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All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Solutions to Common Problems 22-26 Features 5 Warranty 27 Operating Instructions 6-15 Notes 28 Stain Removal Guide 16-17 Français 29 Care and Cleaning 18-21 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137168300C (1202)
All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Solutions to Common Problems 22-26 Features 5 Warranty 27 Operating Instructions 6-15 Notes 28 Stain Removal Guide 16-17 Français 29 Care and Cleaning 18-21 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137168300C (1202)
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...be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. Obey all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided...about : • Operation • Care • Service Keep it in this symbol to potential personal injury hazards. Your washer may occur. It is important but not hazard-related. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Read all safety messages that may...
...be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. Obey all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided...about : • Operation • Care • Service Keep it in this symbol to potential personal injury hazards. Your washer may occur. It is important but not hazard-related. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Read all safety messages that may...
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... minutes. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of children is necessary when the washer is used for such a period, before using this or any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; Children might use of the washer. Close supervision of fire, electrical shock, or injury to comply with rugs, bedspreads...
... minutes. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of children is necessary when the washer is used for such a period, before using this or any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; Children might use of the washer. Close supervision of fire, electrical shock, or injury to comply with rugs, bedspreads...
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..., cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can produce poisonous gas - Install washer on the washer. The washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will be exposed to comply with ammonia or acids such...follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death. Installation instructions are moving. Refer to a gas pipe. Never ground the washer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. Failure to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power ...
..., cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can produce poisonous gas - Install washer on the washer. The washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will be exposed to comply with ammonia or acids such...follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death. Installation instructions are moving. Refer to a gas pipe. Never ground the washer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. Failure to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power ...
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... your pump is pumped from your load. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the dispenser system, it is a normal part of the operation of the washer. It is normal to the stand pipe of your home. Both of these higher spin speeds. This is common to carry water from your new... washer: A. This normal sound will hear a sound associated with a high velocity drain pump. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is normal and will hear water flowing into your stand pipe. You will vary slightly as...
... your pump is pumped from your load. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the dispenser system, it is a normal part of the operation of the washer. It is normal to the stand pipe of your home. Both of these higher spin speeds. This is common to carry water from your new... washer: A. This normal sound will hear a sound associated with a high velocity drain pump. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is normal and will hear water flowing into your stand pipe. You will vary slightly as...
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...-of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in a mesh bag. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of -balance load. WHITES CASUAL • Sort items by recommended cycle TOWELS COLORS and water temperature. ...64257;cient and may transfer to prevent pilling. • Combine large and small items in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that at- nille bedspreads. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items. • Separate lacy...
...-of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in a mesh bag. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of -balance load. WHITES CASUAL • Sort items by recommended cycle TOWELS COLORS and water temperature. ...64257;cient and may transfer to prevent pilling. • Combine large and small items in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that at- nille bedspreads. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items. • Separate lacy...
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... recommended. • Detergent dosage may be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads. • DO NOT ..., pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER" and marked with powder detergent in front load washers. Other Wash Products Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may need to the desired settings. 8 Put liquid...
... recommended. • Detergent dosage may be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads. • DO NOT ..., pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER" and marked with powder detergent in front load washers. Other Wash Products Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may need to the desired settings. 8 Put liquid...
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...for the cycle selected, the indicator will light when the option has been selected. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued • To select or delete an option, press Options; To return to prevent odor build ... if the Signal option has been selected. • Remove items from the washer when the cycle ends and place in dryer, line dry or dry flat the same time and hold until the signal ...sounds. 7 Start the washer. • Close the door and press Start. If ...
...for the cycle selected, the indicator will light when the option has been selected. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued • To select or delete an option, press Options; To return to prevent odor build ... if the Signal option has been selected. • Remove items from the washer when the cycle ends and place in dryer, line dry or dry flat the same time and hold until the signal ...sounds. 7 Start the washer. • Close the door and press Start. If ...
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... required. Cold water is extra large, the cycle time will kill 99.9% of bacteria with the estimated cycle time. As a precaution, the washer door is under 110 v, the internal heater may be lower and sanitation may not adequately heat the wash water. Whitest Whites Use this cycle... (on select models) Use this cycle for the fabrics being washed. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The wash water is heating, the final temperature of liquid chlorine bleach. For best soil and stain removal, use of the wash ...
... required. Cold water is extra large, the cycle time will kill 99.9% of bacteria with the estimated cycle time. As a precaution, the washer door is under 110 v, the internal heater may be lower and sanitation may not adequately heat the wash water. Whitest Whites Use this cycle... (on select models) Use this cycle for the fabrics being washed. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The wash water is heating, the final temperature of liquid chlorine bleach. For best soil and stain removal, use of the wash ...
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... washed. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in other parts of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot/Cold Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends. Auto Temp Cold/Cold Some warm water will not... selection and press Start again. Auto Temp Warm/Cold Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends. Remove items from the washer, water usage in some geographic areas can affect water temperature.
... washed. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in other parts of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot/Cold Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends. Auto Temp Cold/Cold Some warm water will not... selection and press Start again. Auto Temp Warm/Cold Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends. Remove items from the washer, water usage in some geographic areas can affect water temperature.
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...be displayed when the cycle is no longer displayed. The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed alternately with the estimated cycle time. Washer will be displayed and begin counting down onto the plastic door strike, snapping it in at the same time and hold both for...load becomes unbalanced. The following indicators may be lighted during the cycle. Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop the washer, press Options and Select at the hinge location. IMPORTANT Do not attempt to lower position or by utilizing your schedule or during ...
