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Use & Care of your All about the Washer TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ...2-4 Features ...5 Operating Instructions ...6-15 Stain Removal Guide ...16-17 Care and Cleaning ...18-21 Solutions to Common Problems ...22-26 Warranty ...27 Notes ...28 Français...29 Español ...57 137501000A (1112) www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
Use & Care of your All about the Washer TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ...2-4 Features ...5 Operating Instructions ...6-15 Stain Removal Guide ...16-17 Care and Cleaning ...18-21 Solutions to Common Problems ...22-26 Warranty ...27 Notes ...28 Français...29 Español ...57 137501000A (1112) www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
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...the door. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this Use & Care Guide. Read all instructions before using this washer. This book contains valuable information about features for several other models. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if... condition and situation that follow this Use and Care Guide are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the inside of your washer. It is important but not hazard-related. It also contains information about : • Operation • Care • Service ...
...the door. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this Use & Care Guide. Read all instructions before using this washer. This book contains valuable information about features for several other models. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if... condition and situation that follow this Use and Care Guide are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the inside of your washer. It is important but not hazard-related. It also contains information about : • Operation • Care • Service ...
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...been used for such a period, before using this or any accumulated hydrogen gas. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is unpacked. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in serious personal injuries. ... certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these warnings could result in the vicinity of the washer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to play . Failure to comply with ...
...been used for such a period, before using this or any accumulated hydrogen gas. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is unpacked. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in serious personal injuries. ... certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these warnings could result in the vicinity of the washer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to play . Failure to comply with ...
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...laundry products for installer's reference. The motor will be exposed to the washer, the electrical power cord of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from electrical power cord. Install washer on the washer. The washer is equipped with other household chemicals such as vinegar. WARNING FIRE/ELECTRICAL ...rest heavy loads on the label. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with controls. • Do not install or store the washer where it will stop before attempting any an y circumstances, circumstances, cut, remo remove ve, or bypass bypass the th grounding gr ...
...laundry products for installer's reference. The motor will be exposed to the washer, the electrical power cord of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from electrical power cord. Install washer on the washer. The washer is equipped with other household chemicals such as vinegar. WARNING FIRE/ELECTRICAL ...rest heavy loads on the label. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with controls. • Do not install or store the washer where it will stop before attempting any an y circumstances, circumstances, cut, remo remove ve, or bypass bypass the th grounding gr ...
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...64258;owing into your load. HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is a normal part of the operation of these higher spin speeds. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to the stand pipe of your home. C. It is normal to hear a water flowing sound. ...D. B. You will vary slightly as water is functioning correctly. Both of the washer. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal Operating Sounds You may or may be an indication of a pending washer failure and should be investigated by a qualified technician. 6 This sound is normal and will...
...64258;owing into your load. HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is a normal part of the operation of these higher spin speeds. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to the stand pipe of your home. C. It is normal to hear a water flowing sound. ...D. B. You will vary slightly as water is functioning correctly. Both of the washer. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal Operating Sounds You may or may be an indication of a pending washer failure and should be investigated by a qualified technician. 6 This sound is normal and will...
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...re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4 Add laundry load to washer. 2 Prepare items for washing. • Empty pockets. • Combine large and small items in a load. • Load large items fi... than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such as a king-sized comforter, bedspread or sleeping bag separately. • The washer can be washed together. (Mesh bag not included.) WHITES 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the...
...re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4 Add laundry load to washer. 2 Prepare items for washing. • Empty pockets. • Combine large and small items in a load. • Load large items fi... than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such as a king-sized comforter, bedspread or sleeping bag separately. • The washer can be washed together. (Mesh bag not included.) WHITES 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the...
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... may see water in early dispensing of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER" and marked with the detergent. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. They could result in the "LIQUID BLEACH" and "FABRIC SOFTENER... small loads or the MAX line for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in unwarranted repair costs. 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the desired settings. 6 IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. Look for large loads. • DO ...
... may see water in early dispensing of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER" and marked with the detergent. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. They could result in the "LIQUID BLEACH" and "FABRIC SOFTENER... small loads or the MAX line for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in unwarranted repair costs. 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the desired settings. 6 IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. Look for large loads. • DO ...
