Electrolux EIFLS55IMB - Manual (Page 24)

24 Care & Cleaning
IMPORTANT
Items left in washer while performing the SYSTEM
CLEAN cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance
situation that could damage the washing machine.
NOTE
If the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle is cancelled or paused
during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse
cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before
unlocking the door.
TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER
To clean and freshen the washer, perform the SYSTEM
CLEAN cycle. For best results use the SYSTEM CLEAN
cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press select
when prompted during automated reminder mode or
manually select the cycle by following these directions:
Wake up the washer by pressing any button, ro- 1.
tate cycle knob to the hand wash cycle, press the
start button and then the cancel button.
Wake up the washer again by pressing any button,
2.
then immediately and simultaneously press and hold
both the eco friendly and control lock buttons for 5
seconds, or until the LCD display changes.
To help prevent odors, mold or mildew, leave the
door open for a few hours after use or whenever the
washer is not in use.
Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust
removers, acid or products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes
which can cause serious injury or death.
REMOVE “LIQUID ONLY”
DISPENSER CUP
“MAIN WASH”
COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD
An open door could entice children to hang on the
door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no small
children present, you may leave the door ajar to
prevent mildew and odor build up.
Immediately follow up with a Spin Only
cycle. Select Extra Rinse on Max spin
speed with no detergent or bleach to
help clear any residual bleach left after
the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle.
For best results
If installed, remove the “MAIN WASH - LIQUID
ONLY” cup from the dispenser. REMOVE ALL
ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before fi lling the
“MAIN WASH” detergent chamber with one (1) cup
of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of TIDE®
WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. DO NOT use both.
Press start to begin.