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Summary of Contents for EIFLS60JIW0

Page 1: ...Use _ Care Guide Q Touch TM Fron t Loa d Wa sher Guide d utilisation et d entretien Laveuse _ chargement frontal _Q Touch Ms Guia de uso y cuidado Lavadora de carga frontal _Q Touch Ms o ...

Page 2: ...toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and product information visit http www electroluxappliances com Table of contents Finding information 2 SAFETY 3 4 Features 5 Operating instructions 6 18 Getting Started 6 Normal Operating Sounds 6 Operating Your Washer 7 11 Cycle Selection 12 15 Washing Rinsing Temperature 16 Spin Speed 16 Soil L...

Page 3: ...ode Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced 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 smok...

Page 4: ...ar Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong x PREVENTINJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE WASHER To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically rec ommended in this Use Care Guide Use only authorized factory parts Do not tamper with controls Do no...

Page 5: ...Touch 2 Open TM Latch indicator Reversible Touch 2 Open TM Door System inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Dual Stage Wide Angle Door Hinge Stainless Steel Wash Drum As an ENERGY STAR _ Partner Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR_ guidelines for energy efficiency Adjustable Leveling Legs Touch 2 Open TM Door Latch with Safety Lock ...

Page 6: ...sher 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 hom...

Page 7: ...bedspreads Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items Separate lacy sheer loosely knit or delicate items from durable items Do not machine wash items containing fiber glass Small particles of fiberglass left in the drum may transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin irritation Prepare items for washing Empty pockets Brush off lint and dirt Shake out rugs and beach towels Close ...

Page 8: ...ad 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 balance 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 sepa rately The washer can be fully loaded but the items should not be tigh...

Page 9: ...p or scoop provided by the deter gent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended Detergent dosage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hard ness load size and soil level Liquid Detergent _ Add the recommended amount of a high ef ficiency liquid detergent to the Main Wash liquid only cup Do not exceed the MAX fill line Liquid detergent can also be added directly to the Main Wash ...

Page 10: ...unt of detergent to the Pre Wash deter gent cup Liquid Chlorine Bleach Z_ If desired add liquid chlorine bleach to the chamber labeled Liquid Bleach and marked with this symbol A_L_ Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line Liquid Fabric Softener If desired pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labe...

Page 11: ...he washer Close the door and press start The washer will not operate with the door open and DOOR E PETIwill be displayed Select delay start to delay the beginning of the cycle for up to 22 hours if desired As a safety measure the door will automati cally lock during the entire wash cycle To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during the wash portion of the cycle press pause When the door u...

Page 12: ... or return it flush to the console For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed To change the selection after the cycle begins press cancel before making another choice Just turning the knob to another selection will not change the cycle NORMAL I _ Use this load for cotton linen towels shirts sheets denims and mixed loads FAST WASH _ O Quickly wash a small light...

Page 13: ...cycle is cancelled during the wash phase and the water temperature is greater than 150 F 66 C an automatic cool down and drain will occur before the door can be opened CASUAL _ Use this cycle for cottons and blends with a per manent press or no iron finish COLORS Use this cycle for lightly soiled dark or highly dyed fabrics such as cotton which may be suscep tible to dye loss DELICATE Use this cyc...

Page 14: ...se to remove excess dirt and detergent FAST SANITIZE Use the fast sanitize cycle to quickly kill 99 9 of bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between loads No bleach or harsh chemicals are needed but higher temperatures are required Please follow fabric care labels to prevent damage STUFFED ANIMALS Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with the stuffed animals cycle Wash temperature is auto temp co...

Page 15: ...a detergent booster color safe bleach or odor eliminator with the detergent if needed Chlorine bleach should not be used on items containing Lycra TM Fabric softeners reduce wicking and are not recommended for garments made to pull moisture away from the body FAST STEAM The fast steam cycle adds the perfect amount of steam into the clothing to refresh fabrics remove odors and release wrinkles redu...

Page 16: ... 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 This setting is only available with the deep clean sanitize cycle Temperature Spin Speed Soil _ sanitize O max max hot high O heavy warm O medium normal O cold O low light O eco cold O no spin extra light HOT Use this setting for heavi...

Page 17: ...terial to unexpected steam the add steam op tion will not be remembered and must be rese lected each time STAIN TREAT Stain treat uses a special 10 minute soaWpretreat agitation before the main wash It fills initially with detergent and cold water to prevent protein stains from setting then the internal heater is activated to heat the wash water to remove non protein based stains Can be used with ...

Page 18: ...friendly option reduces the hot and warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy Washer 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 The following will also be displayed at th...

Page 19: ...y cycles temperature sanitize hot warm cold eco cold m 7 m soil level max heavy normal light extra light options stain treat delay start prewash add steam fresh rinse eco friendly mmmm m press hold light press hold chime press hold max fill _ _ press hold shrink guard _ _ _ Available selections _ Factory presets Non modifiable presets ...

Page 20: ...ammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode Never use highly flammable solvents such as gasoline inside the home Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks FOR SUCCESSFUL STAIN REMOVAL Remove stains promptly o o For best results Follow the fabric care label instruc tions on items to be washed Determine the kind of stain then follow the rec omm...

Page 21: ...grease under stain frequently Rinse thoroughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric motor oils 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...

Page 22: ...ty cycle mode as described earlier in Op erating Instructions and select CLEAN WASHER The LCD screen will display SMSTEm CLERFI REMOVE LiQUiD ONLY DISPENSER CUP MAIN WASH CO M PARTM ENT if installed remove the MAIN WASH LIQUID ONLY cup from the dispenser REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling the MAIN WASH deter gent chamber with one 1 cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one 1 pouch of TIDE W...

Page 23: ... the recess Replace the insert by pressing it in place until you hear a slight click Return the dispenser d rawer 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 dis...

Page 24: ...y 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 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 scru...

Page 25: ...ter supply faucets 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses Vacuum out each water sup ply inlet with a waterproof utility vac to ensure water valves are completely drained Damage will occur if water in water inlet valves are al lowed to freeze 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 4 Add 1 gallon 3 8 L nontoxic recreational ve hicle RV antifreeze t...

Page 26: ...ergent and hottest water safe for fabric Add bleach safe for fabric Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent Increase detergent and water temperature Rewash Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap May be irreversible if rips tears and seams cannot be mended Reduce load size Rewash using correct water temperature water level and amount of detergent Add nonprecipitating water con dition...

Page 27: ... TM Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover using brush to remove stains Use only HE high efficiency detergent along with recom mended dosage Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion Remove dispenser drawer and wipe dispenser and inserts with combination of cup liquid chlorine bleach and one gallon hot water Rinse well and repeat if necessary Return drawer to location NOTE Wear rubber of latex gl...

Page 28: ...d Washer does not start Electrical power cord may not be plugged Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet in or connection may be loose House fuse blown circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase tripped 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 elec...

Page 29: ...r is a Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with hot enough distance from washer 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 Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during house washer use There may not be enough hot water avail able for proper cleaning If problem persists your hot ...

Page 30: ...ited 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 E...

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