Electrolux Wave-Touch EWFLS70JMB0 Use & Care Manual

Electrolux Wave-Touch EWFLS70JMB0 Use & Care Manual

Wave-touch front-load washer

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Use _ Care Guide
Wave-Touch
TM
Front_Load
Washer
Guide d'utilisation
et d'entretien
Laveuse 5 chargement
frontal Wave-Toud¢
_4c
Guia de uso y cuidado
Lavadora de carga f_rontal Wave-Touch Mc
137356900A(loo5)

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  • Page 1 Use _ Care Guide Wave-Touch Front_Load Washer Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien Laveuse 5 chargement frontal Wave-Toud¢ Guia de uso y cuidado Lavadora de carga f_rontal Wave-Touch Mc 137356900A(loo5)
  • 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 life of your new appliance.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety [mpoAant Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words and WARNING labels For your safety the following information in this Your safety and the safety of others is very manual must be followed to minimize the risk of important. fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, We have provided many important safety personal injury or death.
  • Page 4 Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, 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. "Youcan be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these important Safety Instructions: PROTECT CHILDREN PREVENT FIRE •...
  • Page 5 Safety important Safety instructions, continued 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 TM IVlulti-language Control Look Cycle Selector LCD interface Theater-Style, Luxury-Lighting Touoh-2-Open ""'__ _\,_\ System Dispenser Drawer Cascading Wash Vanes with Luxury-Glide Door Strik T°u°h'2-Op enTM L atp_he vl::_ii¢: t: r .// Touoh-2-Open /" Door System Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Stainless...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Operatin instructions Gettin9 StaRed To run your washer, follow these basic steps: 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. (See together. (See page 8.) page 10-11 .) 2. Prepare items for washing. (See page 8.) 6.
  • Page 8: Operating Your Washer

    Operatin instructions Operating Your Washer BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER Read these important instructions in this section of the Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer, OPERATING...
  • Page 9 Operatin instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued Pretreat stains and heavy soil. See Stain Removal Guide in this guide or Stain Guides in the LCD User Interface for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4. Add laundry load to washer, Combine large and small items in a toad. Load large items first.
  • Page 10 Operatin instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued 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 Operatin instructions Liquid Chlorine Bleach OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued tf desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the Other Wash Products chamber labeted '_Liquid Bleach" and marked Water conditioner, detergent booster and en- with this symbol _. Fill to the MIN line for zyme products may be added with the deter- small loads or the MAX line for large loads.
  • Page 12: Cycle Selection

    Operatin Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued norma_ casua_ Select the appropriate cycle and ¢olo_ active settings for the load. WeaF Turn the cycle selector knob in either direc- whites fast wash tion to select the cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illuminated and if the cycle delicate description...
  • Page 13 Operatin Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued 7. Start the washer. Close the door and press start. The washer will not operate with the door unlatched and BOOR OPET3 will be displayed. Select delay start to delay the beginning of the cycle for up to 22 hours if desired. As a safety measure, the door wilt automati- cally lock and remained locked during the entire wash cycle and BOOR LOCHEE} will be...
  • Page 14 Operatin Instructions CycJe Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illumi- nated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend it or return it flush to the console. or best results Follow the fabric care label instructions deep dean...
  • Page 15 Operatin instructions Cycle SeJection, continued ÷ DEEP CLEAN SANiTiZE CASUAL Use the deep clean sanitize cycle to clean and Use this cycle for cottons and blends with a per- sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics includ- manent press or no-iron finish. ing towels, bedding, cloth diapers, and cMIdren's clothing.
  • Page 16 Operatin Instructions CycJe Selection, continued SPECIALTY CYCLES To access you washer's Specialty Cycles: • Turn the cycle selector knob to favorites/spe- cialty. deep dean hand ,, Press the button under the LCD corresponding sa nitize wash to specialty cycles, favoMtes rinse o Rotate the cycle selector knob to scroll through sp_ialty...
  • Page 17 Operatin instructions SPECIALTY CYCLES continued STUFFED ANIMALS STEAM PRETREAT Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with the The STEAM PRETREAT is a prewash cycle that STUFFED ANIMALS cycle. Wash temperature uses steam and gentle agitation to pretreat and is auto temp cold, with a mid-agitation injection release tough stains on delicate items.
  • Page 18 Operatin Instructions CycJe Selection, continued norma_ casual colo_ active w@@r MY FAVORITES whites fast wash To select one of your 3 favorite cycles: delicate • Turn the cycle selector knob to favorites/spe- cialty. • Press the button under the LCD corresponding to my favorites to display the favorites cycles.
  • Page 19 Operatin instructions MY FAVORITES continued If more than one user has been entered in CUSTOM MODE: • The current user's name will be displayed when the washer is turned on if CUSTOM MODE is on. + Press the button under C31-,I to continue using that se_D: user's favorite cycles.
  • Page 20: Washing/Rinsing Temperature

