Electrolux EWFLW65HIW Use and Care Guide
Electrolux EWFLW65HIW - 27" Front-Load Washer Manual
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Use & Care Guide Wave-Touch™ Front-Load Washer Guía de uso y cuidado Lavadora de carga frontal Wave-TouchMC Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien Laveuse à chargement frontal Wave-TouchMC 137023200 A (0801) - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 2
33 Stain Removal Guide 34-35 • Stain Removal Procedures 34 • Stain Removal Suggestions 35 Care & Cleaning 36-38 Solutions to Common Problems 39-42 • Common Washing Problems 39-40 • Service Prevention Checklist 41-42 Warranty Information 43 Notes 44 ©2008 Electrolux Major Appliances All - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 3
Care Guide, Installation Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. Safety items throughout this manual are instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 4
plastic parts of the washer. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is on product labels. • Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment. • - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 5
personal injury and damage to the washer: • All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized 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 - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 6
-2-Open™ Door System Dual Stage, Wide-Angle Door Hinge Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Touch-2-Open™ Door Latch with Safety Lock - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 7
Getting Started Operating Instructions 7 To run your washer, follow these basic steps: 1. Sort laundry into loads . 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 - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 8
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. OPERATING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Sort items by recommended cycle and water temperature - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 9
, con't 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. See Stain Removal Guide in this guide or Stain Guides in the LCD User Interface for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4. Add laundry load to washer. Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 10
Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers - liquid only" chamber. This is part of the normal operation of the washer. Powder Detergent To use a high - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 11
Operating Instructions 11 OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't Other Wash Products Color-safe bleach Wash -liquid only", "Liquid Bleach" and "Fabric Softener" chambers. This is part of the normal operation of the washer. Liquid Chlorine Bleach If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the chamber labeled " - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 12
12 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't 6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for custom users, see save as favorite and CUSTOM MODE in the User Interface sections of this guide. As the Cycle Selector knob is turned, the cycle and estimated cycle time are displayed on the - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 13
Operating Instructions 13 OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't 7. Start the washer. Close the door and press start. The washer will not wash cycle and DOOR LOCKED will be displayed. To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during the wash portion of the cycle, press pause. When the door unlocks - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 14
illuminated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend it 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 cycle selector - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 15
Operating Instructions 15 Cycle Selection, con't DEEP CLEAN SANITIZE Use the deep clean the final temperature of the wash water may be lower and sanitation may be reduced. As a precaution, the washer door is locked once the water temperature reaches 130° F (55° C). If the cycle is cancelled during - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 16
16 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, con't CASUAL The casual cycle provides 5-20 minutes of reversing tumble action for cottons and blends with a permanent press or no-iron finish. - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 17
Operating Instructions 17 Cycle Selection, con't SPIN ONLY Use the spin only cycle anytime you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to favorite in the "Operating User Interface Preferences" section of this guide for instructions on customizing up to 3 cycles.) - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 18
Press the start button. To select a user if a user's name is not displayed when the washer is turned on: • Press the options buttons to scroll to set prefs and then press the in "Operating User Interface Preferences" in this guide for instructions entering new users and naming favorite cycles.) - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 19
best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. To and soil level. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling. To protect your fabrics, guide for more information. However, the water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 20
20 Operating Instructions Temperature, con't COLD TEMP Use this setting for lightly soiled, brightly colored items, knits, delicates, hand washables and washable silk. ECO WARM TEMP Reduces the warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy when washing normally soiled, colorfast cottons, - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 21
Instructions 21 Spin Speed Maximum spin, high spin, medium spin, minimum spin, and low spin speeds are available for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from cycle to cycle. Increasing the spin speed will extract more water, decrease drying time and conserve energy - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 22
22 Operating Instructions Options Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the ECO FRIENDLY The eco friendly option reduces the hot and warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy. It is available with all cycles except deep clean sanitize and spin only. STAIN CLEAN Use the - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 23
