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Use & Care Manual

EN 2

Washing Machine

Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien

FR 52

Machine à laver

Manual de uso y cuidado

SP 108

Lavadora

Summary of Contents for 400 SERIES

Page 1: ...electroluxappliances com register Use Care Manual EN 2 Washing Machine Manuel d utilisation et d entretien FR 52 Machine à laver Manual de uso y cuidado SP 108 Lavadora ...

Page 2: ... Electrolux enhances our ability to serve you You can register online at www electroluxappliances com by sending your Product Registration Card in the mail or PHOTOREGISTERSM using a smart phone See registration card for details NOTE The instructions appearing in this Use Care Manual are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be pract...

Page 3: ...re explosion serious bodily injury and or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer DO NOT continue to use the washer if you hear squeaking grinding rubbing or other unusual noises This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or serious injury Contact a qualified technician immediately Safety precautions DO NOT attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read ...

Page 4: ...cord Secure all hoses and drain pipes to prevent water from leaking out and creating a slip hazard Prevent injury 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 Grounding type wall receptacle ...

Page 5: ...o the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply To prevent injury DO NOT reach into the washer while parts are moving This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector The motor will stop if it becomes overheated Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD DO NOT use or mix liquid chlorine blea...

Page 6: ...yes no yes yes yes yes yes no yes yes yes yes yes 15 min Refer to the table below for an overview of features available for each model series Not all cycles options or features listed are available on every model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Door striker 9 Cascading wash vanes 2 Reversible door 10 Door latch with safety lock 3 Laundry products dispenser 11 Adjustable leveling legs 4 LED Display 12 Stain...

Page 7: ...s recheck in 24 hours Drain Stand pipe or wall drain height minimum 24 Verify anti siphon disc is attached toward end of drain hose Drain hose secured in place with cable tie shipped in drum Door Reversal Follow detailed instructions in this manual Test hinge and latch for function Electrical Power House power turned on Washer plugged in Final Checks Installation instructions and Use Care Manual r...

Page 8: ...ype receptacle Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within hose length of your washer s water inlet The faucets MUST be 3 4 inch 1 9 cm with threading for laundry hose connection Water pressure MUST be between 20 and 120 psi Pressure difference between hot and cold cannot be more than 10 psi Your water department can advise you of your water pressure 1 Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals ...

Page 9: ... 96 244 cm max 24 61 cm min 60 sq Inches Solid Door with Wall Ventilation 120 sq Inches 120 sq Inches Equally Divided Split Vent Door IMPORTANT DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER 1 In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions 2 In an area where gasoline or other flammables are kept or stored 3 On carpet Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1 inch 2 5 cm To minimize vibration o...

Page 10: ...ront Alcove recess 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 0 0 cm Open Closet with door vent 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 1 2 5 cm Closet with wall vent 1 2 5 cm 1 2 5 cm 1 2 5 cm 1 2 5 cm Bi Fold louvered doors with 120 sq in of ventilation Solid Bi Fold doors with no ventilation 120 sq Inches of wall venting PRE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...

Page 11: ...al supply on rear of unit3 gas supply pipe on rear of gas unit centerline height for rear vent 53 5 136 cm to clear open door 32 81 25 cm to front of closed door 75 75 192 5 cm 41 0 105 cm 39 0 99 cm 27 0 68 5 cm water supply connection on rear of unit drain hose on rear of unit2 drain hose on rear of unit3 power cord on rear of unit1 power cord on rear of unit1 ﬂoor line ﬂoor line ﬂoor line frees...

Page 12: ...to help prevent washer damage during any future moves IMPORTANT DO NOT tip washer upside down onto its top or onto its right side for any reason CAUTION EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD To avoid back or other injury have more than one person move or lift the washer WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Check with a ...

Page 13: ...ugs in the small bag supplied with washer instruction manuals Insert them in the holes in the washer back panel where the shipping hardware has been removed on select models IMPORTANT Failure to remove shipping hardware completely could result in damage to the appliance damage to your home or unexpected washing results Save all shipping bolts and spacers for future use If the washer is to be trans...

Page 14: ... alternate corners and sides and 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 5 Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT water supply and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD water supply Cold Hot Cold inlet shown on left side 400 500 600 models only On 3...

