Electrolux EIFLW55HMB - Manual (Page 2)

Front Load Washers
EIFLW55H MB, EIFLW55H IW
Electrolux Major Appliances, N.A.
USA • 250 Bobby Jones Expressway • Augusta, GA 30907 • 1-877-4electrolux (1-877-435-3287) • electroluxappliances.com
CANADA • 5855 Terry Fox Way • Mississauga, ON L5V 3E4 • 1-800-265-8352 • electroluxappliances.ca
EIFLW55H 08/08 © 2008 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A.
High standards of quality at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. mean
we are constantly working to improve our products. We reserve the right
to change specifications or discontinue models without notice.
Front Load Washer Specifications
• Product Weight – 237 Lbs.
• An electrical supply with grounded three-prong receptacle is required. The
power supply circuit must be installed in accordance with current edition
of National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) and local codes & ordinances.
(Do not use same circuit as dryer.)
• Voltage Rating – 120V / 60 Hz / 15 Amps
• Amps @ 120 Volts = 12 Amps
• Connected Load (kW Rating) @ 120 Volts = 1.4 kW
• Equipped with 120V 3-wire power supply cord, approx. 60" long.
• Always consult local and /or national electric & plumbing codes.
• To maximize detergent effectiveness, ambient temperature should
never be below 60° F.
• Can be installed alone, with or without optional 15" drawer pedestal, or
stacked beneath matching Electrolux Dryer, which requires stacking kit
included with dryer. (For installation details, refer to instructions included
with optional pedestal or stacking kit or on web.)
• Can be built in with matching Electrolux Dryer in under-counter, recessed
or closet installation. Installations requiring countertop and / or cabinetry
will require custom building. (Refer to Built-In Installations on this page for
cutout dimensions. For additional installation details, refer to Product
Installation Guide on web.)
• Closet installation requires vented door with 2 unobstructed louvered
openings, minimum 60 sq. in. each, located 3" from top and bottom of
door. Full-length 120 sq. in. opening also acceptable. Allow 1" clearance
between door and fronts of units.
• Do NOT install in area exposed to dripping water or outdoor weather
conditions, or where gasoline or other flammables, including automobiles,
are kept or stored.
• Floor MUST be solid with 1" maximum slope. To ensure vibration or
movement does not occur, reinforcement of floor may be necessary.
Do NOT install on carpeted surface.
• Leveling legs supplied to level washer properly and reduce excessive
noise and vibration.
• H/C water faucets MUST be installed within 42" of washer’s water inlet
and MUST be 3/4" garden hose type, to connect to 48-1/2" inlet hoses.
• Water pressure MUST be between 30 and 120 psi with NOT more than
10 psi pressure difference between hot and cold.
• Drain required with standpipe diameter of 1-1/4" min. and height of
24" min. / 96" max. above floor, capable of eliminating 17 gallons per
minute. Attached 59" drain hose can reach 79"-high standpipe.
Note: For planning purposes only. Refer to Product Installation Guide
on the web at electroluxappliances.com for detailed instructions.
Optional Accessories
• Drawer Pedestals – Mediterranean Blue (EPWD15MB),
Island White (EPWD15IW).
• Drain Hose Extension Kit – (137098000).
• Mobile Home Installation Kit – (137067200).
15" Drawer
Pedestal Installation
Elevates dryer height to 53".
For detailed pedestal installation,
refer to instructions included
with pedestal or on web.
Note: Pedestal Installation
requires modified utility hookup
locations. For details, refer to
Product Installation Guide
on web.
26 7 /
16
"
Left
15"
27"
Front
7" 2 1 /
2
" 7 1 / 2 "
3"
35"
35 1 / 2 "
32 1 /
2
"
3"
120V
Power
cord
Drain
hose
H/C
Water
inlets
Rear
* To achieve minimal depth dimensions or clearances, dryer
MUST be vented straight back or with quick-turn 90 ° elbow.
Built-In Installations
For built-in installations, NO minimum clearance required
around sides or backs of units. For closet installation, allow
1" clearance between fronts of units and door. Location of
plumbing, exhaust and utility hookups MUST be considered in
built-in installations. For additional installation details, refer
to Product Installation Guides on web.
Side-by-Side Units in Under-Counter Installation
Requires custom-built countertop and/or cabinetry.
54" min.
90 °
38"
min.
90 °
Countertop
Dryer Washer
31 1 /
2
"* Stacked Units in Recessed
or Closet Installation
For detailed stacked installation, refer
to instructions included with Stacking
Kit or on web. Note: Stacked installation
requires modified utility hookup locations
for dryer. For details, refer to Product
Installation Guide on web.
27" min.
90
°
75 3 /
4
"
min.
31 1 /
2
" min.*
Dryer
Washer
90
°
27"
Front
38"
(53" with
pedestal)
50 5 / 8 "
31 1 /
2
"
Left
Reversible
Door Swing
19 1 /
8
"
2" 24 1 /
2
"