Manual for Affinity Front Load 6000 & 7000 Series

Manual for Affinity Front Load 6000 & 7000 Series

Brand: ELECTROLUX

Category: Washing Machine

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:11 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2009-03-01

Warranty Information

Electrolux provides a one-year limited warranty covering parts and labor for manufacturing defects.

Washing Machine Operation Summary

Basic Controls: The electronic control board manages all washer functions. Key components include the control panel, dispenser solenoids, wax motor, door lock solenoid, drain pump, and speed control board. The control board powers components, sends signals for program execution, and monitors sensor statuses (door switches, water sensors, etc.).

Cycles & Features: Various wash cycles are available, with specific settings for temperature, spin speed, and options like pre-wash or extra rinse. The washer features automatic temperature control, a detergent dispenser, and safety features like a door lock mechanism that prevents opening during operation and spin cycles.

Water Management: The electronic water level sensor, connected to a pressure switch, monitors water levels. The water inlet valve assembly, with multiple solenoids, controls the flow of hot and cold water based on selected temperatures and cycles. The auto temp system can utilize a drum heater if the hot water supply is insufficient.

Dispensing: The automatic dispenser directs detergent, bleach, and fabric softener into the tub at appropriate times during the cycle, utilizing a system of channels and siphoning action.

Draining & Motor: The drain pump removes water from the tub. The motor, controlled by a speed control board, operates at various speeds for agitation and spinning. A tachogenerator monitors motor speed.

Construction: The washer features a spin basket within an outer tub, suspended by springs and stabilized by air shocks. A bellows provides a seal for the door opening.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Cause Correction
Blue stains 1. Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric. 1. If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in plastic container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.
2. If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with bar soap. Wash again.
3. Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser.
Discoloration, graying 1. Not enough detergent.
2. Wash temperature too low.
3. Incorrect sorting.		 1&2. Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric.
3. Sort items by soil level and color.
Greasy, oily stains 1. Not enough detergent.
2. Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric.		 1. Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent.
2. Increase detergent and water temperature.
3. Rewash.
4. Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
Holes, tears, or snags 1. Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
2. Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles.
3. Rips, tears and broken threads.
4. Overloading the washer.
5. Degradation of fabric.		 1. Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric.
2. Check condition of items before washing. See Washing Procedures in the Use and Care Guide for preparing, loading and adding chlorine bleach.
3. Reduce load size. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and amount of detergent.
4. Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water to remove detergent residue.
5. Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
6. Dry load in dryer.
7. Remove lint with lint brush or roller.
Lint 1. Incorrect sorting.
2. Tissues left in pocket.
3. Overloading the washer.
4. Not enough detergent.
5. Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint.
6. Static cling is attracting lint.
7. Load washed too long.		 1. Reduce load size. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and amount of detergent.
2. Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water to remove detergent residue.
3. Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
4. Dry load in dryer.
5. Remove lint with lint brush or roller.
Pilling (Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric.) 1. Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear. 1. Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
2. Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers.
3. When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars/cuffs.
4. Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Residue or powder on dark items; stiff, harsh fabrics. 1. Undissolved detergent.
2. Some nonphosphate granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue.
3. Overloading the washer.		 1. Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric.
2. Do not overload washer.
3. Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with nonphosphate granular detergent.
Wrinkling 1. Overloading the washer.
2. Incorrect wash cycle for wash load.		 1. Reduce load size.
2. Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the Perm Press or Delicate cycle.
3. Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed.
Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics 1. Agitation time too short.
2. Wash water temperature too low.
3. Not enough detergent.		 1. Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes.
2. Wash in hot water (120°F/49°C) using full permanent press cycle. Increase detergent. Add bleach or treat with color remover.
Yellow or brown rust stains. 1. Iron or manganese in water supply, water pipes, or water heater. 1. To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric.
2. Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust stains. It may intensify discoloration.
3. Use nonprecipitating water softener.
4. Before washing, run hot water for a few minutes to clear lines.
5. Drain water heater occasionally.
6. For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in the water supply system.
High pitch "jet engine" noise. 1. A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle. 1. This is normal operation of the unit.
Rattling and clanking noise. 1. Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins maybe in drum or pump.
2. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum.		 1. Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump
2. To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.
Squealing sound or hot rubber odor. 1. Washer is overloaded. 1. Stop washer and reduce load.
Thumping sound. 1. Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound.
2. Washer is out of balance.		 1. This is usually normal.
2. Stop washer and redistribute wash load.
Vibrating noise. 1. Washer is not resting firmly on floor.
2. Shipping bolts and foam blocks have not been removed during installation.
3. Wash load unevenly distributed in drum.		 1. Adjust leveling legs. See Installation Section
2. See Installation Section for removing shipping bolts and foam blocks.
3. Stop washer and redistribute wash load.
Washer does not start. 1. Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose.
2. House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred.
3. Water supply faucets are not turned on.
4. Motor is overheated.
5. Dispenser drawer is not completely closed.		 1. Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company.
3. Turn on water supply faucets.
4. Washer motor will stop if it becomes over heated. It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off).
5. Close dispenser drawer.
Washer won't spin. 1. Washer door is not completely closed.
2. Dispenser drawer is not completely closed.
3. Load is too small.		 1. Close door completely.
2. Close dispenser drawer.
3. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Incorrect wash and rinse temperatures. 1. Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets. 1. Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet.
Residue left in drum. 1. Heavily soiled items. 1. Heavily soiled items. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing.
Water collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments. 1. This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. 1. Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer and draining water into the empty drum or sink.
Wash load too wet after spin. 1. Washer is overloaded.
2. Load is too small.
3. Load is out of balance.
4. Drain hose is kinked.		 1. Do not overload washer.
2. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
3. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
4. Straighten drain hose.
Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly. 1. Water supply is not adequate in area.
2. Water supply faucets are not completely open.
3. Water is being used elsewhere in the house.
4. Water inlet hoses are kinked.
5. Water inlet screens plugged.		 1. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure increase.
2. Fully open hot and cold faucets.
3. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa). Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.
4. Straighten hoses.
5. Clean screens.
Warm or hot water is not hot enough. 1. Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer.
2. Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house.		 1. Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as necessary.
2. Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning. If problem persists, the hot water system may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time.
Water in washer does not drain or drains slowly. 1. Drain hose is kinked or clogged. 1. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
2. Maximum standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m).
Water leaks. 1. Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer.
2. House drain pipes are clogged.		 1. Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided.
2. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
Oversudsing. 1. Wrong detergent.
2. Too much detergent.		 1. Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent.
2. Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.
Water is entering washer but tub does not fill. 1. Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. 1. Standpipe must be a minimum of 24" (61 cm) high to prevent siphoning. See Installation Section.
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