ENERGY STAR

®

Partner, Electrolux

Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy effi ciency.

Touch-2-Open™

Door Latch with

Safety Lock

Operating Instructions 7

Getting Started

To run your washer, follow these basic steps:

1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. (See page 8.)

5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. (See page 10-11.)

2. Prepare items for washing. (See page 8.)

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. (See page 9.)

4. Add laundry load to the washer. (See page 9.)

6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. (See page 12.)

7. Start the washer. (See pages 12-13.)

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 the washer.

B. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the dispenser system, it is common to hear a water fl owing sound. This normal sound will vary slightly based on the water pressure in your home.

C. DOOR LOCK Your washer is equipped with a door lock with an electric solenoid. There will be a clicking sound as the washer door is being locked or unlocked.

D. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is equipped with a high velocity drain pump. It is normal to hear humming and gurgling sounds as water is pumped from the washer. Both of these sounds are normal and indicate that your pump is functioning correctly.

E. HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive the drum to high spin speeds to extract water from your load. You will hear a sound associated with these higher spin speeds. This sound is normal and will vary slightly as the spin speed varies with load size and cycle selected.

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Operating Instructions

Operating Your Washer

BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER

Read these important instructions in this section of the Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Sort items by recommended cycle and water temperature.

Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and non-colorfast items.

Separate items that shed lint from items that attract lint. Casual, synthetic, knit, and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and bedspreads.

Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.

Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate items from durable items.

Do not machine wash items containing fi berglass. Small particles of fi berglass left in the drum may transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin irritation or damage to fabrics.

2. Prepare items for washing.

Empty pockets.

Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.

Close zippers, fasten hooks, button buttons, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trims and ornaments.

Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.

Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag.

WHITES

CASUAL

TOWELS

COLORS

(Mesh bag not included.)

OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued

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 half the total wash load.

Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans is ineffi cient and may cause an out-ofbalance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

Wash a single heavy item such as a king-sized comforter, bedspread or sleeping bag separately.

The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed. The door should close easily.


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5. Add laundry products to the dispenser.

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:

Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle. To unlatch the dispenser drawer push on the dispenser drawer latch indicator. To close and latch the dispenser drawer push the drawer in until you hear a slight click with the drawer face fl ush to the panel.

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 recommended. Detergent dosage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level.

NOTE

From time to time you may see water in the

“Main Wash -liquid only”, “Pre-Wash”, “Liquid

Bleach” and “Fabric Softener” chambers. This is part of the normal operation of the washer.

Liquid Detergent

Add the recommended amount of a high effi ciency liquid detergent to the “Main Wash

- liquid only” cup. Do not exceed the MAX fi ll line. Liquid detergent can also be added directly to the “Main Wash” chamber when not using the “Pre-Wash” option.

Powder Detergent

To use a high effi ciency powder detergent, remove the “Main Wash - liquid only” cup and add the powder directly to the “Main Wash” detergent chamber.

IMPORTANT

Save the liquid cup insert for future use. DO NOT discard it while you are using powder detergent.

Insert liquid cup when using liquid detergent.

Remove liquid cup when using powder detergent! DO NOT pour powder detergent into liquid cup. It will not dispense correctly!



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” detergent cup 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

For heavily soiled or stained loads, select the

prewash option and add the recommended amount of detergent to the “Pre-Wash” detergent cup.

Liquid Chlorine Bleach

If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the chamber labeled “Liquid Bleach” and marked with this symbol . Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads. DO

NOT fi ll above the maximum fi ll line.

IMPORTANT

To prevent fabric damage, do not overfi ll the

“Liquid Bleach” chamber or pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load.

Liquid Fabric Softener

If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled

“Fabric Softener” and marked with this symbol . Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads. DO NOT fi ll above the maximum fi ll line.

NOTE

To prevent staining, do not overfi ll the “Fabric

Softener” chamber or pour liquid fabric softener directly on the wash load.

Use of a fabric softener-dispensing ball is not recommended in tumble action washers.

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6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load.

Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction 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 displayed on the User

Interface screen for 5 seconds. Press any key to advance the User Interface to select settings and options. See the “Cycle Selection” section in this guide for descriptions of each cycle.

Press any key or the User Interface screen will automatically advance after 5 seconds and display the preset wash water temperature, fi nal spin speed and soil level for each cycle.

See the “Cycle Settings” and “Cycle Selection

Chart” in this guide for descriptions and available settings for each cycle.

To change the settings, press the temp, spin

speed, and soil level buttons to scroll to the desired settings. Press the scroll up or scroll down buttons under options to scroll through the options menu. Press the select button to add or delete options. The estimated cycle time will be displayed at the top of the screens.

NOTE

To provide the best care of your laundry, not every setting or option is available with every cycle. If a setting is not available for the cycle selected, it will not be displayed.

Adjustments to a cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future.

To return to the factory default settings, select

RESET in set prefs under the options scroll buttons.

To customize and save up to 3 cycles in noncustom mode plus 9 more cycles for custom users, see save as favorite and CUSTOM

MODE in the User Interface sections of this guide.

As the Cycle Selector knob is turned, the cycle and estimated cycle time are displayed on the User Interface screen for 5 seconds.

Press any key to advance the User Interface to select settings and options.

