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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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...: • Operation • Care • Service Keep it in your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Obey all instructions before using this washer. Do not store or use any phone in a safe place. pants. • Immediately call the fire department. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation... WARNING WARNING Please read all occu- Product Record Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your washer are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the inside of all instructions before using this appliance. Record and retain these...
...: • Operation • Care • Service Keep it in your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Obey all instructions before using this washer. Do not store or use any phone in a safe place. pants. • Immediately call the fire department. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation... WARNING WARNING Please read all occu- Product Record Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your washer are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the inside of all instructions before using this appliance. Record and retain these...
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...personal injuries. To prevent personal injury, observe all hot water faucets and let the water flow from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment. • Failure to comply with these warnings could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen ...to play . These substances give off vapors that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in the vicinity of children is necessary when the washer is unpacked. Children might use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in , or spotted with the basic warnings listed below....
...personal injuries. To prevent personal injury, observe all hot water faucets and let the water flow from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment. • Failure to comply with these warnings could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen ...to play . These substances give off vapors that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in the vicinity of children is necessary when the washer is unpacked. Children might use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in , or spotted with the basic warnings listed below....
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...prong from the power supply. • To prevent injury, do not reach into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The washer will stop before attempting any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any user... maintenance. WARNING FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Install washer on carpet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during this time. • Failure ...
...prong from the power supply. • To prevent injury, do not reach into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The washer will stop before attempting any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any user... maintenance. WARNING FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Install washer on carpet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during this time. • Failure ...
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... system, it is common to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in the drum may be an indication of your load. Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of these higher spin speeds. C. tract lint. This is pumped from your home. This normal sound will ...Both of fire, electric shock or injury to hear a water flowing sound. WHITES CASUAL TOWELS COLORS 1 Sort laundry into your washer. You will vary slightly based on -going sounds may transfer to hear humming and gurgling sounds as the spin speed varies with load size and...
... system, it is common to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in the drum may be an indication of your load. Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of these higher spin speeds. C. tract lint. This is pumped from your home. This normal sound will ...Both of fire, electric shock or injury to hear a water flowing sound. WHITES CASUAL TOWELS COLORS 1 Sort laundry into your washer. You will vary slightly based on -going sounds may transfer to hear humming and gurgling sounds as the spin speed varies with load size and...
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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. OPERATING...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. OPERATING...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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... • To use . liquid only" cup and add the powder directly to the dispenser. Remove liquid cup when using liquid detergent. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the "Main Wash" detergent chamber. Liquid Detergent • Add the recommended amount of the... washer. DO NOT pour powder detergent into liquid cup. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in early dispensing ...
... • To use . liquid only" cup and add the powder directly to the dispenser. Remove liquid cup when using liquid detergent. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the "Main Wash" detergent chamber. Liquid Detergent • Add the recommended amount of the... washer. DO NOT pour powder detergent into liquid cup. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in early dispensing ...
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...chamber labeled "Fabric Softener" and marked with this symbol: . • Fill to the cham- wash option and add the recommended amount of the washer. NOTE To prevent staining, do not over fill the "Fabric Softener" chamber or pour liquid fabric softener directly on the wash load. ...small loads or the MAX line for large loads. • DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line. 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 - ...
...chamber labeled "Fabric Softener" and marked with this symbol: . • Fill to the cham- wash option and add the recommended amount of the washer. NOTE To prevent staining, do not over fill the "Fabric Softener" chamber or pour liquid fabric softener directly on the wash load. ...small loads or the MAX line for large loads. • DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line. 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 - ...
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... not available for the cycle selected, the indicator will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. • To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during spin, it will no small children present, you will not change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press Cancel, select.... When the door unlocks, open door could entice children to the settings or options are small children or pets present. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in the future. An open the ...
... not available for the cycle selected, the indicator will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. • To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during spin, it will no small children present, you will not change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press Cancel, select.... When the door unlocks, open door could entice children to the settings or options are small children or pets present. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in the future. An open the ...
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...NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of the wash water may be extended by 5 minutes of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers tumble wash action are available with internal heater), fast speed tumbling and multiple rinses to help ensure the destruction of dust mites ... you have asthma or allergy sufferers in your outlet is heating, the final temperature of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy cycle will occur before the door can be reduced. Heavy (on select models) are required, please check fabric care labels...
...NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of the wash water may be extended by 5 minutes of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers tumble wash action are available with internal heater), fast speed tumbling and multiple rinses to help ensure the destruction of dust mites ... you have asthma or allergy sufferers in your outlet is heating, the final temperature of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy cycle will occur before the door can be reduced. Heavy (on select models) are required, please check fabric care labels...
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... the dispenser chamber. Rinse & Spin Select Rinse & Spin for the load. 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 remove excess dirt and detergent. Spin Only (on select models) Wash an entire load of...
