All about the
Use&Care
of your Washer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions..............................2-4
Features...............................................................5
Operating Instructions......................................6-14
Washer Settings Chart....................................15-17
Stain Removal Guide ......................................18-19
Care and Cleaning..........................................20-23
Solutions to Common Problems.......................24-28
Warranty ............................................................29
Notes .................................................................30
Français..............................................................31
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions:
PREVENT FIRE
PROTECT CHILDREN
• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned
in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning sol-
vents, 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 flam-
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 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.
• 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.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PREVENT INJURY
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE WASHER
• 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 INSTAL-
LATION 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. 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.
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the
washer:
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an
authorized servicer unless specifically 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 floor.
It may be necessary to reinforce the floor 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.
• Follow package directions when using laundry products.
Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting
in serious injury or death.
• To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while
parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or add-
ing items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow
the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching
inside.
• Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load un-
less specified on the label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar.
• 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.
WARNING
FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Avoid fire 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, fire or death.
WARNING
Grounding type
wall receeptacle
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.
Do not, under
any circumsttances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
groundingg prong.
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
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FEATURES
Cycle Selector
Control Lock
LED Display
Laundry Product
Dispenser Drawer
Door Latch with
Safety Lock
Door Striker
Inner glass with small
article redistribution ramp
Vent Latch
Stainless Steel
Wash Drum
Adjustable
Leveling Legs
Cascading
Wash Vanes
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux
Major Appliances has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines
for energy efficiency.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Normal Operating Sounds
You may or may not hear the following sounds from your
new washer:
A
B
A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose
to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of
your home. You will hear water flowing 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
flowing 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
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.
C
CAUTION
Abnormal, on-going sounds may be an indication of a
pending washer failure and should be investigated by a
qualified technician.
Operating Your Washer
WARNING
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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in
this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.
• 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 che-
nille bedspreads.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled
items.
• Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate items
from durable items.
T
U
• Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass.
Small particles of fiberglass left in the drum may
transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin
irritation.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Your Washer, continued
2 Prepare items for washing.
4 Add laundry load to washer.
• 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.
• Combine large and small items in a load.
• Load large items first. Large items should not be
more than half the total wash load.
• Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or
jeans is inefficient 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.
(Mesh bag not included.)
3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
• See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe,
successful stain removal instructions.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Your Washer, continued
5 Add laundry products to the dispenser.
For best results
ÍNOTE
From time to time you may see water in the “LIQUID
BLEACH” and “FABRIC SOFTENER” chambers. This is
part of the normal operation of the washer.
Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency
detergent to prevent oversudsing in
front load washers. Look for this symbol
on the detergent label:
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.
Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric soft-
ener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.
• DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line.
IMPORTANT
Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing
the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing
of the bleach or fabric softener.
IMPORTANT
To prevent fabric damage, do not overfill 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 “FABRIC
SOFTENER” and marked with this symbol
.
• Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line
for large loads.
• DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line.
Liquid or Powder Detergent
ÍNOTE
• 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.
To prevent staining, do not overfill the “FABRIC
SOFTENER” chamber or pour liquid fabric softener
directly on the wash load.
• Use of a fabric softener-dispensing ball is not rec-
ommended in tumble action washers.
6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for
the load.
Other Wash Products
Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster
and enzyme products may be added with the deter-
gent. Put liquid products with liquid detergent in the
“DETERGENT WASH” chamber or powder products with
powder detergent in the DETERGENT WASH” chamber.
• Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to
select the cycle desired.
• The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse
water temperatures, final spin speed, soil level, and
options for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle
selected. See the “Washer Settings Chart” for more
details.
IMPORTANT
Do not mix liquids and powders.
• To change the settings, press the Temp, Spin
Speed and Soil Level buttons to scroll to the
desired settings.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Your Washer, continued
• To select or delete an option, press Options; then,
while the indicator is blinking, press Select. The
indicator will light when the option has been se-
lected. It will no longer be lighted when the option
has been deleted.
