Frigidaire Washer FAFW3001LW User Manual

All about the  
Use&Care  
of your Washer  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Important Safety Instructions..............................2-4  
Features...............................................................5  
Operating Instructions......................................6-14  
Washer Settings Chart....................................15-17  
Stain Removal Guide ......................................18-19  
Care and Cleaning..........................................20-23  
Solutions to Common Problems.......................24-28  
Warranty ............................................................29  
Notes .................................................................30  
Français..............................................................31  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic  
warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions:  
PREVENT FIRE  
PROTECT CHILDREN  
• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned  
in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning sol-  
vents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store  
these items on or near the washer. These substances  
give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite  
or explode.  
• Do not put oily or 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 am-  
mable or explosive substances to the wash water.  
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or  
explode.  
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-  
duced in a hot water system that has not been used  
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.  
If the hot water system has not been used for such a  
period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water  
faucets and let the water ow from each for several  
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen  
gas. Hydrogen gas is ammable; do not smoke or use  
an open ame during this time.  
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close  
supervision of children is necessary when the washer  
is used near children. As children grow, teach them the  
proper, safe use of all appliances.  
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing ma-  
terials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use  
them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads  
or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.  
• Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To pre-  
vent personal injury, observe all warnings on product  
labels.  
• Before the washer is removed from service or dis-  
carded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental  
entrapment.  
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in  
serious personal injuries.  
• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors  
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.  
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in  
re, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to  
the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
PREVENT INJURY  
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE WASHER  
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during  
operation, the washer must be installed and electrically  
grounded by a qualied 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 qualied service  
person.  
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer,  
the electrical power cord of the washer 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 extension cord or an adaptor plug.  
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the  
washer:  
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an  
authorized servicer unless specically 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 ex-  
posed to the weather.  
• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid oor.  
It may be necessary to reinforce the oor to prevent  
vibration or movement.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this  
appliance from the power supply before attempting  
any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF  
position does not disconnect this appliance from the  
power supply.  
• Follow package directions when using laundry products.  
Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting  
in serious injury or death.  
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while  
parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or add-  
ing items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow  
the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching  
inside.  
• Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load un-  
less specied on the label.  
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such  
as vinegar.  
• This washer is equipped with an electrical overload  
protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated.  
The washer will automatically restart after a cool down  
period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been  
manually turned off during this time.  
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in  
serious personal injuries.  
WARNING  
FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD  
Avoid 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, re or death.  
WARNING  
Grounding type  
wall receeptacle  
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.  
Do not, under  
any circumsttances,  
cut, remove,  
or bypass the  
groundingg prong.  
Power cord with  
3-prong grounded plug  
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FEATURES  
Cycle Selector  
Control Lock  
LED Display  
Laundry Product  
Dispenser Drawer  
Door Latch with  
Safety Lock  
Door Striker  
Inner glass with small  
article redistribution ramp  
Vent Latch  
Stainless Steel  
Wash Drum  
Adjustable  
Leveling Legs  
Cascading  
Wash Vanes  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux  
Major Appliances has determined that this  
product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines  
for energy efficiency.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Normal Operating Sounds  
You may or may not hear the following sounds from your  
new washer:  
A
B
A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a exible drain hose  
to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of  
your home. You will hear water owing 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 to hear a water  
owing sound. This normal sound will vary slightly  
based on the water pressure in your home.  
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
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 higher spin speeds. This sound is normal and  
will vary slightly as the spin speed varies with load size  
and cycle selected.  
C
CAUTION  
Abnormal, on-going sounds may be an indication of a  
pending washer failure and should be investigated by a  
qualied technician.  
Operating Your Washer  
WARNING  
1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed  
together.  
• Sort items by recommended cycle and water tem-  
perature.  
• Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark  
and non-colorfast items.  
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or injury to  
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in  
this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.  
• Separate items that shed lint from items that at-  
tract lint. Casual, synthetic, knit, and corduroy  
items will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and che-  
nille bedspreads.  
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled  
items.  
• Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate items  
from durable items.  
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• Do not machine wash items containing berglass.  
Small particles of berglass left in the drum may  
transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin  
irritation.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Operating Your Washer, continued  
2 Prepare items for washing.  
4 Add laundry load to washer.  
• 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 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 rst. Large items should not be  
more than half the total wash load.  
• Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or  
jeans is inefcient and may cause an out-of-bal-  
ance 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 separately.  
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the items  
should not be tightly packed. The door should close  
easily.  
(Mesh bag not included.)  
3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil.  
• See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe,  
successful stain removal instructions.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Operating Your Washer, continued  
5 Add laundry products to the dispenser.  
For best results  
ÍNOTE  
From time to time you may see water in the “LIQUID  
BLEACH” and “FABRIC SOFTENER” chambers. This is  
part of the normal operation of the washer.  
Use a low-sudsing, high efciency  
detergent to prevent oversudsing in  
front load washers. Look for this symbol  
on the detergent label:  
Liquid Chlorine Bleach  
• If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the cham-  
ber labeled “LIQUID BLEACH” and marked with this  
symbol  
.
• Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line  
for large loads.  
Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric soft-  
ener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.  
• DO NOT ll above the maximum ll line.  
IMPORTANT  
Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing  
the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing  
of the bleach or fabric softener.  
