Electrolux MWX645RE User manual

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Read your washer Owner's Guide.Read your washer Owner's Guide.
Read your washer Owner's Guide.Read your washer Owner's Guide.
Read your washer Owner's Guide. It contains
important safety and warranty information. It also
contains many suggestions for obtaining the best
results from your washer.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your washer Owner's
Guide before operating this appliance.
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Printed in U. S. A.
Operating StepsOperating Steps
Operating StepsOperating Steps
Operating Steps
Read Washing Procedures in your Owner'sRead Washing Procedures in your Owner's
Read Washing Procedures in your Owner'sRead Washing Procedures in your Owner's
Read Washing Procedures in your Owner's
Guide.Guide.
Guide.Guide.
Guide. It explains these operating steps in
detail.
1.1.
1.1.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can beSort laundry into loads that can be
Sort laundry into loads that can beSort laundry into loads that can be
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.washed together.
washed together.washed together.
washed together.
2.2.
2.2.
2. Prepare items for washing.Prepare items for washing.
Prepare items for washing.Prepare items for washing.
Prepare items for washing.
3.3.
3.3.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
Pretreat stains and heavy soil.Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
4.4.
4.4.
4. Add the measured amount of detergentAdd the measured amount of detergent
Add the measured amount of detergentAdd the measured amount of detergent
Add the measured amount of detergent
to wash tub.to wash tub.
to wash tub.to wash tub.
to wash tub.
5.5.
5.5.
5. If desired, add diluted liquid bleach toIf desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
If desired, add diluted liquid bleach toIf desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
If desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
Bleach Dispenser.Bleach Dispenser.
Bleach Dispenser.Bleach Dispenser.
Bleach Dispenser.
6.6.
6.6.
6. Add laundry load to wash tub.Add laundry load to wash tub.
Add laundry load to wash tub.Add laundry load to wash tub.
Add laundry load to wash tub.
7.7.
7.7.
7. If desired, add liquid fabric softener toIf desired, add liquid fabric softener to
If desired, add liquid fabric softener toIf desired, add liquid fabric softener to
If desired, add liquid fabric softener to
the Fabric Softener Dispenser.the Fabric Softener Dispenser.
the Fabric Softener Dispenser.the Fabric Softener Dispenser.
the Fabric Softener Dispenser.
8.8.
8.8.
8. Set cycle selector and washer controlsSet cycle selector and washer controls
Set cycle selector and washer controlsSet cycle selector and washer controls
Set cycle selector and washer controls
according to type, size, and soil level ofaccording to type, size, and soil level of
according to type, size, and soil level ofaccording to type, size, and soil level of
according to type, size, and soil level of
each load.each load.
each load.each load.
each load.
9.9.
9.9.
9. Close lid and pull cycle selector knob toClose lid and pull cycle selector knob to
Close lid and pull cycle selector knob toClose lid and pull cycle selector knob to
Close lid and pull cycle selector knob to
start washer.start washer.
start washer.start washer.
start washer.
10.10.
10.10.
10.Remove items at end of cycle.Remove items at end of cycle.
Remove items at end of cycle.Remove items at end of cycle.
Remove items at end of cycle. Wait about
1 minute for safety lid lock to release.
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle Selection
Always follow instructions on fabric careAlways follow instructions on fabric care
Always follow instructions on fabric careAlways follow instructions on fabric care
Always follow instructions on fabric care
labels.labels.
labels.labels.
labels.
The Regular, Perm Press and Delicates cycles
provide wash agitation as described below,
followed by a deep rinse and a final spin at the
selected water temperature and speed.
Regular CycleRegular Cycle
Regular CycleRegular Cycle
Regular Cycle
The Regular cycle provides up to 15 minutes of
wash agitation for most fabrics.