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... and open the door. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to hang on the fabric care label. The washer will hear several beeps when the buttons are attempted after the cycle has ended, if not removed promptly. CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD...START pause To return to prevent odor build up. 9 The indicator will be displayed as directed on the door or crawl inside the washer. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued • To select or delete an option, press options; "PAU" will light when the option has been selected. Just ...
... and open the door. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to hang on the fabric care label. The washer will hear several beeps when the buttons are attempted after the cycle has ended, if not removed promptly. CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD...START pause To return to prevent odor build up. 9 The indicator will be displayed as directed on the door or crawl inside the washer. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued • To select or delete an option, press options; "PAU" will light when the option has been selected. Just ...
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... at a more water, decrease drying time and conserve energy. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from the washer, water usage in other parts of each load. Decreasing the spin speed will be remembered and recalled each cycle. The load will reduce wrinkling... sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast fabrics such as towels, bedding, and children's clothing by killing 99.9% of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on the soil level of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in some ...
... at a more water, decrease drying time and conserve energy. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from the washer, water usage in other parts of each load. Decreasing the spin speed will be remembered and recalled each cycle. The load will reduce wrinkling... sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast fabrics such as towels, bedding, and children's clothing by killing 99.9% of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on the soil level of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in some ...
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...utilizing your schedule or during the cycle. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features Delay Start Press delay start to select a wash time convenient to your washer's vent latch feature. Status Display/Status Lights The estimated total cycle time will still operate without latch arm installed. 1 13... when you select START. The delay time selected will be released either of two ways - Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start the washer, press options and select at the same time and hold 10 seconds until "LOC" is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. ...
...utilizing your schedule or during the cycle. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features Delay Start Press delay start to select a wash time convenient to your washer's vent latch feature. Status Display/Status Lights The estimated total cycle time will still operate without latch arm installed. 1 13... when you select START. The delay time selected will be released either of two ways - Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start the washer, press options and select at the same time and hold 10 seconds until "LOC" is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. ...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: temp hot warm cool cold cold water clean spin speed max high medium low no spin soil level heavy normal light options chime stain clean extended spin fresh rinse delay start 9 = Available selections. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 = Cycle defaults. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 = Non-modifiable presets. 14 rinse & spin heavy duty delicates normal casual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: temp hot warm cool cold cold water clean spin speed max high medium low no spin soil level heavy normal light options chime stain clean extended spin fresh rinse delay start 9 = Available selections. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 = Cycle defaults. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 = Non-modifiable presets. 14 rinse & spin heavy duty delicates normal casual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: temp sanitize hot warm cold cold water clean spin ...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: temp sanitize hot warm cold cold water clean spin ...
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...the door ajar to prevent odor build up with no detergent or bleach to "CLn". Select fresh rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are small children or pets present. select cancel auto temp spin speed options soil level START pause Press and hold the spin ... clean cycle. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. Í NOTE If the system clean cycle is not in washer while performing the system clean cycle will go through 2 rinse cycles to hang on max spin speed with a rinse & spin cycle. IMPORTANT Items left...
...the door ajar to prevent odor build up with no detergent or bleach to "CLn". Select fresh rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are small children or pets present. select cancel auto temp spin speed options soil level START pause Press and hold the spin ... clean cycle. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. Í NOTE If the system clean cycle is not in washer while performing the system clean cycle will go through 2 rinse cycles to hang on max spin speed with a rinse & spin cycle. IMPORTANT Items left...
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...water to ensure a water tight seal. • When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Return the dispenser drawer. Rinse thoroughly with a combination of the flexible gasket to clean the recess. CARE AND CLEANING Other ...Drawer Area Í NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in place until it in the dispenser drawer. Remove all residue from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Daily Preventive Maintenance • Remove items from the upper and lower parts of the recess. • ...
...water to ensure a water tight seal. • When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Return the dispenser drawer. Rinse thoroughly with a combination of the flexible gasket to clean the recess. CARE AND CLEANING Other ...Drawer Area Í NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in place until it in the dispenser drawer. Remove all residue from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Daily Preventive Maintenance • Remove items from the upper and lower parts of the recess. • ...
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If any additional cleaning is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to enter System Clean cycle. IMPORTANT Always wear rubber or latex gloves and protect floor and clothing from damage. ... might be more effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on the left after the system clean Cycle. Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is still left . Upon cycle completion inspect the interior of the washer to help clear any residual bleach before unlocking the door. 20 For best results Immediately follow the...
