Electrolux EIFLS20QS Series, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...N FRONT LOAD WASHER FR LAVEUSE Á CHARGEMENT FRONTAL ES LAVADORA DE CARGA FRONTAL USE CARE GUIDE GUIDE D UTILISATION ET D ENTRETIEN GUÍA DE USO Y CUIDADO EIFLS20QS COLOR CODE CODE COULEUR CÓDIGO DE COLOR ...

Page 2: ...Instructions 2 3 Features 5 Operating Instructions 6 15 Stain Removal Guide 16 17 Care and Cleaning 18 22 Solutions to Common Problems 23 26 Major Appliance Warranty Information 27 Français 28 Español 54 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situa tion that may occur Common sense and caution must be practice...

Page 3: ...ese 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 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 PROTECT CHILDREN Do not allow children to play on or in...

Page 4: ...ervicing must be performed by an autho rized 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: ...sh Vanes Pump Filter Cleanout Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs LED Display Door Striker Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp As an ENERGY STAR Partner Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guide lines for energy efficiency ...

Page 6: ...with an electric solenoid There will be a clicking sound as the washer door is being locked or unlocked D 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 E HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive the d...

Page 7: ...d 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 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil See Stain Rem...

Page 8: ...liquid fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle Operating Your Washer continued Mainwash Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufac turer to measure the amount recommended Detergent dos age may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness load size and soil level Mainwash Liquid Detergent Ensure the flap in the downward position Add the recommended...

Page 9: ...desired pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the chamber marked with this symbol Fill to the MAX line for large loads DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not recom mended in tumble action washers Other Wash Products Color safe bleach water conditioner detergent booster and enzyme products may be added with the detergent Put liq ...

Page 10: ... indicator will be illuminated when the option has been selected The indicator will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted If changes to the settings or options are attempted after the cycle starts you will hear several beeps when the buttons are pressed To change the settings or options press Pause make the new selections and press Start again To change the cycle once the cycle has...

Page 11: ...izing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of NSF P172 protocol for sanitization efficacy NOTE You may deselect fresh rinse if you wish to perform a spin only cycle or select no spin if you want to perform a drain only cycle Start Pause My Favorites Soil Level light sanitize eco cold high extra heavy heavy medium extra light delay start prewash eco friendly fresh rinse spin steam cyc...

Page 12: ... recommended to ensure optimal bleach activation For peak rinsing performance and to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry add fresh rinse to this cycle wool Designed for a small load of machine washable woolen items the wool cycle uses gentle washing action along with cold rinses to eliminate shrinking and damage to wool You may use an wool detergent approved for front load washers steam refres...

Page 13: ...after the cycle starts press Pause adjust the setting and press Start to resume the cycle Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed For best results NOTE To change the options once the cycle has begun press the Pause button make the new selection and press Start again To add options press the corresponding option s icon to illuminate the selection desired To delete options pr...

Page 14: ...ndicator is no longer lit Status Display Timer 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 Fresh Rinse Default To programme your unit to perform a default fresh rinse at the end of every compatible cycle pr...

Page 15: ...normal deep clean sanitize heavy duty steam cycles casual delicates rinse spin specialty cycles steam refresh normal with steam casual with steam fast wash whites wool jeans clean washer temperature sanitize NO OPTIONS AVAILABLE WITH THIS CYCLE DO NOT LOAD ANY ITEMS IN DRUM DURING CLEAN WASHER CYCLE hot warm cold eco cold spin speed max high medium low no spin soil level extra heavy heavy medium l...

Page 16: ...te 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 Determine the kind of stain then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page To pretreat stains use a prewash product liquid deter gent or a paste made from powder detergent and wa...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ls such as toilet cleaners rust removers acid or products containing ammonia These 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 l...

Page 19: ...tely may be necessary to place your catch pan under the drain spout NOTE You may have to add about 2 litres of clean water through the mainwash detergent compartment to reprime the drain pump With a catch pan ready pinch the two flaps on the sides drain spout and flip it down 4 Screw filter back in place until it stops The arrow on the drain spout should be pointing upward 5 Reinstall pump cleanou...

Page 20: ...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 slightly...

Page 21: ...d 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 TIDE WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in detergent drawer Select clean washer cycle and start the washer For best results Immediately follow up with a spin cycle Select fresh rinse on max spin speed with no deterge...

Page 22: ... the washer place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent dam age to the floor Outside Routine Cleaning 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 Perform manual drain to remove all water from the washer Follow manual draining instruction...

Page 23: ...rs and 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 Washer Lint Incorrect sorting Tissues left in pocket Overloading the washer Not enough detergent Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint Static cling ...

Page 24: ...ents Perform CLEAN WASHER cycle Scrub gasket with Comet Spray Gel Mildew Stain Remover using brush to remove stains Use only HE high efficiency de tergent along with recommended 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 25: ... cool down period of up to 30 minutes if washer has not been manually turned off Washer door is not completely closed Close door completely Washer won t spin Load is too small Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load 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 SHOWN IN LE...

Page 26: ...et 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 clean ing If problem persists your hot ...

Page 27: ...curred during 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 acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANT...

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