Electrolux ELTW20XAKW0 Owner's Manual - Page 5

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Washing

Procedures,

continued

Add laundry

load to washer.

• Dry load level should not be higher than the top of the

agitator vanes. Do not overload the washer.

Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them

around it. Load items evenly.

Combine large and small items in a load. Load large

items first. Large items should not be more than half

the total wash load.

When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2 towels

to balance the load.

If desired, add liquid fabric softener

to fabric soft-

ener dispenser (available

on some models).

For models with a built-in

dispenser:

• Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric

softener label directions. DO NOT use granular deter-

gent in this dispenser.

• Add water to bring liquid level to fill line on dispenser

cap.

• Remove the dispenser from the agitator after each use.

Rinse both cap and cup with warm

water. Replace dispenser in the

agitator.

Do not use bleach in this dispenser.

To separate cap from cup,

put thumb into dispenser and push

against side of cup (see picture to the

left). After cleaning, push cap and

cup firmly together. Replace dispens-

er by lining up the ribs and grooves

and snapping it into position.

If a build-up of fabric softener occurs, clean with hot water.

DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP FOUND INSIDE THE

AGITATOR POST.

For models without

a fabric softener

dispenser, follow

fabric softener label directions. Add diluted fabric softener

to the final rinse. Do not pour fabric softener

directly

on the wash load.

Select cycle and settings according

to type, size and

soil level of each load.

See Operating

instructions on next page.

Start the washer.

Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob.

The washer will not fill with water, agitate or spin when the

lid is open, and will only start to do so if the lid is closed.

The washer will automatically turn off if the lid is lifted dur-

ing agitation to add a garment or laundry product after the

cycle has begun. The washer will resume the cycle where it

left off when the lid is again closed. If the washer doesn't

agitate when the lid is closed, check the cycle selector

knob. It may have accidentally been pushed in when the lid

was opened, Pull out the knob to restart the washer.

To stop the washer during agitation, push in the cycle

selector knob.

Do not stop and restart washer during a spin when us-

ing the fabric softener dispenser.

To change a cycle after it has started, push in the cycle

selector knob. Turn it clockwise to the desired setting.

Pull out the knob to restart the washer.

10 Remove items when the cycle is completed.

The lid must be closed during spin. For your safety, the

lid locks when pro-pumping and remains locked when

pumping and spinning. It will remain locked for about

2-3 minutes after the cycle ends and the tub has come to

a complete stop.

SAFETY LID LOCK

To open the lid during a spin, push in the cycle selec-

tor knob and wait about 2-3 minutes for the lid lock to

release Do not force open the locked lid.

Placewashed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry

flat as directed by fabric care label. Excesswrinkling,

color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the

washer after the cycle has ended.

To avoid serious personal injury, do not oper-

ate washer if safety lid lock is missing, damaged or operating

improperly.