Page 15: ... 4 Run the washer through a complete cycle checking for water leaks and proper operation 5 If you have any questions during initial operation please review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service 6 Place these instructions in a location near the washer for future reference INSTALLATION Insert Less Than 8 5 21 5 cm Cable Tie Completing the installation IMPORTANT Check to ensure the p...

Page 16: ...by soft cloth or towel x4 Fine Thread Plastic knife Screwdriver with 2 square bit Tools needed for reversal NOTE Door reversibility is available on all models IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU REVERSE WASHER DOOR 1 Be sure you have adequate swing area before reversing door 2 Gather your tools including a screw driver with a 2 square bit and plastic knife or small flat prying tool that won t damage paint 3 Prot...

Page 17: ...it back onto outer door Removing door lock and plastic hole cover 1 Locate and remove both screws from door lock Save screws for later 2 Rotate the lock as you pull it out through the front panel Take care not to pull too hard or too far as the lock is still attached to the wiring harness 3 Disconnect the wiring harness terminal from the door lock Set the door lock aside for reinstallation later 4...

Page 18: ... tabs snap into place 3 Insert hinge locating pins into the hole that were previously covered by the plastic hole cover Press on the face of the hinge to snap the other locating pins into place 4 Reinstall all four screws removed earlier two front screws first then two side screws 3 Plug in washer and close the door Test correct door lock operation by starting a test cycle lock should engage and d...

Page 19: ...ENSION KIT P N 137098000 In order to reach standpipe heights or distances beyond the reach of the drain hose supplied order the Drain Hose Extension Kit UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE WRENCH P N 137019200 A Universal Appliance Wrench is available to aid in dryer washer pedestal feet adjustment TOUCH UP PAINT PENS White P N 5304468812 Titanium P N 5304475700 Other colors may be available Contact the source wh...

Page 20: ...TREAT II CYCLES MIN CLOSE DOOR CALL SERVICE ANY STAIN BLOOD CHOCOLATE O O R D POWER HOT WARM COOL HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT HIGH MEDIUM LOW CYCLES NORMAL 20MIN FAST WASH DELICATES RINSE SPIN CLEAN WASHER HEAVY DUTY WHITES CONTROL LOCK DELAY TIME EXTENDED REFRESH EXTRA RINSE ECO COLD EXTRA LIGHT NO SPIN TEMP SOIL SPIN LUXCARE WASH START PAUSE OPTIONS SELECT DE SELECT HOLD SELECT 3s TO MUTE UNMUTE CANCEL M...

Page 21: ...INSE EXTENDED REFRESH DELAY START CONTROL LOCK MUTE UNMUTE Available selections Factory presets Non modifiable presets Settings chart 300 series washer POWER HOT WARM COOL HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT HIGH MEDIUM LOW CYCLES NORMAL 20MIN FAST WASH DELICATES RINSE SPIN CLEAN WASHER HEAVY DUTY WHITES CONTROL LOCK DELAY TIME EXTENDED REFRESH EXTRA RINSE ECO COLD EXTRA LIGHT NO SPIN TEMP SOIL SPIN LUXCARE WASH S...

Page 22: ...ailable selections Factory presets Non modifiable presets CYCLE SELECTIONS CYCLE SETTINGS CYCLE OPTIONS HOT WARM COOL ECO COLD HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT EXTRA LIGHT HIGH MEDIUM LOW NO SPIN EXTENDED REFRESH EXTRA RINSE POWER CYCLES TEMP SOIL SPIN OPTIONS DELAY TIME CONTROL LOCK SANITIZE SOLID SOIL MAX SELECT DE SELECT PERFECT STEAM STAINTREAT HOLD SELECT 3s TO MUTE UNMUTE LUXCARE WASH NORMAL DELICATES RIN...

Page 23: ...ies washer These temperature spin speeds soil levels and options are available with the following cycles WHITEST WHITES HEAVY DUTY NORMAL ACTIVE WEAR COLORS TOWELS 15 MIN FAST WASH DELICATES RINSE SPIN CLEAN WASHER TEMP SANITIZE NO OPTIONS AVAILABLE WITH THIS CYCLE DO NOT LOAD ANY ITEMS IN DRUM DURING SYSTEM CLEAN CYCLE HOT WARM COOL ECO COLD SOIL SOLID SOIL HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT EXTRA LIGHT SPIN MAX...