If any additional cleaning is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to enter System Clean cycle. IMPORTANT Always wear rubber or latex gloves and protect floor and clothing from damage. ... might be more effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on the left after the system clean Cycle. Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is still left . Upon cycle completion inspect the interior of the washer to help clear any residual bleach before unlocking the door. 20 For best results Immediately follow the...
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.... 21 Turn water faucets off to the floor. ANTIFREEZE RV Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for 1 minute to drain out all of washer at any water in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to empty wash drum. Not all the water. Drain ... water from hoses. 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 4 Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the washer: 1 Turn off drum interior and close door. 7 Remove dispenser drawer. Close door. 5 Select the Spin Only cycle. They can occur or moved in...
.... 21 Turn water faucets off to the floor. ANTIFREEZE RV Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for 1 minute to drain out all of washer at any water in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to empty wash drum. Not all the water. Drain ... water from hoses. 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 4 Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the washer: 1 Turn off drum interior and close door. 7 Remove dispenser drawer. Close door. 5 Select the Spin Only cycle. They can occur or moved in...
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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. Rewash • See Operating Your, steps 1 using correct water temand 2. ... detergent and water temperature. perature, water level, and • Do not overload washer. water safe for fabric. • Use correct amount of detergent and hottest color. Overloading the washer. amount of detergent. • Use correct temperature • Add nonprecipitating water 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. Rewash • See Operating Your, steps 1 using correct water temand 2. ... detergent and water temperature. perature, water level, and • Do not overload washer. water safe for fabric. • Use correct amount of detergent and hottest color. Overloading the washer. amount of detergent. • Use correct temperature • Add nonprecipitating water and...
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...cycle. • Use correct amount of detergent. • Wash synthetics frequently using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use rust remover safe for a few minutes to clear lines. • Drain water heater occasionally. ...up and cling to fabric.) POSSIBLE CAUSES • Pilling is normal with hard water minerals to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. Stiff, harsh fabrics. • Undissolved detergent. • Some granular detergents can combine with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. Yellow buildup...
...cycle. • Use correct amount of detergent. • Wash synthetics frequently using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use rust remover safe for a few minutes to clear lines. • Drain water heater occasionally. ...up and cling to fabric.) POSSIBLE CAUSES • Pilling is normal with hard water minerals to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. Stiff, harsh fabrics. • Undissolved detergent. • Some granular detergents can combine with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. Yellow buildup...
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... flush with clean dry towel all around gasket. • Perform SYSTEM CLEAN • Leave door and dispenser cycle. Odor Moisture in the washer. Overdosing detergent. Overloading wash drum. drawer open for a few • At the end of each wash, dry inside of dispenser. Leaving a ...8226; Avoid over filling detergent and fabric softener compartments of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and one cup liquid chlorine bleach in the washer. • Use of latex gloves. Protect floor and clothing from bleach damage. • Use only HE (high efficiency ...
... flush with clean dry towel all around gasket. • Perform SYSTEM CLEAN • Leave door and dispenser cycle. Odor Moisture in the washer. Overdosing detergent. Overloading wash drum. drawer open for a few • At the end of each wash, dry inside of dispenser. Leaving a ...8226; Avoid over filling detergent and fabric softener compartments of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and one cup liquid chlorine bleach in the washer. • Use of latex gloves. Protect floor and clothing from bleach damage. • Use only HE (high efficiency ...
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...be plugged in or connection may be in this list. Motor is not resting firmly on floor. Washer motor will automatically restart after washer is normal during installation. Residue left in drum. Heavy wash loads may save both time and expense. Shipping bolts ...company. Do not increase fuse capacity. It will stop if it rests firmly on floor. Move washer so it becomes overheated. Adjust leveling legs. OPERATING Washer does not start. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Load is a circuit overload, have not been removed during...
...be plugged in or connection may be in this list. Motor is not resting firmly on floor. Washer motor will automatically restart after washer is normal during installation. Residue left in drum. Heavy wash loads may save both time and expense. Shipping bolts ...company. Do not increase fuse capacity. It will stop if it rests firmly on floor. Move washer so it becomes overheated. Adjust leveling legs. OPERATING Washer does not start. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Load is a circuit overload, have not been removed during...