IMPORTANT  
To prevent fabric damage, do not overll the “LIQUID  
BLEACH” chamber or pour liquid chlorine bleach  
directly onto the load.  
• Add color-safe bleach with the detergent.  
Liquid Fabric Softener  
• If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid  
fabric softener into the chamber labeled “FABRIC  
SOFTENER” and marked with this symbol  
.
• Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line  
for large loads.  
• DO NOT ll above the maximum ll line.  
Liquid or Powder Detergent  
ÍNOTE  
• 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.  
To prevent staining, do not overll the “FABRIC  
SOFTENER” chamber or pour liquid fabric softener  
directly on the wash load.  
• Use of a fabric softener-dispensing ball is not rec-  
ommended in tumble action washers.  
6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for  
the load.  
Other Wash Products  
Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster  
and enzyme products may be added with the deter-  
gent. Put liquid products with liquid detergent in the  
“DETERGENT WASH” chamber or powder products with  
powder detergent in the DETERGENT WASH” chamber.  
Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to  
select the cycle desired.  
• The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse  
water temperatures, nal spin speed, soil level, and  
options for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle  
selected. See the “Washer Settings Chart” for more  
details.  
IMPORTANT  
Do not mix liquids and powders.  
To change the settings, press the Temp, Spin  
Speed and Soil Level buttons to scroll to the  
desired settings.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Operating Your Washer, continued  
To select or delete an option, press Options; then,  
while the indicator is blinking, press Select. The  
indicator will light when the option has been se-  
lected. It 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 set-  
tings or options, press Pause, make the new selec-  
tions and press Start again.  
To change the cycle once 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.  
ÍNOTE  
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.  
To stop the cycle, press Cancel.  
ÍNOTE  
• Adjustments to a cycle will be remembered and re-  
called each time that cycle is selected in the future.  
To return to factory settings, press the Start/  
Pause and Select buttons at the same time and  
hold until the signal sounds.  
If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it will take  
approximately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to release.  
DO NOT force open the door.  
• A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the  
Chime option has been selected.  
• Remove items from the washer when the cycle  
ends and place in dryer, line dry or dry at as di-  
rected on the fabric care label.  
delay  
start  
sanitize  
hot  
max  
high  
chime  
warm  
cold  
medium  
low  
stain clean  
energy saver  
door lock  
sensing  
wash  
heavy  
normal  
light  
cold water  
clean  
no spin  
freshwater  
rinse  
touch pause  
to add a garment  
For best results  
Follow the fabric care label instructions  
on items to be washed.  
sele
cancel  
auto  
temp  
spin  
speed  
options  
soil  
level  
ART  
pause  
Press and hold both for ten seconds  
to return to factory settings.  
7 Start the washer.  
• Close the door and press Start. The washer will  
not operate with the door open. “PAU” will be  
displayed as a reminder to close the door.  
• Select Delay Start to delay the beginning of the  
cycle, if desired.  
• As a safety measure, the door will automatically  
lock during the entire wash cycle and the Door  
Lock indicator will be lighted.  
• Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may de-  
velop in items left in the washer after the cycle has  
ended, if not removed promptly.  
• “Touch Pause to Add a Garment”  
CAUTION  
To add a forgotten item to the wash drum, press  
Pause and open the door. PAU” will be displayed  
alternately with the estimated remaining cycle  
time. Add the item, close the door and press Start  
to resume the cycle.  
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.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
casual  
normal  
bulky  
delicates  
rinse & spin  
spin only  
delay  
start  
max  
hot  
high  
chime  
warm  
cool  
cold  
heavy  
medium  
low  
stain clean  
energy saver  
door lock  
sensing  
wash  
heavy  
normal  
light  
no spin  
cold water  
clean  
freshwater  
rinse  
touch pause  
to add a garment  
select  
cancel  
auto  
temp  
spin  
speed  
options  
soil  
level  
START  
pause  
casual  
normal  
allergy  
quick wash  
delicates  
delay  
start  
sanitize  
max  
hot  
high  
chime  
heavy/  
bulky  
rinse &  
spin  
warm  
cold  
medium  
low  
stain clean  
energy saver  
door lock  
sensing  
wash  
heavy  
normal  
light  
cold water  
clean  
no spin  
freshwater  
rinse  
touch pause  
to add a garment  
select  
cancel  
auto  
temp  
spin  
speed  
options  
soil  
level  
START  
pause  
This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Console shown above  
for reference only. Your model may differ.  
Cycle Selection  
Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle  
desired.  
tumble wash action for heavily soiled items. Hot water  
is recommended to remove heavy soil and most stains.  
Stain Clean, Fresh Water Rinse, and Energy Saver  
are available options.  
For best results  
Follow the fabric care label instructions  
on items to be washed.  
Heavy/Bulky (on select models)  
The Heavy/Bulky cycle provides 20 minutes of  
reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled items.  
Hot water is recommended to remove heavy soil and  
most stains. Stain Clean, Fresh Water Rinse, and  
Energy Saver are available options.  
Bulky (on select models)  
This cycle is designed for bulky items such as  
comforters, blankets, mattress pads, sleeping bags  
and similar items. Ten minutes of normal reversing  
tumble wash action are followed by 5 minutes of gentle  
tumbling, 2 rinses and a nal spin. Fresh Water  
Rinse and Stain Clean are available with this cycle.  
