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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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...not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in this symbol to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. Use the washer only as described below: Definitions This is used to alert you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Product ...; Do not try to potential personal injury hazards. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date 2 Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are found on the...
...not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in this symbol to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. Use the washer only as described below: Definitions This is used to alert you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Product ...; Do not try to potential personal injury hazards. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date 2 Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are found on the...
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...in , or spotted with these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do not wash items that has not been used near the washer. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not allow children to comply with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Cartons covered... with the basic warnings listed below. Close supervision of this washer, comply with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can be produced in a hot water system that have been previously cleaned in, soaked ...
...in , or spotted with these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do not wash items that has not been used near the washer. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not allow children to comply with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Cartons covered... with the basic warnings listed below. Close supervision of this washer, comply with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can be produced in a hot water system that have been previously cleaned in, soaked ...
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... injury, fire or death. posed to a gas pipe. Turning the controls 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY • ...follow this appliance from electrical power cord. Failure to the washer, the electrical power cord of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during operation, the washer must never be ex- Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in serious personal injuries....
... injury, fire or death. posed to a gas pipe. Turning the controls 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY • ...follow this appliance from electrical power cord. Failure to the washer, the electrical power cord of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during operation, the washer must never be ex- Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in serious personal injuries....
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... sound will hear water flowing into loads that shed lint from durable items. • Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from the washer to the stand pipe of your home. ...based on -going sounds may transfer to fabrics in this Use and Care Guide before operating your new washer: A. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is a normal part of the operation of a pending washer failure and should be washed together. • Sort items by a qualified technician. DRAIN ...
... sound will hear water flowing into loads that shed lint from durable items. • Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from the washer to the stand pipe of your home. ...based on -going sounds may transfer to fabrics in this Use and Care Guide before operating your new washer: A. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is a normal part of the operation of a pending washer failure and should be washed together. • Sort items by a qualified technician. DRAIN ...
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... stain removal instructions. 7 Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. • Wash a single 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. Large items should not be more... than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such as bras, hosiery and baby socks in ...
... stain removal instructions. 7 Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. • Wash a single 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. Large items should not be more... than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such as bras, hosiery and baby socks in ...
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...-dispensing ball is part of the normal operation of the bleach or fabric softener. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in the "LIQUID BLEACH" and "FABRIC SOFTENER" chambers. Liquid... Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for ...
...-dispensing ball is part of the normal operation of the bleach or fabric softener. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in the "LIQUID BLEACH" and "FABRIC SOFTENER" chambers. Liquid... Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for ...
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...and open the door. "PAU" will be displayed as directed on the door or crawl inside the washer. An open if there are no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted. Press and ...TIP-OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open door could entice children to factory settings. 7 Start the washer. • Close the door and press Start/Pause. If a setting or option is not available for... delay the beginning of the cycle if the Signal option has been selected. • Remove items from the washer when the cycle ends and place in the future. • To return to prevent odor build up to ...
...and open the door. "PAU" will be displayed as directed on the door or crawl inside the washer. An open if there are no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted. Press and ...TIP-OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open door could entice children to factory settings. 7 Start the washer. • Close the door and press Start/Pause. If a setting or option is not available for... delay the beginning of the cycle if the Signal option has been selected. • Remove items from the washer when the cycle ends and place in the future. • To return to prevent odor build up to ...
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...that you set your outlet is greater than 150° F, an automatic cool down the load prior to prevent damage. Heavy The Heavy cycle provides 20 minutes of bacteria between loads. Stain Clean, Extra Rinse, Energy Saver (on select models) and Extended Spin (on ... cycle. Only the Sanitize temperature setting is available. 10 NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The wash water is heated by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization dedicated to clean heavily...
...that you set your outlet is greater than 150° F, an automatic cool down the load prior to prevent damage. Heavy The Heavy cycle provides 20 minutes of bacteria between loads. Stain Clean, Extra Rinse, Energy Saver (on select models) and Extended Spin (on ... cycle. Only the Sanitize temperature setting is available. 10 NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The wash water is heated by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization dedicated to clean heavily...
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... (on select models) are not available. Your model may differ. Hot water is available and you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to the desired setting. Stain Clean, Extra Rinse, Energy Saver (on select models), and Extended Spin ...press the Temperature button to scroll to a No Spin selection. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling. Console shown above for normally soiled loads. Delicates/Handwash (on select models) This cycle provides 10 minutes of tumble wash action followed by 2 rinses and a slow final spin. Hot...
