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All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Care and Cleaning 26-29 Features 5 Solutions to Common Problems 30-34 Operating Instructions 6-20 Warranty 35 Washer Settings Chart 21-23 Notes 36 Stain Removal Guide 24-25 Français 37 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137338000B (1003)
All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Care and Cleaning 26-29 Features 5 Solutions to Common Problems 30-34 Operating Instructions 6-20 Warranty 35 Washer Settings Chart 21-23 Notes 36 Stain Removal Guide 24-25 Français 37 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137338000B (1003)
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... WARNING WARNING Please read all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Obey all instructions before using this washer. Your washer may result in death or serious injury. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance... as instructed in the vicinity of fire or explosion or to minimize the risk of this Use & Care Guide. For your washer. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manual must be followed to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. ...
... WARNING WARNING Please read all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Obey all instructions before using this washer. Your washer may result in death or serious injury. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance... as instructed in the vicinity of fire or explosion or to minimize the risk of this Use & Care Guide. For your washer. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manual must be followed to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. ...
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...other appliance. • Failure to comply with these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do not wash items that could result in the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in serious personal injuries. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not... bag and other flammable vapors or liquids in serious personal injuries. 3 If the hot water system has not been used near the washer. do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. • Do not store or use of all hot water faucets...
...other appliance. • Failure to comply with these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do not wash items that could result in the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in serious personal injuries. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not... bag and other flammable vapors or liquids in serious personal injuries. 3 If the hot water system has not been used near the washer. do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. • Do not store or use of all hot water faucets...
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...unless specified on the label. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with local codes. PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE WASHER To prevent serious personal injury and damage to prevent vibration or movement. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect ... or death. • Do not combine laundry products for detailed grounding procedures. Incorrect usage can cause serious injury or death. Install washer on carpet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during this warning can cause serious injury,...
...unless specified on the label. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with local codes. PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE WASHER To prevent serious personal injury and damage to prevent vibration or movement. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect ... or death. • Do not combine laundry products for detailed grounding procedures. Incorrect usage can cause serious injury or death. Install washer on carpet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during this warning can cause serious injury,...
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...water pressure in this Use and Care Guide before operating your pump is functioning correctly. tract lint. 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. perature. • ...from items that can be investigated by recommended cycle and water tem- This is equipped with these sounds are normal and indicate that your washer. WHITES CASUAL TOWELS COLORS 1 Sort laundry into your home. This sound is common to the stand pipe of these higher spin speeds...
...water pressure in this Use and Care Guide before operating your pump is functioning correctly. tract lint. 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. perature. • ...from items that can be investigated by recommended cycle and water tem- This is equipped with these sounds are normal and indicate that your washer. WHITES CASUAL TOWELS COLORS 1 Sort laundry into your home. This sound is common to the stand pipe of these higher spin speeds...
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... 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 close easily. • See Stain Removal Guide in a load. • Load large items first. Shake out...remove non-washable trims and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing. • Turn knit items inside out to washer. • Brush off lint and dirt. The door should not be more than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such ...
... 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 close easily. • See Stain Removal Guide in a load. • Load large items first. Shake out...remove non-washable trims and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing. • Turn knit items inside out to washer. • Brush off lint and dirt. The door should not be more than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such ...
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... the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to the "Main Wash - Liquid Detergent • Add the recommended amount of the washer. This is part of the normal operation of a high efficiency liq- Insert liquid cup when using powder detergent! For best results...;ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in early dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in front load washers. Powder Detergent • To use . uid detergent to measure the amount recommended. liquid only" cup and add the powder directly to the...
... the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to the "Main Wash - Liquid Detergent • Add the recommended amount of the washer. This is part of the normal operation of a high efficiency liq- Insert liquid cup when using powder detergent! For best results...;ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in early dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in front load washers. Powder Detergent • To use . uid detergent to measure the amount recommended. liquid only" cup and add the powder directly to the...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Other Wash Products • Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may see water in the "Main Wash - wash option and ... for Prewash • For heavily soiled or stained loads, select the Pre- This is not recommended in tumble action washers. 9 Liquid Fabric Softener • If desired, pour the recommended amount of the washer. liquid only" chamber or powder products with this symbol: . • Fill to time you may be added with the...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Other Wash Products • Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may see water in the "Main Wash - wash option and ... for Prewash • For heavily soiled or stained loads, select the Pre- This is not recommended in tumble action washers. 9 Liquid Fabric Softener • If desired, pour the recommended amount of the washer. liquid only" chamber or powder products with this symbol: . • Fill to time you may be added with the...