To change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel  
button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the  
cycle selector knob to another selection will not change  
the cycle.  
Allergy (on select models)  
If you have asthma or allergy sufferers in your home,  
use this cycle to combine hot water temperature  
(boosted with internal heater), fast speed tumbling and  
multiple rinses to help ensure the destruction of dust  
mites and removal of pet dander.  
Whitest Whites (on select models)  
The Whitest Whites cycle provides 15 minutes of  
tumble wash action followed by two rinses. Use this cycle  
to clean soiled white fabrics with the addition of bleach.  
Hot water is recommended to ensure optimal bleach  
activation. For peak rinsing performance and to avoid  
chlorine residues on your laundry add a Fresh Water  
Rinse to this cycle. All options except Sanitize wash  
and Light soil are available, including Energy Saver.  
ÍNOTE  
This cycle has been certied by NSF International,  
an independent third party testing and certication  
organization dedicated to public health, safety and  
environmental protection.  
Heavy (on select models)  
The Heavy cycle provides 20 minutes of reversing  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Cycle Selection, continued  
Cycle Settings  
WASH/RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE  
NSF Protolcol P351  
To change the temperature, press the Temp button  
to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash water  
temperature according to ber content, colorfastness and  
soil level. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces  
wrinkling.  
Allergen Reduction Performance  
of Residential and Commercial,  
Family-Sized Clothes Washers  
The Allergy cycle will kill all dust mites and eliminate  
at least 95% of pet dander. Since higher temperatures  
are required, please check fabric care labels to prevent  
damage. Sanitize and Hot temperatures settings are  
available.  
For best results  
Follow the fabric care label instructions  
on items to be washed.  
Normal  
The Normal cycle provides 15 minutes of reversing  
tumble wash action for normally soiled loads. Stain  
Clean, Fresh Water Rinse, and Energy Saver are  
available options. All wash temperatures except Sanitize  
(on select models) and all soil levels are available.  
Casual  
Casual cycle provides 10 minutes of reversing tumble  
wash action for cottons and blends with a no-iron nish  
followed by a Cool Down rinse, 2 additional rinses and  
a nal spin. Fresh Water Rinse and Stain Clean can  
be selected.  
To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available  
with every cycle. The indicator will not light if the setting  
is not available with that cycle.  
The temperature selected for the cycle will be  
remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected  
in the future. To return to factory settings, press the  
Start/Pause and Select buttons at the same time and  
hold until the signal sounds.  
Quick Wash (on select models)  
The Quick Wash cycle provides 5 minutes of reversing  
tumble action to quickly wash small, lightly soiled loads  
in 20 minutes. A warm wash/cold rinse is available and  
you can choose between Max and High spin speeds.  
Delicates  
ÍNOTE  
This cycle provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash  
action for knits and delicates. To protect your delicate  
items, Hot water wash and Heavy Soil options are not  
available. The Stain Clean and Fresh Water Rinse  
options are available.  
To change the temperature once the cycle has begun,  
press the Pause button, make the new selection and  
press Start again.  
Auto Temp wash water temperatures are automatically  
regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and  
improve washing performance. The water heater setting  
and its distance from the washer, water usage in other  
parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water  
temperature in some geographic areas can affect water  
temperature.  
Rinse & Spin  
Select Rinse & Spin for loads that need a cold water  
rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been  
omitted in a regular cycle. Add the fabric softener  
to the dispenser chamber. Select the spin speed  
appropriate for the load.  
Spin Only (on select models)  
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 a No Spin selection. Select the spin speed  
appropriate to the load.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
SOIL LEVEL  
Cycle Settings, continued  
Adjust the wash time in 3-minute increments based on  
the soil level of each load. Heavy, Normal, and Light  
soil levels are available.  
Sanitize (on select models)  
This setting sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast fabrics  
such as towels, bedding, 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.  
Cycle Options  
To select or delete the Chime, Stain Clean, Energy  
Saver, or Fresh Water Rinse, press Options until the  
blinking light indicates the desired option. Then, while  
it is blinking, press Select. The indicator will light when  
the option has been selected. It will no longer be lighted  
when the option has been removed.  
ÍNOTE  
This setting has been certied by NSF International,  
an independent third party testing and certication  
organization dedicated to public health, safety and  
environmental protection.  
Not all options are available on every model or are  
compatible with every cycle. The indicator will not light if  
the option is not available with that cycle.  
NSF Protolcol P172  
Sanitization Performance of Residential  
and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes  
Washers  
ÍNOTE  
To change the options once the cycle has begun, press  
the pause button, make the new selection and press  
start again.  
Auto Temp Hot  
Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast  
cottons and blends.  
Auto Temp Warm  
Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast  
cottons or blends.  
Auto Temp Cool (on select models)  
Use this setting for normally soiled sheets, casual items  
and washable woolens.  
The options selected for the cycle will be remembered  
and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future.  
To return to factory settings, press the Start/Pause and  
Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal  
sounds.  
Chime  
A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if this option  
is selected. The signal has an adjustable volume level  
or can be turned off.  
Auto Temp Cold  
Some warm water will automatically blend with cold  
tap supply to achieve a precise Auto Temp Cold. Use  
this setting for lightly soiled non-colorfast items, knits,  
delicates, and hand washables.  
