Electrolux EIFLW55IKG - 4.7 cu. Ft. Washer Use And Care Manual
Electrolux EIFLW55IKG - 4.7 cu. Ft. Washer Use And Care Manual

Electrolux EIFLW55IKG - 4.7 cu. Ft. Washer Use And Care Manual

Q-touch front-load washer

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Q-Touch TM Fron t-Loa d Washer
Guia de uso y cuidado
Lavadora
de carga frontal
_O-Touch Mc
Guide d'utilisation
et d'entretien
Laveuse
_ chargement
frontal
_Q-Touch Ms

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  • Page 1 Use Et Care Guide Q-Touch TM Fron t-Loa d Washer Guia de uso y cuidado Lavadora de carga frontal _O-Touch Mc Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien frontal Laveuse _ chargement _Q-Touch Ms...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Finding Information Please read and save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety [mpoAant Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words labels Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Installation Instructions Do not store or use gasoline or other and on your appliance.
  • Page 4 Safety PROTECT CHILDREN PREVENT FiRE Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. • Do not wash items that have been previously Close supervision of children is necessary when cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gaso- the washer is used near children.
  • Page 5 Safety important Safety instructions, con't PREVENT INJURY PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE WASHER • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer: and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes.
  • Page 6: Features

    Features Touch=2=Open_M Cycle Selector LCD Display Control Lock TOsUCh-2-OpenT,4 Theater=Style, Penser Drawer Luxury-Lighting with Luxury=G|ideT_ System Cascading Wash Vanes Door Strike Touch=2=OpenT_ Latch indicator Reversible, Touch-2-OpenT_ Door System q\.. Stainless Steel Dual Stage, Wash Drum Wide-Angle Door Hinge Adjustable Touch-2-OpenTM Leveling Legs Door Latch with Safety Lock...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Getting Started casual Temperature Spin Speed Soil Options _=(j) fast autotemp 0 _/ wash _÷ @ sanitize/cold @ max delicate @ hot/cold @ high @ heavy 0 warm/warm 0 medium @ medium heavy qti? _ 3 I_J hand duty "J wash...
  • Page 8: Operating Your Washer

    Instructions Operatin Operating Your Washer BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER Read the important instructions in this section of the Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. OPERATING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Sort items by recommended cycle and water temperature.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4. Add laundry load to washer. Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load.
  • Page 10 instructions Operatin OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.
  • Page 11 Operating instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't Liquid Chlorine Bleach if desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the Other Wash Products chamber labeled '_iquid Bleach" and marked Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent with this symbol _L_. Fill to the MIN line for booster and enzyme products may be added small loads or the MAX line for large loads.
  • Page 12 Instructions Operatin OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. See the "Cycle heavy _[_ o hand wash Selection"...
  • Page 13: Operating Your Washer

    Operating instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, con't 7. Start the washer. Close the door and press start. The washer delay control will not operate with the door open and DOOR favorite start lock OPEn will be displayed. Select delay start to delay the beginning of start the cycle for up to 14 hours if desired.
  • Page 14: Cycle Selection

    instructions Operatin Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend it or return it flush to the console. heavy _[_ o hand wash duty...
  • Page 15 Operating instructions Cycle Selection0 con't normal casual colors @. tf(_ fast DEEP CLEAN SANITIZE wash Use the deep clean sanitize cycle to clean and whites _,:oo c.I_ delicate sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children's clothing. Very hot heavy .o @ hand...
  • Page 16 instructions Operatin Cycle Selection0 con't normal casual CASUAL colors @. tf(_ fast wash The casual cycle provides 5-20 minutes of revers- ing tumble action for cottons and blends with a permanent press or no-iron finish. To minimize wrinkling, the warm/warm and sanitize/cold tem- peratures...
  • Page 17: Washing/Rinsing Temperature

    Operating Instructions Cycle Semection0 con't MY FAVORITE delay control favorite start lock To program a cycle with your preferred water temperature, spin speed, soil level and options, press and hold the my favorite button for 3 sec- sta rt onds. pause To use that customized cycle to wash future loads, simply press the my favorite...
  • Page 18: Spin Speed

    instructions Operatin Temperature° oon't SANITIZE/COLD Temperature Spin Speed Soil Options This setting sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast fabrics agtotemp such as towels, bedding, and children's clothing by _+ (_ sanitize/cold (" max C) extra heavy _ prewash killing 99.9% of bacteria using wash water heated @ hot/cold @ high with a boost heater to 152 °...
  • Page 19: Options

    Operating Instructions ECO FRIENDLY Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. The eco friendly option reduces the hot and warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy. It is To add options, press the corresponding options available with all cycles except deep clean sanitize buttons to illuminate the selections desired.
  • Page 20: Washer Features

    Instructions Operatin Washer Features DELAY START Use delay start with any cycle to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The start of the cycle can be delay control delayed for up to 14 hours. The delay time select- favorite start lock...
  • Page 21: Cycle Chart

    Cycle Chart Washer Settings ChaA These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil levels and Options are available with the following cycles: whites colors normal casual fast delicate hand deep heavy spin clean wash wash duty only sanitize =-d) I'//11 52 min 31 min 52 min 31 min 18 min...
  • Page 22: Stain Removal Guide

    Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Procedures SAFE STAIN REMOVAL PROCEDURES To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to per- sons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: • Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
  • Page 23: Stain Removal Suggestions

    Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Suggestions STAI N TREATM ENT Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with gum, rubber cement prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains.
  • Page 24: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning normal casual TO REFRESH WASH DRUM Perform the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle to refresh the wash drum follow these steps: 1. Wake up the washer by pressing any button, ro- tate cycle knob to the hand wash cycle, press the start button and then the cancel button.
  • Page 25 Care & Cleaning CLEANING DISPENSER DRAWER AREA • 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 from the prewash, bleach, and fabric softener compartments.
  • Page 26 Care & Cleaning OUTSIDE • When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure 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 chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water).
  • Page 27: Solutions To Common Problems

    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 POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS...
  • Page 28: Common Washing Problems

    Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Problems0 con't PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Use a lint brush or shaver to Use fabric softener in the Pilling Pilling is normal with syn- washer to lubricate fibers. (Fibers ball up thetic and permanent press remove pills.
  • Page 29: Service Prevention Checklist

    Solutions to Common Problems Semite 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION High pitch "jet engine"...
  • Page 30 Solutions to Common Problems Avoid Service Checklist0 con't OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Water collects in folds of This is a result of the washing action and the bellows at the end of is part of the normal operation of the the cycle, washer.
  • Page 31: Warranty Information

    CHANTABILITY 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 CONSE- QUENTIAL OR iNCiDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THiS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY iMPLIED WARRANTY.
  • Page 32: Notes

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