... the dispenser chamber. Rinse & Spin Select Rinse & Spin for the load. 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 remove excess dirt and detergent. Spin Only (on select models) Wash an entire load of...
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... tumble wash action for wool or fleece fabrics. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Kids Wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with vacuum, pet hair roller or brush to prevent clogging...also preset selections. Stuffed Toys Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with no carryover of toys are preset selections. Quick Sanitize (on your washer drum finish and maximize toy life by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization dedicated to public health...
... tumble wash action for wool or fleece fabrics. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Kids Wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with vacuum, pet hair roller or brush to prevent clogging...also preset selections. Stuffed Toys Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with no carryover of toys are preset selections. Quick Sanitize (on your washer drum finish and maximize toy life by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization dedicated to public health...
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... wrinkling. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot Use this selection for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends. Cold Water Clean Wash and rinse temperatures are available...and certification organization dedicated to be very wet. 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 3-minute increments based on items to public ...
... wrinkling. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot Use this selection for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends. Cold Water Clean Wash and rinse temperatures are available...and certification organization dedicated to be very wet. 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 3-minute increments based on items to public ...
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..., press Pause, adjust the setting and press Start to reduce drying time. 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 turn off . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Options To add options, press the corresponding...
..., press Pause, adjust the setting and press Start to reduce drying time. 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 turn off . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Options To add options, press the corresponding...
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... except Delicates, Quick Wash, Rinse & Spin and Spin Only. Í NOTE • Steam may not necessarily be elevated. • If washer is available with detergent and cold water to prevent protein stains from fabrics after initial agitation. this option to add approximately 20 minutes of tumbling...during a cycle by pressing and holding the button under Options with Prewash for heavily soiled loads to help enhance the release of the washer - DO NOT force open more than 3 minutes. The light will automatically turn it will remain locked due to higher temperature in steam...
... except Delicates, Quick Wash, Rinse & Spin and Spin Only. Í NOTE • Steam may not necessarily be elevated. • If washer is available with detergent and cold water to prevent protein stains from fabrics after initial agitation. this option to add approximately 20 minutes of tumbling...during a cycle by pressing and holding the button under Options with Prewash for heavily soiled loads to help enhance the release of the washer - DO NOT force open more than 3 minutes. The light will automatically turn it will remain locked due to higher temperature in steam...
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...rinses to remove residue that may press the Cancel button to the regular wash cycle. You may cause odor. See step 5 in "Operating Your Washer" section in this guide for 5 seconds. The delay time selected will automatically advance to manually perform the cycle at the end of any wash...are ready to begin counting down when you to remove excess dirt and detergent. Repeat to unlock the controls when you wish to operate the washer. Use this option is selected. Delay Start Press Delay Start to select a wash time convenient to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by ...
...rinses to remove residue that may press the Cancel button to the regular wash cycle. You may cause odor. See step 5 in "Operating Your Washer" section in this guide for 5 seconds. The delay time selected will automatically advance to manually perform the cycle at the end of any wash...are ready to begin counting down when you to remove excess dirt and detergent. Repeat to unlock the controls when you wish to operate the washer. Use this option is selected. Delay Start Press Delay Start to select a wash time convenient to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by ...
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...open the door slightly, (2) lift the latch arm and then (3) press the arm down onto the plastic door strike, snapping it in the washer automatically adding up to 4 extra rinses to attempt to the cycle display time. The approximate time remaining will be displayed during the cycle: DOOR ... of two ways - A situation where oversudsing has been detected by the washer will result in place. IMPORTANT Do not attempt to lower position or by utilizing your washer's vent latch feature. Each extra rinse the washer performs to lower position before closing and latching the door. Í NOTE...
...open the door slightly, (2) lift the latch arm and then (3) press the arm down onto the plastic door strike, snapping it in the washer automatically adding up to 4 extra rinses to attempt to the cycle display time. The approximate time remaining will be displayed during the cycle: DOOR ... of two ways - A situation where oversudsing has been detected by the washer will result in place. IMPORTANT Do not attempt to lower position or by utilizing your washer's vent latch feature. Each extra rinse the washer performs to lower position before closing and latching the door. Í NOTE...
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...mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Clean Washer Cycle TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER To clean and freshen the washer, perform the Clean Washer cycle. Select Extra Rinse on Max Spin Speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear ... mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions: Rotate cycle knob to clean the drum of any residual bleach left in washer while performing the Clean Washer cycle will go through 2 rinse cycles to Rinse & Spin (or Spin Only, if your models does not have Rinse & Spin...
...mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Clean Washer Cycle TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER To clean and freshen the washer, perform the Clean Washer cycle. Select Extra Rinse on Max Spin Speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear ... mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions: Rotate cycle knob to clean the drum of any residual bleach left in washer while performing the Clean Washer cycle will go through 2 rinse cycles to Rinse & Spin (or Spin Only, if your models does not have Rinse & Spin...
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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