Stain Clean  
Use the Stain Clean option to add a 5-minute soak in  
the middle of the wash portion of any cycle except  
Quick Wash and Delicates.  
Cold Water Clean  
Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to  
temperature of cold tap supply. Use this selection for  
fabrics and colors that are prone to dye transfer. For  
Energy Saver (on select models)  
The Energy Saver option reduces the warm water  
temperature a few degrees to save energy and also  
extracts more water to reduce drying time.  
use with cold water  
detergents.  
Extended Spin (on select models)  
SPIN SPEED  
Use this option to add minutes to the nal spin at the  
selected Spin Speed. This will improve water extraction,  
decrease drying time and save energy.  
Max, High, Medium and Low spin speeds are available  
for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of nal  
spin vary from model to model and cycle to cycle.  
Increasing the spin speed will extract more water,  
decrease drying time and conserve energy. Decreasing  
the spin speed will reduce wrinkling.  
Freshwater Rinse  
Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to  
remove excess dirt and detergent. It is recommended  
for heavily soiled loads or if household members have  
sensitive skin.  
Select Low spin speed to gently spin items that should  
be line dried.  
Use No Spin to omit the nal spin at the end of the  
cycle. The load will be very wet. Remove items from the  
wash drum to drip dry or select a Spin Only or Rinse  
and Spin cycle to remove excess water at a more  
convenient time.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Other Features  
Delay Start  
Press Delay Start to select a wash time convenient to  
your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The delay  
time selected will be displayed and begin counting down  
when you select Start.  
Control Lock  
To avoid having someone accidentally start the washer,  
press Options and Select at the same time and hold for  
10 seconds until “LOC” is displayed alternately with  
the estimated cycle time. To unlock the controls, press  
Options and Select at the same time and hold 10 seconds  
until “LOC” is no longer displayed.  
delay  
start  
sanitize  
hot  
max  
high  
chime  
warm  
cold  
medium  
low  
stain clean  
energy saver  
door lock  
sensing  
wash  
heavy  
normal  
light  
cold water  
clean  
no spin  
freshwater  
rinse  
touch pause  
to add a garment  
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 indicators may  
be lighted during the cycle:  
selec
cancel  
auto  
temp  
spin  
speed  
oons  
soil  
level  
START  
pause  
• Door Lock  
Press and hold both for ten seconds  
to lock or unlock the controls.  
• Sensing  
• Wash  
Touch Pause to Add a Garment  
Vent Latch  
Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes  
by utilizing your washer’s vent latch feature. To apply the  
vent latch, (1) open the door slightly, (2) lift the latch  
arm and then (3) press the arm down onto the plastic  
door strike, snapping it in place.  
The vent latch can be released either of two ways - by  
pulling door out and manually returning latch arm to  
lower position or by pushing door shut and allowing latch  
arm to continue its pivot upward.  
SNAP  
HINGE  
IMPORTANT  
Do not attempt to close door if vent latch arm is  
disengaged and arm is in an outward position. Return  
latch arm to lower position before closing and latching  
the door.  
3
2
ÍNOTE  
The vent latch may become dislodged from hinge point  
if door closure is attempted while latch arm is not in  
an acceptable closing position. The latch arm can be  
snapped back in at the hinge location. Washer will still  
operate without latch arm installed.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
System Clean Cycle  
delay  
start  
sanitize  
hot  
max  
high  
chime  
TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER  
warm  
cold  
medium  
low  
stain clean  
energy saver  
door lock  
sensing  
wash  
heavy  
normal  
light  
To clean and freshen the washer, perform the System  
Clean cycle. For best results use the System Clean  
cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press and hold  
the Spin Speed and Options buttons simultaneously for  
10 seconds until the display changes to “CLn”.  
cold water  
clean  
no spin  
freshwater  
rinse  
touch pause  
to add a garment  
select  
cancel  
auto  
temp  
n  
seed  
ops  
soil  
level  
START  
pause  
IMPORTANT  
Items left in washer while performing the System  
Clean cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation  
that could damage the washing machine.  
Press and hold both for ten seconds  
to enter System Clean cycle.  
REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before lling  
the detergent chamber with one (1) cup of liquid chlorine  
bleach OR one (1) pouch of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE  
CLEANER. DO NOT use both. Press Start to begin.  
For best results  
Immediately follow up with a Spin Only  
Cycle, select Extra Rinse on Max Spin  
Speed with no detergent or bleach to  
help clear any residual bleach left after  
the System Clean Cycle.  
ÍNOTE  
If the System Clean cycle is cancelled or paused  
during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse  
cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before  
unlocking the door.  
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.  
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WASHER SETTINGS CHART  
casual  
normal  
bulky  
delicates  
rinse & spin  
delay  
start  
hot  
max  
high  
chime  
warm  
cool  
cold  
medium  
low  
stain clean  
extended spin  
door lock  
sensing  
wash  
heavy  
normal  
light  
cold water  
clean  
no spin  
freshwater  
rinse  
touch pause  
to add  
a
garment  
select  
cancel  
auto  
temp  
spin  
speed  
options  
soil  
level  
START  
pause  
These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:  
Auto Temp  
Hot  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Warm  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Cool  
Cold  
Cold Water Clean  
Spin Speed  
Max  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
High  
9
9
9
9
Medium  
9
9
9
Low  
No Spin  
Soil Level  
Heavy  
9
9
9
9
9
Normal  
9
9
9
9
Light  
Options  
Chime  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Stain Clean  
Extended Spin  
Fresh Water Rinse  
Delay Start  
9Available selections  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Shaded areas represent factory presets.  