• If changes to the settings or options are attempted
after the cycle starts, you will hear several beeps
when the buttons are pressed. To change the set-
tings 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.
ÍNOTE
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.
• To stop the cycle, press Cancel.
ÍNOTE
• Adjustments to a cycle will be remembered and re-
called each time that cycle is selected in the future.
• To return to factory settings, press the Start/
Pause and Select buttons at the same time and
hold until the signal sounds.
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 flat as di-
rected on the fabric care label.
delay
start
sanitize
hot
max
high
chime
warm
cold
medium
low
stain clean
energy saver
door lock
sensing
wash
heavy
normal
light
cold water
clean
no spin
freshwater
rinse
touch pause
to add a garment
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
sele
cancel
auto
temp
spin
speed
options
soil
level
ART
pause
Press and hold both for ten seconds
to return to factory settings.
7 Start the washer.
• Close the door and press Start. The washer will
not operate with the door open. “PAU” 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 and the Door
Lock indicator will be lighted.
• Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may de-
velop in items left in the washer after the cycle has
ended, if not removed promptly.
• “Touch Pause to Add a Garment”
CAUTION
To add a forgotten item to the wash drum, press
Pause and open the door. “PAU” will be displayed
alternately with the estimated remaining cycle
time. Add the item, close the door and press Start
to resume the cycle.
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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
casual
normal
bulky
delicates
rinse & spin
spin only
delay
start
max
hot
high
chime
warm
cool
cold
heavy
medium
low
stain clean
energy saver
door lock
sensing
wash
heavy
normal
light
no spin
cold water
clean
freshwater
rinse
touch pause
to add a garment
select
cancel
auto
temp
spin
speed
options
soil
level
START
pause
casual
normal
allergy
quick wash
delicates
delay
start
sanitize
max
hot
high
chime
heavy/
bulky
rinse &
spin
warm
cold
medium
low
stain clean
energy saver
door lock
sensing
wash
heavy
normal
light
cold water
clean
no spin
freshwater
rinse
touch pause
to add a garment
select
cancel
auto
temp
spin
speed
options
soil
level
START
pause
This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Console shown above
for reference only. Your model may differ.
Cycle Selection
Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle
desired.
tumble wash action for heavily soiled items. Hot water
is recommended to remove heavy soil and most stains.
Stain Clean, Fresh Water Rinse, and Energy Saver
are available options.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
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 Clean, Fresh Water Rinse, and
Energy Saver are available options.
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
tumble wash action are followed by 5 minutes of gentle
tumbling, 2 rinses and a final spin. Fresh Water
Rinse and Stain Clean are available with this cycle.
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.
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.
Whitest Whites (on select models)
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.
ÍNOTE
This cycle has been certified by NSF International,
an independent third party testing and certification
organization dedicated to public health, safety and
environmental protection.
Heavy (on select models)
The Heavy cycle provides 20 minutes of reversing
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cycle Selection, continued
Cycle Settings
WASH/RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE
NSF Protolcol P351
To change the temperature, press the Temp button
to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash water
temperature according to fiber content, colorfastness and
soil level. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces
wrinkling.
Allergen Reduction Performance
of Residential and Commercial,
Family-Sized Clothes Washers
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. Sanitize and Hot temperatures settings are
available.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
Normal
The Normal cycle provides 15 minutes of reversing
tumble wash action for normally soiled loads. Stain
Clean, Fresh Water Rinse, 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 finish
followed by a Cool Down rinse, 2 additional rinses and
a final spin. Fresh Water Rinse and Stain Clean can
be selected.
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 the
Start/Pause and Select buttons at the same time and
hold until the signal sounds.
Quick Wash (on select models)
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
ÍNOTE
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 Clean and Fresh Water Rinse
options are available.
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.
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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SOIL LEVEL
Cycle Settings, continued
Adjust the wash time in 3-minute increments based on
the soil level of each load. Heavy, Normal, and Light
soil levels are available.
Sanitize (on select models)
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.
Cycle Options
To select or delete the Chime, Stain Clean, Energy
Saver, or Fresh Water Rinse, press Options until the
blinking light indicates the desired option. Then, while
it is blinking, press Select. The indicator will light when
the option has been selected. It will no longer be lighted
when the option has been removed.
ÍNOTE
This setting has been certified by NSF International,
an independent third party testing and certification
organization dedicated to public health, safety and
environmental protection.
Not all options are available on every model or are
compatible with every cycle. The indicator will not light if
the option is not available with that cycle.
NSF Protolcol P172
Sanitization Performance of Residential
and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes
Washers
ÍNOTE
To change the options once the cycle has begun, press
the pause button, make the new selection and press
start again.
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 Cool (on select models)
Use this setting for normally soiled sheets, casual items
and washable woolens.
The options selected for the cycle will be remembered
and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future.
To return to factory settings, press the Start/Pause and
Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal
sounds.
Chime
A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if this option
is selected. The signal has an adjustable volume level
or can be turned off.
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.
Stain Clean
Use the Stain Clean option to add a 5-minute soak in
the middle of the wash portion of any cycle except
Quick Wash and Delicates.
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
Energy Saver (on select models)
The Energy Saver option reduces the warm water
temperature a few degrees to save energy and also
extracts more water to reduce drying time.
use with cold water
detergents.
Extended Spin (on select models)
SPIN SPEED
Use this option to add minutes to the final spin at the
selected Spin Speed. This will improve water extraction,
decrease drying time and save energy.
Max, High, Medium and Low spin speeds are available
for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of final
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.
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.
Select Low spin speed to gently spin items that should
be line dried.
Use No Spin to omit the final 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.
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Other Features
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.
Control Lock
To avoid having someone accidentally start the washer,
press Options and Select at the same time and hold for
10 seconds until “LOC” is displayed alternately with
the estimated cycle time. To unlock the controls, press
Options and Select at the same time and hold 10 seconds
until “LOC” is no longer displayed.
delay
start
sanitize
hot
max
high
chime
warm
cold
medium
low
stain clean
energy saver
door lock
sensing
wash
heavy
normal
light
cold water
clean
no spin
freshwater
rinse
touch pause
to add a garment
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 estimated remaining cycle time is
displayed during the cycle. The following indicators may
be lighted during the cycle:
selec
cancel
auto
temp
spin
speed
oons
soil
level
START
pause
• Door Lock
Press and hold both for ten seconds
to lock or unlock the controls.
• Sensing
• Wash
• Touch Pause to Add a Garment
Vent Latch
Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes
by utilizing your washer’s vent latch feature. To apply the
vent latch, (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.
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.
3
2
ÍNOTE
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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
System Clean Cycle
delay
start
sanitize
hot
max
high
chime
TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER
warm
cold
medium
low
stain clean
energy saver
door lock
sensing
wash
heavy
normal
light
To clean and freshen the washer, perform the System
Clean cycle. For best results use the System Clean
cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press and hold
the Spin Speed and Options buttons simultaneously for
10 seconds until the display changes to “CLn”.
cold water
clean
no spin
freshwater
rinse
touch pause
to add a garment
select
cancel
auto
temp
n
seed
ops
soil
level
START
pause
IMPORTANT
Items left in washer while performing the System
Clean cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation
that could damage the washing machine.
Press and hold both for ten seconds
to enter System Clean cycle.
REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling
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 System Clean Cycle.
ÍNOTE
If the System Clean 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.
WARNING
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.
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WASHER SETTINGS CHART
casual
normal
bulky
delicates
rinse & spin
delay
start
hot
max
high
chime
warm
cool
cold
medium
low
stain clean
extended spin
door lock
sensing
wash
heavy
normal
light
cold water
clean
no spin
freshwater
rinse
touch pause
to add
a
garment
select
cancel
auto
temp
spin
speed
options
soil
level
START
pause
These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:
Auto Temp
Hot
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Warm
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Cool
Cold
Cold Water Clean
Spin Speed
Max
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
High
9
9
9
9
Medium
9
9
9
Low
No Spin
Soil Level
Heavy
9
9
9
9
9
Normal
9
9
9
9
Light
Options
Chime
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Stain Clean
Extended Spin
Fresh Water Rinse
Delay Start
9Available selections
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Shaded areas represent factory presets.
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WASHER SETTINGS CHART
casual
normal
bulky
delicates
rinse & spin
spin only
delay
start
hot
max
high
chime
warm
cool
cold
heavy
medium
low
stain clean
energy saver
door lock
sensing
wash
heavy
normal
light
cold water
clean
no spin
freshwater
rinse
touch pause
to add
a
garment
select
cancel
auto
temp
spin
speed
options
soil
level
START
pause
These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:
Auto Temp
Hot
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Warm
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Cool
Cold
Cold Water Clean
Spin Speed
Max
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
High
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Medium
9
9
9
Low
No Spin
Soil Level
Heavy
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Normal
9
9
9
9
Light
Options
Chime
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Stain Clean
Energy Saver
Fresh Water Rinse
Delay Start
9Available selections
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Shaded areas represent factory presets.
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WASHER SETTINGS CHART
casual
normal
allergy
quick wash
delicates
delay
start
sanitize
hot
max
high
chime
heavy/
bulky
rinse &
spin
warm
cold
medium
low
stain clean
energy saver
door lock
sensing
wash
heavy
normal
light
cold water
clean
no spin
freshwater
rinse
touch pause
to add
a
garment
select
cancel
auto
temp
spin
speed
options
soil
level
START
pause
These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:
Auto Temp
Sanitize
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Hot
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Warm
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Cold
Cold Water Clean
Spin Speed
Max
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
High
9
9
9
9
Medium
9
9
9
Low
No Spin
Soil Level
Heavy
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Normal
9
9
9
9
Light
9
Options
Chime
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Stain Clean
Energy Saver
Fresh Water Rinse
Delay Start
9Available selections
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Shaded areas represent factory presets.
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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE
Safe Stain Removal Procedures
To reduce the risk of fire 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.
WARNING
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.
• 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 flammable
or explosive substances because they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gaso-
line, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact
with flames or sparks.
For Successful Stain Removal:
• Remove stains promptly.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
• 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 specific fabrics.
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover prod-
ucts on an inside seam.
• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE
Stain Removal Suggestions
STAIN
TREATMENT
Adhesive tape, chewing
gum, rubber cement
Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with pre-
wash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Baby formula, dairy
products, egg
Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more.
Wash.
Beverages (coffee, tea,
soda, juice, alcoholic
beverages)
Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.
Blood
Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing
enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Candle wax, crayon
Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm
iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with
prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove sol-
vent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Chocolate
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach
safe for fabric.
Collar or cuff soil, cos-
metics
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.
Dye transfer on white
fabric
Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Grass
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach
safe for fabric.
Grease, oil, tar (but-
ter, fats, salad dressing,
cooking oils, car grease,
motor oils)
Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy
stains and tar, apply nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels
under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.
Ink
Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain
remover, denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Mildew, scorch
Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water
before washing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Mud
Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Mustard, tomato
Nail polish
May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail pol-
ish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on
acetate fabrics.
Paint, varnish
Perspiration
WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it
cannot be removed. OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label.
Rinse thoroughly before washing.
Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach
in hottest water safe for fabric.
Rust, brown or yellow
discoloration
Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify
discoloration.
Shoe polish
LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue
from fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Tomato
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Urine, vomit, mucus,
feces
Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Wine
Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest water and bleach safe for fabric
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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.
delay
start
sanitize
hot
max
high
chime
warm
cold
medium
low
stain clean
energy saver
door lock
sensing
wash
heavy
normal
light
cold water
clean
no spin
freshwater
rinse
touch pause
to add a garment
CAUTION
select
cancel
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.
auto
temp
n
seed
ops
soil
level
START
pause
Press and hold both for ten seconds
to enter System Clean cycle.
TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER
To clean and freshen the washer, perform the System
Clean cycle. For best results use the System Clean
cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press and hold
the Spin Speed and Options buttons simultaneously for
10 seconds until the display changes to “CLn”.
IMPORTANT
Items left in washer while performing the System
Clean cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation
that could damage the washing machine.
REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling
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 System Clean Cycle.
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
ÍNOTE
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.
If the System Clean 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.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)
Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area
ÍNOTE
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 firmly 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.
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, flexible 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 wip-
ing the drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser.
Rinse thoroughly with water.
• Periodically, wipe dry the folds in the bottom of the
flexible gasket to remove lint and other debris.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Inside Cleaning (Aggressive)
delay
start
sanitize
hot
max
In cases where System Clean 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.
high
chime
warm
cold
medium
low
stain clean
energy saver
door lock
sensing
wash
heavy
normal
light
cold water
clean
no spin
freshwater
rinse
touch pause
to add a garment
CLEANING PROCEDURE - Washer Drum
select
cancel
Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load). Open
the detergent drawer and pour eight (8) cups of bleach
into the detergent compartment on the left. Select
System Clean cycle as described previously in Inside
Routine Cleaning (Preventative).
auto
temp
n
seed
ops
soil
level
START
pause
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.
Press and hold both for ten seconds
to enter System Clean cycle.
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.
IMPORTANT
Always wear rubber or latex gloves and protect floor
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 System Clean Cycle as above and start the
washer.
For best results
Immediately follow up with a Spin Only
Cycle. Select Fresh Water Rinse on Max
Spin Speed with no detergent or bleach
to help clear any residual bleach left
after the System Clean Cycle.
WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT
See Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) for
future cleaning maintenance which is necessary to
avoid repeating issues.
ÍNOTE
If the System Clean 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.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Outside Routine Cleaning
• When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer
with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pres-
sure 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 fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent
damage to the floor.
IMPORTANT
Do not store or place laundry products on top of
washer at any time. They can damage the finish
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:
Follow WINTERIZING
INSTRUCTIONS for
cold weather storage
and care.
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.
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS
Common Washing Problems
Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric dam-
age. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent
Association.
PROBLEM
Blue stains
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• Undiluted liquid detergent
or fabric softener dispensed
directly onto fabric.
• 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.
• Avoid overfilling detergent
and fabric softener compart-
ments of dispenser.
Discoloration,
graying
• Not enough detergent.
• Wash water temperature
too low.
• Rewash with correct amount • Sort items by soil level and
of detergent and hottest
water safe for fabric.
color.
• Use correct amount of de-
tergent, hottest water and
bleach safe for fabric.
• Incorrect sorting.
• Add bleach safe for fabric.
Greasy, oily
stains
• Not enough detergent.
• Undiluted liquid fabric
softener poured directly on
fabric.
• Treat with prewash stain
remover or liquid detergent.
• Increase detergent and wa-
ter temperature. Rewash.
• Rub fabric softener stains
with bar soap.
• 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.
Holes, tears, or
snags
• Incorrect use of chlorine
bleach.
• Unfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles.
• Rips, tears and broken
threads.
• May be irreversible if rips,
tears and seams cannot be
mended.
• Never pour chlorine bleach
directly on fabric.
• Check condition of items
before washing. See Operat-
ing Your, steps 2 and 5.
• Overloading the washer.
• Degradation of fabric.
Lint
• Incorrect sorting.
• Reduce load size. Rewash
using correct water tem-
perature, water level, and
amount of detergent.
• Add nonprecipitating water
conditioner to wash water to
remove detergent residue.
• See Operating Your, steps 1
and 2.
• Do not overload washer.
• Use correct temperature
and amount of detergent,
water and wash time.
• Tissues left in pocket.
• Overloading the washer.
• Not enough detergent.
• Undissolved detergent has
left a residue resembling
lint.
• Static cling is attracting lint. • Add liquid fabric softener to
• Load washed too long.
final rinse.
• Dry load in dryer.
• Remove lint with lint brush
or roller.
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS
Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Pilling
• Pilling is normal with syn-
thetic and permanent press
fabrics. This is due to abra-
sion from normal wear.
• Use a lint brush or shaver to • Use fabric softener in the
(Fibers ball up
and cling to
fabric.)
remove pills.
washer to lubricate fibers.
• When ironing, use spray
starch or fabric finish on col-
lars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to
reduce abrasion.
Residue or
• Undissolved detergent.
• Rewash load.
• Increase water temperature
using hottest water safe for
fabric.
• Do not overload washer.
• Use liquid detergent or
use nonprecipitating water
conditioner with powder
detergent.
powder on dark • Some granular detergents
items;
Stiff, harsh
fabrics.
can combine with hard
water minerals to form a
residue.
• Overloading the washer.
Wrinkling
• Overloading the washer.
• Incorrect wash cycle for
wash load.
• Reduce load size.
• Rinse in cold water with liq- • Remove items from washer
uid fabric softener using the
casual or delicate cycle.
• Do not overload washer.
as soon as cycle is com-
pleted.
• Use liquid fabric softener.
Yellow buildup
of body soil on
synthetic fabrics
• Agitation time too short.
• Wash water temperature
too low.
• Soak in detergent booster
or product containing en-
zymes.
• Wash in hottest water safe
for fabric using casual cycle.
• Increase detergent.
• Select correct wash cycle.
• Use correct amount of
detergent.
• Wash synthetics frequently
using hot or warm water.
• Not enough detergent.
• Add bleach safe for fabric or
treat with color remover.
Yellow or brown • Iron or manganese in water • To restore discolored load
• Use nonprecipitating water
softener.
• Before washing, run hot
water for a few minutes to
clear lines.
rust stains
supply, water pipes, or
water heater.
of whites, use rust remover
safe for fabric.
• Do not use chlorine bleach
to remove rust stains. It
may intensify discoloration. • Drain water heater occa-
sionally.
• For an ongoing problem,
install an iron filter in your
water supply system.
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS
Common Washing Problems, continued
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Residue stains / • Moisture in the washer.
buildup, mold or • Use of non-HE detergent.
mildew stains in • Overdosing detergent.
• Perform SYSTEM CLEAN
cycle
• Scrub gasket with Comet™
Spray Gel Mildew Stain
Remover using brush to
remove stains.
• Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
• Run dehumidifier in laundry
room.
• Avoid overfilling detergent
and fabric softener compart-
ments of dispenser.
• Dry the inside of washer
and gasket after every run.
gasket
• Overloading wash drum.
• Leaving a wet load set in
washer.
• Cold water washes which
may not completely dissolve
and remove detergents.
• Remove wash load immedi-
ately upon cycle completion.
Residue stains
/ buildup, mold
or mildew stains • Overdosing detergent.
in dispenser
drawer
• Moisture in the washer.
• Use of non-HE detergent.
• 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 rub-
ber of latex gloves. Protect
floor and clothing from
• Avoid overfilling detergent
and fabric softener compart-
ments of dispenser.
bleach damage.
• Use only HE (high efficiency
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
Water in fold of • Result of washing and part
• At the end of each wash,
dry inside of gasket fold
with clean dry towel all
around gasket.
flexible gasket
of normal operation.
Odor
• Moisture in the washer.
• Use of non-HE detergent.
• Overdosing detergent.
• Leaving a wet load remain
in washer.
• Perform SYSTEM CLEAN
cycle.
• At the end of each wash,
dry inside of gasket fold
with clean, dry towel all
around gasket.
• Leave door and dispenser
drawer open for a few
hours after use or whenever
washer is not in use.
• Cold water washes which
may not completely dissolve • Use only HE (high efficiency
and remove detergents.
detergent) along with rec-
ommended dosage.
• Remove wash load immedi-
ately upon cycle completion.
• Pour one cup liquid chlorine
bleach in standpipe; let
remain a day and flush with
water.
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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
NOISE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
High pitch “jet engine”
noise.
A certain amount of motor whine is nor-
mal during the spin cycle.
Rattling and clanking
noise.
Foreign objects such as coins or safety
pins may be in drum or pump.
Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after
washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your
authorized servicer.
Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hit-
ting wash drum.
To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to drum,
fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.
Thumping sound.
Vibrating noise.
Heavy wash loads may produce a thump- Stop washer and redistribute wash load.
ing sound. This is usually normal. If
sound continues, washer is probably out
of balance.
Washer is not resting firmly on floor.
Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling
legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.
Shipping bolts and foam block have not
been removed during installation.
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.
Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
or a power outage has occurred.
fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have
it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a
power outage, call local electric company.
Water supply faucets are not turned on.
Turn on water supply faucets.
Motor is overheated. Washer motor will
stop if it becomes overheated.
It will automatically restart after a cool down period
of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually
turned off).
Washer door is not completely closed.
Load is too small.
Close door completely.
Washer won’t spin.
Residue left in drum.
Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Heavily soiled items.
Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then
rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items
before washing
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS
Service Prevention Checklist, continued
OCCURRENCE
WATER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Water collects in folds of
the bellows at the end of
the cycle.
This is a result of the washing action and
is part of the normal operation of the
washer.
Water collects in bleach
and fabric softener com-
partments.
This is a result of the siphoning action
and is part of the normal operation of the
washer.
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.
Wash load too wet after
spin.
Washer is overloaded.
Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer,
step 4.
Load is too small.
Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
Straighten drain hose.
Load is out of balance.
Drain hose is kinked.
Water does not enter
washer or it enters slowly.
Water supply is not adequate in area.
Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply
and pressure increase.
Water supply faucets are not completely
open.
Fully open hot and cold faucets.
Water is being used elsewhere in the
house. Water pressure must be at least
30 psi (260 kPa).
Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.
Water inlet hoses are kinked.
Straighten hoses.
Warm or hot water is not
hot enough.
Hot water heater is set too low or is a
distance from washer.
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 neces-
sary.
Hot water is being used elsewhere in the
house.
Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during
washer use. There may not be enough hot water avail-
able for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot
water system may be unable to support more than 1
use at a time.
Water in washer does not
drain or drains slowly.
Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
Clean and straighten the drain hose.
Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maximum Reduce standpipe height to less than 8’ (2.4 m). See
standpipe height is 8’ (2.4 m).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
House drain pipes are clogged.
Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
Water leaks.
Oversudsing.
Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or
washer.
Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber seal-
ing washers provided.
Wrong detergent.
Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency
detergent.
Too much detergent.
Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.
Incorrect wash and rinse
temperatures.
Hot and cold water hoses are connected
to wrong supply faucets.
Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold
water hose to cold water faucet.
Water is entering washer
but tub does not fill.
Drain hose standpipe is too low. Stand-
pipe must be a minimum of 23.6” (60 cm) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
high to prevent siphoning.
Increase standpipe height to at least 23.6” (60 cm). See
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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 filters, water filters, 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 finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to floors,
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, fires, 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
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.
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
specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.
USA
1.800.944.9044
Canada
1.800.265.8352
Electrolux Major Appliances
North America
P.O. Box 212378
Electrolux Canada Corp.
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5V 3E4
Augusta, GA 30907
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