TEMPERATURE

SPIN SPEED

SOIL LEVEL

OPTIONS SCROLL & SELECT


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 automatically lock and remained locked during the entire wash cycle and

DOOR LOCKED

will be displayed.

To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during the wash portion of the cycle, press

pause. When the door unlocks, open the door, add the item, close the door and press start to resume the cycle.

To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press cancel, select a new cycle, and press

start again. Just turning the cycle selector knob will not change the cycle.

To change settings or options after the cycle has begun, press pause, select the new settings or options, and press start again.

NOTE

If the cycle is interrupted during spin, the door lock will not release until the tub has stopped spinning. DO NOT force open the door.

To stop the cycle, press cancel.

When the cycle ends, a signal will sound,

COMPLETE - DOOR CAN BE OPENED

will be displayed and the drum light will come on.

Remove items from the wash drum when the cycle ends and place in dryer, line dry or dry fl at as directed on the fabric care label.

Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended if not removed promptly.

CAUTION

ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD

An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no small children present, you may leave the door ajar to prevent mildew and odor build up.



Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed.

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Cycle Selection

Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illuminated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend it or return it fl ush to the console.



To change the selection after the cycle begins, press cancel before making another choice. Just turning the cycle selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle.

Refer to Washer Settings Chart for complete information regarding available options and settings for each cycle.

NORMAL

Use this load for cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, denims and mixed loads.

COLORS

Use this cycle for lightly soiled, dark, or highly dyed fabrics such as cotton which may be susceptible to dye loss.

WHITES

Use this cycle for white fabrics and lightly colored clothing. Refer to fabric care label for use of liquid chlorine bleach.

HEAVY DUTY

Use this cycle for heavily soiled, durable garments

- ex. towels, sports gear, or fabric tote bags. For best soil and stain removal, use the hottest water safe for the fabrics being washed.

TEMPERATURE

SPIN SPEED

SOIL LEVEL

OPTIONS SCROLL & SELECT


Cycle Selection, continued

DEEP CLEAN SANITIZE

Use the deep clean sanitize cycle to clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, cloth diapers, and children’s clothing.

It is recommended that you set your water heater to 120° F (49° C) or higher to ensure proper performance during this cycle. If the setting is lower or the load is extra large, the cycle time may be extended.

The deep clean sanitize cycle will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between loads. No bleach or harsh chemicals are needed, but higher temperatures are required. Please follow fabric care labels to prevent damage.

CASUAL

Use this cycle for cottons and blends with a permanent press or no-iron fi nish.

ACTIVE WEAR

This cycle is designed for small loads of lightweight, synthetic apparel worn for working out, running, swimming, cycling, tennis and similar activities when removal of light soil and perspiration are important.

FAST WASH

Quickly wash a small, lightly soiled load in 15 minutes.

NOTE

This cycle has been certifi ed by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certifi cation organization dedicated to public health, safety and environmental protection.

DELICATE

Use this cycle for lightly soiled knits and delicates which require gentle washing.

HAND WASH

Use this cycle to provide intermittent, gentle tumbling for items labeled “Hand Wash”.

NSF Protolcol P172

Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes

Washers

The wash water is heated by an internal boost heater to a maximum of 152° F (67° C) as the load tumbles. Cold water is added to cool down the load prior to drain and spin.

RINSE & SPIN

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

If you need a drain and a spin without a rinse, you may deselect the rinse option.

NOTE

If the voltage at your outlet is under 110 v, the internal heater may not adequately heat the wash water. If the cycle is interrupted while the water is heating, the fi nal temperature of the wash water may be lower and sanitation may be reduced.

As a precaution, the washer door is locked once the water temperature reaches 130° F (55° C). If the cycle is cancelled during the wash phase and the water temperature is greater than 150° F (66°

C), an automatic cool down and drain will occur before the door can be opened.

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SPECIALTY CYCLES

To access you washer’s Specialty Cycles:

• Turn the cycle selector knob to

favorites/spe-

cialty.

• Press the button under the LCD corresponding to specialty cycles.

• Rotate the cycle selector knob to scroll through the list of available Specialty Cycles to choose from.

• Press the start button to begin the cycle.

JEANS

Wash an entire load of denim jeans with the JEANS cycle. It provides 20 minutes of reversing tumble wash action with auto temp cold water, medium

spin speed to reduce wrinkling and a freshwater

rinse to remove excess dirt and detergent.

FAST SANITIZE

Use the FAST SANITIZE cycle to quickly kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between loads. No bleach or harsh chemicals are needed, but higher temperatures are required. Please follow fabric care labels to prevent damage.

NOTE

This cycle has been certifi ed by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certifi cation organization dedicated to public health, safety and environmental protection.

NSF Protolcol P172


Washers


SPECIALTY CYCLES , continued

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 selections. Protect your washer drum fi nish and maximize toy life by placing it in a pillow case and tying the end closed before washing it.

STEAM PRETREAT

The STEAM PRETREAT is a prewash cycle that uses steam and gentle agitation to pretreat and release tough stains on delicate items.

IMPORTANT

Follow up with a regular delicate wash cycle with appropriate detergent.

KIDS WEAR

Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with this specialty cycle. Freshwater rinse, high spin

speed and auto temp hot water are default presets. Allergen will also be selected as an option.