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WASHER SETTINGS CHART  
casual  
normal  
bulky  
delicates  
rinse & spin  
spin only  
delay  
start  
hot  
max  
high  
chime  
warm  
cool  
cold  
heavy  
medium  
low  
stain clean  
energy saver  
door lock  
sensing  
wash  
heavy  
normal  
light  
cold water  
clean  
no spin  
freshwater  
rinse  
touch pause  
to add  
a
garment  
select  
cancel  
auto  
temp  
spin  
speed  
options  
soil  
level  
START  
pause  
These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:  
Auto Temp  
Hot  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Warm  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Cool  
Cold  
Cold Water Clean  
Spin Speed  
Max  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
High  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Medium  
9
9
9
Low  
No Spin  
Soil Level  
Heavy  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Normal  
9
9
9
9
Light  
Options  
Chime  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Stain Clean  
Energy Saver  
Fresh Water Rinse  
Delay Start  
9Available selections  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Shaded areas represent factory presets.  
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WASHER SETTINGS CHART  
casual  
normal  
allergy  
quick wash  
delicates  
delay  
start  
sanitize  
hot  
max  
high  
chime  
heavy/  
bulky  
rinse &  
spin  
warm  
cold  
medium  
low  
stain clean  
energy saver  
door lock  
sensing  
wash  
heavy  
normal  
light  
cold water  
clean  
no spin  
freshwater  
rinse  
touch pause  
to add  
a
garment  
select  
cancel  
auto  
temp  
spin  
speed  
options  
soil  
level  
START  
pause  
These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:  
Auto Temp  
Sanitize  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Hot  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Warm  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Cold  
Cold Water Clean  
Spin Speed  
Max  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
High  
9
9
9
9
Medium  
9
9
9
Low  
No Spin  
Soil Level  
Heavy  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Normal  
9
9
9
9
Light  
9
Options  
Chime  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Stain Clean  
Energy Saver  
Fresh Water Rinse  
Delay Start  
9Available selections  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Shaded areas represent factory presets.  
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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE  
Safe Stain Removal Procedures  
To reduce the risk of re or serious injury to persons or  
property, comply with the basic warnings listed below:  
• Read and comply with all instructions on stain re-  
moval products.  
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.  
• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled  
containers and out of children’s reach.  
• Thoroughly wash any utensils used.  
• Do not combine stain removal products, especially  
ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes can  
result.  
• Never wash items which have been previously  
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with  
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other ammable  
or explosive substances because they give off vapors  
that could ignite or explode.  
• Never use highly ammable solvents, such as gaso-  
line, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact  
with ames or sparks.  
For Successful Stain Removal:  
• Remove stains promptly.  
For best results  
Follow the fabric care label instructions  
on items to be washed.  
• 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 water.  
• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water  
can set stains.  
• Consult care label instructions for treatments to avoid  
on specic fabrics.  
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover prod-  
ucts on an inside seam.  
• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.  
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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE  
Stain Removal Suggestions  
STAIN  
TREATMENT  
Adhesive tape, chewing  
gum, rubber cement  
Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with pre-  
wash stain remover or nonammable dry cleaning uid.  
Baby formula, dairy  
products, egg  
Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more.  
Wash.  
Beverages (coffee, tea,  
soda, juice, alcoholic  
beverages)  
Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.  
Blood  
Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing  
enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Candle wax, crayon  
Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm  
iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with  
prewash stain remover or nonammable dry cleaning uid. Hand wash to remove sol-  
vent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Chocolate  
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach  
safe for fabric.  
Collar or cuff soil, cos-  
metics  
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.  
Dye transfer on white  
fabric  
Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Grass  
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach  
safe for fabric.  
Grease, oil, tar (but-  
ter, fats, salad dressing,  
cooking oils, car grease,  
motor oils)  
Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy  
stains and tar, apply nonammable dry cleaning uid to back of stain. 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 nonammable dry cleaning uid.  
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 mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.  
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Mustard, tomato  
Nail polish  
May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail pol-  
ish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on  
acetate fabrics.  
Paint, varnish  
Perspiration  
WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it  
cannot be removed. OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label.  
Rinse thoroughly before washing.  
Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach  
in hottest water safe for fabric.  
Rust, brown or yellow  
discoloration  
Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify  
discoloration.  
Shoe polish  
LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue  
from fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonammable dry cleaning uid.  
Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Tomato  
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Urine, vomit, mucus,  
feces  
Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Wine  
Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest water and bleach safe for fabric  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)  
To help prevent odors, mold or mildew, leave the door  
open for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is  
not in use.  
delay  
start  
sanitize  
hot  
max  
high  
chime  
warm  
cold  
medium  
low  
stain clean  
energy saver  
door lock  
sensing  
wash  
heavy  
normal  
light  
cold water  
clean  
no spin  
freshwater  
rinse  
touch pause  
to add a garment  
CAUTION  
select  
cancel  
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.  
auto  
temp  
n  
seed  
ops  
soil  
level  
START  
pause  
Press and hold both for ten seconds  
to enter System Clean cycle.  
TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER  
To clean and freshen the washer, perform the System  
Clean cycle. For best results use the System Clean  
cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press and hold  
the Spin Speed and Options buttons simultaneously for  
10 seconds until the display changes to “CLn”.  
IMPORTANT  
Items left in washer while performing the System  
Clean cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation  
that could damage the washing machine.  
REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before lling  
the detergent chamber with one (1) cup of liquid chlorine  
bleach OR one (1) pouch of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE  
CLEANER. DO NOT use both. Press Start to begin.  
For best results  
Immediately follow up with a Spin Only  
Cycle. Select Extra Rinse on Max Spin  
Speed with no detergent or bleach to  
help clear any residual bleach left after  
the System Clean Cycle.  
WARNING  
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD  
ÍNOTE  
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.  
If the System Clean cycle is cancelled or paused  
during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse  
cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before  
unlocking the door.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)  
Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area  
ÍNOTE  
Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the  
dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or  
twice a month.  
• Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it  
stops.  
• Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cav-  
ity and press down rmly on the lock tab. Pull out the  
drawer.  
• Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softener  
compartments.  
• Rinse the drawer and inserts with a combination of ¾  
cup liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon hot tap water  
to remove traces of accumulated powders and liquids.  
Large amounts of fabric softener residue may indicate  
improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is required.  
Rinse well with tap water.  
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.  
Daily Preventative Maintenance  
• 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 at the end of  
the wash day.  
• Dry around the washer door opening, exible gasket,  
and door glass. These areas should always be 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 wip-  
ing the drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser.  
Rinse thoroughly with water.  
• Periodically, wipe dry the folds in the bottom of the  
exible gasket to remove lint and other debris.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
Inside Cleaning (Aggressive)  
delay  
start  
sanitize  
hot  
max  
In cases where System Clean Cycle along with care and  
cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn’t done, and severe  
odor, mold, mildew, or residue buildup have developed,  
follow the below cleaning procedure to help alleviate the  
problem.  
high  
chime  
warm  
cold  
medium  
low  
stain clean  
energy saver  
door lock  
sensing  
wash  
heavy  
normal  
light  
cold water  
clean  
no spin  
freshwater  
rinse  
touch pause  
to add a garment  
CLEANING PROCEDURE - Washer Drum  
select  
cancel  
Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load). Open  
the detergent drawer and pour eight (8) cups of bleach  
into the detergent compartment on the left. Select  
System Clean cycle as described previously in Inside  
Routine Cleaning (Preventative).  
auto  
temp  
n  
seed  
ops  
soil  
level  
START  
pause  
Upon cycle completion inspect the interior of the  
washer to see if the odor/residue has been eliminated.  
If any additional cleaning is required, repeat the above  
procedure. This may take several cycles depending on  
the severity of the odor/residue. You may observe some  
remaining discoloration due to the long term effects of  
this residue.  
Press and hold both for ten seconds  
to enter System Clean cycle.  
For especially contaminated areas visible inside the drum  
(including the front rubber seal), these areas might be  
more effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on  
a scrub brush, soft sponge, or towel and scrubbing.  
IMPORTANT  
Always wear rubber or latex gloves and protect oor  
and clothing from damage.  
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.  
For best results  
Immediately follow up with a Spin Only  
Cycle. Select Fresh Water Rinse on Max  
Spin Speed with no detergent or bleach  
to help clear any residual bleach left  
after the System Clean Cycle.  
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.  
IMPORTANT  
See Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) for  
future cleaning maintenance which is necessary to  
avoid repeating issues.  
ÍNOTE  
If the System Clean cycle is cancelled or paused  
during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse  
cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before  
unlocking the door.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
Outside Routine Cleaning  
• When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer  
with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pres-  
sure build-up in the hoses.  
• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use  
harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers  
• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlo-  
rine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several  
times with clear water.  
• Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of  
warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the  
sticky side of tape.  
• When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with  
ammonia or mild soap and water.  
• Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or  
thin berboard under the front leveling legs to prevent  
damage to the oor.  
IMPORTANT  
Do not store or place laundry products on top of  
washer at any time. They can damage the nish  
or controls.  
Winterizing Instructions  
IMPORTANT  
If the 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:  
Follow WINTERIZING  
INSTRUCTIONS for  
cold weather storage  
and care.  
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 the 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 expelled.  
6 Press Cancel, unplug electrical power cord, dry off  
drum interior and close door.  
7 Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in  
compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer.  
8 Store washer in an upright position.  
9 To remove antifreeze from washer after storage,  
perform Clean System Cycle as described earlier.  
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS  
Common Washing Problems  
Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric dam-  
age. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent  
Association.  
PROBLEM  
Blue stains  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
SOLUTIONS  
PREVENTIVE MEASURES  
• Undiluted liquid detergent  
or fabric softener dispensed  
directly onto fabric.  
• If caused by detergent,  
mix 1 cup (240 ml) white  
vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L)  
water in a plastic container.  
Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.  
• If caused by fabric softener,  
rub stains with bar soap.  
Wash.  
• Avoid overlling detergent  
and fabric softener compart-  
ments of dispenser.  
Discoloration,  
graying  
• Not enough detergent.  
• Wash water temperature  
too low.  