(continued, reverse side)

Fabric TypeFabric Type
Fabric TypeFabric Type
Fabric Type
REGULARREGULAR
REGULARREGULAR
REGULAR
Heavily Soiled
Colorfast & White
Cotton & Linen
Lightly Soiled
Colorfast & White
Cotton & Linen
Noncolorfast
Bright Colors
All Fabrics
PERMANENT PRESSPERMANENT PRESS
PERMANENT PRESSPERMANENT PRESS
PERMANENT PRESS
White or
Heavily Soiled
Colored or
Lightly Soiled
KNITS/DELICATESKNITS/DELICATES
KNITS/DELICATESKNITS/DELICATES
KNITS/DELICATES
Knitted Fabrics
Delicates
Washable Woolens
Locate fabric type and read across guide for suggested wash and rinse temperatures, wash cycle and time setting,
and agitate/spin speeds. This is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific itemsThis is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific items
This is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific itemsThis is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific items
This is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific items
to be washed.to be washed.
to be washed.to be washed.
to be washed.
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings Chart
Wash/Spin SpeedWash/Spin Speed
Wash/Spin SpeedWash/Spin Speed
Wash/Spin Speed
Normal/Normal
Normal/Normal
Normal/Normal
Normal/Gentle
Normal/Gentle
Gentle/Normal
Gentle/Gentle
Gentle/Normal
Temperature (Wash/Rinse)Temperature (Wash/Rinse)
Temperature (Wash/Rinse)Temperature (Wash/Rinse)
Temperature (Wash/Rinse)
Hot Cold
Warm Cold
Cold Cold
Hot or
Warm Cold
Warm
or Cold Cold
Cold Cold
Cold Cold
Warm Warm
ControlsControls
ControlsControls
Controls
Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.
Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.
Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATUREWASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATUREWASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE determines water
temperatures for washing and rinsing.
WASH/SPIN SPEEDWASH/SPIN SPEED
WASH/SPIN SPEEDWASH/SPIN SPEED
WASH/SPIN SPEED determines speeds for the
agitation and spin portions of each cycle.
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle Selection (continued)(continued)
(continued)(continued)
(continued)
Perm Press CyclePerm Press Cycle
Perm Press CyclePerm Press Cycle
Perm Press Cycle
The Perm Press cycle provides up to 12 minutes of
wash agitation for cottons and blends with a no-
iron finish.
Delicates CycleDelicates Cycle
Delicates CycleDelicates Cycle
Delicates Cycle
The Delicates cycle provides up to 6 minutes of
wash agitation for the gentle care of knit and
delicate items.
Soak & Prewash CycleSoak & Prewash Cycle
Soak & Prewash CycleSoak & Prewash Cycle
Soak & Prewash Cycle
•SoakSoak
SoakSoak
Soak — The Soak setting can be used to treat
heavily soiled or stained items. It provides 2
minutes of agitation and 12 minutes of soaking
time, then advances to the Prewash portion of
the cycle. Use the amount of detergent
recommended for a normal wash cycle. For
colorfast items, bleach or a soaking agent may
also be used. Follow manufacturer's directions
on the product label.
••
••
•PrewashPrewash
PrewashPrewash
Prewash — When soaking is not necessary, the
Prewashsettingcanbeusedalonetohelpremove
protein-based stains such as milk, grass and
blood and to help loosen soils before washing.
During Prewash, the washer will agitate the load
for 2 minutes, then drain, spin and shut off. Use
the amount of detergent and other laundry
productsrecommendedforanormalwashcycle.
Note:Note:
Note:Note:
Note:
• TheSoakwater temperature is thesameasthe
rinsewatertemperatureselected;thePrewash
water temperature is the same as the wash
water temperature selected. To avoid setting
protein stains, select cold water.
• Select wash/spin speeds appropriate for the
items being soaked or prewashed.
• Soak and Prewash should always be followed
by a complete wash cycle using the
recommended amount of detergent.
Wash Cycle and SettingWash Cycle and Setting
Wash Cycle and SettingWash Cycle and Setting
Wash Cycle and Setting
Regular - 15
Regular - 8 to 12
Regular - 4 to 8
Perm Press - 8 to 12
Perm Press - 4 to 8
Delicates - 6
Delicates - 6
Delicates - 6
LOAD SIZELOAD SIZE
LOAD SIZELOAD SIZE
LOAD SIZE sets the amount of wash and rinse
water for the wash load. Select a water level
appropriate for the load size. There should be
enough water for items to move freely.
• Toincreasewaterlevelafterthewashcyclebegins,
turn the Load Size control to Reset and hold.
When water begins to enter the tub, turn the
control to the desired setting.
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