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Question posted by yvonnebl on August 26th, 2012

Door Lock

the door lock is not activating, so the wash cycle will not begin

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Answer #1: Posted by OnlineOutreachSpecialist on August 29th, 2012 12:39 PM
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If you don't see any noticeable damage, then the entire door latch will need to be replaced. The sensor is most likely faulty and not communicating with the control board and timer.


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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

... Obey all instructions before using this symbol to minimize the risk of all instructions before using this washer. For your building. • Clear the room, building or area of fire or ...this appliance. Product Record Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of the door. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to alert you cannot reach...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from service or discarded, remove the washer door...become airtight chambers. • Keep laundry products out of the washer. As children grow, teach them ...wash items that has not been used for play on product labels. • Before the washer is flammable; Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4

...washer for use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with these warnings could result in this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death. resulting in serious injury or death. • Do not combine laundry...any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to the OFF ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... are available with Safety Lock Door Striker Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Control Lock FEATURES LED Display Drum Light* Door Latch with drum light...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... cycle and water tem- Both of your load. This sound is common to extract water from your home. Small particles of the washer. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to carry water from durable items. • Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. WHITES CASUAL TOWELS COLORS 1 Sort laundry into your new washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Large items should not be tightly packed. The door should not be more than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans is inefficient and may cause an out-of-balance load. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Add laundry load to prevent pilling. • Place delicate and small items such as a king...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... the MAX line for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the cycle desired. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for the cycle selected. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to time you may see water in the "LIQUID BLEACH" and "FABRIC SOFTENER" chambers. Other Wash Products Color-safe bleach...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... children or pets present. then, while the indicator is interrupted during the entire wash cycle and the Door Lock indicator will hear several beeps when the buttons are pressed. DO NOT force open . The washer will be displayed alternately with the estimated remaining cycle time. To change the settings or options, press Start/Pause, make the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10

...° F as the load tumbles for reference only. Stain Clean, Extra Rinse, Energy Saver (on select models) and Extended Spin (on items to remove heavy soil and most stains. "cd" will be washed. As a precaution, the washer door is recommended to be extended by 30 minutes or more. Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... This cycle provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash action for knits and delicates. Hot water is available and you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or...To protect your laundry add an additional rinse to this cycle to ensure optimal bleach activation. For peak rinsing performance and to avoid chlorine residues on your delicate items, Hot water wash, Heavy Soil...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13

...washer door is opened and remain lighted for up to the final spin at the selected speed. Signal Volume A signal will sound at the same time and hold for the cycle will be lighted when the option has been removed. Cycle Settings, continued SOIL LEVEL Adjust the wash...each load. The signal has an adjustable volume level or can be lighted during the cycle: • Door Lock &#...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. NOTE If the System Clean Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to help clear any residual bleach before filling the detergent chamber with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. To begin . Press Start...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15

WASHER SETTINGS CHART These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Deep Clean Sanitize (if equipped) Heavy Whitest Whites Normal/ Casual Quick Delicates Delicates/ Handwash Handwash (if equipped) (if equipped) (if equipped) Spin Only Estimated Cycle... min 26 min 12 min Auto Temp Wash Cycles Temperature Sanitize/Cold (if equipped) * ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18

An open door could damage the washing machine. TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER To clean and freshen the washer, perform the System Clean Cycle. DO NOT use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with a Spin Only Cycle. Select Extra Rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. For best results use . Press Start/Pause to begin the cycle, press...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19

... as the cycle ends. Daily Preventative Maintenance • Remove items from the upper and lower parts of the wash day. 19 Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Rinse well with a combination of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab. CARE...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20

... 1 minute to empty wash drum. Drain any time. They can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer: 1 Turn off water...8226; Remove glue residue from washer after storage, perform Clean System Cycle as described earlier. Close door. 5 Select the Spin Only cycle. IMPORTANT Do not store or place laundry products on top of the ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22

...• Overloading the washer. • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for fabric or treat with syn- This is completed. • Use liquid fabric softener. • Select correct wash cycle. • Use correct amount of detergent. • Wash synthetics frequently using casual cycle. • Increase detergent. • Add bleach safe for wash load. • Agitation...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23

... upon cycle completion. • Pour one gallon hot water. PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Run dehumidifier in laundry room. • Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. • Dry the inside of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Leaving a wet load remain in washer. • Cold water washes which may...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24

.... Stop washer and rearrange wash load. Water supply faucets are not turned on floor. Close door completely. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are not the result of motor whine is not completely closed. To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to help balance the load. If sound continues, washer is not resting firmly on . Washer is...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25

... Stand- Wash load too wet after spin. Water is filling. Water may not be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Care and Cleaning in area. Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer, step ... elsewhere in folds of the bellows at least 120°F (49°C). Run rinse cycle. water hose to prevent siphoning. 25 open hot and cold faucets. Measure hot water ...

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