    Operatin instructions Washing/Rinsing Temperature The appropriate washing temperature will auto- matically be indicated for the cycle selected. Follow the fabric care label instructions For best results on items to be washed. sel_ To change the temperature, press the temperature button to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash water temperature according to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level.
  • Page 21 Operatin Instructions Temperature, continued SANITIZE TEMP This setting sanitizes heavily soiled white and color- fast 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 toad.
  • Page 22: Spin Speed

    Operatin instructions Spin Speed 8:45 I w_ Maximum spin, high spin, medium spin, mini- mum spin, and low spin speeds are available for _v_rm I m_aium _ n_ t_mp _pin i oplon_ each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from cycle to cycle.
  • Page 23 Operatin instructions Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. To select or clear the add steam, eco friendly, stain clean, extra rinse, auto temp, extra spin, prewash, warm rinse and delay start options, press the scroll up or scroll down buttons under opl_ons until the desired option is displayed.
  • Page 24 Operatin instructions Options, continued ECO FRIENDLY °[" ADD MORE WATER The eco friendly option reduces the hot and warm increase the water fill level of the agitation portion water temperature a few degrees to save energy. It is of any wash cycle. available with all cycles except deep clean sanitize STAIN PRETREAT and spin only.
  • Page 25 Operatin instructions Options, continued WARM RINSE Select the warm rinse option with the normal, heavy duty, active wear, fast wash, delicates and hand wash cycles. DELAY START Q Use delay start to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off-peak energy hours. The start of any cycle can be delayed for 30 min- utes to 22 hours.
  • Page 26: Soil Level

    Operatin instructions Washer Se_ings Chart These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: specialty cycles temperature sanitize •" ilm-- v" eoo hot warm v" ,," v" v" eoo warm m mm v" v" v" cold ,;...
  • Page 27 Operating User Interface Features User mnte_ace Features SAVE AS FAVORITE The save as favorite feature allows you to per- sonalize up to 3 custom cycles each custom user. See save as favorite in "Operating User Interface Preferences" for more details. SET PREFS The set prefs feature allows you to personalize cycles, hide cycle descriptions,...
  • Page 28 Operatin User Interface Features Saving Favor+tes Use the save as favorite feature to name and save a custom cycle to memory with all options and settings preferred. Up to 3 favorites may be saved for each custom user. Follow these steps: + Select a cycle, washing temperature, spin speed, soil level and other options desired.
  • Page 29: Operating User Interface Features

    Operating User Interface Features Settin9 Preferences CUSTOM MODE user2 _ user3 EXIT user_ CUSTOM MODE allows up to 3 household mem- bers to personalize up to 3 favorite cycles each. To enter custom users and personalize favorite cycles: o Use the scroll up or scroll down buttons until you reach set prefs.
  • Page 30 Operatin User Interface Features Se ing Preferences, continued NOTE INSTALL CYCLE Run the INSTALL CYCLE before operating the wash- The INSTALL CYCLE is prompted automatically er the first time. Remove all items from the washer only once when the washer is turned on the drum and press start.
  • Page 31: Setting Preferences

    Operating User Interface Features Setting Preferences° continued CONTRRST MOSE CONTRAST PREF_ Press the button beneath plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to increase or decrease the contrast of the display. Press select to accept the change or press the button under EXIT to return to normal operation without any changes.
  • Page 32: Other Features

    Operatin User Interface Features Other Features STATUS DISPLAY 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 approximate time remaining will be displayed during the cycle.
  • Page 33: Stain Removal Guide

    Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Procedures SAFE STAIN REMOVAL PROCEDURES WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to per- sons or property, comply with the basic warnings HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD listed below: Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other •...
  • Page 34: Stain Removal Suggestions

    Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash gum, rubber cement stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy prod- Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains.
  • Page 35: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning mnside Routine C eanin9 (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. ENTRAPM ENT and TI P-OVE R HAZAR D An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer, tf there are no small children present, you may leave the...
  • Page 36 Care & Cleanin Other +ns+de Rout+he O+ean+n9 (Preventat+ve} CLEANING DISPENSER DRAWER AREA NOTE 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.
  • Page 37 Care & Cleaning Inside OJeanin9 (A99ressive} In cases where the CLEAN WASHER 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 ! _p_cl_ procedure to help alleviate the problem.
  • Page 38 Care & Cleanin Outside Routine Cleaning 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...
  • Page 39: Solutions To Common Problems

    Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Prob+ems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of tint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soao and Detergent Association. PROBLEM SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES POSSIBLE CAUSES...
  • Page 40: Common Washing Problems

    Solutions to Common Problems Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES POSSIBLE CAUSES Yellow • Agitation time too short. * Soak in detergent booster or • Select correct wash cycle. • Use correct amount of buildup of • Wash water temperature product containing enzymes.
  • Page 41: Service Prevention Checklist

    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 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION High pitch "jet engine"...
  • Page 42 Solutions to Common Problems Avoid Service Checklist, continued 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: Water collects in bleach...
  • Page 43: Warranty Information

    Information "four appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace 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.
  • Page 44: Notes

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