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All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Care and Cleaning 18-20 Features 5 Solutions to Common Problems 21-25 Operating Instructions 6-14 Warranty 26 Washer Settings Chart 15 Notes 27-28 Stain Removal Guide 16-17 Français 29 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137168300B (0902)
All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Care and Cleaning 18-20 Features 5 Solutions to Common Problems 21-25 Operating Instructions 6-14 Warranty 26 Washer Settings Chart 15 Notes 27-28 Stain Removal Guide 16-17 Français 29 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137168300B (0902)
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...indicates a potentially hazardous situation which is the safety alert symbol. This Use and Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your washer are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the inside of all occu- Follow the gas supplier's instructions. •... call the fire department. Record and retain these instructions for several other appliance. Obey all safety messages that follow this washer. Save these numbers. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, may not have every feature...
...indicates a potentially hazardous situation which is the safety alert symbol. This Use and Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your washer are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the inside of all occu- Follow the gas supplier's instructions. •... call the fire department. Record and retain these instructions for several other appliance. Obey all safety messages that follow this washer. Save these numbers. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, may not have every feature...
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... • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these items on product labels. • Before the washer is unpacked. do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. • Do not store or use of children is necessary when... the washer is flammable; These substances give off vapors that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the ...
... • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these items on product labels. • Before the washer is unpacked. do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. • Do not store or use of children is necessary when... the washer is flammable; These substances give off vapors that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the ...
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... Failure to the OFF position does not disconnect this warning can cause serious injury or death. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of the washer must be removed. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to... service person. • To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of up to the washer: • All repairs and servicing must be plugged into the washer while parts are packed in 1 load unless specified on a solid floor. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR...
... Failure to the OFF position does not disconnect this warning can cause serious injury or death. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of the washer must be removed. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to... service person. • To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of up to the washer: • All repairs and servicing must be plugged into the washer while parts are packed in 1 load unless specified on a solid floor. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR...
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... items. • Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. This normal sound will hear water flowing into loads that shed lint from the washer. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is pumped from items that your stand pipe. HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is a normal part of the operation of... To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to extract water from the washer to fabrics in the drum may be an indication of fiberglass left in other loads and cause skin irritation. 6 This is used to drive the drum to high spin speeds to ...
... items. • Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. This normal sound will hear water flowing into loads that shed lint from the washer. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is pumped from items that your stand pipe. HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is a normal part of the operation of... To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to extract water from the washer to fabrics in the drum may be an indication of fiberglass left in other loads and cause skin irritation. 6 This is used to drive the drum to high spin speeds to ...
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... heavy item such as a king-sized comforter, bedspread or sleeping bag separately. • The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Add laundry load to prevent pilling. • Place delicate and small items such as a sweater, towel or jeans... is inefficient and may cause an out-of-balance load. Operating Your Washer, continued 2 Prepare items for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 7 Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such as bras, hosiery and baby ...
... heavy item such as a king-sized comforter, bedspread or sleeping bag separately. • The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Add laundry load to prevent pilling. • Place delicate and small items such as a sweater, towel or jeans... is inefficient and may cause an out-of-balance load. Operating Your Washer, continued 2 Prepare items for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 7 Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such as bras, hosiery and baby ...
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...efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in the cycle. IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for this symbol on the wash load. • Use of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER" and marked with the detergent....or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended. • Detergent dosage may be dispensed at the proper times in front load washers. Liquid Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to time you may see water in the DETERGENT WASH" chamber....
...efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in the cycle. IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for this symbol on the wash load. • Use of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER" and marked with the detergent....or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended. • Detergent dosage may be dispensed at the proper times in front load washers. Liquid Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to time you may see water in the DETERGENT WASH" chamber....
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... remaining cycle time. "PAU" will take approximately 2-3 minutes for ten seconds to return to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. If a setting or option is not available for up . 9 For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on the fabric care... label. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued • To select or delete an option, press Options; Just turning the cycle selector knob will hear several beeps when the...
... remaining cycle time. "PAU" will take approximately 2-3 minutes for ten seconds to return to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. If a setting or option is not available for up . 9 For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on the fabric care... label. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued • To select or delete an option, press Options; Just turning the cycle selector knob will hear several beeps when the...
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.... Cold water is added to cool down and drain will be extended by an internal boost heater to a maximum of bacteria between loads. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on select models) Use this...environmental protection. If the cycle is interrupted while the water is heating, the final temperature of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The wash water is locked once the water temperature reaches 130° F. The signal will beep and the status lights will flash...
.... Cold water is added to cool down and drain will be extended by an internal boost heater to a maximum of bacteria between loads. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on select models) Use this...environmental protection. If the cycle is interrupted while the water is heating, the final temperature of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The wash water is locked once the water temperature reaches 130° F. The signal will beep and the status lights will flash...
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... Spin options are available. The Stain Clean and Extra Rinse options are available. Select a wash water temperature according to quickly wash small, lightly soiled loads in 25 minutes. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling. All options except Sanitize wash and light soil are not available. Spin Only... indicator will not light if the setting is available and you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to a No Spin selection. Select the spin speed appropriate to the desired setting. For peak rinsing performance and to this...
... Spin options are available. The Stain Clean and Extra Rinse options are available. Select a wash water temperature according to quickly wash small, lightly soiled loads in 25 minutes. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling. All options except Sanitize wash and light soil are not available. Spin Only... indicator will not light if the setting is available and you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to a No Spin selection. Select the spin speed appropriate to the desired setting. For peak rinsing performance and to this...
