Electrolux EWFLW65IRR - 27" Front-Load Washer Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Use _ Care Guide Wave-Touc}f MFront-Load Washer Guia de uso y cuidado Lavadora de carga frontal Wave-Touch Ms Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien L aveuse _ chargement frontal Wave-Touch _<...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Finding Information 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 life of your new appliance.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety [mpoAant Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words labels Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Installation Do not store or use gasoline or other Instructions and on your appliance.
  • Page 4 Safety PROTECT CHILDREN PREVENT FiRE Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. • Do not wash items that have been previously Close supervision of children is necessary when cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gaso- the washer is used near children.
  • Page 5: Safety

    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 the washer: and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes.
  • Page 6: Features

    Features Touch=2=Open_M Cycle Selector Multi-language Control Lock LCD interface TOsUCh-2-OpenTM Theater=Style, penser Drawer Luxury-Lighting TM with Luxury=GlideTM System Cascading Wash Vanes Door Strike Touch=2=OpenT_ Latch indicator Reversible, Touch-2-OpenT_ Door System q\.. Stainless Steel Dual Stage, Wash Drum Wide-Angle Door Hinge Adjustable Touch-2-OpenTM Leveling Legs...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Getting Started normal casual active cobFs whites fast wash heavy J delicate duty deep clean hand sanitize _,ash spin favorites only To run your washer, follow these basic steps: 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed 5.
  • Page 8: Operating Your Washer

    Instructions Operatin Operating Your Washer BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER Read the important instructions in this section of the Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. OPERATING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Sort items by recommended cycle and water temperature.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. See Stain Removal Guide in this guide or Stain Guides in the LCD User Interface for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4. Add laundry load to washer. Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first.
  • Page 10 instructions Operatin 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: 0 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 with this symbol A_L_. Fill to the MIN line for booster and enzyme products may be added small loads or the MAX line for large loads.
  • Page 12 Instructions Operatin OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't normal casual Select the appropriate cycle and active colors settings for the load. wear fa st Turn the cycle selector knob in either direc- whites wash tion to select the cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illuminated and if the cycle heavy de[ cate...
  • Page 13: Operating Your Washer

    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 unlatched and start DOOR OPEn will be displayed. pause Select delay start to delay the beginning of the cycle for up to 22 hours if desired.
  • Page 14: Cycle Selection

    Instructions Operatin Cycle Selection normal casual active colors Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the wear cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illumi- fa st whites nated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend wash it or return it flush to the console.
  • Page 15 Operating instructions Cycle Selection0 con't normal casual active colors wear DEEP CLEAN SANmZE fa st Use the deep clean sanitize cycle to clean and whites wash sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children's clothing. Very hot heavy del cate water, all spin speeds, all soil levels except light duty...
  • Page 16 Instructions Operatin Cycle Selection0 con't normal casual active colors wear CASUAL fa st whites wash The casual cycle provides 5-20 minutes of revers- ing tumble action for cottons and blends with a heavy del cate permanent press or no-iron finish. All temperatures duty except sanitize temp, all spin speeds and soil hand...
  • Page 17 Operating Instructions Cycb Sebction0 con't normal casual active colors wear SPIN ONLY fa st Use the spin only cycle anytime you want to drain whites wash water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to the no spin setting. Select the heavy del cate duty...
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions MY FAVORITES con't If more than one user has been entered ,n CUSTOMMODE: • The current user s name will be d_splayed when ..thewasher isturned on if CUSTOM MODE is ..• PressthebuttonunderDHtocontinueusing that usersfavoritecycles. • The con forthe ast cycle run will light up.
  • Page 19: Washing/Rinsing Temperature

    Operating instructions Washing/Rinsing Temperature The appropriate washing temperature will auto- matically be indicated for the cycle selected. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. select To change the temperature, press the temperature button to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash water temperature according to fiber content, colorfastness...
  • Page 20 instructions Operatin T÷mperatureo oon't COLD TEMP Use this setting for lightly soiled, brightly colored items, knits, delicates, hand washables and wash- able silk. ECO WARM TEMP select Reduces the warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy when washing normally soiled, col- orfast cottons, sheets, casual items and washable woolens.
  • Page 21: Spin Speed

    Operating instructions Spin Speed Maximum spin, high spin, medium spin, mini= mum spin, and low spin speeds are available for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from cycle to cycle. Increasing the spin speed will extract more water, select decrease drying time and conserve energy.
  • Page 22 instructions Operatin Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. To select or clear the eco friendly, stain dean, extra rinse, auto temp, extra spin, prewash, warm rinse and delay start options, press the scroll up or scroll select down buttons under options buttons until the desired option is displayed.
  • Page 23: Options