PET BEDS

Wash soft-sided pet beds, pet pillows or pet blankets with the PET BEDS cycle. The allergy option will kill dust mites and eliminate 95% of pet dander with multiple rinses. Auto temp cold water to release protein stains, freshwater rinse and high

spin speed to extract more water (reducing drying time) are preset selections. Not recommended for wool or fl eece fabrics.

IMPORTANT

Remove as much pet hair as possible with vacuum, pet hair roller, or brush to prevent clogging washer drain pump.

FAST STEAM

The FAST STEAM cycle adds the perfect amount of steam into the clothing to refresh fabrics, remove odors, and release wrinkles, reducing ironing.

WOOL

Designed for a small load of machine-washable woolen items, the WOOL cycle uses gentle washing action along with cold rinses to eliminate shrinking and damage to wool. You may use an wool detergent approved for front load washers.

CLEAN WASHER

To clean and freshen the washer, perform the

CLEAN WASHER cycle. If you wish to begin the cycle, press select when prompted. This maintenance cycle uses hot water and two rinses to remove residue that may cause odor. See “Inside

Routine Cleaning (Preventative)” for detailed information about the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

NOTE

The washer will automatically prompt you to run the CLEAN WASHER cycle every 50 cycles. You may press the cancel button to manually perform the cycle at another time.

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MY FAVORITES

To select one of your 3 favorite cycles:

• Turn the cycle selector knob to

favorites/spe-

cialty.

• Press the button under the LCD corresponding to my favorites to display the favorites cycles.

• Press the button corresponding to the favorite cycle desired. The custom cycle, settings, and options you saved will automatically be displayed.

• Press the start button to begin the cycle.

For example, to select your my shirts cycle, turn the cycle selector knob to favorites/specialty.

Press the button under my favorites. Press the button corresponding to my shirts, and then press

start.

(See save as favorite in the “Operating User Interface Preferences” section of this guide for instructions on customizing up to 3 cycles.)


MY FAVORITES , continued

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.

• Turn the cycle selector knob to favorites/specialty.

• Press the button under the LCD corresponding to

my favorites to display the favorites cycles.

• Select one of the 3 customized cycles by pressing the corresponding button.

• Press the start button.

To change users:

• Press the select button when the washer turns on and shows the current user’s name.

• Press the button under change users.

•

•

Select another user’s name.


EXIT

.







To select a user if a user’s name is not displayed when the washer is turned on:

• Press the options buttons to scroll to set prefs and then press the select button.

• If necessary, press the options buttons to scroll to

CUSTOM MODE and then press the select button.

• Press the button corresponding to the user’s name.







(See CUSTOM MODE in “Operating User Interface

Preferences” in this guide for instructions entering new users and naming favorite cycles.)

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Washing/Rinsing Temperature

The appropriate washing temperature will automatically be indicated for the cycle selected.



To change the temperature, press the temperature button to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash water temperature according to fi ber content, colorfastness and soil level. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling.

To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available with every cycle. Settings will not be displayed if they are not available with that cycle. See the “Washer Settings Chart” in this guide for more information.

The temperature selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future.

NOTE

To change the temperature once the cycle has begun, press the pause button, make the new selection and press start again.

All wash water temperatures are automatically regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance. The washer will operate with tap water temperatures if desired.

However, the water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in some geographic areas can affect water temperature and impact the performance of your washer.

Temperature, continued

SANITIZE TEMP

This setting sanitizes heavily soiled white and colorfast 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 setting is only available with the deep clean sani-

tize cycle.

NOTE

This setting has been certifi ed by NSF

International, an independent third party testing and certifi cation organization dedicated to public health, safety and environmental protection.

NSF Protolcol P172


Washers

HOT TEMP

Use this setting for heavily soiled, white and colorfast cottons and towels.

ECO HOT TEMP

Reduces the warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy when washing heavily soiled, white and colorfast cottons and towels.

WARM TEMP

Use this setting for normally soiled, colorfast cottons, sheets, perm press items and washable woolens.

ECO WARM TEMP

Reduces the warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy when washing normally soiled, colorfast cottons, sheets, and casual items.

COLD TEMP

Use this setting for lightly soiled, brightly colored items, knits, delicates, hand washables and washable silk.

ECO COLD TEMP

Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to temperature of cold tap supply. Use this selection for fabrics and colors that are prone to dye transfer. For use with cold water detergents.


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Spin Speed

Maximum spin, high spin, medium spin, mini-

mum spin, and low spin speeds are available for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of fi nal spin vary from cycle to cycle.

Increasing the spin speed will extract more water, decrease drying time and conserve energy. Decreasing the spin speed will reduce wrinkling.

Use no spin to omit the fi nal spin at the end of the cycle. The load will be very wet. Remove items from the wash drum to drip dry or select the spin only cycle to remove excess water at a more convenient time.

Soil Level

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.


Options

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 under options until the desired option is displayed. Press se-

lect and will be displayed in the upper right corner. To clear the option, press select again and will disappear.

To protect your fabrics, not all options are available with every cycle. If an option is not appropriate for the cycle, it will not be displayed. Occasionally, two options in the same cycle will confl ict with each other, like extra spin and eco friendly. When this happens, the option selected fi rst will cause the confl icting option to not be selectable.

