Electrolux - Gibson 131683000 User Manual

P/N 131683800 (9705)

ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

Versión en español ......................... 2

Product Registration ....................... 2

Important Safety Instructions.......2-3

Washing Procedures.................... 4-6

Stain Removal .............................6-7

Common Washing Problems .......... 8

Care and Cleaning ......................... 9

Avoid Service Checklist............10-11

Warranty and Service (U.S.).......... 12

Service (Canada) .......................... 13

Warranty (Canada)....................... 14

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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.

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.

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Thank you for choosing this washer.Thank you for choosing this washer.

Thank you for choosing this washer.

Thank you for choosing this washer.Thank you for choosing this washer. This owner's guide will explain proper operation and care.

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_________________

The self-addressed TRATION CARDTRATION CARD

TRATION CARD should be filled in

TRATION CARDTRATION CARD completely, signed and returned.

PRODUCT REGIS-PRODUCT REGIS-

PRODUCT REGIS-

PRODUCT REGIS-PRODUCT REGIS-

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.

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.

1997 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

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.

Printed in U.S.A.

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.

rounding type

wall receptacle

Use this way ONLYUse this way ONLY

Use this way ONLY

Use this way ONLYUse this way ONLY

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Avoid fire hazard or Avoid fire hazard or

Avoid fire hazard or

Avoid fire hazard or Avoid fire hazard or

Do not under any circumstances cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong from this plug.

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

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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 anground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an

ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an

ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or anground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.adaptor plug.

adaptor plug.

adaptor plug.adaptor 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

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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.

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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:

ALWAYS disconnect ALWAYS disconnect

ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before

ALWAYS disconnect ALWAYS disconnect

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.

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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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 InstructionsInstructions

Instructions card included with your washer.

InstructionsInstructions

OperatingOperating

Operating

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Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

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• 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.

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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.

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.

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

• 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.

mesh 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.

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

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

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

models).models).

models).

models).models).

• 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.

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.

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6.6.

Add laundry load to washer.Add laundry load to washer.

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

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

For models without a fabric softener dispenser,For models without a fabric softener dispenser, label directions. Add diluted fabric softener to the final rinse. fabric softener directly on the wash load.fabric softener directly on the wash load.

fabric softener directly on the wash load.

fabric softener directly on the wash load.fabric 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

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 Instructions Operating Instructions

See

Operating Instructions for your specific model controls.

Operating Instructions Operating Instructions

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