    Operating Instructions Options, con't AUTO TEMP The wash and rinse water temperatures are auto- matically regulated to maximize detergent effec- tiveness and improve washer performance. It is available with all cycles. select To delete this option and operate the washer with tap water temperatures, press select and OT'I will no longer be displayed.
  • Page 24 Instructions Operatin Options, con't DELAY START Use delay start to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off-peak energy hours. The start of any cycle can be delayed for 30 min- utes to 22 hours. Select the delay start option and select then press the button under the plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to scroll to the delayed time setting de-...
  • Page 25: Operating User Interface Features

    Operating User Interface Features User Inte_ace Features SAVE AS FAVORITE The save as favorite feature allows you to per- sonalize up to 3 custom cycles each custom user. See save as favorite in "Operating User Interface Preferences" for more details. select SET PREFS The set prefs feature allows you to personalize...
  • Page 26 User Interface Features Operatin Saving Favorites Use the save as favorite feature to name and save a custom cycle to memory with all options and settings preferred. Up to 3 favorites may be saved for each custom user. Follow these steps: select •...
  • Page 27: Operating User Interface Features

    iiiii_:_ii_iii_i:i_!_i_! ¸ii_!_!_!_!_!_ Operating User interface Features Saving Favorites0 con't To name the custom zed cyc e for sh rts press my ii _ _i_ _i Press the button under FIBC to name the favorite cycle alphabetically. Use the button under :ZFl_f to add numbers, foreign language characters or symbols to the name.
  • Page 28: Setting Preferences

    User Interface Features Operatin Setting Preferences CUSTOM MODE CUSTOM MODE allows up to 3 household mem- bers to personalize up to 3 favorite cycles each. select To enter custom users and personalize favorite cycles: • Use the scroll up or scroll down buttons until you reach set prefs.
  • Page 29 Operating User Interface Features Setting Preferences, con't INSTALL CYCLE Run the INSTALL CYCLE before operating the washer the first time. Remove all items from the washer drum and press start. For more informa- tion on performing the washer INSTALL CYCLE, refer to the Installation Instructions accompanying this washer.
  • Page 30 User Interface Features Operatin Setting Preferences, con't SYSTEM CLEAN To clean and freshen the washer, perform the SYS- TEM CLEAN cycle. If you wish to begin the cycle, press select when prompted. The next screen will instruct you to remove all items from the wash drum, fill the bleach dispenser and press start.
  • Page 31 Operating User interface Features Setting Preferences, con't ................BRIGHTNESS Press the button beneath the plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to increase or decrease the brightness of the display. Press select to accept the change or press the button under EHIT to return to normal operation without any changes.
  • Page 32: Other Features

    Other Features Operatin Other Features STATUS DISPLAY 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 select...
  • Page 33: Cycle Chart

    Cycle Chart Washer Settings ChaA These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: whites colors normal casual active fast delicate hand deep heavy spin clean wash wash duty wear only sanitize -=P3 too} W=tt = J_.-//t | 52 min 31 min...
  • Page 34: Stain Removal Guide

    Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Procedures SAFE STAIN REMOVAL PROCEDURES To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to per- sons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: • Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
  • Page 35: Stain Removal Suggestions

    Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Suggestions STAI N TREATM ENT 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.
  • Page 36: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning TO REFRESH WASH DRUM Perform the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle to clean and select freshen the washer. To begin the cycle, press select when prompted. The next screen will instruct you to remove all items from the wash drum, fill the bleach dispenser and press start.
  • Page 37 Care & Cleaning CLEANING DISPENSER DRAWER AREA • Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops. Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab. Pull out the drawer. Remove the insert from the prewash, bleach, and fabric softener compartments.
  • Page 38: Care & Cleaning

    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 If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water).
  • Page 39: 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...
  • Page 40: Common Washing Problems

    Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Problems0 con't PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Use a lint brush or shaver to Use fabric softener in the Pilling Pilling is normal with syn- washer to lubricate fibers. (Fibers ball up thetic and permanent press remove pills.
  • Page 41: Service Prevention Checklist

    Solutions to Common Problems Semite 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 High pitch "jet engine"...
  • Page 42 Solutions to Common Problems Avoid Service Checklist0 con't OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 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, washer.
  • Page 43: Warranty Information

    CHANTABILITY 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 CONSE- QUENTIAL OR iNCiDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THiS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY iMPLIED WARRANTY.
  • Page 44: Notes

    Notes...

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