NOTE

To change the options once the cycle has begun, press the pause button, make the new selections and press start again.

All options selected for the cycle, except add steam will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. To prevent unintentional and accidental exposure of delicate material to unexpected steam, the add steam option will not be remembered and must be reselected each time.

NOTE

The add steam option will be retained and recalled if it is selected and saved in the my favorite cycle.

ADD STEAM

Select this option to add approximately 20 minutes of tumbling in steam during the wash cycle. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads to help enhance the release of tough stains from fabrics after initial agitation. It is available with all cycles except delicates, hand wash and spin only.

NOTE

• Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum during a steam wash cycle.

• Steam may not be present during entire steam wash cycle.

IMPORTANT

• If steam is selected, rinse temperatures will be elevated.

• If washer is paused during a steam wash cycle, the door will remain locked due to higher temperature in drum. DO NOT force open - it will unlock upon cooling.

• During a steam cycle you may notice steam exiting from the rear vent of the washer - this is normal and not cause for alarm.

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Options, continued

ECO FRIENDLY

The eco friendly option reduces the hot and warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy. It is available with all cycles except deep clean sanitize and spin only.

ADD MORE WATER

Increase the water fi ll level of the agitation portion of any wash cycle.

ALLERGEN

If you have asthma or allergy sufferers in your home, add this option to combine hot water temperature

(boosted with internal heater), fast speed tumbling and multiple rinses to help ensure the destruction of dust mites and removal of pet dander.

STAIN PRETREAT

Stain pretreat uses a special 10 minute soak/ pretreat agitation before the main wash. It fi lls initially with detergent and cold water to prevent protein stains from setting, then the internal heater is activated to heat the wash water to remove nonprotein based stains. Can be used with prewash for the toughest stains.

NOTE

This setting has been certifi ed by NSF

International, an independent third party testing and certifi cation organization dedicated to public health, safety and environmental protection.

FRESHWATER RINSE

Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt or detergent. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads or if household members have sensitive skin. It is available with all cycles except fast wash.

NSF Protolcol P351

Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial,

Family-Sized Clothes Washers

EXTRA SPIN

Use this option to add several minutes to the fi nal spin at the selected speed. This will improve water extraction, decrease drying time and save energy.

Extra spin is available with all cycles except fast

wash, delicates, hand wash and spin only.

The allergen option will kill all dust mites and eliminate at least 95% of pet dander. Since higher temperatures are required, please check fabric care labels to prevent damage.

EXTENDED FRESH

Select extended fresh to apply periodic rinses with load tumbling after the wash cycle is complete to keep clothes left in the washer fresh for up to 12 hours. When you are ready to remove the load during the extended fresh segment, you must press cancel to end the cycle and open the door.

SHRINK GUARD

Select shrink guard to help relax load after fi nal spin by agitating, preventing shrinking and wrinkling.

PREWASH

Select this option to add a short wash period prior to the normal, colors, casual, active wear,

whites, and heavy duty cycles. Heavily soiled and stained loads will prewash in cold water for

5 minutes. The water will drain and the load will automatically advance to the selected wash cycle.

See Step 5 in the “Operating Your Washer” section in this guide for details on adding detergent to the “Pre-

Wash” cup in the dispenser.

Options, continued

WARM RINSE

Select the warm rinse option with the normal,

heavy duty, active wear, fast wash, delicates and hand wash cycles.

DELAY START

Use delay start to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off-peak energy hours.

The start of any cycle can be delayed for 30 minutes to 22 hours. Select the delay start option and then press the button under the plus (+) or minus

(-) symbols to scroll to the delayed time setting desired. Press the select button and the delay time will be displayed. Time will begin counting down when you select start.


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Washer Settings Chart

These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: specialty cycles

temperature

sanitize

hot

eco hot

warm

eco warm

cold

eco cold

9

9 9

9 9

9

9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9

9 9 9

9

9

9

9

spin speed

maximum spin

high spin

medium spin

low spin

minimum spin

no spin

9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9

9 9 9

9

9

9

9 9 9 9

9 9 9

9 9 9

9 9 9

9

9

9

soil level

maximum soil

heavy soil

medium soil

normal soil

light soil

minimum soil

9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9

9

9

9

options

add steam

eco friendly

allergen

extended fresh

shrink guard

add more water

stain pretreat

fresh rinse

extra spin

prewash

warm rinse

delay start

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9

9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9

9 9

9 9

9 9 9

9

9

9

9

9 9

9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 = Available selections.

= Factory presets. = Non-modifi able presets.

9

9

9

9

9 9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9 9

9

9 9

9 9 9 9

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User Interface Features

SAVE AS FAVORITE

The save as favorite feature allows you to personalize up to 3 custom cycles each custom user.

See save as favorite in “Operating User Interface

Preferences” for more details.

SET PREFS

The set prefs feature allows you to personalize cycles, hide cycle descriptions, select the language, volume, brightness and contrast of the display, reset settings, clean the washer, and run the installation cycle. See SET PREFS in “Operating User Interface Features” for more details.

USER GUIDES

Scroll through this option for the CYCLES GUIDE,

SETTINGS GUIDE, OPTIONS GUIDE, and SET

PREFS GUIDE for descriptions of the cycles, water temperatures, spin speeds, soil levels, cycle options and features for user preferences.

