Electrolux IQ-TOUCH 137378100 A manual

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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 pur chase as the beginning of a relationship. T o ens[...]

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 . Control Lock Theater -Style, Luxury-Lighting™ System T ouch-2-Open™ Door Latch with Safety Lock T ouch-2-Open™ Cycle Selector T ouch-2-Open™ Dispenser Drawer with Luxury-Gli[...]

6 Operating Instructions Getting Started Sort laundry into loads that can be washed 1. together . (See page 8.) Prepar e items for washing. (See page 8.) 2. Pretr eat stains and heavy soil. (See page 9.) 3. Add laundry load to the washer . (See page 9.) 4. T o run your washer , follow these basic steps: Add laundry products to the dispenser . (See [...]

7 Operating Instructions BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER Read the important instructions in this section of the Use and Care Guide before operating your washer . OPERA TING YOUR WASHER Sort laundry into loads that can be 1. washed together . Sort items by recommended cycle and water temperature. Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and non-[...]

8 3. Pr etreat stains and heavy soil. See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4. Add laundry load to washer . Combine lar ge and small items in a load. Load lar ge items fi rst. Lar ge items should not be more than half the total wash load. W ashing single items such as a sweater , towel or jeans is i[...]

9 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[...]

10 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 ” detergent chamber[...]

11 Operating Instructions 6. Select the appr opriate cycle and settings for the load. T ur n the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. See the “Cycle Selection” section in this guide for descrip- tions of each cycle. The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rins[...]

12 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection T ur n 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 [...]

13 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, continued DEEP CLEAN SANITIZE Use the deep clean sanitize cycle to clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children’ s clothing. It is recommended that you set your water heater to 120° F (49° C) or higher to ensure pr oper per - formance during this cycle. I[...]

14 Operating Instructions Specialty Cycle Selection SPECIAL TY CYCLES T o access you washer’ s Specialty Cycles: Press the button under the LCD corr esponding • to specialty cycles . Rotate the cycle selector knob to scroll • through the list of available Specialty Cycles to choose from. Press the • start button to begin the cycle. T o exit[...]

15 Operating Instructions My Favorite Cycle T o program a cycle with your pr eferred water tem- perature, spin speed, soil level and options, pr ess and hold the my favorite button for 3 seconds. ACTIVE WEAR This cycle is designed for small loads of light- weight, synthetic apparel worn for working out, running, swimming, cycling, tennis and simila[...]

16 Cycle Settings Operating Instructions 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, pr ess the T empera- ture button to scr oll to the desired[...]

17 Operating Instructions Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. T o add options , press the corr esponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. T o delete options , press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn off. Some Options requir e a “ press & hold ” ef fort [...]

18 Operating Instructions Cycle Options, continued ADD STEAM Select this option to add approximately 20 min- utes of tumbling in steam during the wash cycle. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads to help enhance the release of tough stains fr om fabrics after initial agitation. NOTE Steam may not necessarily be visible inside • drum during a[...]

19 Cycle Chart W asher Settings Chart These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options ar e available with the following cycles: deep clean sanitize heavy duty whitest whites fast wash normal casual colors delicate allergen rinse & spin specialty cycles jeans fast sanitize stuffed toys pet beds clean washer active wear fast steam tempera[...]

20 Stain Removal Guide SAFE ST AIN REMOV AL PROCEDURES T o reduce the risk of fi r e or serious injury to per - sons or property , comply with the basic war nings 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 of children’ s reach. [...]

21 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[...]

22 Car e & Cleaning IMPOR T ANT Items left in washer while performing the CLEAN WASHER cycle will cause a sever e out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine. TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER T o clean and freshen the washer , perform the CLEAN WASHER cycle. For best results use the CLEAN WASHER cycle once a month. T o be[...]

23 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[...]

24 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[...]

25 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 ur n water faucets off to pr event press[...]

26 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 Undiluted li[...]

27 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 • pr oduct containing enzymes. W ash in hottest wa[...]

28 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[...]

29 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[...]

30 W arranty Information Y our appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty . For one year from your original date of purchase, Electr olux 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 instruct[...]