Frigidaire FAFS4474L, FAFS4272LW, FAFS4474LA, FAFS4474LN, FAFS4474LR Use And Care Manual

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Use & Care

of your Washer

Important Safety Instructions ..............................2-4

Features ...............................................................5

Operating Instructions ......................................6-20

Washer Settings Chart ....................................21-23

Stain Removal Guide ...................................... 24-25

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Care and Cleaning ..........................................26-29

Solutions to Common Problems .......................30-34

Warranty ............................................................35

Notes .................................................................36

Français ..............................................................37

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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:

Deﬁ nitions

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.

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 am- mable 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 occu-• pants. 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.

Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book contains valuable information about:

Operation• Care• Service•

Keep it in a safe place. This

Use and Care Guide

instructions for your washer. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your washer may not have every feature included. Use the washer only as instructed in this

Guide

provides general operating

Use & Care

Save these instructions for future reference.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door. Record and retain these numbers.

Product Record

Model Number _____________________ Serial Number _____________________ Purchase Date _____________________

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 am-• mable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-• duced 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 ma-• terials 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 pre-• vent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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

LATION INSTRUCTIONS

for detailed grounding

INSTAL-

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 un-• less 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.

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 ex-•

posed 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. 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.

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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.

FEATURES

Laundry Product

Dispenser Drawer

Door Striker

Cycle Selector

LCD Display

Control Lock

Drum Light*

Door Latch with Safety Lock

Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp

Stainless Steel Wash Drum

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efﬁ ciency.

Adjustable Leveling Legs

Vent Latch

Cascading Wash Vanes

*Not all models are available with drum light.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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. 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.

D. 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.

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.

CAUTION

Abnormal, on-going sounds may be an indication of a pending washer failure and should be investigated by a qualiﬁ ed technician.

1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed

together.

Sort items by recommended cycle and water tem-• perature. Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark • and non-colorfast items. Separate items that shed lint from items that at-• tract 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.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2 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 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.

(Mesh bag not included.)

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-of-bal- ance 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.

3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

See • Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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.

Liquid Detergent

Add the recommended amount of a high efﬁ ciency liq-• uid 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.

Insert liquid cup when using liquid detergent.

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.

IMPORTANT

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

Remove liquid cup when using powder detergent! DO NOT

pour powder detergent into

liquid cup. It will not dis-

pense correctly!

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Other Wash Products

Color-safe bleach, 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” chamber or powder products with powder detergent in the “Main Wash” deter- gent chamber.

IMPORTANT

Do not mix liquids and powders.

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.

NOTE

From time to time you may see water in the “Main Wash - liquid only”, “Liquid Bleach” and “Fabric Softener” chambers. This is part of the normal

operation of the washer.

Liquid Chlorine Bleach

If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the cham-• ber 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.

Add color-safe bleach with the detergent.•

Liquid Fabric Softener

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

Softener

Fill to the • for large loads. DO NOT ﬁ ll above the maximum ﬁ ll line.•

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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 recom-• mended in tumble action washers.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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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 indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse • water temperatures, ﬁ nal spin speed, soil level, and options for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle selected. See the “Washer Settings Chart” for more details. To change the settings, press the • Temp, Spin Speed and Soil Level buttons to scroll to the desired settings. To select or delete an option, press the button for • that option. The indicator will be illuminated when the option has been selected. The indicator will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted.

NOTE

To provide the best care for your laundry, not every setting or option is available with every cycle. If a setting or option is not available for the cycle selected, the indicator will not light.

Adjustments to a cycle will be remembered and re-• called each time that cycle is selected in the future.

when the buttons are pressed. To change the settings or options, press Pause, make the new selec- tions and press Start again. 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 stop the cycle, press • Cancel.

NOTE

If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it will take approximately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to release. DO NOT force open the door.

A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the • Chime option has been selected. Remove items from the washer when the cycle • ends and place in dryer, line dry or dry ﬂ at as di- rected on the fabric care label.

For best results

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

To return to factory settings, press these two buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds.

7 Start the washer.

Close the door and press • Start. The washer will not operate with the door open. “DOOR OPEN” will be displayed as a reminder to close the door. Select • Delay Start to delay the beginning of the cycle, if desired. As a safety measure, the door will automatically • lock during the entire wash cycle. 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 If changes to the settings or options are attempted • after the cycle starts, you will hear several beeps

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

CAUTION

ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD

Do not leave the door open if there are small children or pets present. 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 odor build up.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Specialty Cycles may include, but not limited to:

Jeans• Kids Wear• Stuffed Toys• Active Wear• Quick Sanitize (on select models)•

This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown above for reference only. Your model may differ.

