Electrolux Front Load Washer Installation Instructions

1 Remove Foam Packaging and Shipping Hardware

WARNING: RISK OF FIRE

Read all the following instructions before installing and using this appliance.

• Dispose of the carton and plastic bags after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Place all materials in a garbage container or make these materials inaccessible to children.
• For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Install the washer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.
• The electrical service to the washer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 part 1.
• To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the washer.
• Do not stack a dryer on top of washer already installed on pedestal. Do not stack washer on top of dryer. Do not stack washer on top of another washer.

The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

Unpacking the Washer

1. Using a rug, blanket or piece of cardboard to protect the floor, carefully lay the washer on its back.
2. Remove styrofoam base and shipping plug and set them aside.
3. Carefully return the washer to an upright position.
4. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (1 m) of its final location.

CAUTION: EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD. To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the washer.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip washer upside down onto its top or onto its right side for any reason.

Remove Shipping Bolts and Install Plugs

1. Remove shipping bolts from rear of unit.
2. Locate the plugs in the small bag provided with the washer’s instruction guides.
3. Insert them into the holes in the rear panel of the washer where the transport hardware has been removed.

NOTE: Spacers may need time to relax before they can be easily pulled through shipping hole.

2 Electrical Requirements

• CIRCUIT: Individual, properly polarized and grounded 15 amp. branch circuit fused with 15 amp. time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
• POWER SUPPLY: 2 wire, with ground, 120 volt single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.
• OUTLET RECEPTACLE: Properly grounded 3-prong receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the washer is in an installed position.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can cause an electrical shock that may result in serious injury or death. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

1. The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current.
2. Since your washer is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper wired receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician. DO NOT cut off or alter the grounding prong on the power supply cord. In situations where a two-slot receptacle is present, it is the owner’s responsibility to have a licensed electrician replace it with a properly grounded three prong grounding type receptacle.

For detailed information, refer to "Electrical system requirements" in the Installation sections of the Use & Care Guide provided with this washer.

3 Leveling the Washer

Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by properly leveling the washer.

1. Place a level on top of the washer.
2. Use an adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs so the washer is level front-to-rear and side-to-side, and stable corner-to-corner.
3. Press down on alternate corners and sides and feel for the slightest movement. Adjust the leg(s) so the washer sits solidly on the floor on ALL four legs. Keep the leveling leg extension at a minimum for best performance of the washer.

For detailed information, refer to "Leveling the washer" in the Installation sections of the Use & Care Guide provided with this washer.

4 Connect Water Line

1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the water lines and remove particles that might clog the water valve screens and to determine which faucet is hot and which is cold supply.
2. Check to ensure that the inlet hoses have the rubber washer firmly in place.
3. Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT inlet connection on the washer and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD inlet connection on the washer. Tighten by hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connection another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not cross thread or over-tighten these connections.
4. Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT water supply and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD water supply.
5. Tighten by hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connection another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not bend, kink or pinch water inlet hoses.
6. Turn on the water and check for leaks.

For detailed information, refer to "Connecting inlet water" in the Installation sections of the Use & Care Guide provided with this washer.

Water Hoses: HOT Water Hose (CALIENTE CHAUDE), COLD Water Hose (FRIA FROIDE)

5 Connect Drain and Electric

1. Verify the anti-siphon disc is in place.
2. Form a “U” shape on the end of the drain hose with the hose pointed toward the drain. Place the formed end in a laundry tub or a standpipe and secure the drain hose with the cable tie (provided in the enclosure package) to the standpipe, inlet hose, laundry tub, etc. so the hose does not pull out from the force of the water.
3. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
4. Turn on the power at a circuit breaker/fuse box.
5. Carefully slide the washer to its final position. Recheck leveling and rock corners for stability. See “Leveling the washer”. Remove and discard door tape.
6. Run the washer through a complete cycle, checking for water leaks and proper operation.
7. If you have any questions during initial operation, please review the “Troubleshooting” section in the Use & Care Guide before calling for service.

NOTE: The standpipe inside diameter must be 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) minimum. There must be an air gap around the drain hose in the standpipe. A snug hose fit can cause a siphoning action.

IMPORTANT: Check to ensure the power is off at a circuit breaker/fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet.

For detailed information, refer to "Connecting drain and electrical" in the Installation sections of the Use & Care Guide provided with this washer.

Diagram elements: Anti-Siphon Disc, Insert Less Than 8.5" (21.5 cm), Cable Tie

6 Installation Checklist

Shipping Hardware

• Foam shipping support (under wash tub) removed and stored ✔️
• Shipping bolts and spacers removed from rear of appliance and stored ✔️
• Hole plugs (shipped in bag in drum) installed in holes in backsheet ✔️

Leveling

• Washer is level, side-to-side and front-to back ✔️
• Cabinet is sitting solid on all corners ✔️

Water Supply

• Use only new hoses and verify rubber sealing washers are installed ✔️
• HOT supply is connected to HOT inlet and COLD supply is connected to COLD inlet ✔️
• HOT and COLD water supply turned on ✔️
• No leaks present at water supply connections or appliance inlet connections - recheck in 24 hours ✔️

Drain

• Stand pipe or wall drain height minimum 24” ✔️
• Verify anti-siphon disc is attached toward end of drain hose ✔️
• Drain hose secured in place with cable tie (shipped in drum) ✔️

Door Reversal

• Follow detailed instructions in this guide ✔️
• Test hinge and latch for function ✔️

Electrical Power

• House power turned on ✔️
• Washer plugged in ✔️

Final Checks

• Installation instructions and Use & Care Guide read thoroughly ✔️
• Door locks and water enters drum when cycle starts ✔️
• Registration card sent in ✔️