What are the dimensions of my Electrolux washer?

The base model measures (without pedestal): Height: 53.25” (135.5 cm), Width: 75.75” (192.5 cm), Depth: 41” (105 cm). If equipped with pedestal, add approximately 15 inches to its total height making dimension about 68.5 cm in width and depth. Check section 3 for exact specifications dependent on your series variation.

How do I prevent stains from setting?

For effective stain removal always treat promptly, identify the kind of stain and refer to specific methods outlined in Stain Removal Guide provided at end of manual. For unknown substances apply cold water first to avoid setting problems further while pretesting removal agents on less visible area ensures safe treatment for various fabric types ensuring no harm occurs during cleaning process.

What safety considerations are there regarding children and washing machines?

Keep door closed when small children or pets are present to prevent entrapment hazards. Teach kids proper appliance use as they grow older but avoid having them play around washer area always maintaining close supervision over young ones especially near such big appliances like Electrolux washers throughout their early years.

What should I do if an error code 'HO SE' appears on my washer LED display?

The HO SE message indicates that the inlet hoses have been installed incorrectly, swapping hot and cold supplies. You need to turn off both water supply valves and reconnect the supply hose to the correct inlet connection on the washer. (Page 35)

How do I clean the Adaptive Dispenser drawer in my electrolux washing machine?

To clean the Adaptive Dispenser drawer, first pull out the drawer until it stops and press down firmly on the lock tab at the right rear corner to remove. Then take off the detergent cup and top cover, followed by the bottom cover if necessary. Rinse all parts with hot water to clear powders and liquids. Reassemble everything once cleaned thoroughly. (Page 47)

What safety precautions should I follow when using laundry products?

Always read and comply with the instructions on all stain removal or laundry products, keep these products out of reach of children, wash utensils thoroughly after use, do not mix certain cleaning solutions like ammonia and chlorine bleach as they produce harmful fumes. Follow fabric care labels for safe treatments too. (Page 45)

How often should I perform the clean washer cycle to prevent odors?

To maintain freshness in your washing machine, you should run the clean washer cycle every month or follow up after approximately 50 cycles when prompted by the LED display as a cleanliness reminder. (Page 46)

What is the procedure for reversing my door?

To reverse the door, first ensure you have sufficient clearance and gather your tools including a screwdriver with a #2 square bit driver and protective surface cloth. When ready, unplug the washer from power source before proceeding carefully through steps like unlocking hinge and removing door lock, relocating inner door ring and reattaching it properly. Remember to test operation correctly after reinstalling all components. (Page 15)

How do I install a new Electrolux washing machine?

For installing a new Electrolux washer, start by unpacking and removing shipping hardware according to manufacturer's instructions. Then level the washer using adjustable legs found at all four corners of its base. Next connect hot and cold water supply hoses securely to appliance inlets and ensure no leaks then plug it into properly grounded outlet after confirming power disconnect via circuit breaker or fuse box as per guidelines on pages 10-14.

How do I sort laundry before using my Electrolux washing machine?

Sort laundry by recommended cycle and water temperature, separate colors from whites and non-colorfast items. Also isolate heavy soiled garments from lightly stained ones and keep materials prone to lint in separate groups like casual synthetics which attract fibers easily compared to tight weaved fabrics such as rugs that shed much less lint particles during washing processes detailed on page 39.

Electrolux 300 Series — Manual, FAQ & Troubleshooting

Name: Electrolux 300 Series
Brand: Electrolux

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CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................2

2. FEATURES............................................................................................ 5

3. PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS............................................... 6

4. INSTALLATION....................................................................................11

5. ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS..................................17

6. CONTROLS AND SETTINGS..............................................................17

7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................ 33

8. NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS....................................................... 37

9. STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE....................................................................38

10. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................... 40

11. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................... 45

12. LIMITED WARRANTY........................................................................50

13. LIMITED WARRANTY........................................................................51

#### 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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|NOTE The instructions appearing in this User manual 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.| |---|

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Small, lightly soiled loads and very deli‐ cate fabrics

Very short agitation Long soaking times Lower temps Lower spin speeds

Rinse & Spin

Rinse and spin only (cold rinse or add fabric softener)

Cold temperature

Clean Washer

Refer to Care and Cleaning

6.9 Cycle settings

Washing temperature

The appropriate washing temperature will automatically be indicated for the cycle selected. To change the preset temperature, press the Temp button to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash water temperature according to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level.

