Electrolux EIFLS60LSS, EIFLS60LT, 137378100 A Outside Routine Cleaning, Winterizing Instructions

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Outside Routine Cleaning

When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth. Turn water

faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.

• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers

• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several times with clear water.

Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of tape.

When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with ammonia or mild soap and water.

• Before moving the washer, place a strip of card-

 

board or thin fiberboard under the front leveling

IMPORTANT

legs to prevent damage to the floor.

Do not store or place laundry products on top of washer at any time. They can damage the finish or controls.

Winterizing Instructions

IMPORTANT

If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer:

1.Turn off water supply faucets.

2.Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. Vacuum out each water sup- ply inlet with a waterproof utility vac to ensure water valves are completely drained. Damage will occur if water in water inlet valves are al- lowed to freeze.

3.Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4.Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational ve- hicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door.

5.Select the spin only cycle. Press start and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.

 

Follow WINTERIZING

 

INSTRUCTIONS for

RV

cold weather storage

and care.

ANTIFREEZE

 

 

6.Press cancel, unplug electrical power cord, dry off drum interior and close door.

7.Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer.

8.Store washer in an upright position.

9.To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle us-

ing detergent. Do not add wash load.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Finding Information Table of contentsPlease read and save this guide Keep a record for quick referenceImportant Safety Instructions SafetyRecognize safety symbols, words and labels Prevent FirePrevent Injury and Damage to the Washer Prevent InjuryFeatures Getting Started Operating InstructionsNormal Operating Sounds To run your washer, follow these basic stepsSort laundry into loads that can be washed together Operating Your WasherPrepare items for washing OwelAdd laundry load to washer Operating Your WASHER, 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soilPowder Detergent Liquid DetergentOther Wash Products Operating Your WasherDetergent for Prewash Liquid Chlorine BleachEntrapment and TIP-OVER Hazard Start the washerNormal Cycle SelectionFast Wash Whitest WhitesCasual Deep Clean SanitizeDelicate AllergenJeans Specialty Cycle SelectionFast Sanitize Stuffed AnimalsMy Favorite Cycle Clean WasherSpecialty Cycles Active WearWashing Temperature Cycle SettingsSpin Speed Soil LevelCycle Options Delay StartStain Treat PrewashCycle Options Washer Features Washer Settings Chart Cycle ChartStain Removal Guide Stain Removal ProceduresStain Treatment Stain Removal SuggestionsInside Routine Cleaning Preventative Care & CleaningTo Refresh or Clean Inside of Washer Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Other Inside Routine Cleaning PreventativeCleaning Procedure Washer Drum Inside Cleaning AggressiveWinterizing Instructions Outside Routine CleaningCommon Washing Problems Solutions to Common ProblemsDo not use chlorine bleach to re Occurrence Possible Cause Solution Service Prevention ChecklistWater Avoid Service ChecklistExclusions Warranty Information