Care And Cleaning - Electrolux STF7000FS0 Use & Care Manual

_/ TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF THE WASHER:
, _ _._ ........ IMPORTANT: Do not load garments or other items in the washer when cleaning
"_ _ the inside of the washer.
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,, ,,_,-_.,,_ _z • Adda 1/2 cup of hquld bleach to the detergent compartment of the dlspenser
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t' _ "_ _ drawer and fill the bleach dispenser compartment to the Max Fill level and run
_J _ _ WITHOUT a clothes load using the Normal Cycle setting.
_ For Other inside Cleaning
\ Figure 1 • Beforecleaningthewasherinterior, unplugthee/ectrica/powercordtoavoid
electrical shock hazards.
(Lock tab is visible only after drawer has
been pulled out)
Figure 2
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Follow Winterizing
Instructions for cold
weathercare.
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• Dry around the washer door opening, flexible 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 wiping the drum with a nonabrasive household
cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water.
• Periodically, wipe drythe folds in the bottom of the flexible gasket to remove lint
and other debris.
• 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 Drawer Area
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. (Figure 1)
• Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly ;
on the lock tab (left rear portion of the drawer). Pull out the drawer. (Figure 2)
Removethe insert from the bleacll and fabric softener compartments. (Figure 3)
• Rinsethe drawer and inserts with 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.
• 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. (Figure 4)
• Replace the insert pressing the "X" to lock it in place. Return the dispenser
drawer.
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.
• Asneeded, cleanthecabinetwithmildsoapandwater. Neveruseharsh, gritty
orabrasive cleansers. If door or console becomes stained, clean with diluted
chlorine bleach [1/2 cup (120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 L) 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 the tape or label.
• When cleaning chrome parts useWindexwith ammonia or any of the cleaning
items mentioned for cleaning the cabinet.
• Beforemovingthewasher, placeastripofcardboardorthinfiberboardunder
the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.
Winterizing Instructions
If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing
tern perat ures,follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer:
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.SL)nontoxicrecreationalvehicle(RV)antifreezetoemptywash
drum. Close door.
5. Select the Drain/Spin cycle. PressSTARTand let the washer drain for I minute
to drain out all the water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.
6. PressPause/Canceltwice, unplugelectricalpowercord, dryoffdruminteriorand
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, run empty washer through a
complete cycle using detergent. Do not add wash load.
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