STAIN GUIDES

Scroll through the stain guide to the desired stain category. Press the select button for safe, successful stain removal instructions or consult the

“Stain Removal” section in this guide.

CONTROL LOCK

To lock the controls between cycles, scroll to the control lock feature, press select and

CONTROL

LOCK OFF - press SELECT to lock the control panel

will be displayed. Press the select button to lock the controls. To unlock the controls, press and hold select again for 3 seconds. Use this feature to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by children.

LIST OF SAVED FAVORITES

CUSTOM MODE

INSTALL CYCLE

RESET

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

VOLUME

LANGUAGE

CYCLE DESC ON

CYCLES GUIDE

SETTINGS GUIDE

OPTIONS GUIDE

SET PREFS GUIDE

LIST OF STAIN TYPES &

SUGGESTED TREATMENTS

CONTROL LOCK ON

CONTROL LOCK OFF

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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 level and other options desired.

• Use the scroll up or scroll down button until you reach save as favorite.

• Press the select button to enter the favorite cycle choice screen.

• Choose 1 of the 3 buttons for naming the cycle.

• See the next page for naming your favorite cycle.

For example, to customize the normal cycle for your shirt loads with a warm water wash, medium fi nal spin speed and normal soil level:

• Turn the cycle selector knob to normal.

• Press the temp button to select warm temp.

• Press the spin speed button to select medium

spin speed.

• Press the soil level button to select normal soil.

• Press the scroll up or scroll down button until you reach save as favorite.

• Press the select button to enter the favorite cycle choice screen.

• Press the button under my favorite 1.

• See the next page for naming your favorite cycle.

To name the customized cycle for shirts, press my

favorite 1.


ABC

to name the favorite cycle alphabetically. Use the button under

1A#

to add numbers, foreign language characters or symbols to the name.

Rotate the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the letters

S-H-I-R-T-S

, pausing after each character to let the cursor advance. Press the button under

DELETE

to erase incorrect entries. There is a blank character between

Z

and

A

for inserting spaces in your custom name. Pause momentarily on this character as you would to insert any other character, then continue.

Press select to save the favorite cycle name.

Repeat the steps to customize 2 other cycles as my

favorite 2 and my favorite 3. Any of the favorite cycle names can be changed in the future by turning the cycle selector knob to my favorites and pressing the button under

EDIT NAMES

.

See my favorites in the “Cycle Selection” section of this guide for instructions on using your customized cycles.


Setting Preferences

CUSTOM MODE

CUSTOM MODE allows up to 3 household members 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 select button to enter the preference menu.

• Press select again to enter CUSTOM MODE.

• Press the button for user 1, user 2 or user 3.

• Press select.

Press the button under ABC to name the favorite cycle alphabetically. Use the button under 1A# to add numbers, foreign language characters or symbols to the name.

Rotate the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the characters in the name, pausing after each character to let the cursor advance. Press the button under DELETE to erase incorrect entries.

There is a blank character between

Z and A for inserting spaces in your custom name. Pause momentarily on this character as you would to insert any other character, then continue.

When the name has been entered, press select to save the name.

To edit names while in CUSTOM MODE, turn the washer off by pressing cancel. Press any other button to wake the washer up. Screen will display to change or turn off USERS press SELECT

.

You must press select within 5 seconds or washer will return to normal operation with previous user selected. After pressing select you have the choice of change users, edit names, turn off or EXIT.

Make your selection and follow the directions displayed.

Each custom user may select up to 3 favorite cycles. The washer will remember cycle settings, options, preferences, etc. for each user. This allows each user to customize without the hassle of selecting all items each time.

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Setting Preferences, continued

INSTALL CYCLE

Run the INSTALL CYCLE before operating the washer 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 Instructions accompanying this washer.

If the washer has been installed according to

Installation Instructions,

INSTALL PASSED - DOOR

CAN BE OPENED

will be displayed and the washer is ready to use.

If the washer was not installed properly,

NO WATER -

OPEN WATER VALVES

WATER HOSES

or

,

WATER HOSES - CHECK

CALL SERVICE 877 435 3287 will be displayed to indicate the installation error.

The errors may result from the following conditions:

•

•

•

NO WATER

—Water inlet hoses have not been attached to water supply or water supply valves have not been turned on. Install hoses correctly and turn on water supply valves.

CHECK HOSES

—The hot inlet hose may have been connected to the cold water supply and the cold inlet hose may have been connected to the hot water supply. Check hoses for correct supply connection. If incorrect, disconnect hoses and connect to correct inlets according to Installation

Instructions.

CALL SERVICE 877 435 3287

—Error can only be corrected by calling a qualifi ed technician (1-

877-435-3287).

Repeat the INSTALL CYCLE when corrections are completed.

RESET

Press the buttons indicated to restore only cycle settings, reset only factory preferences (users, language, brightness, volume, etc.) or restore all factory defaults

(both cycle settings and factory preferences). Press the button under EXIT to return to normal operation or press the cancel button to turn the washer off without making any changes. If you do not make a selection within 30 seconds the washer will return to normal operation without any changes. If you reset all settings, INSTALL CYCLE will be displayed as though the washer were just turned on for the fi rst time. You may press the button under CANCEL if you do not wish to rerun the INSTALL CYCLE.

