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137064300 A (0801)

Installation Instructions

Electrolux Front-Load Washer

Instrucciones de Instalacion

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Instructions d’installation

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Page 1: ...7064300 A 0801 Installation Instructions Electrolux Front Load Washer Instrucciones de Instalacion Lavadora de carga frontal Electrolux Instructions d installation Laveuse à chargement frontal Electrolux ...

Page 2: ...hts reserved Purchase date Electrolux model number Electrolux serial number Keep a record for quick reference NOTE Registering your product with Electrolux enhances our ability to serve you You can register online at www electroluxappliances com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail Finding information 2 SAFETY 3 Pre installation requirements 3 Installation requirements 4 9 Ele...

Page 3: ...of this or any other appliance Pre installation requirements Adjustable pliers Adjustable wrench 3 8 or 10 mm box wrench OR OR OR AND AND Ratchet and socket set Carpenter s level Universal wrench supplied with washer NOTE The electrical service to the washer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or in Canada the Canadian el...

Page 4: ...e in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded The washer MUST be grounded In the event 1 of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current Since your washer is equipped with a power 2 supply cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate co...

Page 5: ...bles including automobiles are kept or stored 3 On carpet Floor MUST be solid with a maxi mum slope of 1 inch 2 54 cm To minimize vibration or movement reinforcement of the floor may be necessary INSTALLATION IN A RECESS OR CLOSET If washer and dryer are installed in the same closet door ventilation is required A minimum of 120 square inches 774 2 cm of opening equally divided at the top and botto...

Page 6: ...imately 59 inches 150cm Power supply cord length approximately 60 inches 152 5cm Installed washer dimensions 75 75 192 5cm 41 00 105cm 39 00 99cm gas supply pipe on rear of gas unit 50 6 128 5cm to clear open door 31 50 80cm to front of closed door centerline height for rear vent To obtain these minimal depth dimensions dryer must either be vented straight back or with a quick turn 90 elbow Connec...

Page 7: ...ve the washer to within 4 feet 1 m 7 of its final location IMPORTANT Save styrofoam base and shipping plug for use to help prevent washer damage during any future moves CAUTION EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD To avoid back or other injury have more than one person move or lift the washer WARNING SUFFOCATION HAZARD Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer is unpacked Children might use them for...

Page 8: ...cers for future use If the washer is to be transported at a later date the shipping hardware must be reinstalled to help prevent shipping damage 5 SPACERS 5 SPACERS 5 P CLAMPS 5 P CLAMPS 7 HOLE PLUGS IN BAG 1 SHIPPING FORK 1 SHIPPING FORK Remove all of the following Locate 7 hole plugs in the small bag supplied with washer instruction guides Insert them in the holes in washer back panel UNIVERSAL ...

Page 9: ... universal wrench to adjust the level 2 ing legs so the washer is level front to rear and side to side and stable corner to corner Press down on alternate corners and sides and 3 feel for the slightest movement Adjust the appropriate leg s so the washer sits solidly on the floor on ALL four legs Keep the leveling leg extension at a minimum for best performance of the washer NOTE For pedestal insta...

Page 10: ... in place Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT water 3 supply and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD water supply Tighten by hand until snug Tighten each supply connection another 2 3 4 turn with pliers Turn on the water and check for leaks 5 NOTE HOT and COLD water inlet hoses are color coded for identification The HOT inlet hose is marked with a RED band and the COLD inlet hose is marked with a BL...

Page 11: ...before plugging the power cord into an outlet Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet 3 Turn on the power at a circuit breaker fuse box 4 Carefully slide the washer to its final position 5 Recheck for level and rock corners for stability Remove and discard door tape Read the 6 Use Care Guide provided with the washer It contains valuable and helpful infor mation that will save you time and money...

Page 12: ...ke up the washer by pressing any button and then follow 1 the prompts on the LCD User Interface including language selection The Installation Cycle will automatically test for and if water has been turned on At cycle completion 2 the LCD window may display INSTAL PASS meaning your new washer is properly installed and ready for use If it prompts an action such as NO WATER CHECK HOSES or CALL SERVIC...

Page 13: ... trim approximately counter clockwise and pull it away from the front of the door 3 While supporting the weight of the door with both hands separate the door from the hinge 4 Gently place the door face down on a flat covered work surface Reversing Door Removing door and hardware 1 Be sure you have adequate swing area before reversing door 2 You will need a screw driver with a 2 square bit 3 Protec...

Page 14: ... in hinge side 3 Slide the hinge toward the center of the front panel and then pivot the hinge inward while slowly pulling it away from the front panel to expose the attached harness 4 Lift up on the tab and the release harness from the retainer allowing the harness to lay outside the front panel 2 Slide the lock toward the outer edge of the front panel Pivot the lock slightly outward while slowly...

Page 15: ... the screw holes line up F Reattaching Hinge to Front Panel 1 Rotate the hinge and move it to the opposite opening 2 Connect the harness to the hinge retainer by inserting it in the retention terminal and gently pushing until you hear the fastening tab click 3 Gently pull on the harness to be sure it is secure 4 Use the side locating pins to align the hinge and install 1 short fine thread counter ...

Page 16: ... tab 3 Pull the indicator out and set it aside 3 Pull the hole plug out and set it aside G Removing Striker Plate 1 Remove 2 long course thread counter sunk screws and striker plate 2 Set the striker plate to the side for later I Removing Hole Plug 1 Insert flat blade screwdriver into open slot of hole plug 2 Gently pry upward to release tab ...

Page 17: ...o the opposite hole in the door 3 Firmly press downward on the indicator until the tab snaps in place insert indicator through slot L Reinserting Hole Plug 1 Rotate the hole plug and move it to the opposite hole in the door 2 Firmly insert the two small tabs on either side of the hole plug into the two slots on either side of the hole in the door 2 Firmly insert the two small tabs on either side o...

Page 18: ...osition is approximately to the left of top center The opening in the trim ring should be on the hinge side 3 Insert the trim ring in the slots and rotate it clockwise approximately P Reinstalling Trim Plug 1 Open the door to a 90 degree angle 2 Install the trim plug with 1 long course thread panhead screw 3 Secure the door with 4 long course thread counter sunk screws 4 Close the door and test th...

Page 19: ...sher may be used to elevate the dryer for ease of use This pedestal will add about 15 38 1cm to the height of your unit for a total height of 53 134 62 cm DRYER STACKING KIT P N 134700400 A kit for stacking the matching dryer on top of this washer is available with the purchase of the matching dryer DRAIN HOSE EXTENSION KIT P N 137098000 In order to reach standpipe heights or distances beyond the ...

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