Electrolux EFLS210TIS00, EFLS210TIS01, EFLS210TIW00 Installation Guide

EN FRONT LOAD WASHER
FR LAVEUSE Á CHARGEMENT FRONTAL ES LAVADORA DE CARGA FRONTAL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN
157012090 April 2017
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WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this washer.
Recognize safety symbols, words and labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below:
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.
Installation Checklist
Shipping Hardware
q Foam shipping support (in door gasket) removed and
stored
q Shipping bolts and spacers removed from rear of
appliance and stored
q Hole plugs (shipped in bag in drum) installed in holes
in backsheet
Leveling
q Washer is level, side-to-side and front-to-back
q Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Water Supply
q Use only new hoses and verify rubber sealing
washers are installed
q HOT supply is connected to HOT inlet and COLD
supply is connected to COLD inlet
q HOT and COLD water supply turned on
q No leaks present at water supply connections or
appliance inlet connections ­recheck in 24 hours
Drain
q Stand pipe or wall drain height minimum 24”
q Drain hose snapped in “U” channel (shipped in drum)
q Drain hose secured in place with cable tie (shipped in
drum)
Electrical Power
qHouse power turned on
q Washer plugged in
Final Checks
q Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide read
thoroughly
q Door locks and water enters drum when cycle starts
q Registration card sent in
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ...............................................2-3
Installation Requirements .....................................................4-5
Installation Instructions ........................................................6-9
Accessories .......................................................................... 10
Notes ...................................................................................11
Français ................................................................................12
Español ................................................................................ 22
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NOTE
The electrical service to the washer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 part 1.
WARNING
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Place all materials in a garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD
CAUTION
To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the washer.
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
IMPORTANT
The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Maximum benefits and enjoyment are achieved when all the Safety and Operating Instructions are understood and practiced as a routine with your laundering tasks.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:
1 ... in an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions. The ambient temperature should never be below 60° F (15.6° C) to maximize detergent effectiveness.
2 ... in an area (garage or garage-type building) where
gasoline or other flammables (including automobiles) are kept or stored.
3 ... on carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope
of 1 inch (2.5 cm). To minimize vibration or movement, reinforcement of the floor may be necessary.
WARNING
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FIRE HAZARD
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Tools and materials needed for installation:
Adjustable
wrench
3/8” or 10 mm
box wrench
Ratchet and
socket set
Inlet hose (x2)
Hoses are not included with washer purchase. See “Accessories” section for various inlet hose kits to fit your specific installation.
AND ANDOROR OR
NOTE
Optional uni­versal wrench available from
dealer
Adjustable
pliers
Carpenter’s level
Installation Requirements
(144cm)
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(0cm)
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(0cm)
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Electrical system requirements
CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and grounded 15 amp.
branch circuit fused with 15 amp. time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
POWER SUPPLY - 2 wire, with ground, 120 volt single phase,
60 Hz, Alternating Current.
NOTE
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, the use of this washer with power created by gas powered generators, solar powered generators, wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local utility company is not recommended.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Properly grounded 3-prong receptacle
to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the washer is in an installed position.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.
NOTE
GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not required.
Water supply requirements
Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within hose length of your washer’s water inlet. The faucets MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) with threading for laundry hose connection. Water pressure MUST be between 10 and 110 psi. Pressure difference between hot and cold cannot be more than 10 psi. Your water department can advise you of your water pressure.
Drain system requirements
1 Drain capable of eliminating 6 gals (22.5 L) per minute.
2 A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. (3.18 cm) minimum.
3 The standpipe height above the floor should be:
Minimum height: 24 in. (61 cm)
Maximum height: 56.5 in. (144 cm)
56.5”
max.
24”
(61cm)
min.
Ground requirements
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
1 The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of
2 Since your washer is equipped with a power supply
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current.
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper wired receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition). If in doubt, call a licensed electrician. DO NOT cut off or alter the grounding prong on the power supply cord. In situations where a two-slot receptacle is present, it is the owner’s responsibility to have a licensed electrician replace it with a properly grounded three prong grounding type receptacle.
Clearance requirements
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a
Under Counter 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a
0”
(0cm)
Washer Dimensions
42” (107 cm)
to clear open door
25” (64 cm)
to front of closed door
Installation Requirements
24”
(60.5 cm)
5
freestand washer
on floor
floor line
washer mounted on
optional pedestal
floor line
43” (109 cm)
to clear open door
26” (66 cm)
to front of closed door
water supply connection on rear of unit
water supply connection on rear of unit
24”
(60.5 cm)
drain hose on rear of unit
power cord on
2
rear of unit
electrical supply on rear of unit
drain hose on rear of unit
1
3
1
33.5”
(85 cm)
46”
(116.5 cm)
floor line
1
Drain hose length on washer approximately 55 inches (140 cm).
2
Power supply cord length on washer approximately 59 inches (150 cm).