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...; NOTE If the cycle is selected in the future. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no longer be illuminated. • The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse water temperatures, final spin speed, soil level, and... cycle. • To add a forgotten item to delay the beginning of the cycle if the Chime 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. If a setting...
...; NOTE If the cycle is selected in the future. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no longer be illuminated. • The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse water temperatures, final spin speed, soil level, and... cycle. • To add a forgotten item to delay the beginning of the cycle if the Chime 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. If a setting...
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...Fresh Water Rinse, Heavy (on select models) The Heavy/Bulky cycle provides 20 minutes of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers tumble wash action are available with the addition of reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled items. Hot water is recommended to ...and similar items. Ten minutes of normal reversing 12 NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy cycle will kill 99.9% of bacteria with internal heater), fast speed tumbling and multiple rinses to combine hot water ...
...Fresh Water Rinse, Heavy (on select models) The Heavy/Bulky cycle provides 20 minutes of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers tumble wash action are available with the addition of reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled items. Hot water is recommended to ...and similar items. Ten minutes of normal reversing 12 NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy cycle will kill 99.9% of bacteria with internal heater), fast speed tumbling and multiple rinses to combine hot water ...
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... (on select models) can choose between Max and High spin speeds. A warm wash/cold rinse is available and you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to the dispenser chamber. All wash temperatures except Sanitize (on select models) and Fresh Water Rinse...
... (on select models) can choose between Max and High spin speeds. A warm wash/cold rinse is available and you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to the dispenser chamber. All wash temperatures except Sanitize (on select models) and Fresh Water Rinse...
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... IMPORTANT Remove as much of pet hair as an option if available on select models) Use the Quick Sanitize cycle to prevent clogging washer drain pump. It provides 20 minutes of reversing tumble wash action with vacuum, pet hair roller or brush to quickly kill 99.9% ...of bacteria with the Stuffed Toys cycle. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Kids Wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with the Jeans cycle. Protect your model. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycle Selection, ...
... IMPORTANT Remove as much of pet hair as an option if available on select models) Use the Quick Sanitize cycle to prevent clogging washer drain pump. It provides 20 minutes of reversing tumble wash action with vacuum, pet hair roller or brush to quickly kill 99.9% ...of bacteria with the Stuffed Toys cycle. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Kids Wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with the Jeans cycle. Protect your model. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycle Selection, ...
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... to scroll to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in the future. To protect your fabrics, not all ...washables. For use with a boost heater to factory settings, press these two buttons at the end of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends. Sanitize This setting sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast fabrics such as...
... to scroll to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in the future. To protect your fabrics, not all ...washables. For use with a boost heater to factory settings, press these two buttons at the end of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends. Sanitize This setting sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast fabrics such as...
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... have asthma or allergy sufferers in the same cycle will not light. NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy option will turn those lights temporarily back on every model. To delete options, press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will...
... have asthma or allergy sufferers in the same cycle will not light. NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy option will turn those lights temporarily back on every model. To delete options, press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will...
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... may not necessarily be visible inside drum during a steam wash cycle. • Steam may notice steam exiting from the rear vent of the washer - Stain Pretreat (on during the cycle for the toughest stains. Cycle Options, continued Add Steam Select this is paused during a steam wash cycle... fills initially with Prewash for 3 minutes. IMPORTANT • If steam is selected, rinse temperatures will be elevated. • If washer is normal and not cause for heavily soiled loads to remove non-protein based stains. this option to add approximately 20 minutes of tough stains...
... may not necessarily be visible inside drum during a steam wash cycle. • Steam may notice steam exiting from the rear vent of the washer - Stain Pretreat (on during the cycle for the toughest stains. Cycle Options, continued Add Steam Select this is paused during a steam wash cycle... fills initially with Prewash for 3 minutes. IMPORTANT • If steam is selected, rinse temperatures will be elevated. • If washer is normal and not cause for heavily soiled loads to remove non-protein based stains. this option to add approximately 20 minutes of tough stains...
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...will sound at another time. If you select Start. The delay time selected will automatically prompt you are ready to run the Clean Washer cycle every 50 cycles. You may cause odor. Control Lock To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold the Control Lock button...will prewash for detailed information about the Clean Washer cycle. Í NOTE The washer will be displayed and begin the cycle, press select when prompted. Clean Washer To clean and freshen the washer, perform the Clean Washer cycle. See step 5 in "Operating Your Washer" section in this option is desired to ...
