Electrolux EFLW317TIW0 Use & Care Manual page 11

6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings
for the load.
● Press the power button to turn on the unit.
● Turn the cycle selector ring (on some mod-
els) in either direction or press the cycles
button (on other models) to scroll to the
desired cycle. The indicator for that cycle
will be illuminated. See the "Cycle Selec-
tion" section in this guide for descriptions of
each cycle.
● The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and
rinse water temperatures, final spin speed,
soil level, and options for each cycle will
be indicated for the cycle selected. See
the "Cycle Settings" and "Washer Settings
Chart" in this guide for descriptions and
available settings for each cycle.
● To change the settings, press the temp,
spin and soil buttons to scroll to the desired
settings.
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.
To return to factory settings,
press power and look for
console light up. Wait at least
10 seconds, then press the soil
and options buttons at the
same time and hold until the
signal sounds.
● To select or delete an option, press options;
then, while the indicator is blinking, press
set. The indicator will be illuminated when
the option has been selected. The indicator
will no longer be lighted when the option has
been deleted. See stain option for specific
instructions about treating stains with the
stain option (on select models).
7 Start the washer.
● Close the door and press start. The washer
will not operate with the door open. "CLOSE
DOOR" will be displayed as a reminder to
close the door.
● Select delay start to delay the beginning
of the cycle, if desired. See Cycle Options
for information about operating delay start
feature.
Operating Instructions
● As a safety measure, the door will automati-
cally lock during the entire wash cycle.
● To add a forgotten item to the washer any
time during the wash portion of the cycle,
press pause. When the door unlocks, open
the door, add the item, close the door and
press start to resume the cycle
● 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 settings or options,
press pause, make the new selections 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.
● To stop the cycle, press cancel.
NOTE
If the cycle is interrupted during spin, the
door lock will not release until the tub has
stopped spinning. If the water level of the non-
spinning drum is above the bottom of the door
opening/flexible door gasket, the lock will not
release. DO NOT force open the door.
● A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if
the chime option has been unmuted.
● Remove items from the washer when the
cycle ends and place in dryer, line dry or dry
flat as directed on the fabric care label.
For best results
Follow the fabric care
label instructions
on items to
be dried.
● Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may
develop in items left in the washer after the
cycle has ended, if not removed promptly.
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.
11