• Rewash with correct amount • Sort items by soil level and  
of detergent and hottest  
water safe for fabric.  
color.  
• Use correct amount of de-  
tergent, hottest water and  
bleach safe for fabric.  
• Incorrect sorting.  
• Add bleach safe for fabric.  
Greasy, oily  
stains  
• Not enough detergent.  
• Undiluted liquid fabric  
softener poured directly on  
fabric.  
Treat with prewash stain  
remover or liquid detergent.  
• Increase detergent and wa-  
ter temperature. Rewash.  
• Rub fabric softener stains  
with bar soap.  
• Use correct amount of  
detergent and hottest water  
safe for fabric.  
• Do not pour liquid fabric  
softener directly on fabric.  
See Operating Your, step 5.  
Holes, tears, or  
snags  
• Incorrect use of chlorine  
bleach.  
• Unfastened zippers, hooks,  
buckles.  
• Rips, tears and broken  
threads.  
• 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 Operat-  
ing Your, steps 2 and 5.  
• Overloading the washer.  
• Degradation of fabric.  
Lint  
• Incorrect sorting.  
• Reduce load size. Rewash  
using correct water tem-  
perature, water level, and  
amount of detergent.  
• Add nonprecipitating water  
conditioner to wash water to  
remove detergent residue.  
• See Operating Your, steps 1  
and 2.  
• Do not overload washer.  
• Use correct temperature  
and amount of detergent,  
water and wash time.  
• Tissues left in pocket.  
• Overloading the washer.  
• Not enough detergent.  
• Undissolved detergent has  
left a residue resembling  
lint.  
• Static cling is attracting lint. • Add liquid fabric softener to  
• Load washed too long.  
nal rinse.  
• Dry load in dryer.  
• Remove lint with lint brush  
or roller.  
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Common Washing Problems, continued  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
SOLUTIONS  
PREVENTIVE MEASURES  
Pilling  
• Pilling is normal with syn-  
thetic and permanent press  
fabrics. This is due to abra-  
sion from normal wear.  
• Use a lint brush or shaver to • Use fabric softener in the  
(Fibers ball up  
and cling to  
fabric.)  
remove pills.  
washer to lubricate bers.  
• When ironing, use spray  
starch or fabric nish on col-  
lars and cuffs.  
Turn items inside out to  
reduce abrasion.  
Residue or  
• Undissolved detergent.  
• Rewash load.  
• Increase water temperature  
using hottest water safe for  
fabric.  
• Do not overload washer.  
• Use liquid detergent or  
use nonprecipitating water  
conditioner with powder  
detergent.  
powder on dark • Some granular detergents  
items;  
Stiff, harsh  
fabrics.  
can combine with hard  
water minerals to form a  
residue.  
• Overloading the washer.  
Wrinkling  
• Overloading the washer.  
• Incorrect wash cycle for  
wash load.  
• Reduce load size.  
• Rinse in cold water with liq- • Remove items from washer  
uid fabric softener using the  
casual or delicate cycle.  
• Do not overload washer.  
as soon as cycle is com-  
pleted.  
• Use liquid fabric softener.  
Yellow buildup  
of body soil on  
synthetic fabrics  
• Agitation time too short.  
• Wash water temperature  
too low.  
• Soak in detergent booster  
or product containing en-  
zymes.  
• Wash in hottest water safe  
for fabric using casual cycle.  
• Increase detergent.  
• Select correct wash cycle.  
• Use correct amount of  
detergent.  
• Wash synthetics frequently  
using hot or warm water.  
• Not enough detergent.  
• Add bleach safe for fabric or  
treat with color remover.  
Yellow or brown • Iron or manganese in water To restore discolored load  
• Use nonprecipitating water  
softener.  
• Before washing, run hot  
water for a few minutes to  
clear lines.  
rust stains  
supply, water pipes, or  
water heater.  
of whites, use rust remover  
safe for fabric.  
• Do not use chlorine bleach  
to remove rust stains. It  
may intensify discoloration. • Drain water heater occa-  
sionally.  
• For an ongoing problem,  
install an iron lter in your  
water supply system.  
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS  
Common Washing Problems, continued  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
SOLUTIONS  
PREVENTIVE MEASURES  
Residue stains / • Moisture in the washer.  
buildup, mold or • Use of non-HE detergent.  
mildew stains in • Overdosing detergent.  
• Perform SYSTEM CLEAN  
cycle  
• Scrub gasket with Comet™  
Spray Gel Mildew Stain  
Remover using brush to  
remove stains.  
• Use only HE (high efciency  
detergent) along with rec-  
ommended dosage.  
• Run dehumidier in laundry  
room.  
• Avoid overlling detergent  
and fabric softener compart-  
ments of dispenser.  
• Dry the inside of washer  
and gasket after every run.  
gasket  
• Overloading wash drum.  
• Leaving a wet load set in  
washer.  
• Cold water washes which  
may not completely dissolve  
and remove detergents.  
• Remove wash load immedi-  
ately upon cycle completion.  
Residue stains  
/ buildup, mold  
or mildew stains • Overdosing detergent.  
in dispenser  
drawer  
• Moisture in the washer.  
• Use of non-HE detergent.  
• Remove dispenser drawer  
and wipe dispenser and  
inserts with combination of  
¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach  
and one gallon hot water.  