the washer, water usage in other parts of washer. EXTRA SPIN Use this option to add several minutes to the final spin at the selected speed. This will improve water extraction, decrease drying time and save energy in the "Operating Your Washer" section in this guide for details on adding detergent - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 24
24 Operating Instructions Options, con't DELAY START Use delay start to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off-peak energy hours. The start of any cycle can be delayed for 30 minutes to 22 hours. Select the delay start option and then press the button - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 25
washer, and run the installation cycle. See SET PREFS in "Operating User Interface Features" for more details. USER GUIDES Scroll through this option for the CYCLES GUIDE, SETTINGS GUIDE, OPTIONS GUIDE, and SET PREFS GUIDE removal instructions or consult the "Stain Removal" section in this guide. - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 26
26 Operating User Interface Features Saving Favorites Use the save as favorite feature to name and save a custom cycle to memory with all options and settings preferred. Up to 3 favorites may be saved for each custom user. Follow these steps: • Select a cycle, washing temperature, spin speed, soil - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 27
Operating User Interface Features 27 Saving Favorites, con't To name the customized cycle for shirts, press my favorite 1. Press the button under and pressing the button under EDIT NAMES. See my favorites in the "Cycle Selection" section of this guide for instructions on using your customized cycles. - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 28
names, turn off or EXIT. Make your selection and follow the directions displayed. Each custom user may select up to 3 favorite cycles. The washer will remember cycle settings, options, preferences, etc. for each user. This allows each user to customize without the hassle of selecting all items each - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 29
this washer. If the washer has been installed according to Installation Instructions, INSTALL PASSED DOOR CAN BE OPENED will be displayed and the washer is ready to use. If the washer was not installed properly, NO WATER OPEN WATER VALVES, WATER HOSES - CHECK WATER HOSES or CALL SERVICE 877 - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 30
the washer, perform the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle. If you wish to begin the cycle, press select when prompted. The next screen will instruct you seconds the washer will return to normal operation without any changes. If you reset all settings, INSTALL CYCLE will be displayed as though the washer were just - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 31
Operating User Interface Features 31 Setting Preferences, con't BRIGHTNESS Press the button beneath the plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to increase or decrease the brightness of the display. Press select to accept the change or press the button under EXIT to return to normal operation without any - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 32
door. The door can be hinged on the right or left side. NOTE For step-by-step instructions on DOOR REVERSAL, refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with this washer. STATUS DISPLAY The following will also be displayed at the appropriate times during the cycle: DOOR LOCKED FILLING - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 33
Cycle Chart 33 Washer Settings Chart These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: deep heavy whites colors normal casual active fast delicate - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 34
34 Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Procedures SAFE STAIN REMOVAL PROCEDURES To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: • Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products. • Keep stain removal products in their - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 35
Stain Removal Guide 35 Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Baby formula, dairy products, egg Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice, alcoholic beverages) Blood Candle - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 36
and freshen the washer. To begin the cycle, press select when prompted. The next screen will instruct you to remove to manually perform the cycle at another time. OTHER INSIDE CLEANING • Before cleaning the washer interior parts with a nonabrasive household cleanser to prevent dye transfer to future - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 37
more frequent cleaning is required. • To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess. • Replace the insert by pressing it in place until you hear a slight click. Return the dispenser drawer. Care & Cleaning 37 - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 38
cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several times with clear water. • Remove washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 39
these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM Blue stains Discoloration, graying Greasy, oily stains Holes, zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the washer. • Degradation of fabric. • May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 40
- uid 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. • Soak lines. • Drain water heater occasionally. • For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system. - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 41
Solutions to Common Problems 41 Service Prevention Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer. OCCURRENCE NOISE High pitch "jet engine" - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 42
to less than 8' (2.4 m). See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary. Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber washer. sealing washers provided. Wrong detergent. Run rinse - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 43
when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. In addition, your appliance is covered by an additional one year, parts only, limited warranty. During the 2nd year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay for parts needed for this - Electrolux EWFLW65HIW | Use and Care Guide - Page 44
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137023200 A (0801)
Use & Care Guide
Wave-Touch™ Front-Load Washer
Guía de uso y cuidado
Lavadora de carga frontal Wave-Touch
MC
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Laveuse à chargement frontal Wave-Touch
MC