Electrolux ELFE4222AW User manual

EN FRONT LOAD WASHER
FR LAVEUSE Á CHARGEMENT FRONTAL
ES LAVADORA DE CARGA FRONTAL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN
157029900 May 2020

Important Safety Instructions
Definitions
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alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
Recognize safety symbols, words
and labels
Safety items throughout this manual are
labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based
on the risk type as described below:
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or mainte-
nance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this
washer.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .......................2
Installation Requirements.............................4
Installation Instructions ................................7
Accessories...............................................11
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Important Safety Instructions
NOTE
The electrical service to the washer must con-
form with local codes and ordinances and the
latest edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian
Electrical Code C22.1 part 1.
WARNING
SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Recycle the carton and dispose of the 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 suffoca-
tion. Place all materials in a garbage contain-
er or make materials inaccessible to children.
CAUTION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more than
one person move or lift the washer.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
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 ap-
pliance.
IMPORTANT
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.
Maximum benefits and enjoyment are achieved
when all the Safety and Operating Instructions
are understood and practiced as a routine with
your laundering tasks.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:
1. ...in an area exposed to dripping water or
outside weather conditions. The ambient
temperature should never be below 60° F
(15.6° C) to maximize detergent effective-
ness.
2. ...in an area (garage or garage-type build-
ing) where gasoline or other flammables
(including automobiles) are kept or stored.
3. ... on carpet. Floor MUST be solid with
a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.5 cm). To
minimize vibration or movement, reinforce-
ment of the floor may be necessary.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Certain internal parts are intentionally not
grounded and may present a risk of electrical
shock if contacted during installation.
Do not contact the following parts while the
appliance is energized:
• Electronic Motor Control
• Drain Pump
• Recirculation Pump
• Drive Motor
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Installation Requirements
Inlet Hose (x2)
NOTE
Hoses are not included with washer purchase.
See “Accessories” section for various inlet hose kits to fit your
specific installation.
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 min. 24”
Drain hose snapped in “U” channel
(shipped in drum)
Drain hose secured in place with
cable tie (shipped in drum)
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
Installation Checklist

