Electrolux EIFLS55IMB User Manual
Use & Care Guide
IQ-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 ...............................................7-18
• Getting Started ........................................................... 7
• Normal Operating Sounds .......................................... 7
• Operating Your Washer .......................................... 8-13
• Cycle Selection ....................................................14-17
• Washing/Rinsing Temperature .............................17-18
• Spin Speed ............................................................... 18
• Soil Level .................................................................. 18
• Options ..................................................................... 19
• Washer Features ....................................................... 20
Cycle Chart ................................................................... 21
Stain Removal Guide ............................................... 22-23
• Stain Removal Procedures ....................................... 22
• Stain Removal Suggestions ...................................... 23
Care & Cleaning ....................................................... 24-27
Solutions to Common Problems .............................28-31
• Common Washing Problems ...............................28-29
• Service Prevention Checklist ............................... 30-31
Warranty Information .................................................... 32
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Important Safety Instructions
Safety
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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 pack-•
ing 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.
Grounding type
wa
ll receptacle
Po
wer cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not,
under
an
y cir
cumstances,
cut,
remove,
or b
ypass the
gr
ounding pr
ong.
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.
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.
Grounding type
ll receptacl
under
y cir
cumstances,
remo
or b
ypass th
ounding pr
ong.
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 over-•
load 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.
Failure to comply with these warnings could •
result in serious personal injuries.
WARNING
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.
Safety
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
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wer cord with
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Features
Touch-2-Open™
Cycle Selector
Touch-2-Open™
Dispenser Drawer
with Luxury-Glide™
Door Striker
LCD Display
Control Lock
Theater-Style,
Luxury-Lighting™
System
Cascading
Wash Vanes
Touch-2-Open™
Latch Indicator
Reversible,
Touch-2-Open™
Door System
Stainless Steel
Dual Stage,
Wide-Angle
Door Hinge
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux
Major Appliances has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines
for energy effi ciency.
Wash Drum
Adjustable
Leveling Legs
Touch-2-Open™
Door Latch with
Safety Lock
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
To run your washer, follow these basic steps:
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed 1.
together. (See page 8.)
Prepare items for washing. (See page 8.)2.
Pretreat stains and heavy soil. (See page 9.)3.
Add laundry load to the washer. (See page 9.)4.
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Add laundry products to the dispenser. (See 5.
page 10-11.)
Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the 6.
load. (See page 12.)
Start the washer. (See pages 12-13.)7.
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 the 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
Sort laundry into loads that can be 1.
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 chenille 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.
Prepare items for washing.2.
Empty pockets.
Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and
beach towels.
Close zippers, fasten hooks, 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.
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal Guide in this guide 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.
Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions
OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued
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
pane.
IMPORTANT
Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly.
Closing the drawer too quickly could result in
early dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener.
Insert liquid cup when
using liquid detergent.
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.
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.
directly to the “Main Wash” chamber when not
using the “Pre-Wash” option.
Liquid detergent can also be added
NOTE
From time to time you may see water in the
“Main Wash - liquid only” chamber. This is part
of the normal operation of the washer.
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.
Remove liquid cup when using
powder detergent! DO NOT
pour powder detergent into
liquid cup. It will not dis-
pense correctly!
IMPORTANT
Save the liquid cup insert for future use. DO NOT
discard it while you are using powder detergent.
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