OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SOAK/ REGULAR/WHITES
PREWASH 15 12
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE LOAD SIZE (WATER LEVEL) 8
4
PREWASH
WARM COLD
WARM * COLD
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE (FULL)
(LOW) SOAK
*
HOT WARM RESET
COLD COLD POWER SPIN
FINAL SPIN
RINSE 12
8
4
KNITS/ PERM
DELICATES 6
* SOME MODELS PERM PRESS PREWASH PRESS/COLORS
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Operating Steps
Read Washing Procedures in your Owner's 8 . Set cycle selector and washer controls
Si desea obtener una copia en español de according to type, size, and soil level of
Guide. It explains these operating steps in
estas Instrucciones de Funcionamiento, each load.
detail.
sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a
continuación. Solicite la P/N 131934700. 9 . Close lid and pull cycle selector knob to
1 . Sort laundry into loads that can be
Spanish Owner's Guides washed together. start washer. The washer will fill, but not
Electrolux Home Products agitate or spin with the lid open.
P. O. Box 212378 2 . Prepare items for washing.
Augusta, GA 30917 10. Remove items at end of cycle. Wait
3 . Pretreat stains and heavy soil. about 2 minutes for safety lid lock to release.
Before Operating Your Washer 4 . Add the measured amount of detergent
Read your washer Owner's Guide. It has to wash tub.
Cycle Selection
important safety and warranty information. It Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.
also has many suggestions for best washing 5 . If desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
results. The Regular/Whites, Perm Press/Colors and
Bleach Dispenser.
Knits/Delicates cycles provide a spray rinse
during the first spin, followed by a deep rinse
To reduce the risk of fire, electric 6 . Add laundry load to wash tub.
and final spin.
shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your washer 7 . If desired, add liquid fabric softener to
Regular/Whites Cycle
Owner's Guide before operating this appliance. the Fabric Softener Dispenser on some
Provides up to 15 minutes of normal agitation
models or during the final rinse.
followed by a fast spin for most fabrics.
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SOAK/ REGULAR/WHITES
PREWASH 15 12
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE LOAD SIZE (WATER LEVEL) 8
4
PREWASH
WARM COLD
WARM * COLD
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE (FULL)
(LOW) SOAK
*
HOT WARM RESET
COLD COLD POWER SPIN
FINAL SPIN
RINSE 12
8
4
KNITS/ PERM
DELICATES 6
* SOME MODELS PERM PRESS PREWASH PRESS/COLORS
Cycle Selection (continued) Controls
Perm Press/Colors Cycle Always follow instructions on fabric care
Provides up to 12 minutes of normal agitation followed LOAD SIZE sets the amount of wash and rinse water
labels. for the wash load. Select a water level appropriate for
by a fast spin for cottons and blends with a no-iron
finish. Select Perm Press Prewash to help loosen soil
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE sets the water the load size. There should be enough water for items
and remove stains before washing. Add recommended temperatures for washing and rinsing. Select wash to move freely.
amount of detergent to tub and select a cold water water temperature according to fiber content and soil • On some models, to increase water level after the
rinse. Follow Perm Press Prewash with a complete level of the load, and type of detergent used. A cold wash cycle begins, turn the Load Size control to
water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling. Reset and hold. When water begins to enter the tub,
Perm Press/Colors cycle.
If a cold rinse is selected, the washer will fill with turn the control to the desired setting.
Knits/Delicates Cycle cold water during rinse, followed by a cold spray
Provides up to 6 minutes of gentle agitation followed rinse during final spin. If a warm rinse is selected
by a slow spin for knit and delicate items. the washer will fill with cold water during rinse, Energy Saving Tips
Soak & Prewash Cycle followed by a warm spray rinse during final spin.
• Soak — The Soak setting can be used to treat • Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra energy.
heavily soiled or stained items. It provides 2 minutes The following chart suggests wash/rinse temperatures Undersize loads waste energy.
of agitation and 12 minutes of soaking time, then for basic fabric types. • When small wash loads cannot be avoided, use
advances to the Prewash portion of the cycle. Use Wash/Rinse lower water levels.
the amount of detergent recommended for a • Select the appropriate cycle and time for each load.
Fabric Type Temperature
normal wash cycle. For colorfast items, bleach or Shorten wash times for lightly soiled loads.
a soaking agent may also be used. Follow • To reduce drying time, select a fast spin speed to
Heavily soiled white/colorfast Hot/Cold remove more water from heavy items such as
manufacturer's directions on the product [Link] cotton, perm press
Soak water temperature is the same as the rinse towels and jeans.
water selected. • Use warm water to wash most loads. Limit hot water
Lightly soiled white/colorfast Warm/Cold washes to heavily soiled and white loads. Use cold
• Prewash — When soaking is not necessary, the cotton, perm press water for lightly soiled items and rinsing.
Prewash setting can be used alone to help remove
• Operate the washer in early morning and late
protein-based stains such as milk, grass and blood Noncolorfast fabrics, knits, Cold/Cold evening when utility demands are low.
and to help loosen soils before washing. During delicates
Prewash, the washer will agitate the load for 2 • Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid rewashing.
minutes, then drain, spin and shut off. Use the Washable woolens Warm/Cold
amount of detergent and other laundry products
recommended for a normal wash cycle. The
Prewash temperature is the same as the wash
water temperature selected. P/N 134072200B (0401)
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