Electrolux EWFLS70JIW1 User manual

Electrolux

EN FRONT LOAD WASHER

FR LAVEUSE A CHARGEMENT FRONTAL

I=S LAVADORA DE CARGA FRONTAL

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATtON

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION

137381200A July 2013

important Safety instructions

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:

/_' WARNmNG This symbol alerts you to situa-

tions that may cause serious body

harm, death or property damage.

/'_ CAUTION This symbol alerts you to situa-

tions that may cause bodily injury

or property damage.

l WARNING 1

RISK OF FIRE - Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance:

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons

covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Place

all materials in a garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children.

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explo-

sion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Install the washer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.

The electrical service to the washer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edi-

tion of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1

part 1.

To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the washer.

Do not stack a dryer on top of washer already installed on pedestal. Do not stack washer on top of

dryer. Do not stack washer on top of another washer.

The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this dryer are not meant to cover

every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be ap-

plied when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

TaMe of contents

Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2

Installation Requirements ............................................ 3-5

Installed Dimensions ...................................................... 6

Installation Instructions ............................................. 7-11

Reversing Door ........................................................ 12-17

Options ......................................................................... 18

Installation Requirements

Please read and save this guide

Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new

premium brand in home appliances. These

Installation Instructions are part of our commitment

to customer satisfaction and product quality

throughout the life of your new appliance.

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S.:

1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287) and in

Canada: 1-800-265-8352.

For online support and product information visit

www.electroluxappliances.com.

PreoinstaHation requirements

Tools and materials needed for installation:

OR OROR

Optional Adjustable 3/8" or 10 mm Ratchet and

universal wrench wrench box wrench socket set

Inlet hose (x2)

AND

Adjustable

pliers

AND

Carpenter's level

Installation Requirements

E ectrica[ system requirements

CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and

grounded 15 amp. branch circuit fused with 15

amp. time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

POWER SUPPLY - 2 wire, with ground, 120 volt

single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Properly grounded

3-prong receptacle to be located so the power

supply cord is accessible when the washer is in

an installed position.

wal Do not, under

any circumstances,

cut, remove,

or bypassthe

grounding prong.

Powercord with

3-prong grounded plug

Grounding requirements

supply cord having an equipment-grounding

conductor and a grounding plug, the plug

MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper

wired receptacle that is properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances or in the absence of local codes,

with the National Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA

70 (latest edition). If in doubt, call a licensed

electrician. DO NOT cut off or alter the grounding

prong on the power supply cord. In situations

where a two-slot receptacle is present, it is

the owner's responsibility to have a licensed

electrician replace it with a properly grounded

three prong grounding type receptacle.

Water supply requirements

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed

within hose length of your washer's water inlet. The

faucets MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) with thread-

ing for laundry hose connection. Water pressure

MUST be between 30 and 120 psi. Pressure differ-

ence between hot and cold cannot be more than

10 psi. Your water department can advise you of

your water pressure.

Drain system requirements

1. Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per

minute.

2. A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. (3.18 cm)

minimum.

3. The standpipe height above the floor should be:

Minimum height: 24 in. (61 cm)

Maximum height: 96 in. (244 cm)

96"

(244cm)

max.

1. The washer MUST be grounded. In the event

of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will

reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of

least resistance for electrical current.

2. Since your washer is equipped with a power

Installation Requirements

Clearance requirements

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)

SIDES REAR TOP FRONT

Alcove 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) n/a

Under-

Counter 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) n/a

Closet 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) 1" (2.5 cm)

INSTALLATION IN A RECESS OR CLOSET

If washer and dryer are installed in the same

closet, door ventilation is required: A minimum of

120 square inches (774.2 cm 2)of opening, equally

divided at the top and bottom of the door, is

required. Louvered openings should be located 3

inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door. Air

openings are required to be unobstructed when a

door is installed. A Iouvered door with equivalent

air openings for the full length of the door is

acceptable.

r{7.6c m]

66 sq. in.

{387.1 cm 2}

______

66 sq. in.

