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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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PREVENT INJURY
•  To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during 

operation, the washer must be installed and electrically 

grounded by a qualifi ed service person in accordance 

with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in 

the washer for installer’s reference. Refer to 

INSTAL-

LATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding 

procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, 

have it checked and reinstalled by a qualifi ed service 

person.

•  To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, 

the electrical power cord must be plugged into a 

properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The 

third grounding prong must never be removed. Never 

ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an exten-

sion cord or an adaptor plug.

•  Follow package directions when using laundry products. 

Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting 

in serious injury or death.

•  Do not combine laundry products for use in same load 

unless specifi ed on the label.

•  Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such 

as vinegar.

PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the 

washer:
•  All repairs and servicing must be performed by an au-

thorized servicer unless specifi cally 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 fl oor. 

It may be necessary to reinforce the fl oor to prevent 

vibration or movement.

•  Do not sit on, step on or stand on the washer. Do not 

rest heavy loads on top. The washer is not meant to 

support weight.

•  To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this 

appliance from the power supply before attempting 

any user maintenance. Canceling a cycle or turning the 

power off at the console does not disconnect this appli-

ance from the power supply.

•  To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while 

parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding 

items, press cancel button to stop the cycle. Allow the 

wash tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching 

inside.

•  This washer is equipped with an electrical overload 

protector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes 

overheated.

•  Failure to comply with these warnings could result in 

serious personal injuries.

WARNING

FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Avoid fi re hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an 

adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding 

prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this 

warning can cause serious injury, fi re or death.

WARNING

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other 

household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust 

removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These 

mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can 

cause serious injury or death.

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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