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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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...Serial Number Purchase Date 2 Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this appliance. Obey all safety messages that follow this washer. pants. • Immediately call the fire department. It is important but not hazard-related. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently ... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Please read all instructions before using this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. For your washer are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the inside of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, ...
...Serial Number Purchase Date 2 Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this appliance. Obey all safety messages that follow this washer. pants. • Immediately call the fire department. It is important but not hazard-related. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently ... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Please read all instructions before using this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. For your washer are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the inside of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, ...
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...these warnings could ignite or explode. • Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on or in the vicinity of this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not allow children to play . Close supervision of children is necessary .... 3 Cartons covered with these warnings could ignite the materials. • Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other packing materials after the washer is used for such a period, before using this or any accumulated hydrogen gas. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Do not store these items on product...
...these warnings could ignite or explode. • Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on or in the vicinity of this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not allow children to play . Close supervision of children is necessary .... 3 Cartons covered with these warnings could ignite the materials. • Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other packing materials after the washer is used for such a period, before using this or any accumulated hydrogen gas. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Do not store these items on product...
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...HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. • Follow package directions when using laundry products. If the washer is equipped with these warnings could result in serious injury or death. • Do not combine laundry products for use an adaptor plug ...use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. Refer to the washer: • All repairs and servicing must be ex- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during...
...HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. • Follow package directions when using laundry products. If the washer is equipped with these warnings could result in serious injury or death. • Do not combine laundry products for use an adaptor plug ...use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. Refer to the washer: • All repairs and servicing must be ex- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during...
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... will vary slightly as water is a normal part of the operation of these higher spin speeds. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to carry water from the washer. This normal sound will hear water flowing into loads that shed lint from durable items. • Do ...wash items containing fiberglass. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the dispenser system, it is normal to fabrics in your home. Both of the washer. WHITES CASUAL TOWELS COLORS 1 Sort laundry into your stand pipe. This sound is normal and will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and ...
... will vary slightly as water is a normal part of the operation of these higher spin speeds. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to carry water from the washer. This normal sound will hear water flowing into loads that shed lint from durable items. • Do ...wash items containing fiberglass. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the dispenser system, it is normal to fabrics in your home. Both of the washer. WHITES CASUAL TOWELS COLORS 1 Sort laundry into your stand pipe. This sound is normal and will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and ...
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... 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 more than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such as bras, hosiery... 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 Shake out rugs and beach towels. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie ...
... 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 more than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such as bras, hosiery... 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 Shake out rugs and beach towels. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie ...
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... be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the washer. liquid only" cup and add the powder directly to measure the amount recommended. It will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.... the "Main Wash - Liquid Detergent • Add the recommended amount of a high efficiency liq- uid detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. DO NOT discard it while you may need to be added directly to the "Main Wash" chamber when not using the "PreWash" option. Í ...
... be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the washer. liquid only" cup and add the powder directly to measure the amount recommended. It will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.... the "Main Wash - Liquid Detergent • Add the recommended amount of a high efficiency liq- uid detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. DO NOT discard it while you may need to be added directly to the "Main Wash" chamber when not using the "PreWash" option. Í ...
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IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. liquid only", "Liquid Bleach" and "Fabric Softener" chambers. This is not recommended in tumble action washers. 9 Liquid Fabric Softener • If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled "Fabric Softener" and ...marked with this symbol: . • Fill to the cham- wash option and add the recommended amount of the washer. ber labeled "Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol: . • Fill to time you may be added with the detergent. • Put...
IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. liquid only", "Liquid Bleach" and "Fabric Softener" chambers. This is not recommended in tumble action washers. 9 Liquid Fabric Softener • If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled "Fabric Softener" and ...marked with this symbol: . • Fill to the cham- wash option and add the recommended amount of the washer. ber labeled "Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol: . • Fill to time you may be added with the detergent. • Put...
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...estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse water temperatures, final spin speed, soil level, and options for each time that option. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for more details. • To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press Cancel, select a new cycle, and press ...Í NOTE To provide the best care for your laundry, not every setting or option is selected in the future. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to factory settings, ...
...estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse water temperatures, final spin speed, soil level, and options for each time that option. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for more details. • To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press Cancel, select a new cycle, and press ...Í NOTE To provide the best care for your laundry, not every setting or option is selected in the future. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to factory settings, ...
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...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 all options except Prewash, Energy Saver and Stain Pretreat (on select models) are followed by 5 ... soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children's clothing. Stain Pretreat (on select models), Fresh Water Rinse, As a precaution, the washer door is recommended that you have asthma or allergy sufferers in your outlet is greater than 150° F (66° C), an automatic...