{387.1 cm 2}

___!__

closet door

[

Installation Requirements

Washer dimensions

53.5" (136 cm)*

to clear open door

freestand washer

on floor

floor lin_

washer mounted on

optional pedestal

floor line

31.5" (79.5 cm)* ----------4_

to front of c osed door

water su

connection on

rear of unit

drain hose on

rear of unit 3

_t-- 27.0" --(68.5 cm) fl T

38.0"

(96.5 cm)

53.25"

(135.5 cm)

53.5" (136 cm)*

to clear open door

floor lin

75.75"

(192.5 cm) water supply

connection on

rear of unit _

gas supply

pipe on rear

of gas unit

39.0"

(99 cm)

electrical

supply on

rear of unit 3

centerline

L . _ height for

rear vent

drain hose on

power cord on

rear of unit_

*Connection of water inlet hose on steam dryer adds 3/4 in. (2 cm) to installation depth.

_Power supply cord length on washer approximately 60 inches (152.5 cm).

2Drain hose length on washer approximately 59 inches (150 cm).

SPower supply cord length on gas dryer approximately 60 inches (152.5 cm).

41.0"

(105 cm)

Unpackin Washer

Removing foam packaging

1. Temporarily remove door tape.

2. Open washer door and remove everything from

the drum.

3. Close door and reapply door tape.

4. Using a rug, blanket or piece of cardboard to

protect the floor, carefully lay the washer on it's

back.

5. Remove styrofoam base and shipping plug and

set them aside.

6. Carefully return the washer to an upright posi-

tion.

7. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (1 m)

of its final location.

Unpacking Washer

Removing shipping hardware

i1 SHIPPING FORK

::::2

m 5 P CLAMPS • 5 SPACER

_ BOLTS

Remove all of the following:

1 SHIPPING FORK ® 5 SPACERS

m5PCLAMPS 05BOLTS

Installing hole plugs

Locate 7 hole plugs in the small bag supplied

with washer instruction guides. Insert them in

the holes in washer back panel.

A 7 HOLE PLUGS

(IN BAG)

Installation instructions

Leveling your washer

Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by

properly leveling the washer.

1. For free standing installation and with the washer

within 4 feet (1 m) of its final location, place a level

on top of the washer, a

2. Use the universal wrench to adjust the leveling

legs so the washer is level front-to-rear and side-

to-side, and stable corner-to-corner.

3. Press down on alternate corners and sides and

feel for the slightest movement. Adjust the appro-

priate leg(s) so the washer sits solidly on the floor

on ALL four legs. Keep the leveling leg extension

at a minimum for best performance of the washer.

lower

Connecting inlet water

1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to

flush the water lines and remove particles that might ar-_-_vT-_

clog the water valve screens and to determine which _p_. / /1_-

faucet is hot and which is cold supply.

_:_ USE ONLY NEW

/"_'_'-_ HOSES

RUBBER WASHERS "_'\_",

MUST BE PRESENT " "

\ cA\, :o::_:

2. Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT inlet con-

nection on the washer and the COLD inlet hose to

the COLD inlet connection on the washer. Tighten by

hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connec-

tion another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not cross thread

or over-tighten these connections.

3. Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT water supply

and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD water supply.

Tighten by hand until snug. Then tighten each supply

connection another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not bend,

kink or pinch water inlet hoses.

4. Turn on the water and check for leaks.

HOT COLD

installation instructions

Connecting drain and electrical

Locate the anti-siphon ring shipped with your

washer. Place it over the end of the drain hose and

slide it past the first ring of "accordion" ribs.

Form a "U" shape on the end of the drain hose with

the hose pointed toward the drain. Place the formed

end in a laundry tub or a standpipe and secure the

drain hose with the cable tie (provided in the enclo-

sure package) to the standpipe, inlet hose, laundry

tub, etc. so the hose does not pull out from the force

of the water.

SLIDE DiSC

TO HERE

3. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

Groundi

wallrece

Powercordwith

3_pronggrounded p!ug

CABLE TIE

4. Turn on the power at a circuit breaker/fuse box.

5. Carefully slide the washer to its final position. Re-

check for level and rock corners for stability. Re-

move and discard door tape.

6. Read the Use & Care Guide provided with the

washer. It contains valuable and helpful information

that will save you time and money.

7. See the next page about performing a brief, helpful

"Installation Cycle" on your new washer.

8. If you have any questions during initial operation,

please review the "Service Prevention Checklist" in

your Use & Care Guide before calling for service.

9. Place these instructions in a location near the

washer for future reference.

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