NOTE

The INSTALL CYCLE is prompted automatically only once when the washer is turned on the fi rst time at the end of installation. After that, if you wish to run a subsequent INSTALL

CYCLE when moving the washer or modifying your installation, you may perform your own

INSTALL CYCLE by selecting it in the set prefs feature and then following the screen prompts.


Setting Preferences, continued

CONTRAST

Press the button beneath plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to increase or decrease the contrast of the display. Press select to accept the change or press the button under EXIT to return to normal operation without any changes.

BRIGHTNESS

Press the button beneath the plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to increase or decrease the brightness of the display. Press select to accept the change or press the button under

EXIT

to return to normal operation without any changes.

VOLUME

Press the button beneath the plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to increase or decrease the volume of the chime. Press select to accept the change or press the button under

EXIT

to return to normal operation without any changes.

LANGUAGE

Select English, French or Spanish for the display language.

CYCLE DESCRIPTION

The name, an icon and a brief description are displayed for each cycle. To delete the display, press

select. To restore the display, press select and

CYCLE DESC ON - press SELECT to turn OFF will appear in the LCD User Interface.

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Other 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 situation where oversudsing has been detected by the washer will result in the washer automatically adding up to 4 extra rinses to attempt to clear the suds. Each extra rinse the washer performs to clear the suds will add 5 minutes to the cycle display time. If an excessive amount of detergent has been added and additional rinsing has not corrected the issue,

TOO MUCH DETERGENT

will be displayed.

DRUM LIGHT

The drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light. The drum light will automatically turn off if the door is left open more than 3 minutes.

To activate the drum light during a cycle, press the button under LIGHT. The light will stay on during the cycle for 3 minutes. To turn it off, press the button under LIGHT again.

REVERSIBLE DOOR

Your washer is equipped with a reversible door.

The door can be hinged on the right or left side.

NOTE

For step-by-step instructions on DOOR

REVERSAL, refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with this washer.

STATUS DISPLAY

The following will also be displayed at the appropriate times during the cycle:

DOOR LOCKED

FILLING...

PREWASHING...

WASHING...

DOOR LOCKED

ADDING STEAM...

DOOR LOCKED

RINSING...

DOOR LOCKED

DRAINING...

DOOR LOCKED

SPINNING...

DOOR LOCKED

COMPLETE -

DOOR CAN BE OPENED

Stain Removal Guide 33

Stain Removal Procedures

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.

• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children’s reach.

• Thoroughly wash any utensils used.

• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes can result.

• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other fl ammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Never use highly fl ammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with fl ames or sparks.

FOR SUCCESSFUL STAIN REMOVAL:

• Remove stains promptly.

• Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page.

• To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made from powder detergent and water.

• Use cold water on unknown stains as use of hot water can set stains.

• Consult fabric care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specifi c fabrics.

• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside seam.

• Thoroughly rinse, then wash items after stain removal.

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Stain Removal Guide

Stain Removal Suggestions

STAIN

Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement

Baby formula, dairy products, egg

Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice, alcoholic beverages)

Blood

TREATMENT

Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid.

Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more.

Wash.

Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.

Candle wax, crayon

Chocolate

Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.

Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics

Dye transfer on white fabric

Grass

Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, salad dressing, cooking oils, car grease, motor oils)

Ink

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.

Mildew, scorch

Mud

Mustard, tomato

Nail polish

Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured alcohol or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid.

Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.

Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Paint, varnish

May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.

WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed. OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.

Perspiration

Rust, brown or yellow discoloration

Shoe polish

Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for fabric.

Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.

LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Urine, vomit, mucus, feces Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Wine Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest water and bleach safe for fabric

Care & Cleaning 35

Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)

To help prevent odors, mold or mildew, leave the door open for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is not in use.

CAUTION

ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD

An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no small children present, you may leave the door ajar to prevent mildew and odor build up.

TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER

To 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 select when prompted during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle in the

specialty cycles section.

PRESS SPECIALTY CYCLES BUTTON,

THEN ROTATE CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB TO

CHOOSE CLEAN WASHER CYCLE.

IMPORTANT

Items left in washer while performing the CLEAN

WASHER cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine.

If installed, remove the “MAIN WASH - LIQUID

ONLY” cup from the dispenser. REMOVE ALL

ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before fi lling the

“MAIN WASH” detergent chamber with one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of TIDE®

WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. DO NOT use both.

Press start to begin.

REMOVE “LIQUID ONLY”

DISPENSER CUP

“MAIN WASH”

COMPARTMENT For best results

Immediately follow up with a spin only cycle. Select extra rinse on max spin speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach or cleaner left after the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

NOTE

If the CLEAN WASHER cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will go through

2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before unlocking the door.

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36

Care & Cleaning

Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)

CLEANING DISPENSER DRAWER AREA

NOTE

Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month.

•

•

•

•

•

Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops.

Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down fi rmly on the lock tab. Pull out the drawer.

Remove the insert from the prewash, bleach, and fabric softener compartments.

Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap water to remove traces of accumulated powders and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener residue may indicate improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is required.

To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess.

• Replace the insert by pressing it in place until you hear a slight click. Return the dispenser drawer.