... (on select models) are not available. Your model may differ. Hot water is available and you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to the desired setting. Stain Clean, Extra Rinse, Energy Saver (on select models), and Extended Spin ...press the Temperature button to scroll to a No Spin selection. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling. Console shown above for normally soiled loads. Delicates/Handwash (on select models) This cycle provides 10 minutes of tumble wash action followed by 2 rinses and a slow final spin. Hot...
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... cycle is used to 152° F (67° C). Increasing the spin speed will reduce wrinkling. The load will automatically blend with a boost heater to cool and rinse the load. Your model may differ. Cycle Settings, continued The temperature selected for each time that are available for the cycle...dry or select the Spin Only cycle to omit the final spin at the end of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot/Cold Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends. Cold water is selected in some geographic ...
... cycle is used to 152° F (67° C). Increasing the spin speed will reduce wrinkling. The load will automatically blend with a boost heater to cool and rinse the load. Your model may differ. Cycle Settings, continued The temperature selected for each time that are available for the cycle...dry or select the Spin Only cycle to omit the final spin at the end of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot/Cold Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends. Cold water is selected in some geographic ...
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... this option to add several additional minutes to Add a Garment Drum Light (on select models) The drum light will turn on when the washer door is opened and remain lighted for the cycle will no longer displayed. Extra Rinse occurs before the final rinse when the liquid ... 14 hours. Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start again. Your model may increase if water pressure is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. Not all cycles, options, or features listed are available. The indicator will be turned off peak energy hours. The delay time...
... this option to add several additional minutes to Add a Garment Drum Light (on select models) The drum light will turn on when the washer door is opened and remain lighted for the cycle will no longer displayed. Extra Rinse occurs before the final rinse when the liquid ... 14 hours. Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start again. Your model may increase if water pressure is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. Not all cycles, options, or features listed are available. The indicator will be turned off peak energy hours. The delay time...
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...DRUM before filling the detergent chamber with one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch 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 unlocking the door. Press Start/... clean the drum of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. NOTE If the System Clean Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious ...
...DRUM before filling the detergent chamber with one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch 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 unlocking the door. Press Start/... clean the drum of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. NOTE If the System Clean Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious ...
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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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... or products containing ammonia. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. Select Extra Rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are small children or pets present. For best results Immediately follow up . These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause ... Spin Speed and Options buttons simultaneously for a few hours after the System Clean Cycle. 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 any residual bleach left in use the System...
... or products containing ammonia. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. Select Extra Rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are small children or pets present. For best results Immediately follow up . These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause ... Spin Speed and Options buttons simultaneously for a few hours after the System Clean Cycle. 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 any residual bleach left in use the System...
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... dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab. Remove all residue from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Daily Preventative Maintenance • Remove items from the upper and lower parts of the recess. • Replace the ... Detergent and fabric softener may build up in use a small brush to remove traces of fabric softener residue may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Return the dispenser drawer. Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in place until it in items left rear corner of ...
... dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab. Remove all residue from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Daily Preventative Maintenance • Remove items from the upper and lower parts of the recess. • Replace the ... Detergent and fabric softener may build up in use a small brush to remove traces of fabric softener residue may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Return the dispenser drawer. Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in place until it in items left rear corner of ...
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... the cabinet with mild soap and water. 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...antifreeze to the floor. Drain any time. Winterizing Instructions IMPORTANT If the washer is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a mixture of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to empty wash drum. CARE AND CLEANING Outside ...
... the cabinet with mild soap and water. 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...antifreeze to the floor. Drain any time. Winterizing Instructions IMPORTANT If the washer is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a mixture of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to empty wash drum. CARE AND CLEANING Outside ...
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...Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. • Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the washer. • Degradation of lint and scum, and fabric damage. PROBLEM Blue stains Discoloration, graying Greasy, oily stains Holes, tears, or...Incorrect sorting. • Tissues left in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. • Static cling is attracting lint. • Load washed too long. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and ...
...Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. • Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the washer. • Degradation of lint and scum, and fabric damage. PROBLEM Blue stains Discoloration, graying Greasy, oily stains Holes, tears, or...Incorrect sorting. • Tissues left in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. • Static cling is attracting lint. • Load washed too long. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and ...
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... • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. • Rewash load. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in hottest water safe for fabric using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use chlorine bleach to clear lines. •...safe for 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. ...
... • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. • Rewash load. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in hottest water safe for fabric using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use chlorine bleach to clear lines. •...safe for 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. ...
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...fold 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...
...fold 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...