To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available with every cycle. If a temperature is not appropriate for the cycle, it cannot be selected and will not be lit by pressing the Temp button.

The temperature selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future.

All wash water temperatures are automatically regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance. The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in some geographic areas can affect water temperature. Sanitize (on select models) Use the sanitize setting to clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, cloth diapers, and children’s clothing.

It is recommended that you set your water heater to 120°F (49°C) or higher to ensure proper performance during this cycle. If the setting is lower or the load is extra large, the cycle time may be extended.

When used with the heavy duty, towels, optic whites and whitest whites, cycles, the sanitize setting will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between loads. No bleach or harsh chemicals are needed, but higher temperatures are required. Check fabric care labels to prevent damage.

|NOTE The Heavy Duty, Towels, Optic Whites and Whitest Whites with Sanitize setting cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of NSF P172 protocol for sanitization efficacy.| |---|

|NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

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|NOTE If the voltage at your outlet is under 110v, the internal heater may not adequately heat the wash water. If the cycle is interrupted while the water is heating, the final temperature of the wash water may be lower and sanitation may be reduced.| |---|

The wash water is heated by an internal boost heater to a maximum of 152°F (67°C) as the load tumbles. Cold water is added to cool down the load prior to drain and spin.

As a precaution, the washer door remains locked when the water temperature reaches 130°F (55°C)

|NOTE If the wash cycle is paused or canceled while the internal drum temperature is above 130°F (55°C), the door will remain locked until it cools. You may manually perform a Rinse & Spin cycle to cool the internal temperature sooner.| |---|

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Allergen (on select models) Removes dust mites and dander from household objects. The temperature does increase on this setting.

|NOTE The Heavy Duty, Optic Whites and Towels cycles with the Allergen option selected have been designed to meet the requirements of the NSF P351 protocol for allergen reduction efficacy. These cycles and settings will kill dust mites and eliminate at least 95% of pet dander. Since higher temperatures are required, please check fabric care labels to prevent damage.| |---|

|NSF Protocol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers| |---|

Hot Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends.

Warm Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends.

Eco Cold (on select models) Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to temperature of cold tap supply. Use this selection for fabrics and colors that are prone to dye transfer. For

use with cold water detergents.

|NOTE The washer will always use a small amount of hot water to dissolve the pack when the PODS® option has been selected.| |---|

###### Soil level

Adjust the wash time based on the soil level of each load. Solid Soil (on select models), Heavy, Normal, Light and Extra Light (on select models) soil levels are available.

Spin speed Max (on select models), High, Medium and Low (on select models) spin speeds are available for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from model to model and cycle to cycle.

Increasing the spin speed will extract more water, decrease drying time and conserve

energy. Decreasing the spin speed will reduce wrinkling.

Select low spin speed (on select models) to gently spin items that should be line dried.

Use no spin to omit the final spin at the end of the cycle. The load will be very wet. Remove items from the wash drum to drip dry or select a spin only cycle to remove excess water at a more convenient time.

###### 6.10 Cycle options

The default options for each cycle will automatically be chosen when a cycle is selected. To protect fabrics, not all options are available for all cycles. If an option is not available for a cycle, the indicator will not light.

###### Selecting options

Press the Options button to scroll though the options until the indicator light for the desired option flashes, then press Select. The indicator light will illuminate when the option has been selected. Follow the same steps to deselect an option. The indicator light will turn off when the option is deselected.

options select

de-select

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|NOTE 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 settings or options, press Start/ Pause, make the new selections and press Start/Pause again.| |---|

All settings or options selected for the cycle, except Sanitize (on select models), Perfect Steam™ (on select models), and stain treatment options, will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. To return to factory settings, press and hold Soil and Options buttons at the same time and hold for 3 sec until the confirmation signal sounds. To prevent unintentional and accidental exposure of delicate material to excess heat or unexpected steam, the Sanitize, Perfect Steam™ and all stain

treatment options will need to be reselected each time.

###### Stain treatment options (on select models)

Your washer is equipped with powerful stain treatment tools. Depending on your model, use one of the options below to deal with tough stains on your garments.

StainTreat (400 series washer) Use this option to add a short initial wash period to available cycles using the stain treatment additives in the stain soak/treat compartment. After the stain wash phase, the load will automatically advance to the main wash cycle.

StainTreat II (500 series washer) Use this option when available and rotate the cycle selector to rotate through the stain types below. Stain treatment and main detergent will recirculate in the agitating load for approximately 20 min and then the washer will advance to the main wash cycle.