3
Power supply cord length on Canadian dryer approximately 59 inches (150 cm).
power cord on
2
rear of unit
68.5”
(174 cm)
Installation Instructions
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Removing foam packaging
WARNING
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Place all materials in a garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children.
1 Remove door tape and empty drum contents, including
foam shipping brace inside rubber gasket of door.
2 Using a foam corner post from the packaging to protect
the floor, carefully lay the washer on its back.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD
CAUTION
To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the washer.
3 Remove styrofoam base and set it aside. 4 Carefully return the washer to an upright position. 5 Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (1 m) of its final
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
location.
IMPORTANT
Save styrofoam base and shipping braces for use to help prevent washer damage during any future moves.
x 2
Releasing Drain Hose
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Removing shipping hardware
Installation Instructions
The drain hose is secured in place with two plastic latching clamps. Press the locking tab and release the drain hose.
Remove all of the following from the back of the washer:
• 3 shipping bolts
• 2 plastic clamps
• 3 shipping spacers
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x 3
Installing hole plugs
Locate hole plugs in the small bag supplied with washer instruction guides. Cut them apart from each other and insert them in the holes in washer back panel.
x 2
NOTE
Rubber expansion material on spacers may need time to relax before they can be easily pulled through shipping hole.
x
IMPORTANT
Save all shipping bolts and spacers for future use. If the washer is to be transported at a later date, the shipping hardware must be reinstalled to help prevent shipping damage.
Installation Instructions
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Leveling your washer
Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by properly leveling the washer.
1 For free standing installation and with the washer within
4 feet (1 m) of its final location, place a level on top of the washer.
2 Use adjustable pliers to adjust the leveling legs so the
washer is level front-to-rear and side-to-side, and stable corner-to-corner.
3 Press down on alternate corners and sides and feel for
the slightest movement. Adjust the appropriate leg(s) so the washer sits solidly on the floor on ALL four legs. Keep the leveling leg extension at a minimum for best performance of the washer.
NOTE
For pedestal installations, see additional installation instructions included with the pedestal.
Connecting inlet water
1 Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush
the water lines and remove particles that might clog the water valve screens and to determine which faucet is hot and which is cold supply.
a
c
a
b
raise
lower
d
b
RUBBER WASHERS MUST BE PRESENT
USE ONLY
NEW HOSES
NOTE
Hoses are not included with washer purchase. See “Accessories” section for various inlet hose kits to fit your specific installation.
2 Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT inlet connection
on the washer and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD inlet connection on the washer. Tighten by hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connection another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not cross thread or over-tighten these
connections.
3 Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT water supply and
the COLD inlet hose to the COLD water supply. Tighten by hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connection another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not bend, kink or pinch
water inlet hoses.
4 Turn on the water and check for leaks.
COLD
COLD
d
HOT
c
HOT
e
f
g
Connecting drain and electrical
1 Snap one end of the drain hose hanger (shipped in
washer drum) onto the drain hose. Continue wrapping it around the hanger and snap it in place.
2 Place the hook end of the drain hose in the drain
opening. Secure the drain hose with the cable tie (provided in the enclosure package) to the standpipe, inlet hose, laundry tub, etc. so the hose does not pull out from the force of the water.
IMPORTANT
Check to ensure the power is off at a circuit breaker/fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet.
3 Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.
Installation Instructions
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Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug
4 Turn on the power at a circuit breaker/fuse box. 5 Carefully slide the washer to its final position. Recheck
for level and rock corners for stability. Remove and discard door tape.
6 Read the Use & Care Guide provided with the washer. It
contains valuable and helpful information that will save you time and money.
7 If you have any questions during initial operation, please
review the “Service Prevention Checklist” in your Use & Care Guide before calling for service.
8 Place these instructions in a location near the washer for
future reference.
NOTE
A wiring diagram and technical data sheet are located under the washer top panel, on top of the detergent dispenser housing.
CABLE TIE
Accessories
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MATCHING STORAGE PEDESTAL*
White Pedestal - P/N EPWD200QSW
A storage pedestal accessory, specifically designed for this washer may be used to elevate the washer for ease of use.
*Other colors may be available. Contact the source where you purchased your washer.
DRYER STACKING KIT
P/N STA9
Depending on the model you purchased, a kit for stacking a matching dryer on top of this washer may have been included in the initial purchase of your dryer. If your model did not include a stacking kit or you desire another stacking kit, you may order one.
INLET HOSE KITS
Please call 866-233-8353 (in Canada, 800-265-8352) to explore hose kit options that will meet your specific installation needs.
UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE WRENCH
P/N 137019200
A UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE WRENCH is available to aid in dryer/washer/pedestal feet adjustment.
CAUTION
Failure to use accessories manufactured by (or approved by) the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage or damage to the washer.
Replacement parts:
If replacements parts are needed for your washer, contact the source where you purchased your washer or refer to your
and Care Guide
for more information.
Use
WARNING
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
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