Operating Instructions - Electrolux 300 Series Use & Care Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating the washer
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the Important Safety
Instructions in this Use & Care Manual before operating your washer.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY
DO NOT wash water resistant and water
repellent clothing or other materials.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in an abnormal vibrating and out-
of-balance condition that could result in
physical injury, property damage, and/or
appliance damage.
STEPS TIPS
1. Sort • Sort by recommended cycle and water
laundry
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from
into loads
that can
• Separate items that shed lint from items
be washed
together.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly
• Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate
2. Prepare • Empty pockets.
items for
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and
washing.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, button buttons,
• Place delicate and small items (bras, hosiery,
3. Pretreat See stain treatment function in Cycle Options for your particular model or
Stain Removal Guide for more information.
stains and
heavy soil.
4. Add • Combine large and small items in a load.
laundry
• Large items should not be more than half the
load to
wash tub.
• Washing single items is inefficient and may
• Wash single heavy items (comforter, sleeping
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the
temperature.
dark and non-colorfast items.
that attract lint. Casual, synthetic, knit, and
corduroy items will pick up lint from towels,
rugs, and bedspreads.
soiled items.
items from durable items.
beach towels.
and tie strings/sashes. Remove non-washable
trims and ornaments.
etc.) in a mesh bag (not included).
Load large items first.
total wash load.
cause an out-of-balance load. Add 1 or 2
similar items to help balance load.
bag, etc.) separately.
items should not be tightly packed. The door
should close easily.
CAUTION
ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD
DO NOT leave the door open if there are
small children or pets present. An open
door could entice children to hang on
the door or crawl inside the washer. If
there are no small children present, you
may leave the door ajar to prevent odor
build up.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT machine
wash items containing
fiberglass. Small particles
of fiberglass left in drum
may transfer to fabrics in
other loads and cause
skin irritation and/or
damage to fabrics.
DO NOT wash water
resistant and water
repellent type clothing or
other materials
Mend rips and tears to
prevent further damage
during washing.
Turn knit items inside out
to prevent pilling.
DO NOT overload the
washer.
DO NOT WASH: Water
resistant and water
repellent clothing or other
materials.