Electrolux EIFLS20QS Series User manual

EN FRONT LOAD WASHER

FR LAVEUSE Á CHARGEMENT FRONTAL

ES LAVADORA DE CARGA FRONTAL

USE & CARE GUIDE

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN

GUÍA DE USO Y CUIDADO

EIFLS20QS

= COLOR CODE / CODE COULEUR / CÓDIGO DE COLOR

2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages

that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Recognize safety symbols, words and labels

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a

WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described

below:

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance

information which is important but not hazard-related.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this washer.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Important Safety Instructions..............................................2-3

Features.................................................................................5

Operating Instructions ......................................................6-15

Stain Removal Guide...................................................... 16-17

Care and Cleaning..........................................................18-22

Solutions to Common Problems .....................................23-26

Major Appliance Warranty Information.................................27

Français...............................................................................28

Español................................................................................54

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTE

The instructions appearing in this

Use and Care Guide

are not meant to cover every possible condition and situa-

tion that may occur. Common sense and caution must be

practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any

appliance.

Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book

contains valuable information about:

• Operation

• Care

• Service

Keep it in a safe place.

Model Number ________________________________

Serial Number ________________________________

Purchase Date ________________________________

This

Use and Care Guide

provides general operating in-

structions for your washer. It also contains information about

features for several other models.Your washer may not have

every feature included.

Use the washer only as instructed in this

Use & Care Guide

Product Record

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on

the serial plate located inside the door opening. Record and

retain these numbers.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in,

soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents,

kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items

on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or

chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.

• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the

washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite

the materials.

• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable

or explosive substances to the wash water.These substanc-

es give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced

in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks

or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water

system has not been used for such a period, before using

the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water

flow from each for several minutes.This will release any

accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do

not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire,

explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber

or plastic parts of the washer.

• Do not continue to use the washer if you hear squeaking,

grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises.This could be a

sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or serious

injury. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

PROTECT CHILDREN

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the washer

is used near children. As children grow, teach them the

proper, safe use of all appliances.

• Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing ma-

terials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use

them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or

plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

• Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To

prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product

labels.

• Before the washer is removed from service or dis-

carded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental

entrapment.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in

serious personal injuries.

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.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions:

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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PREVENT INJURY

• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during opera-

tion, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded

by a qualified service person in accordance with local

codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for

installer’s reference. Refer to

INSTALLATION INSTRUC-

TIONS

for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is

moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by

a qualified service person.

• To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the elec-

trical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded

and polarized 3-prong outlet.The third grounding prong must

never be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe.

Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

• Follow package directions when using laundry products.

Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting in

serious injury or death.

• Do not combine laundry products for use in same load un-

less specified on the label.

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as

vinegar.

PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an autho-

rized servicer unless specifically recommended in this

Use

& Care Guide

. Use only authorized factory parts.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed

to the weather.

• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. It

may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration

or movement.

• Do not sit on, step on or stand on the washer. Do not rest

heavy loads on top.The washer is not meant to support

weight.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appli-

ance from the power supply before attempting any user

maintenance. Canceling a cycle or turning the power off at

the console does not disconnect this appliance from the

power supply.

• To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts

are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items,

press POWER button to stop the cycle. Allow the wash tub

to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

• This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protec-

tor. The washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious

personal injuries.

WARNING

FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor

plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from

electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can

cause serious injury, fire or death.

WARNING

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other

household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers,

acid or products containing ammonia.These mixtures can

produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury

or death.

Features

Control Lock

Door Latch with

Safety Lock

Laundry Product

Dispenser Drawer

Cascading

Wash Vanes

Pump Filter

Cleanout

Stainless Steel

Wash Drum

Adjustable

Leveling Legs

LED Display

Door Striker

Inner glass with small article

redistribution ramp

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux

Major Appliances has determined that this

product meets the ENERGY STAR® guide-

lines for energy efficiency.

6Operating Instructions

Normal Operating Sounds

You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new

washer:

A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to

carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your

home.You will hear water flowing into your stand pipe. This

is a normal part of the operation of the washer.

B. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the

dispenser system, it is common to hear a water flowing

sound. This normal sound will vary slightly based on the

water pressure in your home.

C. DOOR LOCK Your washer is equipped with a door lock

with an electric solenoid. There will be a clicking sound as

the washer door is being locked or unlocked.

D. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is equipped with a high velocity

drain pump. It is normal to hear humming and gurgling

sounds as water is pumped from the washer. Both of

these sounds are normal and indicate that your pump is

functioning correctly.

E. HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive

the drum to high spin speeds to extract water from your

load.You will hear a sound associated with these higher

spin speeds. This sound is normal and will vary slightly as

the spin speed varies with load size and cycle selected.