• Any Stain - recirculating wash solution will be heated by boost heater.

• Blood - recirculating wash solution will not be heated by boost heater to prevent setting blood stains.

• Chocolate - stain wash time is extended with additional heating by boost heater.

StainSoak (600/700 series washer) Similar to StainTreat II above with the added feature of detergent/treatment mixing with SmartBoost pump technology before the stain washing phase.

Perfect Steam™ (on select models) Use this option to add approximately 20 min of tumbling in steam.

|NOTE Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum during a steam wash cycle. Steam may not be present during entire steam wash cycle.| |---|

|IMPORTANT

If steam is selected, rinse temperatures will be elevated. If the wash cycle is paused or cancelled during a steam cycle, the door will remain locked until it cools. You may manually perform a rinse & spin cycle to cool the internal temperature sooner. During a steam cycle, steam exiting from the rear vent of the washer is normal and not cause for alarm.| |---|

Control options Control Lock To lock the controls between cycles, scroll to the control lock option and press Select. The control lock icon will show on the LED display. To unlock the controls scroll to the control lock option again and press Select. Use this feature to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by children. Washer cycles will not run when control lock is activated. Delay Time Use this option to delay the start of the washing cycle from 30 min to 12 h.

To turn on this option, press options to scroll to the Delay Time and press Select. Use the Cycles button (300/400 models) or turn the cycle selector (500/600 models) to select the desired delay time and press Start. The delay time icon will illuminate on the LED display to indicate the delay time option is activated. The time will begin counting down on the LED display once the washer Start/Pause button has been pressed.

Chime A signal will sound at the end of each cycle (and periodically during extended refresh) if option is activated. To mute or unmute the chime, press and hold Select button for 3 sec.

options select

de-select

hold ‘select’ 3 s to mute/unmute

PODS® (on select models) Use this option when using a detergent pack in a model equipped with a PODS®6) button (on select dispenser only). This option will divert the flow of water to the detergent pack compartment optimizing the detergent pack performance.

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Wash cycle options Extra Rinse (on select models) Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads or if household members have sensitive skin. Pure Rinse (on select models) Use this option to reduce detergent residues and fragrances that can irritate skin which rinses cleaner than the extra rinse cycle. Wrinkle release (on select models) After the final spin, the washer will perform a “dry” agitation to loosen the garments from the side of the drum. Extended Refresh (on select models) Use this option if you will be unable to remove the load right after the cycle is complete. The washer recognizes the load has sat too long and will do a rinse and spin to keep the load fresh for up to 12 hours. When you are ready to remove the load during the Extended Refresh segment, you must press Cancel to end the cycle and open the door. Cold Sanitize (on select models) Select Cold Sanitize when using Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer / Lysol® Laundry Disinfectant7). This option is optimized to use the sanitizer/disinfectant according to the label instructions. Refer to dosage instructions on the Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer / Lysol® Laundry Disinfectant bottle7). The liquid sanitizer/disinfectant must be dispensed in the corresponding compartment of the Adaptive Dispenser™. Do not use powder sanitizer and do not mix with bleach in the Adaptive Dispenser™. For models not equipped with the Cold Sanitize option, manually follow the sanitizer/disinfectant instructions. Check fabric care labels to prevent damage.

###### 6.11 Other features

LED 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. The eco, control lock, close door, mute (some models), and delay time will also appear on this LED display. Icons may vary according to model.

ANY STAIN BLOOD CHOCOLATE

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########## Eco indicator

The eco symbol will light up on the LED display to indicate that the selected combination of temperature, spin speed and options are eco friendly. For the 700 series, the eco indicator has 3 levels. Combinations with higher numbers of leaves are more eco friendly.

###### Oversuds protection

A situation where oversudsing has been detected by the washer will result in the washer requiring additional rinses until the suds have been cleared. Each extra rinse the washer performs to clear the suds will add approximately 5 min to the cycle duration. The LED will display “SU” followed by “dS” and then the remaining

7) Lysol® is a registered trademark of Reckitt Benckiser LLC, Parsippany NJ, used under license by Electrolux.

6) PODS® is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati OH, used under license by Electrolux.

cycle time (0 min) for 60 sec and then repeat. Press Cancel to turn off the alert message. The washer will continue to perform rinse cycles until suds are removed.

