Electrolux EIFLS60J, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Use Care Guide IQ Touch Front Load Washer Guide d utilisation et d entretien Laveuse à chargement frontal IQ TouchMC Guía de uso y cuidado Lavadora de carga frontal IQ TouchMC 137378100 A 1008 ...

Page 2: ... Electrolux Major Appliances All rights reserved Purchase date Electrolux model number Electrolux serial number Keep a record for quick reference NOTE Registering your product with Electrolux enhances our ability to serve you You can register online at www electroluxappliances com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail Finding information 2 SAFETY 3 4 Features 5 Operating Instru...

Page 3: ... greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials Do not add gasoline cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN ...

Page 4: ...d 3 prong outlet The third grounding prong must never be removed Never ground the washer to a gas pipe Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug Follow package directions when using laundry products Incorrect usage can produce poison ous gas resulting in serious injury or death Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label Do not mix chlorine bleach with amm...

Page 5: ...xury Lighting System Touch 2 Open Door Latch with Safety Lock Touch 2 Open Cycle Selector Touch 2 Open Dispenser Drawer with Luxury Glide Door Striker Cascading Wash Vanes LCD Display Reversible Touch 2 Open Door System Touch 2 Open Latch Indicator Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs Dual Stage Wide Angle Door Hinge Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp ...

Page 6: ...penser system it is common to hear a water flowing sound This normal sound will vary slightly based on the water pressure in your home C DOOR LOCK Your washer is equipped with a door lock 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 gurgli...

Page 7: ...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 2 Empty pockets Brush off lint and dirt Shake out rugs and beach towels Close zippers fasten hooks tie strings and sashes and remove non washable trims and ornaments Mend rips and...

Page 8: ...ore 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 tightly packed The door should close easily Operating Ins...

Page 9: ...r face flush to the pane Use the cap 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...

Page 10: ...ine 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 labeled Fabric Softener and marked with this sym bol Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line OPERATING YOUR WASHER continued IMPORTANT To prevent fabric damage do not...

Page 11: ... the cycle has begun press cancel select a new cycle and press start again Just turning the cycle selector knob will not change the cycle To stop the cycle press cancel NOTE To provide the best care for your laundry not every setting or option is available with every cycle If a setting or option is not available for the cycle selected the indicator will not light NOTE If the cycle is interrupted d...

Page 12: ... denims and mixed loads FAST WASH Quickly wash a small lightly soiled load in 15 min utes 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 WHITEST WHITES Use this cycle for white fabrics and lightly colored clothing Refer to fabric care label for use of liquid chlorine bleach HEAVY DUTY Use...

Page 13: ...he 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 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 The wash water is heated by an internal boost heater to...

Page 14: ...l P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial Family Sized Clothes Washers NOTE This cycle has been certified by NSF International an independent third party testing and certification organization dedicated to public health safety and environmental protection STUFFED ANIMALS Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with the stuffed animals cycle Wash temperature is auto temp cold with a ...

Page 15: ...FAST STEAM The fast steam cycle adds the perfect amount of steam into the clothing to refresh fabrics remove odors and release wrinkles reducing ironing CLEAN WASHER To clean and freshen the washer perform the clean washer cycle If you wish to begin the cycle press select when prompted This maintenance cycle uses hot water and two rinses to remove residue that may cause odor See Inside Routine Cle...

Page 16: ...g 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 Max high medium 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 mo...

Page 17: ...Stain treat uses a special 10 minute soak pretreat 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 prewash for the toughest stains LIGHT press hold The drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminat...

Page 18: ...utton for 5 seconds Re peat to unlock the controls when you are ready to operate the washer Use this feature to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by children ECO FRIENDLY The eco 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 i...

Page 19: ... cold 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 eco cold 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 spin speed max 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 high 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 medium 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 9 9 no spin 9 9 9 soil level max 9 9 9 9 9 9 heavy 9 9 9 9 9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 light 9 9 9 9 9 9 extra light 9 9 9 9 9 9 options stain treat 9 9 9 9 9 9 delay start 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 prewash 9 9 9 9 add steam 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 fr...

Page 20: ...he 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 rec ommended 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 deter gent and water Use cold water on unknown stains as hot water can set stains Consult c...

Page 21: ...in 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 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: ...ld 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 mildew and odor build up 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 WASHING MACHINE CL...

Page 23: ...other debris NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer Residue should be removed once or twice a month CLEANING DISPENSER DRAWER AREA Other Inside Routine Cleaning Preventative Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab Pull out the drawer Remove the insert ...

Page 24: ...ned 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 as above and start the washer IMPORTANT Always wear rubber or latex gloves and protect floor and clothing from damage IMPORTANT ...

Page 25: ... 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 Turn off water supply faucets 1 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain 2 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 wate...

Page 26: ...ips tears and seams cannot be mended Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric Check condition of items before washing See Oper ating 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 is attracting lint Load washed too long Reduce load size Rewash using correct water...

Page 27: ...ciency detergent along with recom mended dosage Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion Run dehumidifier in laundry room Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener com partments of dispenser Dry the inside of washer and gasket after every run Residue stains build up mold or mildew stains in dispenser drawer Moisture in the washer Use of non HE detergent Overdosing detergent Remove ...

Page 28: ...Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If problem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician If problem is a power outage call local electric company Water supply faucets are not turned on Turn on water supply faucets Motor is overheated Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up ...

Page 29: ...m 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 neces sary 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 avail able for proper cleaning If problem persists your hot water system may be unable to ...

Page 30: ...d to 12 floors cabinets walls etc Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine 13 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...