Cycle Selection

Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated.

To change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the cycle selector knob to another selection will not change

the cycle.

For best results

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

Specialty Cycles may include, but not limited to:

Quick Sanitize• Jeans• Pet Beds• Kids Wear• Stuffed Toys• Active Wear•

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Sanitize

Use the Sanitize cycle to clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children’s clothing. Very hot water, all spin speeds, all Soil Levels except light and extra light, and all options except Prewash, Energy Saver and Stain Pretreat (on select models) are available with this cycle. 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 will be extended by 30 minutes or more. The 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 check 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.

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tumble wash action are followed by 5 minutes of gentle tumbling, 2 rinses and a ﬁ nal spin. Fresh Water Rinse and Stain Pretreat (on select models) are available with this cycle.

Heavy/Bulky (on select models)

The Heavy/Bulky cycle provides 20 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled items. Hot water is recommended to remove heavy soil and most stains. Stain Pretreat (on select models), Fresh

Water Rinse, and Energy Saver are available options. Heavy (on select models)

The Heavy cycle provides 20 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled items. Hot water is recommended to remove heavy soil and most stains.

Stain Pretreat Rinse, and Energy Saver are available options.

Allergy (on select models)

If you have asthma or allergy sufferers in your home, use this cycle 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.

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.

(on select models)

, Fresh Water

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.

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.

Bulky (on select models)

This cycle is designed for bulky items such as comforters, blankets, mattress pads, sleeping bags and similar items. Ten minutes of normal reversing

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The Allergy cycle 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.

Whitest Whites

The Whitest Whites cycle provides 15 minutes of tumble wash action followed by two rinses. Use this cycle to clean soiled white fabrics with the addition of bleach. Hot water is recommended to ensure optimal bleach activation. For peak rinsing performance and to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry add a Fresh Water Rinse to this cycle. All options except Sanitize wash and Light soil are available, including Energy Saver.

Normal

The Normal cycle provides 15 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for normally soiled loads. Stain Pretreat (on select models), Fresh Water Rinse,

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and Energy Saver are available options. All wash temperatures except Sanitize (on select models) and all soil levels are available.

Casual Casual cycle provides 10 minutes of reversing tumble

wash action for cottons and blends with a no-iron ﬁ nish followed by a Cool Down rinse, 2 additional rinses and a ﬁ nal spin. Fresh Water Rinse and Stain Pretreat (on select models)

Quick Wash

The Quick Wash cycle provides 5 minutes of reversing tumble action to quickly wash small, lightly soiled loads in 20 minutes. A warm wash/cold rinse is available and you can choose between Max and High spin speeds.

Delicates

This cycle provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash action for knits and delicates. To protect your delicate items, Hot water wash and Heavy Soil options are not available. The Stain Pretreat Fresh Water Rinse options are available.

can be selected.

(on select models)

and

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Jeans (on select models)

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.

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.

Spin Only (on select models)

Use the Spin Only cycle anytime you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to a No Spin selection. Select the spin speed appropriate to the load.

Specialty Cycle Selection

Specialty Cycles (on select models)

Turn the cycle selector to Specialty Cycles to access additional custom cycles. Scroll through the cycles by pressing the outer buttons under the LCD screen.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Specialty Cycle Selection, continued

Jeans

Quick Sanitize (on select models)

Use the Quick 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 check 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.

Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

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. Allergy will also be selected as an option if available

on your model.

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Pet Beds (on select models)

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

Stuffed Toys Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with the Stuffed Toys cycle. Wash temperature is Auto Temp Cold,

with a mid-agitation injection of steam to release stubborn stains. Freshwater Rinse and Slow Spin Speed to prevent deformation of toys 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.

Active Wear

The Active Wear cycle provides 5-17 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for lightweight, synthetic athletic apparel. All temperatures except Sanitize and hot and all spin speeds and soil levels are available with this cycle.

Cycle Settings

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

For best results

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

Appropriate wash temperature, spin speeds, soil level and options will automatically be displayed for each cycle. The settings can be changed before the cycle is started.

WASH WATER TEMPERATURE

To change the preset temperature, press the Temp 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. The indicator will not light if the setting is not available with that cycle.