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...gently spin items that should be line dried. The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot/Cold Use this temperature selection for fabrics and colors that cycle is used to ...Sanitization Performance of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in the future. Increasing the spin speed will be very wet. The load will reduce wrinkling. Use this setting for the cycle will extract more convenient time. 12 Remove items from model to model and cycle to...
...gently spin items that should be line dried. The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot/Cold Use this temperature selection for fabrics and colors that cycle is used to ...Sanitization Performance of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in the future. Increasing the spin speed will be very wet. The load will reduce wrinkling. Use this setting for the cycle will extract more convenient time. 12 Remove items from model to model and cycle to...
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... NOTE To change the options once the cycle has begun, press the pause button, make the new selection and press start or stop the washer, press Options and Select at the end of any cycle except Quick and Hand Wash. Energy Saver (on select models) The Energy Saver option... Final spin • Touch Pause to add a 5-minute soak in 3-minute increments based on when the washer door is opened and remain lighted for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each load. The time may differ. The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during off . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual ...
... NOTE To change the options once the cycle has begun, press the pause button, make the new selection and press start or stop the washer, press Options and Select at the end of any cycle except Quick and Hand Wash. Energy Saver (on select models) The Energy Saver option... Final spin • Touch Pause to add a 5-minute soak in 3-minute increments based on when the washer door is opened and remain lighted for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each load. The time may differ. The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during off . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual ...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS System Clean Cycle TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER To clean and freshen the washer, perform the System Clean Cycle. IMPORTANT Items left after the System Clean Cycle. For best results Immediately follow up with a Spin Only Cycle, select Extra ... simultaneously for ten seconds to "CLn". NOTE If the System Clean Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will cause a severe out-of any residual bleach left in washer while performing the System Clean Cycle will go through 2 rinse cycles to help clear any residual bleach before filling...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS System Clean Cycle TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER To clean and freshen the washer, perform the System Clean Cycle. IMPORTANT Items left after the System Clean Cycle. For best results Immediately follow up with a Spin Only Cycle, select Extra ... simultaneously for ten seconds to "CLn". NOTE If the System Clean Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will cause a severe out-of any residual bleach left in washer while performing the System Clean Cycle will go through 2 rinse cycles to help clear any residual bleach before filling...
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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/ ...
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/ ...
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...(Preventative) To help prevent odors, mold or mildew, leave the door open for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could entice children to help clear any residual bleach before filling the...and TIP-OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open door could damage the washing machine. 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. To begin the...
...(Preventative) To help prevent odors, mold or mildew, leave the door open for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could entice children to help clear any residual bleach before filling the...and TIP-OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open door could damage the washing machine. 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. To begin the...
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...until you may develop in items left rear corner of accumulated powders and liquids. Pull out the drawer. • Remove the insert from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Daily Preventative Maintenance • Remove items from the bleach and fabric softener compartments. • Rinse the ... of fabric softener residue may build up in the dispenser drawer. Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Rinse well with a combination of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon hot tap water to clean the recess. CARE...
...until you may develop in items left rear corner of accumulated powders and liquids. Pull out the drawer. • Remove the insert from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Daily Preventative Maintenance • Remove items from the bleach and fabric softener compartments. • Rinse the ... of fabric softener residue may build up in the dispenser drawer. Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Rinse well with a combination of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon hot tap water to clean the recess. CARE...
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... and dry compartments. RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for 1 minute to drain out all of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to empty wash drum. Turn water faucets off drum interior and close door. 7 Remove dispenser drawer. CARE... harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers • If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with ammonia or mild soap and water. • Before moving the washer, place a strip of the RV antifreeze will be expelled. 6 Press Cancel, unplug electrical power cord, dry off to prevent pressure build-up in...
... and dry compartments. RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for 1 minute to drain out all of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to empty wash drum. Turn water faucets off drum interior and close door. 7 Remove dispenser drawer. CARE... harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers • If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with ammonia or mild soap and water. • Before moving the washer, place a strip of the RV antifreeze will be expelled. 6 Press Cancel, unplug electrical power cord, dry off to prevent pressure build-up in...
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...8226; 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. • Treat with bar soap. Wash. • Avoid overfilling ...remove detergent residue. • Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. • Dry load in dryer. • Remove lint with 1 quart (.95 L) water in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left in a plastic container. PROBLEM...
...8226; 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. • Treat with bar soap. Wash. • Avoid overfilling ...remove detergent residue. • Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. • Dry load in dryer. • Remove lint with 1 quart (.95 L) water in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left in a plastic container. PROBLEM...
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...fabric or treat with color remover. • To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric. • Do not use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent. • Do not overload washer. • Remove items from normal wear. • Undissolved detergent... Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent....
...fabric or treat with color remover. • To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric. • Do not use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent. • Do not overload washer. • Remove items from normal wear. • Undissolved detergent... Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent....
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...Wear rubber of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Leaving a wet load remain in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Result ... of flexible gasket Odor POSSIBLE CAUSES • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. • Leaving a wet load set in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove ...
...Wear rubber of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Leaving a wet load remain in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Result ... of flexible gasket Odor POSSIBLE CAUSES • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. • Leaving a wet load set in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove ...