Electrolux EIFLW55HIW0 Use & Care Manual

Iq-touch front-load washer
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IQ-Touch™ Front-Load Washer
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Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide IQ-Touch™ Front-Load Washer Guía de uso y cuidado Lavadora de carga frontal IQ-Touch Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Laveuse à chargement frontal IQ-Touch 137023500 A (0801))
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please read and save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Important Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words and WARNING labels For your safety the following information in this Your safety and the safety of others is very manual must be followed to minimize the risk of important. fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
  • Page 4 Safety 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: PROTECT CHILDREN PREVENT FIRE •...
  • Page 5 Safety Important Safety Instructions, con’t PREVENT INJURY PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE WASHER • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed To prevent serious personal injury and damage to and electrically grounded by a qualified service the washer: person in accordance with local codes.
  • Page 6: Features

    Stainless Steel Wash Drum Dual Stage, Wide-Angle Door Hinge Touch-2-Open™ Adjustable Door Latch with Leveling Legs Safety Lock As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Electrolux ® Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines ® for energy efficiency.
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Getting Started To run your washer, follow these basic steps: Sort laundry into loads that can be washed Add laundry products to the dispenser. (See together. (See page 8.) page 10-11.) Prepare items for washing. (See page 8.) Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load.
  • Page 8: Operating Your Washer

    Operating Instructions Operating Your Washer BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER Read the important instructions in this section of the Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con’t 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4. Add laundry load to washer. Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load.
  • Page 10 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con’t 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency 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.
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con’t Liquid Chlorine Bleach If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the Other Wash Products chamber labeled “Liquid Bleach” and marked Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent . Fill to the MIN line for with this symbol booster and enzyme products may be added small loads or the MAX line for large loads.
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con’t 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. See the “Cycle Selection”...
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con’t 7. Start the washer. Close the door and press start. The washer will not operate with the door open and DOOR will be displayed. OPEN Select delay start to delay the beginning of the cycle for up to 14 hours if desired. As a safety measure, the door will automati- cally lock during the entire wash cycle.
  • Page 14: Cycle Selection

    Operating Instructions Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend it or return it flush to the console. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed.
  • Page 15 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, con’t DEEP CLEAN SANITIZE Use the deep clean 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, eco friendly and stain clean are available with this cycle.
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, con’t CASUAL The casual cycle provides 5-20 minutes of revers- ing tumble action for cottons and blends with a permanent press or no-iron finish. To minimize wrinkling, the warm/warm and sanitize/cold tem- peratures are not available with this cycle. All spin speeds, soil levels, and options are available.
  • Page 17: Washing/Rinsing Temperature

    Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, con’t MY FAVORITE To program a cycle with your preferred water temperature, spin speed, soil level and options, press and hold the my favorite button for 3 sec- onds. To use that customized cycle to wash future loads, simply press the my favorite button and the se- lected cycle, water temperature, spin speed, soil level and options will be indicated.
  • Page 18: Spin Speed

    Operating Instructions Temperature, con’t SANITIZE/COLD 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.
  • Page 19: Options

    Operating Instructions Options Suitable options will automatically be indicated ECO FRIENDLY when the cycle is selected. The eco friendly option reduces the hot and warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy. It is To add options, press the corresponding options available with all cycles except deep clean sanitize buttons to illuminate the selections desired.
  • Page 20: Washer Features

    Operating Instructions Washer Features DELAY START Use delay start with any cycle to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The start of the cycle can be delayed for up to 14 hours. The delay time select- ed will be displayed as 30, 60, or 90 minutes or 2 through 14 hours.
  • Page 21: Cycle Chart

    Cycle Chart Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil levels and Options are available with the following cycles: deep heavy whites colors normal casual fast delicate hand spin clean duty wash wash only sanitize 144 min 57 min 52 min 31 min 52 min 31 min...
  • Page 22: Stain Removal Guide

    Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Procedures SAFE STAIN REMOVAL PROCEDURES WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to per- sons or property, comply with the basic warnings HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD listed below: Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other •...
  • Page 23: Stain Removal Suggestions

    Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with gum, rubber cement prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or products, egg more.
  • Page 24 Care & Cleaning IMPORTANT DO NOT load garments or other items in the washer when cleaning the inside of the washer. TO REFRESH WASH DRUM Perform the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle to refresh the wash drum follow these steps: Wake up the washer by pressing any button, ro- tate cycle knob to the hand wash cycle, press the start button and then the cancel button.
  • Page 25: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. CLEANING DISPENSER DRAWER AREA • Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops. •...
  • Page 26 Care & Cleaning OUTSIDE • 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 •...
  • Page 27: Solutions To Common Problems

    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 POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES...
  • Page 28 Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Problems, con’t PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Pilling • Pilling is normal with syn- • Use a lint brush or shaver to • Use fabric softener in the (Fibers ball up thetic and permanent press remove pills.
  • Page 29: Service Prevention Checklist

    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...
  • Page 30 Solutions to Common Problems Avoid Service Checklist, con’t OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WATER Water collects in folds of This is a result of the washing action and the bellows at the end of is part of the normal operation of the the cycle.
  • Page 31: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace 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.
  • Page 32: Notes

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