Page 24: ...emperature spin speeds soil levels and options are available with the following cycles OPTIC WHITES HEAVY DUTY NORMAL ACTIVEWEAR COLORS TOWELS 15 MIN FAST WASH DELICATES HAND WASH RINSE SPIN CLEAN WASHER TEMP SANITIZE NO OPTIONS AVAILABLE WITH THIS CYCLE DO NOT LOAD ANY ITEMS IN DRUM DURING SYSTEM CLEAN CYCLE HOT WARM COOL ECO COLD SOIL SOLID SOIL HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT EXTRA LIGHT SPIN MAX HIGH MEDIU...

Page 25: ...d cycle options can be changed using the temp spin and soil buttons See Cycle Settings and Cycle Options for detailed directions and descriptions of available settings To change the cycle once the cycle has begun press cancel select a new cycle and press start again To stop the cycle press cancel For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed NOTE Turning the cycl...

Page 26: ...S Small lightly soiled loads delicate fabrics shorter agitation gentle cleaning motion lower temperatures lower spin speeds HAND WASH Small lightly soiled loads and very delicate fabrics very short agitation long soaking times lower temps lower spin speeds RINSE SPIN Rinse and spin only cold rinse or add fabric softener cold temperature CLEAN WASHER See Care and Cleaning section of the manual Cycl...

Page 27: ...e remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future All wash water temperatures are automatically regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance The water heater setting and its distance from the washer water usage in other parts of the home and seasonally low ground water temperature in some geographic areas can affect water temperature sanitize...

Page 28: ...event unintentional and accidental exposure of delicate material to excess heat or unexpected steam the sanitize perfect steamTM and all stain treatment options will need to be reselected each time Stain treatment options on select models Your washer is equipped with powerful stain treatment tools Depending on your model use one of the options below to deal with tough stains on your garments See s...

Page 29: ...lect models Select extended refresh if you will be unable to remove the load right after the cycle is complete The washer recognizes the load has sat too long and will do a rinse and spin to keep the load fresh for up to 12 hours When you are ready to remove the load during the extended refresh segment you must press cancel to end the cycle and open the door PODS on select models Select this optio...

Page 30: ...0 seconds and then repeat Press 60 sec loop Drum light on select models The drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the drum during loading and unloading Closing the door turns off the light The drum light will automatically turn off if the door is left open more than 3 minutes Reversible door on select models Your washer may be equipped with a reversible door The door ca...

Page 31: ... odor buildup and reduce humidity between washes by utilizing your washer s door stand ventilation feature Open the door locate the stand below the door latch and rotate the stand counter clockwise to unlock it NOTE If unable to rotate the stand by hand a coin or flat blade screw driver can be used NOTE If door stand will not turn to locked position fully turn it to unlock position and try to lock...

Page 32: ...cle Options for your particular model or Stain Removal Guide for more information 4 Add laundry load to wash tub 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 is inefficient and may cause an out of balance load Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance load Wash single heavy items comforter sleeping b...

Page 33: ...e the door To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during the wash portion of the cycle press start pause When the door unlocks open the door add the item close the door and press start pause to resume cycle To change settings or options after the cycle has begun press start pause change the settings and then press start pause If the cycle is not paused first the unit will emit several beep...

Page 34: ...d to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness load size and soil level Adding laundry products Product dispenser Adaptive Dispenser 400 500 and 600 Series Product dispenser three compartment dispenser 300 Series FPO Liquid Bleach Stain Soak Treat Detergent Pack Compartment Liquid Fabric Softener Detergent Liquid or Powder Laundry product dispensers Max 2 packs per load Detergent Liquid or ...

Page 35: ...nt cup not over the blue cover Amount of detergent may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness and load size Follow manufacturers instructions Powder detergent Remove the liquid detergent cup and blue cover before adding powder detergent Add powder detergent directly to the powder detergent compartment IMPORTANT DO NOT mix liquids and powders IMPORTANT DO NOT exceed MAX fill line ...