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

in the future.

To return to factory settings, press these two buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds.

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.

Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

Auto Temp Hot

Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends.

Auto Temp Warm

Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends.

Auto Temp Cold

Some warm water will automatically blend with cold tap supply to achieve a precise Auto Temp Cold. Use this setting for lightly soiled non-colorfast items, knits, delicates, and hand washables.

Cold Water Clean

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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NOTE

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

Auto Temp wash water temperatures are automatically regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance. 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.

Sanitize

This setting sanitizes heavily soiled 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.

SPIN SPEED Max, High, Medium and Low spin speeds are available

for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of ﬁ nal spin vary from model to model and cycle to cycle.

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

Select Low spin speed to gently spin items that should be line dried.

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 a Spin Only or Rinse and Spin 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. Max, Heavy, Normal, Light and Extra Light soil levels are available.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Cycle Options

To add options, press the corresponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. To delete options, press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn off. Some Options require a “Press & Hold” effort to activate or deactivate the secondary function.

Not all options are available on every model. To protect your fabrics, not all options are available with every cycle. If an option is not appropriate for the cycle, the indicator will not light. Occasionally, a setting and option in the same cycle will conﬂ ict with each other, like Add Steam and Energy Saver. When this happens, the option selected ﬁ rst will cause the conﬂ icting option to not be selectable.

NOTE

To change the Options after the cycle starts, press Pause, adjust the setting and press Start to resume

the cycle.

Allergy (on select models)

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.

NOTE

This option 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 P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

The Allergy 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.

Energy Saver

The Energy Saver option reduces the warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy and also extracts more water to reduce drying time. On some models, you may also notice after the cycle begins most lights and indicators will turn off. To turn those lights temporarily back on press Energy Saver during the cycle.

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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,

Quick Wash, Rinse & Spin 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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Drum Light ( Press & Hold on some models)

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.

On models with Press & Hold features, you can activate the drum light during a cycle by pressing and holding the button under Options with the The light will stay on during the cycle for 3 minutes. To turn it off, press and hold the button again.

Stain Pretreat (on select models) 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 non-protein based stains. Can be used with Prewash for the toughest stains.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Cycle Options, continued

Pre Wash

Select this option to add a short initial wash period to a cycle. Heavily soiled and stained loads will prewash for approximately 5 minutes. The water will drain and the load will automatically advance to the regular wash cycle.

See step 5 in “Operating Your Washer” section in this guide for details on adding detergent to the dispenser.

Chime (Press & Hold)

A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if this option is selected.

Delay Start

Press Delay Start to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The delay time selected will be displayed and begin counting down when you select Start.

Max Fill (Press & Hold)

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

Freshwater Rinse

Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads or if household members have sensitive skin.

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.

Control Lock

To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold the Control Lock button for 5 seconds. Repeat to unlock the controls when you are ready to operate the washer. Use this feature to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by children.

Other Features

Status Display/Status Lights

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.

Vent Latch

Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by utilizing your washer’s vent latch feature. To apply the vent lock, (1) open the door slightly, (2) lift the latch arm and then (3) press the arm down onto the plastic door strike, snapping it in place.

The vent latch can be released either of two ways - by pulling door out and manually returning latch arm to lower position or by pushing door shut and allowing latch arm to continue its pivot upward.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STATUS DISPLAY

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

DOOR LOCK PREWASHING WASHING ADDING STEAM

RINSING DRAINING SPINNING CYCLE COMPLETE

SNAP HINGE

IMPORTANT

Do not attempt to close door if vent latch arm is disengaged and arm is in an outward position. Return latch arm to lower position before closing and latching the door.

NOTE

The vent latch may become dislodged from hinge point if door closure is attempted while latch arm is not in an acceptable closing position. The latch arm can be snapped back in at the hinge location. Washer will still operate without latch arm installed.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Clean Washer Cycle

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 by following these directions:

Rotate cycle knob to Rinse & Spin (or Spin Only, if your models does not have Rinse & Spin cycle). Then press the Clean Washer option button. The LCD screen will display “SYSTEM CLEAN”.

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.

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.

Turn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to enter Clean Washer cycle.

REMOVE “LIQUID ONLY” DISPENSER CUP

If installed, remove the “MAIN WASH - LIQUID ONLY” cup from the dispenser. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before ﬁ lling the 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.

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 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.