###### Reversed hose detection

If condition is detected where the inlet hoses have been installed incorrectly (hot supply to cold inlet and cold supply to hot inlet), the washer will alert you. The LED will display “HO” followed by “SE” and then the remaining cycle time (0 min) for 60 sec and then repeat. Acknowledge the reversed hose condition by pressing the Cancel button. Shut off each water supply valve and attach each supply hose to the correct inlet connection on the washer.

###### Drum light (on select models)

The drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light. The drum light will automatically turn off if the door is left open more than 3 min.

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Sort 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 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 fiber‐ glass. Small particles of fi‐ berglass left in drum may transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin irrita‐ tion and/or damage to fab‐ rics. Do not wash water resist‐ ant and water repellent type clothing or other ma‐ terials.

2. Prepare items for washing.

Empty pockets. Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels. Close zippers, fasten hooks, button buttons, and tie strings/ sashes. Remove non-washable trims and ornaments. Place delicate and small items (bras, hosiery, etc.) in a mesh bag (not included).

Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing. Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

Refer to stain treatment function in Cycle options for your particular model or Stain Re‐ moval Guide for more information.

4. Add laun‐ dry load to wash tub.

Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. Washing single items is inefficient and may cause an outof-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance load. Wash single heavy items (comforter, sleeping bag, etc.) separately. The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed. The door should close easily.

Do not overload the wash‐ er. Do not wash water resist‐ ant and water repellent clothing or other materials.

########### Steps Tips Important

5. Add wash products to dis‐ penser.

Water conditioners, detergent boosters and enzyme prod‐ ucts may be added with detergent. Refer to Adding laundry products for detailed information on the use of the product dispensers and the use of various wash products (detergent, bleach, stain treatment, fabric softener, etc).

Follow manufacturer’s in‐ structions and recommen‐ dations when using wash products. Open and close the dis‐ penser drawer slowly. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in ear‐ ly dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener.

6. Select the cycle and settings for the load.

Refer to Cycle selection, Cycle settings and Cycle options for detailed descriptions of cycle controls. Refer to Settings charts to determine which settings are available for each cycle. To provide the best care, not every setting or option is available with every cycle. If a setting or option is not avail‐ able for the cycle selected, the indicator will not light.

Follow fabric care label in‐ structions on items to be washed. Make sure that the PODS® option is selected when using models that have a separate detergent pack compartment. Refer to Adding laundry prod‐ ucts, Adding laundry de‐ tergent to the Adaptive Dispenser™.

7. Start the washer.

Close the door and press Start/Pause. The washer will not operate with the door open. “Close door” will be displayed as a reminder to close the door. To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during the wash portion of the cycle, press Start/Pause. When the door unlocks, open the door, add the item, close the door and press Start/Pause to resume cycle. To change settings or options after the cycle has begun, press Start/Pause, change the settings, and then press Start/Pause. If the cycle is not paused first, the unit will emit several beeps when the buttons are pressed but no changes to the cycle will be applied. To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press Can‐ cel to cancel the cycle, select the new cycle, and press Start/Pause to begin the new cycle. Changing a cycle se‐ lection without cancelling the current will not change the cy‐ cle. To cancel a cycle, press Cancel. A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the chime op‐ tion is not set to mute.

Do not force door open. As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock during the entire wash cy‐ cle. Pause or cancel the wash load to unlock the door. If the cycle is interrupted during spin, the door lock will not release until the tub has stopped spinning. If the water level is above the bottom of the door opening/flexible door gas‐ ket, the lock will not re‐ lease.

8. Remove items from washer when cy‐ cle has ended.

Remove items when the cycle ends and place in dryer, line dry or dry flat as directed on the fabric care label.

Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may de‐ velop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended.

###### 7.2 Laundry product dispensers

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Beverages (cof‐ fee, tea, soda, juice, alcoholic beverages)

Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.

Blood Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Candle wax, crayon

Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove sol‐ vent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Chocolate Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics

Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.

Dye transfer on white fabric

Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Grass Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, sal‐ ad dressing, cooking oils, car grease, motor oils)

Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fab‐ ric.

Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Stain Treatment Mildew, scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric or soak in oxygen bleach and hot water be‐

fore washing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged. Mud Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Mustard, tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Nail polish May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish

remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.

Paint, varnish Water based: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it can’t be removed. Oil based and varnish: Use solvent recommended on label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.

Perspiration Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using non chlorine bleach in hottest water safe for fabric.

Rust, brown or yellow discolora‐ tion

Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.