Page 36: ...labeled Liquid Bleach and marked with this symbol DO NOT fill above the MAX fill line Add color safe bleach with detergent Liquid fabric softener If desired pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the compartment labeled Fabric Softener and marked with this symbol DO NOT fill above the MAX fill line PODS is a registered trademark of Procter Gamble Company Cincinnati OH used unde...

Page 37: ...ocked or unlocked D DRAIN RECIRCULATION PUMPS Your washer is equipped with multiple high velocity system pumps It is normal to hear humming and gurgling sounds as water is either pumped from the washer during the drain phase or recirculated during the prewash and wash phases Both of these sounds are normal and indicate that your pump is functioning correctly E HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is ...

Page 38: ...on contact with flames or sparks For successful stain removal Remove stains promptly Determine the kind of stain then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page To pretreat stains use a stain treatment product liquid detergent or a paste made from powder detergent and water Use cold water on unknown stains as hot water can set stains Consult care label instruction...

Page 39: ...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 da...

Page 40: ...drawer out until it stops 2 Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab Pull out the drawer 3 Remove all inserts from the drawers Tide is a trademark of The Procter Gamble Company Cincinnati Ohio CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and TIP OVER HAZARD DO NOT leave the door open if there are small children or pets present An open door could entice children to hang...

Page 41: ...spenser drawer 3 Remove the detergent cup and top cover from the dispenser drawer 4 Remove the bottom cover from the dispenser drawer a First pull the two lock tabs at the rear of the dispenser drawer to unlatch the back cover b Then gently pull back the two clips on the front of the bottom cover to fully release it from the dispenser drawer 5 Rinse the dispenser drawer covers and detergent cup wi...

Page 42: ...rum 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 If odor is still left after bleach cycle s and bleach cleaner open the detergent drawer and pour one 1 pouch of TideTM Washing Machine Cleaner in detergent drawer Select clean washer cycle as above and start the washer Immediately follow...

Page 43: ... inlet valves are allowed to freeze 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 any cycle Press start pause 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 dru...

Page 44: ...n replacing hoses refer to the Installation sections of this Use Care Manual for proper installation instructions DO NOT overtighten or cross thread the fittings DO NOT allow the hose to rub against sharp objects Always ensure the hose fitting rubber gasket is installed and free from water leaks when water pressure is applied Grounding type wall receptacle Power cord with 3 prong grounded plug Do ...

Page 45: ...abric DO NOT pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric Holes tears or snags Incorrect use of chlorine bleach Unfastened zippers hooks buckles Rips tears and broken threads Overloading washer Degradation of fabric May be irreversible if rips tears and seams cannot be mended Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric Check condition of items before washing Lint Incorrect sorting Tissues left...

Page 46: ...ze Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the casual or delicate cycle DO NOT overload washer Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed Use liquid fabric softener Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics Agitation time too short Wash water temperature too low Not enough detergent Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes Wash in hottest water safe ...

Page 47: ...repeat if necessary NOTE Wear rubber of latex gloves Protect floor and clothing from bleach damage Use only HE high efficiency detergent along with recommended dosage Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser Check that PODS option is selected and detergent pack is placed in PODS dispenser compartment when using detergent pack on select models Water in fold of flexi...

Page 48: ...washer for details See Installation sections of this manual for removing shipping bolts and foam block Stop washer and rearrange wash load OPERATING Residue left in drum Heavily soiled items Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser then rinse Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing LED displays Washer has been programmed to temporarily perform a repeating demo cycle Re...

Page 49: ... end of the cycle This is a result of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer Wipe and dry the gasket to remove water and any debris remaining in the gasket after use Water collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments 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 s...

Page 50: ... than 8 2 4 m See Installation sections of this manual Unclog drain pipes Contact plumber if necessary Water leaks Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer Dispenser drawer not completely closed Water hoses have damage cuts or corrosion Check and tighten hose connections Install rubber sealing washers provided Close dispenser drawer completely Replace hoses Oversudsing HE detergent is not...

Page 51: ...f appliance or home incurred during transportation or 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 a...

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