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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

STAIN

   

TREATMENT

Adhesive tape, chewing 

gum, rubber cement

Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with 

prewash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid.

Baby formula, dairy 

products, egg

Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. 

Wash.

Beverages (coffee, tea,

soda, juice, alcoholic 

beverages)

Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.

Blood

Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing 

enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Candle wax, crayon

Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm 

iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain 

with prewash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Hand wash to remove 

solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. 

Chocolate

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach 

safe for fabric.

Collar or cuff soil, 

cosmetics

Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.

Dye transfer on white 

fabric

Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Grass

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach 

safe for fabric.

Grease, oil, tar (butter, 

fats, salad dressing, 

cooking oils, car grease, 

motor oils)

Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy 

stains and tar, apply nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid to back of stain. 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 nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid.

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 damaged.

Mud

Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.

Mustard, tomato

Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Nail polish

May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail pol-

ish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on 

acetate fabrics.

Paint, varnish

WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it 

cannot be removed. OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. 

Rinse thoroughly before washing.

Perspiration

Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach 

in hottest water safe for fabric.

Rust, brown or yellow 

discoloration

Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify 

discoloration.

Shoe polish

LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue 

from fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. 

Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Tomato

Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Urine, vomit, mucus, 

feces

Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Wine

Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest water and bleach safe for fabric

Stain Removal Suggestions

Summary of Contents for FFFW5000Q

Page 1: ...r TABLE OF CONTENTS 137619500B 1307 Important Safety Instructions 2 4 Features 5 Operating Instructions 6 14 Stain Removal Guide 15 16 Care and Cleaning 17 20 Solutions to Common Problems 21 24 Warranty 25 Notes 26 Français 27 Español 53 ...

Page 2: ...tuation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Save these instructions for future reference NOTE The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and cau tion must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Read all instructions before using this appliance T...

Page 3: ...se warnings could result in fire 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 squeak ing 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 PROTECT CHILDREN Do not allow children to play on or in...

Page 4: ...rvicing must be performed by an au thorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Use Care Guide Use only authorized factory parts Do not tamper with controls Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather Do not install on carpet Install washer on a solid floor It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or movement Do not sit on step on ...

Page 5: ... Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Cascading Wash Vanes Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs LED Display Door Striker Vent Latch Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp ...

Page 6: ...ome C DRAIN PUMP Your washer is equipped with a high velocity drain pump It is normal to hear humming and gurgling sounds as water is pumped from the washer Both of these sounds are normal and indicate that your pump is functioning correctly D HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive the drum to high spin speeds to extract water from your load You will hear a sound associated with these ...

Page 7: ...shes and remove non washable trims and ornaments Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling Place delicate and small items such as bras hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag 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 such as a sweater ...

Page 8: ...d fabric soft ener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle Operating Your Washer continued Liquid or Powder Detergent Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended Detergent dosage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness load size and soil level Other Wash Products Color safe bleach water conditioner detergent booster ...

Page 9: ...ated cycle time suitable wash and rinse water temperatures final spin speed soil level and options for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle selected See the Washer Settings Chart for more details To change the settings press the temp spin speed and soil level buttons to scroll to the desired settings To select or delete an option press options then while the indicator is blinking press selec...

Page 10: ... removal use the hottest water safe for the fabrics being washed bulky This cycle is designed for bulky items such as comforters blankets mattress pads sleeping bags and similar items normal Use this load for cotton linen towels shirts sheets denims and mixed loads casual Use this cycle for cottons and blends with a permanent press or no iron finish delicates Use this cycle for lightly soiled knit...

Page 11: ... for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends cool Use this setting for normally soiled sheets casual items and washable woolens cold Some warm water will automatically blend with cold tap supply to achieve a precise cold Use this setting for lightly soiled non colorfast items knits delicates and hand washables cold water clean Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to temperature ...

Page 12: ...o unlock the controls press Options and Select at the same time and hold 10 seconds until LOC is no longer displayed Status Display Status Lights 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 estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during the cycle The following in...

Page 13: ...rature Spin Speeds Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles heavy bulky normal casual delicates rinse spin spin only auto temp hot 9 9 9 warm 9 9 9 9 9 cool 9 9 9 9 9 cold 9 9 9 9 9 cold water clean 9 9 9 9 9 9 spin speed max 9 9 9 9 9 high 9 9 9 9 9 9 medium 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 9 9 no spin 9 9 9 9 9 soil level heavy 9 9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 light 9 9 9 options chime 9 9...

Page 14: ... or explode Never use highly flammable solvents such as gaso line inside the home Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks For Successful Stain Removal Remove stains promptly Determine the kind of stain then follow the recom mended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page To pretreat stains use a prewash product liquid detergent or a paste made from powder detergent and wat...

Page 15: ...in 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 damaged Mud Brush off dry ...

Page 16: ...hese mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death 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 on the door or crawl inside the washer If there are no small children present you may leave the door ajar to prevent odor build up IMPORTANT Items left in washer whi...

Page 17: ...n the dispenser drawer Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Daily Preventive Maintenance Other Inside Routine Cleaning Preventive 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 dispenser drawer open sl...

Page 18: ...r 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 TIDE WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in detergent drawer Select system clean cycle as above and start the washer CARE AND CLEANING For best results Immediately follow up with a rinse spin cycle Select fresh rinse on max spin speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear a...

Page 19: ...ng 1 Turn off water supply faucets 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses 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 a spin only cycle Press START and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water Not all of the RV antifreeze will be...

Page 20: ... broken threads Overloading the 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 See Operating Your steps 2 and 5 Lint Incorrect sorting Tissues left in pocket Overloading the washer Not enough detergent Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint Static cling...

Page 21: ...ents Perform SYSTEM CLEAN cycle Scrub gasket with Comet 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 Run dehumidifier in laundry room Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser Dry the inside of washer and gasket after every run Resid...

Page 22: ...and foam block have not been removed during installation See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam block Wash load unevenly distributed in drum Stop washer and rearrange wash load OPERATING Washer does not start Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet House fuse blown circuit breaker tripped or a pow...

Page 23: ... is set too low or is a distance from washer Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer Water temperature should be at least 120 F 49 C Adjust water heater as necessary Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning If problem persists your ...

Page 24: ...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 EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROV...

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