Shoe polish Liquid: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. Paste: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonflamma‐ ble dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Urine, vomit, mu‐ cus, feces

Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Wine Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest water and bleach safe for fabric

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Sort items by soil level and color. Use correct amount of deter‐ gent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric.

Greasy, oily stains

Not enough detergent. Undiluted liquid fabric soft‐ ener poured directly on fabric.

Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent. Increase detergent and wa‐ ter temperature. Rewash. Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.

Use correct amount of deter‐ gent and hottest water safe for fabric. Do not pour liquid fabric soft‐ ener directly on fabric.

Holes, tears, or snags

Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. Rips, tears and broken threads. Overloading washer. Degradation of fabric.

May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams cannot be mended.

Never pour chlorine bleach di‐ rectly on fabric. Check condition of items be‐ fore washing.

Lint Incorrect sorting. Tissues left in pocket. Overloading washer. Not enough detergent. Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. Static cling is attracting lint. Load washed too long.

Reduce load size. Rewash using correct water temper‐ ature, water level, and amount of detergent. Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water to remove detergent resi‐ due. Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. Dry load in dryer. Remove lint with lint brush or roller.

Refer to Operating Instruc‐ tions Do not overload washer. Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time.

Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.)

Pilling is normal with syn‐ thetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear.

Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.

Use fabric softener in washer to lubricate fibers. When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on col‐ lars and cuffs. Turn items inside out to re‐ duce abrasion.

Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fab‐ rics.

Undissolved detergent. Some granular detergents can combine with hard wa‐ ter minerals to form a resi‐ due. Overloading washer.

Rewash load. Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric. Do not overload washer. Use liquid detergent or non‐ precipitating water conditioner with powder detergent.

Wrinkling Overloading washer. Incorrect wash cycle for wash load.

Reduce load size. Rinse in cold water with liq‐ uid fabric softener using the casual or delicate cycle.

Do not overload washer. Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is complet‐ ed. Use liquid fabric softener.

Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fab‐ rics

Agitation time too short. Wash water temperature too low. Not enough detergent.

Soak in detergent booster or product containing en‐ zymes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric using casual cy‐ cle. Increase detergent. Add bleach safe for fabric or treat with color remover.

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Select correct cycle. Use correct amount of deter‐ gent. Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm water.

Yellow or brown rust stains

Iron or manganese in wa‐ ter supply, water pipes, or water heater.

To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust stains. It may intensify discoloration.

Use nonprecipitating water softener. Before washing, run hot water for a few minutes to clear lines. Drain water heater occasion‐ ally. For an ongoing problem, in‐ stall an iron filter in your water supply system.

Discoloration stains

Use of chlorine bleach as sanitizer for color fading clothes during the cold sanitize option.

May be irreversible. Never pour chlorine bleach in the liquid sanitizer compart‐ ment when using the cold sanitize option with clothes that may fade.

Residue stain buildup in gas‐ ket

Moisture in washer. Use of non-HE detergent. Overdosing detergent. Overloading wash drum. Leaving a wet load set in washer. Cold water washes which may not completely dis‐ solve and remove deter‐ gents.

Perform clean washer cy‐ cle. Scrub gasket with Comet™ Spray Gel Mildew Stain Re‐ mover - use brush to re‐ move stains. Use only HE (high efficien‐ cy detergent) along with recommended dosage. Remove wash load imme‐ diately upon cycle comple‐ tion.

Run dehumidifier in laundry room. Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compart‐ ments of dispenser. Dry the inside of washer and gasket after every run.

Residue stain buildup in dis‐ penser drawer or detergent pack not dis‐ solved.

Moisture in the washer. Use of non-HE detergent. Overdosing detergent. Adding more than two de‐ tergent packs to detergent pack compartment.

Remove and clean dis‐ penser and inserts with combination of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and one gallon hot water. Rinse well, and repeat if necessa‐ ry. NOTE: Wear rubber of latex gloves. Protect floor and clothing from bleach damage. Use only HE (high efficien‐ cy detergent) along with recommended dosage.

Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compart‐ ments of dispenser. Check that PODS ® option is selected and detergent pack is placed in PODS ® dispens‐ er compartment when using detergent pack (on select models).

PODS ® 1) option not se‐ lected when using deter‐ gent pack (on select mod‐ els).

Water in fold of flexible gasket

Result of washing and part of normal operation.

At the end of each wash, dry inside of gasket fold with clean dry towel all around gasket.

Odor Moisture in the washer. Use of non-HE detergent. Overdosing detergent. Leaving a wet load remain in washer. Cold water washes which may not completely dis‐ solve and remove deter‐ gents.

