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Summary of Contents for CLCE900FW2

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Page 2: ...s in the Use and Care Guide Operating Instructions Installation Instructions and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean _ You can be killed or seriously injured if yo...

Page 3: ... not obstruct the flow of ventilating air Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the laundry center Do not spray any type of aerosol into on or near laundry center at any time Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer ...

Page 4: ...nt from items which attract lint Permanent press synthetic knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels rugs and chenille bedspreads Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items Separate lacy sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items Prepare items for washing Empty pockets Brush off lint and dirt Shake out rugs and beach towels Closezippers fasten hooks tie strings and sas...

Page 5: ...ethe manufacturer s recommended amount If low sudsing detergent is not available a reduced amount of regular detergent may be used Because reducing the amount of detergent mayreduce cleaning it isimportant to pretreat stains sort carefully by color and soil level and avoid overloading Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness sizeand soft level of the load For be...

Page 6: ... open the dispenser drawer when the washer is running Do notslam the washer door closed or try to force the door open when locked Door Lock light ON This could result in damage to the washer DONOTleave the washer door open An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury DO NOT hang on or lean against the washer door...

Page 7: ...oak in warm water using product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric Grease oil tar butter fats salad Scrape residue from fabric Pretreat Wash using hottest water safe for fabric For heavy stains and tar apply dressing cooking oils nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain Replace towels under stain frequently Rinse thoroughly Wash car grease motor oils using hottest water s...

Page 8: ...rature water level and amount of detergent Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water to remove detergent residue Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse Dry load in dryer Remove lint with lint brush or roller See Washing Procedures for sorting and preparing the wash load Do not overload washer Use correct temperature and amount of detergent water and wash time Pilling Fibers break off...

Page 9: ...r The average load will fill the drum 1 3 to 1 2 full Items need room totumble freely for even drying and lesswrinkling Do not overload dryer When drying large items dry only 2 or 3at a time Fillout the load with small and medium sized items Fordelicate or very small loads add 2 lint free towels for better drying less wrinkling and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets Do not o...

Page 10: ... and Detergent Association PROBLEM Greasy oily stains Lint Pilling Fibers break off ball up and cling to fabric Shrinking Wrinkling POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVE_VE MEASURES oFabric softener sheet oRub fabric softener stains with bar soap oAdd a few bath towels to small loads for proper Rinse and rewash tumbling oSome silk like fabrics should be air dried oUse proper drying temperature oPlace fa...

Page 11: ...e clean to ensure a water tight seal When extremely soiled items have been washed a dirty residue may remain on the drum Remove this by wiping the drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser Rinsethoroughly with water The plastic drum vanes may become stained from fabric dye Clean these parts with a nonabrasive household cleanser This prevents dye transfer to future loads Cleaning the Dispenser Dra...

Page 12: ...Remove cleanser residue before drying the next load Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust duct These areas can collect lint and dust over time An excessive amount of lint build up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard Outside When laundering is completed wipe cabinet with a damp cloth Turn water faucets off to prevent press...

Page 13: ...t of defective workmanship or materials in this laundry center OCCURRENCE NOISE Clicking noise High pitch _et engine noise Rattling and clanking noise POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A normal sound made by the timer A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump Stop washer and check drum if noise continues after washer i...

Page 14: ...the load Load is out of balance Rearrange load to allow proper spinning Drain hose is kinked Straighten drain hose Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly Water supply isnot adequate in area Chock another faucet inthe house Wait until water supply and pressure increase Water supply faucets are not completely open Fully open hot and cold faucets Water is being used elsewhere in the house Wa...

Page 15: ...atural gas gas models Dryer should heat when utility service is restored Drying cycle takes too Lint screen is clogged with lint Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint Iong outside of the dryer screen before starting each cycle feels too hot or smells hot Exhaust duct requirements have not been Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and met made of rigid or flexible me...

Page 16: ...DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCTREPAIR OR REPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARELIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE L...

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