“MAIN WASH” COMPARTMENT

WARNING

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

WASHER SETTINGS CHART

These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:

Sanitize

Auto Temp

Sanitize Hot Warm Cold Cold Water Clean

Spin Speed

Max High Medium Low No Spin

Soil Level

Max Heavy Normal Light Extra Light

Options

Energy Saver Add Steam Pre Wash Delay Start Freshwater Rinse Clean Washer Control Lock Press & Hold Chime Press & Hold Max Fill

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Whitest Whites

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Casual

Quick Wash

Delicates

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Jeans

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Rinse & Spin

Spin Only

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WASHER SETTINGS CHART

These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:

Sanitize

Heavy/Bulky

Allergy

Whitest Whites

Normal

Casual

Quick Wash

Auto Temp

Sanitize Hot Warm Cold Cold Water Clean

Spin Speed

Max High Medium Low No Spin

Soil Level

Max Heavy Normal Light Extra Light

Options

Energy Saver Add Steam Pre Wash Delay Start Freshwater Rinse Clean Washer Control Lock Press & Hold Light Press & Hold Chime Press & Hold Max Fill

9Available selections

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Delicates

Rinse & Spin

Quick Sanitize

(select models)

Specialty Cycles

Jeans

Kids Wear

Stuffed Toys

Active Wear

WASHER SETTINGS CHART

These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:

Sanitize

Bulky

Heavy

Whitest Whites

Normal

Casual

Quick Wash

Delicates

Auto Temp

Sanitize Hot Warm Cold Cold Water Clean

Spin Speed

Max High Medium Low No Spin

Soil Level

Max Heavy Normal Light Extra Light

Options

Allergy Energy Saver Add Steam Stain Pretreat Pre Wash Delay Start Freshwater Rinse Clean Washer Control Lock Press & Hold Light Press & Hold Chime Press & Hold Max Fill

9Available selections

Shaded areas represent factory presets.

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Rinse & Spin

Quick Sanitize

Specialty Cycles

Jeans

Pet Beds

Kids Wear

Stuffed Toys

Active Wear

STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

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 re-• moval 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 gaso-• line, 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 recom-•

mended 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 because hot water • can set stains.

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

Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover prod-• ucts on an inside seam.

Rinse and wash items after stain removal.•

WARNING

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

For best results

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

Stain Removal Suggestions

STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

STAIN

Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement

Baby formula, dairy products, egg

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

Blood Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing

Candle wax, crayon Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm

Chocolate Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach

Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics

Dye transfer on white fabric

Grass Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach

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

Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain

Mildew, scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water

Mud Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Mustard, tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Nail polish May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail pol-

Paint, varnish WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it

Perspiration Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach

Rust, brown or yellow discoloration

Shoe polish LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue

Tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Urine, vomit, mucus,

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

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.

enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

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 sol- vent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

safe for fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.

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

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.

remover, denatured alcohol or nonﬂ ammable dry cleaning ﬂ uid.

before washing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.

ish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.

cannot be removed. OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.

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

discoloration.

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.

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

CARE AND CLEANING

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

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 by following these directions:

Rotate cycle knob to Rinse & Spin (or Spin Only, if your models does not have Rinse & Spin cycle). Then press the Clean Washer option button. The LCD screen will display “SYSTEM CLEAN”.

Turn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to enter Clean Washer cycle.

REMOVE “LIQUID ONLY” DISPENSER CUP

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.

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 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.

“MAIN WASH” COMPARTMENT

WARNING

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

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 cav-• ity and press down ﬁ rmly on the lock tab. Pull out the drawer.

Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softener • compartments.

Rinse the drawer and inserts with a combination of ¾ • cup liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon 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. Rinse well with tap water.

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.

CARE AND CLEANING

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 AND CLEANING

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 as described previously in

Routine Cleaning (Preventative).

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.

Inside

Turn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to enter 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.

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 left after the Clean Washer cycle.

IMPORTANT

See

Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)

future cleaning maintenance which is necessary to avoid repeating issues.

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.

for

“MAIN WASH” COMPARTMENT

WARNING

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

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 chlo-• rine 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 .

CARE AND CLEANING

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:

1 Turn off water supply faucets. 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water

from hoses.

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,

perform Clean System Cycle as described earlier.

ANTIFREEZE

Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care.

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

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 PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Blue stains Undiluted liquid detergent •

Discoloration, graying

Greasy, oily stains

Holes, tears, or snags

Lint Incorrect sorting.•

or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric.