•

•

•

•

DAILY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

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 the end of the wash day.

Dry around the washer door opening, fl exible gasket, and door glass. These areas should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.

•

•

When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may remain on the drum. Remove this by wiping the drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Periodically, wipe dry the folds in the bottom of the fl exible gasket to remove lint and other debris.

Care & Cleaning 37

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 Drum

Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load).

Open the detergent drawer and pour eight (8) cups of bleach into the “MAIN WASH” detergent compartment. Select CLEAN WASHER cycle in the specialty cycles section.

Upon cycle completion inspect the interior of the washer to see if the odor/residue has been eliminated. If any additional cleaning is required, repeat the above procedure. This may take several cycles depending on the severity of the odor/residue. You may observe some remaining discoloration due to the long term effects of this residue.

For especially contaminated areas visible inside the drum (including the front rubber seal), these areas might be more effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on a scrub brush, soft sponge, or towel and scrubbing.

PRESS SPECIALTY CYCLES BUTTON,

THEN ROTATE CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB TO

CHOOSE CLEAN WASHER CYCLE.

REMOVE “LIQUID ONLY”

DISPENSER CUP

IMPORTANT

Always wear rubber or latex gloves and protect fl oor and clothing from damage.

If odor is still left after bleach cycle(s) and bleach cleaner, open the detergent drawer and pour one (1) pouch of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE

CLEANER in detergent drawer. Select CLEAN

WASHER cycle as above and start the washer.

“MAIN WASH”

COMPARTMENT


Immediately follow up with a spin only cycle. Select extra rinse on max spin speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach or cleaner left after the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

IMPORTANT

See Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) for future cleaning maintenance which is necessary to avoid repeating issues.

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Care & Cleaning

Outside Routine Cleaning

•

•

•

•

•

•

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 abrasive cleansers

If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several times with clear water.

Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of tape.

When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with ammonia or mild soap and water.

Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fi berboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to the fl oor.

IMPORTANT

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

Winterizing Instructions

IMPORTANT

If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer:

RV

ANTIFREEZE

Follow WINTERIZING

INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care.

1. Turn off water supply faucets.

2. Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. Vacuum out each water supply inlet with a waterproof utility vac to ensure water valves are completely drained. Damage will occur if water in water inlet valves are allowed to freeze.

3. Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4. Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door.

5. Select the spin only cycle. Press start and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.

6. Press cancel, unplug electrical power cord, dry off drum interior and close door.

7. Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer.

8. Store washer in an upright position.

9. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent. Do not add wash load.

Solutions to Common Problems 39

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

Blue stains • Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric.

• If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with

1 quart (.95 L) water in a plastic

• container. Soak item 1 hour.

Rinse.

If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with bar soap. Wash.

Discoloration, graying

• Not enough detergent.

• Wash water temperature too low.

• Incorrect sorting.

• Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric.

• Add bleach safe for fabric.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

• Avoid overfi lling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser.

• Sort items by soil level and

• color.

Use correct amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric.

Greasy, oily stains

Holes, tears, or snags

Lint

Pilling

(Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.)

Residue or powder on dark items;

Stiff, harsh fabrics.

Wrinkling

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•

Not enough detergent.

Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric.

• Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.

• Unfastened zippers, hooks,

• buckles.

Rips, tears and broken threads.

• Overloading the washer.

• Degradation of fabric.

• Incorrect sorting.

• Tissues left in pocket.

• Overloading the washer.


• Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint.

• Static cling is attracting lint.

• Load washed too long.

• Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear.

• Undissolved detergent.

• Some granular detergents

•

•

• can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue.

Overloading the washer.

Overloading the washer.

Incorrect wash cycle for wash load.

• Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent.

• Increase detergent and water temperature. Rewash.

• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.

• Use correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric.

• Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric.

See Operating Your, step 5.

• May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams cannot be mended.

• Never pour chlorine bleach

• directly on fabric.

Check condition of items before washing. See Operating Your, steps 2 and 5.

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•

•

Reduce load size. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and amount of detergent.

Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water to remove detergent residue.

Add liquid fabric softener to fi nal rinse.

• Dry load in dryer.

• Remove lint with lint brush or roller.

• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.

• Rewash load.

•

•

Reduce load size.

Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the casual or delicate cycle.

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•

•

See Operating Your, steps

1 and 2.

Do not overload washer.

Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time.

• Use fabric softener in the

• washer to lubricate fi bers.

When ironing, use spray starch or fabric fi nish on collars and cuffs.

• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.

• Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric.

• Do not overload washer.

• Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent.

• Do not overload washer.

• Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed.

• Use liquid fabric softener.

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Solutions to Common Problems

Common Washing Problems, continued

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES

Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics

SOLUTIONS

• Agitation time too short.

• Wash water temperature too low.


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•

Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes.

Wash in hottest water safe for fabric using casual cycle.

• Increase detergent.

• Add bleach safe for fabric or treat with color remover.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

• Select correct wash cycle.

• Use correct amount of

• detergent.

Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm water.

Yellow or brown rust stains

Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket

• Iron or manganese in water supply, water pipes, or water heater.

• To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric.

• Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust stains. It may intensify discoloration.

• Use nonprecipitating water

• softener.