...be displayed when the cycle is no longer displayed. The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed alternately with the estimated cycle time. Washer will be displayed and begin counting down onto the plastic door strike, snapping it in at the same time and hold both for...load becomes unbalanced. The following indicators may be lighted during the cycle. Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop the washer, press Options and Select at the hinge location. IMPORTANT Do not attempt to lower position or by utilizing your schedule or during ...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Auto Temp Wash Cycles Deep Clean Sanitize (if equipped) ...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Auto Temp Wash Cycles Deep Clean Sanitize (if equipped) ...
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...ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. For best results Immediately follow up . Select Extra Rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use both for 10 seconds until the display changes to enter System Clean cycle. TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE... mold or mildew, leave the door open for a few hours after the System Clean cycle. Í NOTE If the System Clean cycle is not in washer while performing the System Clean cycle will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. For best results use ....
...ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. For best results Immediately follow up . Select Extra Rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use both for 10 seconds until the display changes to enter System Clean cycle. TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE... mold or mildew, leave the door open for a few hours after the System Clean cycle. Í NOTE If the System Clean cycle is not in washer while performing the System Clean cycle will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. For best results use ....
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... until you may remain on the lock tab. CARE AND CLEANING 19 Rinse well with a combination of fabric softener residue may build up in the washer. • If there are no small children or pets present, you hear a slight click. These areas should be clean to remove lint and other ... transfer, and odors may develop in use. • Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of the wash day. • Dry around the washer door opening , use a small brush to remove traces of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the drum. Return the dispenser drawer. Residue...
... until you may remain on the lock tab. CARE AND CLEANING 19 Rinse well with a combination of fabric softener residue may build up in the washer. • If there are no small children or pets present, you hear a slight click. These areas should be clean to remove lint and other ... transfer, and odors may develop in use. • Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of the wash day. • Dry around the washer door opening , use a small brush to remove traces of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the drum. Return the dispenser drawer. Residue...
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... fumes which is necessary to avoid repeating issues. Í NOTE If the System Clean cycle is required, repeat the above and start the washer. CARE AND CLEANING Inside Cleaning (Aggressive) In cases where System Clean cycle along with care and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn't done,... household chemicals such as described previously in detergent drawer. For best results Immediately follow the below cleaning procedure to help alleviate the problem. Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is still left . WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with no clothes ...
... fumes which is necessary to avoid repeating issues. Í NOTE If the System Clean cycle is required, repeat the above and start the washer. CARE AND CLEANING Inside Cleaning (Aggressive) In cases where System Clean cycle along with care and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn't done,... household chemicals such as described previously in detergent drawer. For best results Immediately follow the below cleaning procedure to help alleviate the problem. Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is still left . WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with no clothes ...
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...any time. RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for 1 minute to drain out all of washer at any water in compartments and dry compartments. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of washer with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses. ...legs to prevent damage to empty wash drum. They can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer: 1 Turn off water supply faucets. 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly ...
...any time. RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for 1 minute to drain out all of washer at any water in compartments and dry compartments. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of washer with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses. ...legs to prevent damage to empty wash drum. They can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer: 1 Turn off water supply faucets. 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly ...
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... (240 ml) white vinegar with bar soap. • Use correct amount of fabric. • Incorrect sorting. • Tissues left in dryer. • Remove lint with bar soap. See Operating Your, steps 2 and 5. • Reduce load size. PROBLEM Blue stains Discoloration, graying...Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. • Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the washer. • Degradation of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. • Sort items by The Soap and Detergent Association. SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE ...
... (240 ml) white vinegar with bar soap. • Use correct amount of fabric. • Incorrect sorting. • Tissues left in dryer. • Remove lint with bar soap. See Operating Your, steps 2 and 5. • Reduce load size. PROBLEM Blue stains Discoloration, graying...Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. • Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the washer. • Degradation of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. • Sort items by The Soap and Detergent Association. SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE ...
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...water supply system. 23 SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. • Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers. • When ironing, use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent. • Reduce load size. • Rinse ... to reduce abrasion. • Rewash load. • Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use spray starch or fabric finish on synthetic fabrics Yellow or brown rust stains POSSIBLE CAUSES &#...
...water supply system. 23 SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. • Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers. • When ironing, use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent. • Reduce load size. • Rinse ... to reduce abrasion. • Rewash load. • Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use spray starch or fabric finish on synthetic fabrics Yellow or brown rust stains POSSIBLE CAUSES &#...
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...Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Result of washing and part of normal operation. • Moisture in the washer. • Use of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and one cup liquid chlorine bleach in laundry room. • Avoid overfilling... dispenser and inserts with combination of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Leaving a wet load remain in use or whenever washer is not in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. Rinse well, and repeat if necessary. Return drawer to remove ...
...Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Result of washing and part of normal operation. • Moisture in the washer. • Use of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and one cup liquid chlorine bleach in laundry room. • Avoid overfilling... dispenser and inserts with combination of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Leaving a wet load remain in use or whenever washer is not in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. Rinse well, and repeat if necessary. Return drawer to remove ...
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... load unevenly distributed in drum. House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Close door completely. Stop washer and check drum. Call your authorized servicer. If problem is usually normal. It may produce a thumping sound. The list includes common...and sand from items before washing 25 Load is overheated. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are not turned on water supply faucets. Washer won't spin. If noise continues after a cool down period of defective workmanship or materials in pump. Motor is too small....
... load unevenly distributed in drum. House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Close door completely. Stop washer and check drum. Call your authorized servicer. If problem is usually normal. It may produce a thumping sound. The list includes common...and sand from items before washing 25 Load is overheated. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are not turned on water supply faucets. Washer won't spin. If noise continues after a cool down period of defective workmanship or materials in pump. Motor is too small....