Not enough detergent. • Wash water temperature • too low. Incorrect sorting.•

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.•

Tissues left in pocket.• Overloading the washer.• Not enough detergent.• Undissolved detergent has • left a residue resembling lint. Static cling is attracting lint.• Load washed too long.•

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.

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

Treat with prewash stain • remover or liquid detergent. Increase detergent and wa-• ter temperature. Rewash. Rub fabric softener stains • with bar soap.

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

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.

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

Sort items by soil level and • color. Use correct amount of de-• tergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric.

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.

Never pour chlorine bleach • directly on fabric. Check condition of items • before washing. See Operating Your, steps 2 and 5.

See Operating Your, steps 1 • and 2. Do not overload washer.•

•

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

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Common Washing Problems, continued

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.)

Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics.

Wrinkling Overloading the washer.•

Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics

Yellow or brown rust stains

Pilling is normal with syn-• thetic 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.•

Incorrect wash cycle for • wash load.

Agitation time too short.• Wash water temperature • too low. Not enough detergent.•

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

Use a lint brush or shaver to • remove pills.

Rewash load.• Increase water temperature •

Reduce load size.• Rinse in cold water with liq-• uid fabric softener using the casual or delicate cycle.

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.

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 fabric softener in the • washer to lubricate ﬁ bers. When ironing, use spray • starch or fabric ﬁ nish on col- lars and cuffs. Turn items inside out to • reduce abrasion.

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.•

Select correct wash cycle.• Use correct amount of • detergent. Wash synthetics frequently • using hot or warm water.

Use nonprecipitating water • softener. Before washing, run hot • water for a few minutes to clear lines. Drain water heater occa-• sionally. For an ongoing problem, • install an iron ﬁ lter in your water supply system.

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Common Washing Problems, continued

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket

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

Water in fold of ﬂ exible gasket

Odor Moisture in the washer.•

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.

Moisture in the washer.• Use of non-HE detergent.• Overdosing detergent.•

Result of washing and part • of normal operation.

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 SYSTEM CLEAN • 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 immedi-• ately upon cycle completion.

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

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

Perform SYSTEM CLEAN • cycle. At the end of each wash, • dry inside of gasket fold with clean, dry towel all around gasket. Use only HE (high efﬁ ciency • detergent) along with recommended dosage. Remove wash load immedi-• ately upon cycle completion. Pour one cup liquid chlorine • bleach in standpipe; let remain a day and ﬂ ush with water.

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.

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

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

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

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.

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

NOISE

High pitch “jet engine” noise.

Rattling and clanking noise.

Thumping sound. Heavy wash loads may produce a thump-

Vibrating noise. Washer is not resting ﬁ rmly on ﬂ oor. Move washer so it rests ﬁ rmly on ﬂ oor. Adjust leveling

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.

ing sound. This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance.

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

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.

Stop washer and redistribute wash load.

legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing ship-

ping 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. House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped,

or a power outage has occurred.

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

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

Washer door is not completely closed. Close door completely. Washer won’t spin. Load is too small. 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

Make sure plug ﬁ ts tightly in wall outlet.

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.

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

rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Service Prevention Checklist, continued

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

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. Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or

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

Incorrect wash and rinse temperatures.

Water is entering washer but tub does not ﬁ ll.

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. Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer,

Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning. Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose. Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply

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. Straighten hoses. Hot water heater is set too low or is a

distance from washer.

Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house.

Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose. Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maximum

standpipe height is 8’ (2.4 m). House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.

washer.

Too much detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads. Hot and cold water hoses are connected

to wrong supply faucets. Drain hose standpipe is too low. Stand-

pipe must be a minimum of 23.6” (60 cm) high to prevent siphoning.

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.

step 4.

and pressure increase. Fully open hot and cold faucets.

Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is ﬁ lling.

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.

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

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

detergent.

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

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

MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION

Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing 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.

Exclusions

This warranty does not cover the following:

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

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

3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

4. Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty.

5. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.

6. Products used in a commercial setting.

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

12. Damages to the nish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to oors, cabinets, walls, etc.

13. 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, res, or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY 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 CONSEQUENTIAL 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

This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, 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 specications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

USA

1.800.944.9044

Electrolux Major Appliances North America P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30907

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.

Canada

1.800.265.8352

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

L5V 3E4

NOTES

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