Before washing, run hot water

•

• for a few minutes to clear lines.

Drain water heater occasionally.

For an ongoing problem, install an iron fi lter in your water supply system.

• Moisture in the washer.

• Use of non-HE detergent.

• Overdosing detergent.

• Overloading wash drum.

• Leaving a wet load set in washer.

• Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents.

• Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle

• Scrub gasket with Comet™

Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover using brush to remove stains.

• Use only HE (high effi ciency detergent) along with recommended dosage.

• Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion.

• Run dehumidifi er in laundry

• room.

Avoid overfi lling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser.

• Dry the inside of washer and gasket after every run.

Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in dispenser drawer

Water in fold of fl exible gasket

Odor

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•

•

•

Moisture in the washer.

Use of non-HE detergent.

Overdosing detergent.

Result of washing and part of normal operation.

• Remove dispenser drawer and wipe dispenser and inserts with combination of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and one gallon hot water. Rinse well, and repeat if necessary. Return drawer to location. NOTE: Wear rubber of latex gloves. Protect fl oor and clothing from bleach damage.


• At the end of each wash, dry inside of gasket fold with clean dry towel all around gasket.

• Avoid overfi lling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser.

• Moisture in the washer.

• Use of non-HE detergent.

• Overdosing detergent.

• Leaving a wet load remain in washer.

• Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents.

• Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle.

• At the end of each wash, dry inside of gasket fold with clean, dry towel all around gasket.


• Remove wash load immediately

• upon cycle completion.

Pour one cup liquid chlorine bleach in standpipe; let remain a day and fl ush with water.

• Leave door and dispenser drawer open for a few hours after use or whenever washer is not in use.


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Service Prevention 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.

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION OCCURRENCE

NOISE

High pitch “jet engine” noise.

Rattling and clanking noise.

Thumping sound.

Vibrating noise.

A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle.

Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump.

Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum.

Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer.

To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.

Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance.

Stop washer and redistribute wash load.

Washer is not resting fi rmly on fl oor. Move washer so it rests fi rmly on fl oor. Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.

Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation.

See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam block.

Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load.

OPERATING

Washer does not start.

Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose.

Make sure plug fi ts tightly in wall outlet.

House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred.

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualifi ed electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company.

Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets.

Washer won’t spin.

Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated.

Washer door is not completely closed.

Load is too small.

It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off).

Close door completely.

Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

Residue left in drum.

Heavily soiled items. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing

LCD displays

DEMO MODE

.

Washer has been programmed to temporarily perform a repeating demo cycle.

Door hesitates to open after pressing Touch-2-

Open latch.

Water on bellows may have dried, leaving residue on door glass during extended non-use or vacation.

To return to the factory default settings, select RESET in set prefs under the options scroll buttons.

Clean residue from door glass and wipe front of bellows opening with warm water and soap.

If issue persists, wipe front of bellows opening with

Lemon Pledge

®

spray or wipes.

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Avoid Service Checklist, continued

OCCURRENCE

WATER

Water collects in folds of the bellows at the end of the cycle.

Water collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments.

Wash load too wet after spin.

Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly.

Warm or hot water is not hot enough.

Water in washer does not drain or drains slowly.

Water leaks.

Oversudsing.

Incorrect wash and rinse temperatures.

Water is entering washer but tub does not fi ll.

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

This is a result of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.

This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.

Washer is overloaded.

Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Care and Cleaning in this guide) and draining water into the empty drum or sink.

Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer, step 4.

Load is too small.

Load is out of balance.

Drain hose is kinked.

Water supply is not adequate in area.

Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.

Straighten drain hose.

Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure increase.

Fully open hot and cold faucets.

Water supply faucets are not completely open.

Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least

30 psi (260 kPa).

Water inlet hoses are kinked.

Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer.

Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house.

Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is fi lling.

Straighten hoses.

Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as necessary.

Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time.

Clean and straighten the drain hose.

Reduce standpipe height to less than 8’ (2.4 m). See

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.

Drain hose is kinked or clogged.

Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maximum standpipe height is 8’ (2.4 m).

House drain pipes are clogged.

Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer.

Wrong detergent.

Too much detergent.

Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets.

Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided.

Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high effi ciency detergent.

Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.

Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet.

Drain hose standpipe is too low. Standpipe must be a minimum of 23.6” (60 cm) high to prevent siphoning.

Increase standpipe height to at least 23.6” (60 cm). See

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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 maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. In addition, your appliance is covered by an additional one year, parts only, limited warranty. During the 2nd year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay for parts needed for this appliance that have proven to be defective in materials or workmanship when your appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

Exclusions

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This warranty does not cover the following:

Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.

Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada.

Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty.

Products used in a commercial setting.

Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.

Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.

Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air fi lters, water fi lters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.

Pickup and delivery costs; your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.

Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

Damages to the fi nish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation, including but not limited to fl oors, cabinets, walls, etc.

Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fi res, or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACE-

MENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER-

CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST

PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSE-

QUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM

ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES

DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS

ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY

FROM STATE TO STATE.

If You Need Service

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.

This warranty only applies in the USA, Puerto Rico and Canada. In the USA and Puerto Rico, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifi cations as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

USA

1-877-435-3287

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.,

North America

10200 David Taylor Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

Canada

1-800-265-8352

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

L5V 3E4

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