AEG-Electrolux GLWS1339CS, GLWS1749AS User Manual
OWNER’S GUIDE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WASHER
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Thank you for choosing thisThank you for choosing this
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washer.washer.
washer. This owner's guide will
washer.washer.
explain proper operation and care.
Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this washer.Read all instructions before using this washer.
Read all instructions before using this washer.
Read all instructions before using this washer.Read all instructions before using this washer.
To reduce the risk of fire, 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.
Prevent FirePrevent Fire
Prevent Fire
Prevent FirePrevent 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.
Record Your Model and SerialRecord Your Model and Serial
Record Your Model and Serial
Record Your Model and SerialRecord Your Model and Serial
NumbersNumbers
Numbers
NumbersNumbers
Record below the model and serial
numbers found on the washer serial
plate located on the underside of the
washer lid. Keep these numbers for
future reference.
Model Number _______________
Serial Number _______________
Date of Purchase ________________
Register Your ProductRegister Your Product
Register Your Product
Register Your ProductRegister Your Product
The self-addressed
REGISTRATION CARDREGISTRATION CARD
REGISTRATION CARD should be
REGISTRATION CARDREGISTRATION CARD
filled in completely, signed and
returned.
This Owner's Guide provides general
operating instructions for your
washer. It also contains information
about features for several other
models. Your washer may not have
every feature included here.
Use the washer only as instructed in
this Owner's Guide and the
Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions
Operating Instructions card
Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions
included with your washer.
PRODUCTPRODUCT
PRODUCT
PRODUCTPRODUCT
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 flammable 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.
EXPLOSIVE.EXPLOSIVE.
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before
EXPLOSIVE.EXPLOSIVE.
using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each
for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas
is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious
bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
Protect ChildrenProtect Children
Protect Children
Protect ChildrenProtect 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.
HYDROGEN GAS ISHYDROGEN GAS IS
HYDROGEN GAS IS
HYDROGEN GAS ISHYDROGEN GAS IS
FOR YOUR SAFETYFOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETYFOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors or liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
©
1999 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the
washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Important SafetyImportant Safety
Important Safety
Important SafetyImportant Safety
InstructionsInstructions
Instructions
InstructionsInstructions
electrical shock. Do not use anelectrical shock. Do not use an
electrical shock. Do not use an
electrical shock. Do not use anelectrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extension cord oradaptor plug or extension cord or
adaptor plug or extension cord or
adaptor plug or extension cord oradaptor plug or extension cord or
remove grounding prong fromremove grounding prong from
remove grounding prong from
remove grounding prong fromremove grounding prong from
electrical power cord. Failure toelectrical power cord. Failure to
electrical power cord. Failure to
electrical power cord. Failure toelectrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can causefollow this warning can cause
follow this warning can cause
follow this warning can causefollow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death.serious injury, fire or death.
serious injury, fire or death.
serious injury, fire or death.serious injury, fire or death.
Use this way ONLYUse this way ONLY
Use this way ONLY
Use this way ONLYUse this way ONLY
(continued)(continued)
(continued)
(continued)(continued)
Avoid fire hazard or Avoid fire hazard or
Avoid fire hazard or
Avoid fire hazard or Avoid fire hazard or
CORRECTCORRECT
CORRECT
CORRECTCORRECT
Prevent InjuryPrevent Injury
Prevent Injury
Prevent InjuryPrevent Injury
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the
washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified 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 qualified 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.
ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptorground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor
ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor
ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptorground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor
plug.plug.
plug.
plug.plug.
usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
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Do not Do not
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Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the
••
Do not Do not
label.
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Do notDo not
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Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
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Do notDo not
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All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicerAll repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer
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All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer
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All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicerAll repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer
unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized
factory parts.
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Do notDo not
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Do not tamper with controls.
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Do notDo not
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Do not Do not
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Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
••
Do not Do not
The third grounding prong must never be removed. NeverThe third grounding prong must never be removed. Never
The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never
The third grounding prong must never be removed. NeverThe third grounding prong must never be removed. Never
Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
Do not use or mixDo not use or mix
Do not use or mix
Do not use or mixDo not use or mix
liquid chlorine bleach with otherliquid chlorine bleach with other
liquid chlorine bleach with other
liquid chlorine bleach with otherliquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilethousehold chemicals such as toilet
household chemicals such as toilet
household chemicals such as toilethousehold chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid orcleaners, rust removers, acid or
cleaners, rust removers, acid or
cleaners, rust removers, acid orcleaners, rust removers, acid or
products containing ammonia.products containing ammonia.
products containing ammonia.
products containing ammonia.products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produceThese mixtures can produce
These mixtures can produce
These mixtures can produceThese mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can causedangerous fumes which can cause
dangerous fumes which can cause
dangerous fumes which can causedangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.serious injury or death.
serious injury or death.
serious injury or death.serious injury or death.
Note:Note:
Note: The instructions appearing in
Note:Note:
this Owner's 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.
ALWAYS disconnect ALWAYS disconnect
ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before
ALWAYS disconnect ALWAYS disconnect
attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or
injury.