Rinse well, and repeat if  
necessary. Return drawer to  
location. NOTE: Wear rub-  
ber of latex gloves. Protect  
oor and clothing from  
• Avoid overlling detergent  
and fabric softener compart-  
ments of dispenser.  
bleach damage.  
• Use only HE (high efciency  
detergent) along with rec-  
ommended dosage.  
Water in fold of • Result of washing and part  
• At the end of each wash,  
dry inside of gasket fold  
with clean dry towel all  
around gasket.  
exible gasket  
of normal operation.  
Odor  
• Moisture in the washer.  
• Use of non-HE detergent.  
• Overdosing detergent.  
• Leaving a wet load remain  
in washer.  
• Perform SYSTEM CLEAN  
cycle.  
• At the end of each wash,  
dry inside of gasket fold  
with clean, dry towel all  
around gasket.  
• Leave door and dispenser  
drawer open for a few  
hours after use or whenever  
washer is not in use.  
• Cold water washes which  
may not completely dissolve • Use only HE (high efciency  
and remove detergents.  
detergent) along with rec-  
ommended dosage.  
• Remove wash load immedi-  
ately upon cycle completion.  
• Pour one cup liquid chlorine  
bleach in standpipe; let  
remain a day and ush with  
water.  
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS  
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  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
High pitch “jet engine”  
noise.  
A certain amount of motor whine is nor-  
mal during the spin cycle.  
Rattling and clanking  
noise.  
Foreign objects such as coins or safety  
pins may be in drum or pump.  
Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after  
washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your  
authorized servicer.  
Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hit-  
ting wash drum.  
To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to drum,  
fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.  
Thumping sound.  
Vibrating noise.  
Heavy wash loads may produce a thump- Stop washer and redistribute wash load.  
ing sound. This is usually normal. If  
sound continues, washer is probably out  
of balance.  
Washer is not resting rmly on oor.  
Move washer so it rests rmly on oor. Adjust leveling  
legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.  
Shipping bolts and foam block have not  
been removed during installation.  
See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing ship-  
ping 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 ts tightly in wall outlet.  
House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase  
or a power outage has occurred.  
fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have  
it corrected by a qualied 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 to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually  
turned off).  
Washer door is not completely closed.  
Load is too small.  
Close door completely.  
Washer won’t spin.  
Residue left in drum.  
Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.  
Heavily soiled items.  
Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then  
rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items  
before washing  
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS  
Service Prevention Checklist, continued  
OCCURRENCE  
WATER  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Water collects in folds of  
the bellows at the end of  
the cycle.  
This is a result of the washing action and  
is part of the normal operation of the  
washer.  
Water collects in bleach  
and fabric softener com-  
partments.  
This is a result of the siphoning action  
and is part of the normal operation of the  
washer.  
Water may be removed by removing the dispenser  
drawer (see Care and Cleaning in this guide) and draining  
water into the empty drum or sink.  
Wash load too wet after  
spin.  
Washer is overloaded.  
Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer,  
step 4.  
Load is too small.  
Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.  
Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.  
Straighten drain hose.  
Load is out of balance.  
Drain hose is kinked.  
Water does not enter  
washer or it enters slowly.  
Water supply is not adequate in area.  
Check another faucet in the 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. Water pressure must be at least  
30 psi (260 kPa).  
Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is lling.  
Water inlet hoses are kinked.  
Straighten hoses.  
Warm or hot water is not  
hot enough.  
Hot water heater 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 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 support more than 1  
use at a time.  
Water in washer does not  
drain or drains slowly.  
Drain hose is kinked or clogged.  
Clean and straighten the drain hose.  
Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maximum Reduce standpipe height to less than 8’ (2.4 m). See  
standpipe height is 8’ (2.4 m).  
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.  
House drain pipes are clogged.  
Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.  
Water leaks.  
Oversudsing.  
Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or  
washer.  
Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber seal-  
ing washers provided.  
Wrong detergent.  
Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high efciency  
detergent.  
Too much detergent.  
Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.  
Incorrect wash and rinse  
temperatures.  
Hot and cold water hoses are connected  
to wrong supply faucets.  
Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold  
water hose to cold water faucet.  
Water is entering washer  
but tub does not ll.  
Drain hose standpipe is too low. Stand-  
pipe must be a minimum of 23.6” (60 cm) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.  
high to prevent siphoning.  
Increase standpipe height to at least 23.6” (60 cm). See  
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MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION  
Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of  
purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to  
be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in  
accordance with the provided instructions.  
Exclusions  
This warranty does not cover the following:  
1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.  
2. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or  
Canada.  
3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.  
4. Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty.  
5. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.  
6. Products used in a commercial setting.  
7. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances  
not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.  
8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.  
9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves,  
etc.,which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.  
10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or  
knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.  
11. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip  
charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.  
12. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred 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 WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES  
CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE  
LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR.  
ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS  
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN  
LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE  
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE  
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO  
YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER  
RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
If You Need  
Service  
Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period  
should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.  
Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone  
numbers below.  
This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances  
North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada  
Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and  
parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or  
specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.  
USA  
1.800.944.9044  
Canada  
1.800.265.8352  
Electrolux Major Appliances  
North America  
P.O. Box 212378  
Electrolux Canada Corp.  
5855 Terry Fox Way  
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada  
L5V 3E4  
Augusta, GA 30907  
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