...will sound at another time. If you select Start. The delay time selected will automatically prompt you are ready to run the Clean Washer cycle every 50 cycles. You may cause odor. Control Lock To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold the Control Lock button...will prewash for detailed information about the Clean Washer cycle. Í NOTE The washer will be displayed and begin the cycle, press select when prompted. Clean Washer To clean and freshen the washer, perform the Clean Washer cycle. See step 5 in "Operating Your Washer" section in this option is desired to ...
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... and additional rinsing has not corrected the issue, "TOO MUCH DETERGENT" will also be displayed. Each extra rinse the washer performs to clear the suds will result in the washer automatically adding up to 4 extra rinses to attempt to close door if vent latch arm is disengaged and arm is .... Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by pushing door shut and allowing latch arm to lower position or by utilizing your washer's vent latch feature. To apply the vent lock, (1) open the door slightly, (2) lift the latch arm and then (3) press the arm down onto the...
... and additional rinsing has not corrected the issue, "TOO MUCH DETERGENT" will also be displayed. Each extra rinse the washer performs to clear the suds will result in the washer automatically adding up to 4 extra rinses to attempt to close door if vent latch arm is disengaged and arm is .... Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by pushing door shut and allowing latch arm to lower position or by utilizing your washer's vent latch feature. To apply the vent lock, (1) open the door slightly, (2) lift the latch arm and then (3) press the arm down onto the...
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... WASH - To begin . REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. Turn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to manually perform the cycle at another time. REMOVE "LIQUID ONLY" DISPENSER CUP "MAIN WASH" COMPARTMENT WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use ...both. Then press the Clean Washer option button. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. 20 DO NOT use or mix liquid chlorine bleach ...
... WASH - To begin . REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. Turn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to manually perform the cycle at another time. REMOVE "LIQUID ONLY" DISPENSER CUP "MAIN WASH" COMPARTMENT WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use ...both. Then press the Clean Washer option button. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. 20 DO NOT use or mix liquid chlorine bleach ...
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WASHER SETTINGS CHART These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Sanitize Heavy/Bulky Allergy Whitest Whites Normal Casual Quick ... Light Extra Light 99999 9 999999 9 999999 99 999999 99999 Options Energy Saver 9 999 9 Add Steam 999999 9 Pre Wash 9 99 9 Delay Start 99999999999 Freshwater Rinse Clean Washer Control Lock 999999999 91 9 91 99999999999 Press & Hold Chime 99999999999 Press & Hold Max Fill 999999999 9Available selections / 91Available on certain models only Shaded areas represent...
WASHER SETTINGS CHART These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Sanitize Heavy/Bulky Allergy Whitest Whites Normal Casual Quick ... Light Extra Light 99999 9 999999 9 999999 99 999999 99999 Options Energy Saver 9 999 9 Add Steam 999999 9 Pre Wash 9 99 9 Delay Start 99999999999 Freshwater Rinse Clean Washer Control Lock 999999999 91 9 91 99999999999 Press & Hold Chime 99999999999 Press & Hold Max Fill 999999999 9Available selections / 91Available on certain models only Shaded areas represent...
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WASHER SETTINGS CHART These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Specialty Cycles Sanitize Heavy/Bulky Allergy Whitest Whites ...Light 99999 999999 999999 9 99999 99999 999 9 9 Options Energy Saver 9 999 Add Steam 999999 9 Pre Wash 9 99 Delay Start 99999999999999 Freshwater Rinse 999999999 999 Clean Washer 9 Control Lock 99999999999999 Press & Hold Light 99999999999999 Press & Hold Chime 99999999999999 Press & Hold Max Fill 99999999 99999 9Available selections Shaded areas represent factory presets. 22
WASHER SETTINGS CHART These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Specialty Cycles Sanitize Heavy/Bulky Allergy Whitest Whites ...Light 99999 999999 999999 9 99999 99999 999 9 9 Options Energy Saver 9 999 Add Steam 999999 9 Pre Wash 9 99 Delay Start 99999999999999 Freshwater Rinse 999999999 999 Clean Washer 9 Control Lock 99999999999999 Press & Hold Light 99999999999999 Press & Hold Chime 99999999999999 Press & Hold Max Fill 99999999 99999 9Available selections Shaded areas represent factory presets. 22