Tools and materials needed for installation:
Adjustable
pliers
Adjustable
wrench
3/8" or
10 mm
box wrench
OR
OR OR AND AND
Ratchet and
socket set Carpenter’s level
Optional
universal
wrench
Please Read and Save this
Guide
Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the pre-
mium brand in home appliances. These Instal-
lation Instructions are part of our commitment
to customer satisfaction and product quality
throughout the life of your new appliance.
Questions?
Toll-free telephone and online support:
U.S. :1-877-4ELECTROLUX
(1-877-435-3287)
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Canada: 1-800-265-8352
www.electroluxappliances.ca
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Installation 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.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Ground requirements
Electrical system
requirements
NOTE
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage
capabilities, the use of this washer with power
created by gas powered generators, solar pow-
ered generators, wind powered generators or
any other generator other than the local utility
company is not recommended.
NOTE
GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is
not required.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electrical shock. Check with a licensed elec-
trician 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, ground-
ing 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 accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances
or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70
(latest edition). 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.
NOTE
If you have an Electrolux compact dryer model
number ELFE4222AW or ELFE422CAW, you
may choose to power your Electrolux compact
washer through it. See Illustrations.
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Installation Requirements
Washer dimensions
56.5"
(144cm)
max.
24"
(61cm)
min.
Drain system requirements
1. Drain capable of eliminating 6 gals (22.5 L)
per minute.
2. A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. (3.18 cm)
minimum.
3. The standpipe height above the floor should
be:
Minimum height: 24 in. (61 cm)
Maximum height: 56.5 in. (144 cm)
24" (61 cm)
43" (109 cm)
33.5"
(85 cm)
24"
(60.5 cm)
to clear open door
oor line
freestanding washer
on oor
to clear front of closed door
power
cord on
rear of
unit
Water supply requirements
Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed
within hose length of your washer’s water
inlet. The faucets MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm)
with threading for laundry hose connection.
Water pressure MUST be between 10 and
110 psi. Pressure difference between hot and
cold cannot be more than 10 psi. Your water
department can advise you of your water
pressure.
Washer
Wall
Outlet
Dryer
Washer
Wall
Outlet
Dryer
Power Receptacle
Dryer
Power
Cord
Washer
Power
Cord
Dryer
Power
Cord
Washer
Power
Cord
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1Drain hose length on washer approximately 55 inches (140 cm).
2Power supply cord length on washer approximately 59 inches (150 cm).
3Power supply cord length on Canadian dryer approximately 59 inches (150 cm).
68.5"
(174 cm)
24"
(60.5 cm)
26" (66 cm)
to clear open door
water supply
connection on
rear of unit
drain hose on
rear of unit1
electrical supply
on rear of unit3
power cord on
rear of unit2
Installation Instructions
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Clearance requirements
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES -
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SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
Alcove 0”
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Removing foam packaging
WARNING
SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Recycle the carton and dispose of the
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 materials
inaccessible to children.
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oor line
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Installation Instructions
1. Remove door tape and empty drum con-
tents, including foam shipping brace inside
rubber gasket of door.
2. Using a foam corner post from the packag-
ing to protect the floor, carefully lay the
washer on its back.
x 2
CAUTION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more than
one person move or lift the washer.
IMPORTANT
Save styrofoam base and shipping braces
for use to help prevent washer damage dur-
ing any future moves.
3. Remove styrofoam base and set it aside.
4. Carefully return the washer to an upright
position.
5. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet
(1 m) of its final location.
The drain hose is secured in place with two
plastic latching clamps. Press the locking tab
and release the drain hose.
Releasing drain hose
x3
x2
x3
Plastic
Clamp
Shipping
Spacer
Shipping
Bolt
Removing shipping hardware
Remove all of the following from the back of
the washer:
• 3 shipping bolts
• 2 plastic clamps
• 3 shipping spacers
NOTE
Rubber expansion material on spacers may
need time to relax before they can be easily
pulled through shipping hole.
IMPORTANT
Save all shipping bolts and spacers for future
use. If the washer is to be transported at a
later date, the shipping hardware must be
reinstalled to help prevent shipping damage.
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Installation Instructions
Locate hole plugs in the small bag supplied
with washer instruction guides. Cut them apart
from each other and insert them in the holes in
washer back panel.
Installing hole plugs
Leveling your washer
Excessive noise and vibration can be
prevented by properly leveling the washer.
1. For free standing
installation and with
the washer within 4
feet (1 m) of its final
location, place a level
on top of the washer.
2. Use adjustable
pliers or the universal
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 appropri-
ate 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.
Rubber Washers
Must Be Present USE ONLY
NEW HOSES
Connecting inlet water
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.
NOTE
Hoses are not included with washer pur-
chase. See “Accessories” section for various
inlet hose kits to fit your specific installation.
2. 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 connec-
tion another 2/3
turn with pliers.
Do not cross thread or over-tighten
these connections.
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Installation Instructions
Connecting drain and
electrical
1. Snap one end of the drain hose hanger
(shipped in washer drum) onto the drain
hose. Continue wrapping it around the
hanger and snap it in place.
2. Place the hook end of the drain hose in
the drain opening. Secure the drain hose
with the cable tie (provided in the enclo-
sure package) to the standpipe, inlet hose,
laundry tub, etc. so the hose does not pull
out from the force of the water.
IMPORTANT
Check to ensure the power is off at a circuit
breaker/fuse box before plugging the power
cord into an outlet.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Cable Tie
3. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
3. Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT
water supply
and the COLD
inlet hose to the
COLD water sup-
ply. Tighten by
hand until snug.
Then tighten
each
supply connec-
tion another 2/3
turn with pliers.
Do not bend,
kink or pinch
water inlet
hoses.
4. Turn on the water
and check for leaks.
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