Perform clean washer cy‐ cle. At the end of each wash, dry inside of gasket fold with clean, dry towel all around gasket. Use only HE (high efficien‐ cy detergent) along with recommended dosage. Remove wash load imme‐ diately upon cycle comple‐ tion. Pour one cup liquid chlor‐ ine bleach in standpipe; let remain a day and flush with water.

Utilize the door stand ventila‐ tion feature for a few hours af‐ ter use or whenever washer is not in use.

1) PODS ® is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati OH, used under license by Electrolux.

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###### 11.2 Before calling

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.

Problem Possible causes Solutions NOISE (Refer to "Normal Operating Sounds")

High pitch “jet engine” noise

A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle.

Rattling and clanking noise

Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum.

Stop washer and check drum. If no ob‐ jects are found, perform cycle with emp‐ ty drum. If noise continues, item may be in pump. Call your authorized service technician. To prevent unnecessary noise and dam‐ age to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.

Thumping sound Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually nor‐ mal. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance.

Stop washer and redistribute wash load.

Vibrating noise Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installa‐ tion. Wash load unevenly distributed in drum.

Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling legs. Refer to Leveling the washer. Refer to Installation sections of this manual for removing shipping bolts and foam block. Stop washer and rearrange wash load.

OPERATING Residue left in drum Heavily soiled items. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive house‐

hold cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing.

Washer has been programmed to temporarily perform a repeating demo cycle.

Reset the unit back to factory default settings.

LED displays " "

1. Press power to turn off unit. Press power again to turn unit on. Look for console to light up.

2. Wait at least 10 sec, then simulta‐ neously press and hold Soil and Options buttons for 3 sec.

3. Lights will turn OFF and ON, indi‐ cating the unit has been reset to factory default.

Washer won’t spin Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

LED Displays “CLEAr door”

Washer has detected something trapped between the door and door gasket.

Press Cancel button to unlock the door, remove the trapped item, close the door and restart the cycle.

Washer does not start Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has oc‐ curred. Action of pressing Start/Pause but‐ ton on “touch screen” style console not recognized. Water supply faucets are not turned on. Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if overheated. Door may be open. Unit will not op‐ erate with door open. Light next to Start/Pause button is flashing indicating unit is paused.

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Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a pow‐ er outage, call local electric company. Press Start/Pause button with bare fin‐ gertip. Turn on water supply faucets. It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 min (if washer has not been manually turned off). Press Start/Pause button to continue the cycle.

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Water collects in folds of the door gasket at the end of the cycle

This is a result of the washing ac‐ tion and is part of the normal opera‐ tion of the washer.

Wipe and dry the gasket to remove wa‐ ter and any debris remaining in the gas‐ ket after use.

Water collects in bleach and fabric softener com‐ partments

This is a result of the siphoning ac‐ tion and is part of the normal opera‐ tion of the washer.

Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer and draining water in‐ to the empty drum or sink. Refer to Care and Cleaning

Wash load too wet after spin

Washer is overloaded. Load is too small. Load is out of balance. Drain hose is kinked.

Do not overload washer. Refer to Oper‐ ating Instructions Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance load. Rearrange load to allow proper spin‐ ning. Straighten drain hose.

Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly

Water supply is not adequate in area. Water supply faucets are not com‐ pletely open. Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa). Water inlet hoses are kinked. Water inlet screens plugged.

Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure in‐ crease. Fully open hot and cold faucets. Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling. Straighten hoses. Remove hose from inlets and clean screens.

Warm or hot water is not hot enough

Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer. Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house.

Measure hot water temperature at near‐ by faucet with candy or meat thermome‐ ter. Water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as necessary. Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time.

Water in washer does not drain or drains slowly

Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maximum standpipe height is 8 feet (2.4 m). House drain pipes are clogged.

Clean and straighten the drain hose. Reduce standpipe height to less than 8 feet (2.4 m). Refer to Pre-Installation Requirements Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.

Water leaks Fill hose connection is loose at fau‐ cet or washer. Dispenser drawer not completely closed Water hoses have damage, cuts or corrosion.

Check and tighten hose connections. In‐ stall rubber sealing washers provided. Close dispenser drawer completely. Replace hoses.

Oversudsing HE detergent is not being used. Too much detergent.

Run rinse cycle. Use a lowsudsing, high efficiency detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.

Incorrect wash and rinse temperatures. The LED display will alert this con‐ dition with “HOSE” alarm

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