Electrolux 137519000 A (1112) manuel d'utilisation

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2 Finding Information Please r ead and save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux , the new pr emium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality thr oughout the service life of your new appliance. W e view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. T o ensu[...]

3 Safety NOTE The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur . Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Y our safety and the safety of others is very important. W [...]

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5 Featur es As an ENERGY ST AR ® Partner , Electr olux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ST AR ® guidelines for energy effi ciency . Reversible, T ouch-2-Open™ Door System T ouch-2-Open™ Latch Indicator Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Control Lock Theater -Style, Luxury-Lighting™ System T[...]

6 Operating Instructions Normal Operating Sounds Y ou may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer: A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a fl exible drain hose to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home. Y ou will hear water fl owing into your stand pipe. This is a normal part of the operation of the washer . B. WA TER[...]

7 • See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4. Add laundry load to washer . Operating Instructions OPERA TING YOUR W ASHER 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together . Operating Y our W asher , continued (Mesh bag not included.) W H I T E S C A S U A L C O L O R S T O W E L S • Sort ite[...]

8 Operating Instructions 5 . Add laundry products to the dispenser . IMPOR T ANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly . Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener . IMPOR T ANT Save the liquid cup insert for future use. DO NOT discard it while you ar e using powder detergent. Use a low-sud[...]

9 Operating Instructions IMPOR T ANT Do not mix liquids and powders. Other W ash Products W ater conditioner , deter gent booster and en- zyme products may be added with the deter - gent. Put liquid products with liquid deter gent in the “ Main W ash - liquid only ” detergent cup or powder products with powder deter - gent in the “ Main W ash[...]

10 Operating Instructions 6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • T urn the cycle selector knob in either direc- tion to select the cycle desired. The indica- tor for that cycle will be illuminated. See the “Cycle Selection” section in this guide for descriptions of each cycle. • The estimated cycle time, suitable wash [...]

11 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection T urn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend it or return it fl ush to the console. Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. For best results NORMAL Use this load for c[...]

12 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, continued CASUAL Use this cycle for cottons and blends with a per - manent press or no-ir on fi nish. F AST WASH Quickly wash a small, lightly soiled load in 18 min- utes. DELICA TE Use this cycle for lightly soiled knits and delicates which requir e gentle washing. HAND WASH Use this cycle to provide int[...]

13 Operating Instructions Cycle Settings The appropriate washing temperatur e will auto- matically be indicated for the cycle selected. NOTE T o change the temperature once the cycle has begun, press the pause button, make the new selection and press start again. T o change the temperature, press the T empera- ture button to scr oll to the desired [...]

14 Operating Instructions Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. T o add options , press the corresponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. T o de- lete options , press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn off. T o protect your fabrics, not all options are available [...]

15 Operating Instructions Other Featur es ST A TUS DISPLA Y The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected. The time may increase if water pressur e is low , oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. The approximate time remaining will be displayed during the cycle. OVERSUDS DETECTION A situation where oversuds[...]

16 Operating Instructions W asher Settings Chart These temperatures, spin speeds, soil levels and options ar e available with the following cycles: deep clean sanitize heavy duty whites colors normal casual fast wash delicate hand wash spin only temperature sanitize 9 hot 9 9 99 warm 9 99 999 99 cold 99 9 999 99 eco cold 999999999 spin speed max 99[...]

17 Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Pr ocedures SAFE ST AIN REMOV AL PROCEDURES T o reduce the risk of fi re or serious injury to per - sons or property , comply with the basic warnings listed below: • Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal pr oducts. • Keep stain removal pr oducts in their original labeled containers and out [...]

18 Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Suggestions ST AIN TREA TMENT Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain r emover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product containing enzymes to pr etreat or soak stains. S[...]

19 Car e & Cleaning Inside Routine Cleaning (Pr eventive) REMOVE “LIQUID ONL Y” DISPENSER CUP “MAIN WASH” COMP ARTMENT IMPOR T ANT Items left in washer while performing the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine. NOTE If the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle is cancelled or paused during t[...]

20 Car e & Cleaning • Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrinkling, color transfer , and odors may develop in items left in the washer . • If there ar e no small children or pets pr esent, you may leave the door ajar when the washer is not in use. • Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of the was[...]

21 Car e & Cleaning Inside Cleaning (Aggr essive) In cases where CLEAN W ASHER 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 procedur e to help alleviate the problem. CLEANING PROCEDURE - W asher Drum Ensure the wash tub is e[...]

22 Car e & Cleaning IMPOR T ANT Do not store or place laundry pr oducts on top of washer at any time. They can damage the fi nish or controls. RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care. • When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth. T urn water faucets off to pr event pressu[...]

23 Solutions to Common Pr oblems Common W ashing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain r emoval, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions pr ovided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains • Undilute[...]

24 Solutions to Common Pr oblems Common W ashing Problems, continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Y ellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics • Agitation time too short. • W ash water temperature too low . • Not enough deter gent. • Soak in deter gent booster or product containing enzymes. • W ash in hottest[...]

25 Solutions to Common Pr oblems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE High pitch “jet engine” noise. A certain amount of motor whine is nor - mal during the spin cycle. Rattling and clanking noise. Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, o[...]

26 Solutions to Common Pr oblems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WA TER W ater collects in folds of the bellows at the end of the cycle. This is a result of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer . W ater collects in bleach and fabric softener com- partments. This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of t[...]

27 W arranty Information For the applicable warranty period as set forth below , as measured fr om your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or r eplace 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 pr ovided instructions. [...]

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