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 tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will
stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool
down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off
during this time.
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Washing ProceduresWashing Procedures
Washing Procedures
Washing ProceduresWashing Procedures
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
Empty pockets.
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
• Read the
Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
•
Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this washer.
Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions
1.1.
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
1.
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
1.1.
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin
speeds.
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast
• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
2.2.
Prepare items for washing.Prepare items for washing.
2.
Prepare items for washing.
2.2.
Prepare items for washing.Prepare items for washing.
• Empty pockets.
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove nonwashable
• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
• Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a mesh
• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions
Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.
Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
items.
press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs
and chenille bedspreads.
trims and ornaments.
could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.
bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
Place delicate items in a mesh bag.
Bleach Dispenser (some models)
3.3.
Pretreat stains and heavy soil.Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
3.
Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
3.3.
Pretreat stains and heavy soil.Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
Stain RemovalStain Removal
See
Stain Removal, pages 6-7, for details.
Stain RemovalStain Removal
4.4.
Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tubAdd a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub
4.
Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub
4.4.
Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tubAdd a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub
before adding the laundry load.before adding the laundry load.
before adding the laundry load.
before adding the laundry load.before adding the laundry load.
Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. The amount required depends on
type of detergent, load size and soil level, and water hardness.
5.5.
If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser
5.
If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser
5.5.
If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser
• Before adding the wash load, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser located
in left front corner under the lid:
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) for small loads
•1 cup (240 ml) for large loads
• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) for extra-large loads.
• Then add 1 cup (240 ml) water to flush the dispenser.
• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.
For models without a bleach dispenser,For models without a bleach dispenser,
For models without a bleach dispenser, dilute the recommended amount
For models without a bleach dispenser,For models without a bleach dispenser,
of liquid chlorine bleach in 1 quart (.95 L) water. Add it to wash water after
a few minutes of agitation.
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Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.
Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.
Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.
(some models).(some models).
(some models).
(some models).(some models).
Washing ProceduresWashing Procedures
Washing Procedures
Washing ProceduresWashing Procedures
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6.6.
Add laundry load to washer.Add laundry load to washer.
6.
Add laundry load to washer.
6.6.
Add laundry load to washer.Add laundry load to washer.
• Dry load level should not be higher than top row of holes in wash tub.
Do not overload washer.Do not overload washer.
Do not overload washer.
Do not overload washer.Do not overload washer.
• Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it. Load items
evenly.
• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items
should not be more than half the total wash load.
• When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2 towels to balance the load.
Do not load items above
top row of holes in wash tub.
Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser
(some models)
7.7.
If desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric SoftenerIf desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric Softener
7.
If desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric Softener
7.7.
If desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric SoftenerIf desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric Softener
Dispenser Dispenser
Dispenser
Dispenser Dispenser
For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):
For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):
For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):
1. Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label
directions.
2. Add water to bring liquid level to fill line on dispenser cap.
3. Remove the dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinse both cap and
cup with warm water. Replace dispenser in the agitator.
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: To separate cap from cup, put thumb into dispenser and push against
NOTE:NOTE:
side of cup (see picture to the left). After cleaning, push cap and cup firmly
together. Replace dispenser by lining up the ribs and grooves and snapping it
into position.
Fabric softener will be flushed from area under the built-in fabric softener
dispenser when Large Load Water Level is selected. If a build-up of fabric
softener occurs, clean with hot water.
For models with a removable dispenser (see picture below to the left):For models with a removable dispenser (see picture below to the left):
For models with a removable dispenser (see picture below to the left):
For models with a removable dispenser (see picture below to the left):For models with a removable dispenser (see picture below to the left):
1. Attach fabric softener dispenser to top of agitator by pressing down gently.
2. Add softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions.
3. Add water to bring liquid level to top of the peg in the center of the cup.
4. Remove the dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinse both lid and
bowl thoroughly with warm water. Reassemble and place dispenser on
agitator or store it nearby.
(some models).(some models).
(some models).
(some models).(some models).
DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP.DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP.
DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP.
DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP.DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP.
Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser
(some models)
Removable Fabric Softener Dispenser
(some models)
For models without a fabric softener dispenser,For models without a fabric softener dispenser,
For models without a fabric softener dispenser, follow fabric softener label
For models without a fabric softener dispenser,For models without a fabric softener dispenser,
directions. Add diluted fabric softener to the final rinse.
softener directly on the wash load.softener directly on the wash load.
softener directly on the wash load.
softener directly on the wash load.softener directly on the wash load.
8.8.
Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according toSet cycle selector knob and washer controls according to
8.
Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to
8.8.
Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according toSet cycle selector knob and washer controls according to
type, size, and soil level of each load, and detergent used.type, size, and soil level of each load, and detergent used.
type, size, and soil level of each load, and detergent used.
type, size, and soil level of each load, and detergent used.type, size, and soil level of each load, and detergent used.
Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions
See
Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls.
Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions
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Do not pour fabricDo not pour fabric
Do not pour fabric
Do not pour fabricDo not pour fabric
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