CAUTION

Abnormal, on-going sounds may be an indication of a

pending washer failure and should be investigated by a

qualified technician.

Operating Instructions

Operating Your Washer

(Mesh bag not included.)

1 Sort laundry into loads that can

be washed together.

• Sort items by

recommended

cycle and water

temperature.

• Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and

non-colorfast items.

• Separate items that shed lint from items that attract lint.

Casual, synthetic, knit, and corduroy items will pick up

lint from towels, rugs, and chenille bedspreads.

• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.

• Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate items from

durable items.

• Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small

particles of fiberglass left in the drum may transfer to

fabrics in other loads and cause skin irritation.

2 Prepare items for washing.

• Empty pockets.

• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.

• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and

remove non-washable trims and ornaments.

• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during

washing.

• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

• Place delicate and small items such as bras,

hosiery and baby socks in a

mesh bag.

• Combine large and small items in a load.

• Load large items first. Large items should not be more

than half the total wash load.

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.

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.

• Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans

is inefficient and may cause an out-of-balance load. Add

1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

• The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should

not be tightly packed. The door should close easily.

IMPORTANT

Make sure that no items stay between the seal and the door.

There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the load.

8Operating Instructions

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:

IMPORTANT

Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the

drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the

bleach or fabric softener.

IMPORTANT

Do not mix liquids and powders.

NOTE

From time to time you may see water in the main wash

(liquid) chamber. This is part of the normal operation of the

washer.

5 Add laundry products to the dispenser.

Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener

will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.

Operating Your Washer, continued

Mainwash

Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufac-

turer to measure the amount recommended. Detergent dos-

age may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water

hardness, load size and soil level.

Mainwash - Liquid Detergent

• Ensure the flap in the downward position.

• Add the recommended amount of liquid detergent to the

“Main Wash” compartment.

Mainwash - Powder Detergent

• Ensure the flap in the upward position.

• Add the recommended amount of high-efficiency powder

detergent to the “Main Wash” detergent chamber.

Place the main detergent

flap in the downward position

for liquid detergent.

Place the main detergent

flap in the upward position

for powder detergent.

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

To prevent fabric damage, do not overfill the “Liquid Bleach”

chamber or pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the

load.

IMPORTANT

Use of multi-product (detergent plus softener) sheets or

color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended. They could

disable your machine and result in unwarranted repair

costs.

IMPORTANT

Do not mix liquids and powders.

NOTE

To prevent staining, do not overfill the fabric softener

chamber or pour liquid fabric softener directly on the wash

load.

NOTE

From time to time you may see water in the liquid bleach

and fabric softener chambers.This is part of the normal

operation of the washer.

Operating Your Washer, continued

Liquid Fabric Softener

• If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid

fabric softener into the chamber marked with this

symbol .

• Fill to the MAX line for large loads.

• DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line.

• Use of a fabric softener-dispensing ball is not recom-

mended in tumble action washers.

Other Wash Products

Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster and

enzyme products may be added with the detergent. Put liq-

uid products with liquid detergent in the mainwash (liquid)

chamber or powder products with powder detergent in the

mainwash (powder) chamber.

Prewash

• For heavily soiled or stained loads, select the prewash

option and add the recommended amount of detergent

to the “Pre-Wash” detergent compartment.

Liquid Chlorine Bleach

• If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the chamber.

• DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line.

• Add color-safe bleach with the detergent.

prewash

bleach

mainwash

fabric softener

liquid powder

Operating Your Washer, continued

Follow the fabric care label instructions

on items to be dried.

For best results

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.

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.

• Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in

items left in the washer after the cycle has ended, if not

removed promptly.

6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load.

• Press the Power button to turn on the unit.

• Select a desired cycle by pressing its icon.

• The estimated cycle time, rinse water temperatures,

final spin speed, and soil level for each cycle will be in-

dicated for the cycle selected. See the “Washer Settings

Chart” for more details.

• To change the settings, press the temperature, spin

speed and soil level icons to scroll to the desired

settings.

• To select or delete an option, press the icon for that

option. The indicator will be illuminated when the option

has been selected. The indicator will no longer be

lighted when the option has been deleted.

• 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

the Power button to cancel the current cycle, press the

Power button to turn on unit again, select a new cycle,

and press Start again. Just pressing another cycle icon

will not change the cycle.

• To stop the cycle, press the Power button.

• A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the chime

option has been selected.

• 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.

7 Start the washer.

• Close the door and press Start. The washer will not

operate with the door open. “

Check the door

” will be

displayed as a reminder to close the door.

• Select delay start to delay the beginning of the cycle,

if desired.

• As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock

during the entire wash cycle and the door lock indicator

will be lighted.

• To add a forgotten item to the wash drum, press Pause

and open the door. “

Pause

” will be displayed along with

the estimated remaining cycle time. Add the item, close

the door and press Start to resume the cycle.

Operating Instructions

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