...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 all options except Prewash, Energy Saver and Stain Pretreat (on select models) are followed by 5 ... soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children's clothing. Stain Pretreat (on select models), Fresh Water Rinse, As a precaution, the washer door is recommended that you have asthma or allergy sufferers in your outlet is greater than 150° F (66° C), an automatic...
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... Select Rinse & Spin for cottons and blends with the Jeans cycle. 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 add fabric softener that may have been omitted in 20 minutes. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection...
... Select Rinse & Spin for cottons and blends with the Jeans cycle. 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 add fabric softener that may have been omitted in 20 minutes. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection...
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... Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with this cycle. 14 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 Stuffed Toys cycle. Quick Sanitize (on your... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycle Selection, continued Jeans Wash an entire load of denim jeans with vacuum, pet hair roller or brush to prevent clogging washer drain pump. Active Wear The Active Wear cycle provides 5-17 minutes of steam to extract more water (reducing drying time) are default presets....
... Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with this cycle. 14 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 Stuffed Toys cycle. Quick Sanitize (on your... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycle Selection, continued Jeans Wash an entire load of denim jeans with vacuum, pet hair roller or brush to prevent clogging washer drain pump. Active Wear The Active Wear cycle provides 5-17 minutes of steam to extract more water (reducing drying time) are default presets....
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...temperature, spin speeds, soil level and options will automatically be very wet. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot Use this setting for each cycle. Use No Spin to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level. Max, Heavy, Normal,... are prone to be changed before the cycle is started. 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 some geographic areas can be dried. The settings...
...temperature, spin speeds, soil level and options will automatically be very wet. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot Use this setting for each cycle. Use No Spin to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level. Max, Heavy, Normal,... are prone to be changed before the cycle is started. 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 some geographic areas can be dried. The settings...
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... conflict with each other, like Add Steam and Energy Saver. NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy option will turn off . On some models, you have asthma or allergy sufferers in the same cycle will not light. Some Options require...
... conflict with each other, like Add Steam and Energy Saver. NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy option will turn off . On some models, you have asthma or allergy sufferers in the same cycle will not light. Some Options require...
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...add approximately 20 minutes of tumbling in drum. Stain Pretreat (on during the cycle for the toughest stains. Can be elevated. • If washer is activated to heat the wash water to remove non-protein based stains. Drum Light ( Press & Hold on whenever the door is normal and not...protein stains from fabrics after initial agitation. it off the light. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads to help enhance the release of the washer - To turn off if the door is left open - Cycle Options, continued Add Steam Select this is opened to illuminate the drum during...
...add approximately 20 minutes of tumbling in drum. Stain Pretreat (on during the cycle for the toughest stains. Can be elevated. • If washer is activated to heat the wash water to remove non-protein based stains. Drum Light ( Press & Hold on whenever the door is normal and not...protein stains from fabrics after initial agitation. it off the light. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads to help enhance the release of the washer - To turn off if the door is left open - Cycle Options, continued Add Steam Select this is opened to illuminate the drum during...
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...to remove excess dirt and detergent. Repeat to unlock the controls when you to begin counting down when you wish to run the Clean Washer cycle every 50 cycles. Max Fill (Press & Hold) Increase the water fill level of the agitation portion of any wash cycle...option when additional rinsing is recommended for approximately 5 minutes. See "Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)" for detailed information about the Clean Washer cycle. Í NOTE The washer will sound at another time. The water will drain and the load will be displayed and begin the cycle, press select ...
...to remove excess dirt and detergent. Repeat to unlock the controls when you to begin counting down when you wish to run the Clean Washer cycle every 50 cycles. Max Fill (Press & Hold) Increase the water fill level of the agitation portion of any wash cycle...option when additional rinsing is recommended for approximately 5 minutes. See "Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)" for detailed information about the Clean Washer cycle. Í NOTE The washer will sound at another time. The water will drain and the load will be displayed and begin the cycle, press select ...
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...issue, "TOO MUCH DETERGENT" will still operate without latch arm installed. A situation where oversudsing has been detected by utilizing your washer's vent latch feature. The approximate time remaining will be displayed during the cycle: DOOR LOCK RINSING PREWASHING WASHING ADDING STEAM DRAINING ... 19 Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by the washer will result in the washer automatically adding up to 4 extra rinses to attempt to lower position before closing position. Washer will be displayed. The time may become dislodged from hinge point if door...
...issue, "TOO MUCH DETERGENT" will still operate without latch arm installed. A situation where oversudsing has been detected by utilizing your washer's vent latch feature. The approximate time remaining will be displayed during the cycle: DOOR LOCK RINSING PREWASHING WASHING ADDING STEAM DRAINING ... 19 Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by the washer will result in the washer automatically adding up to 4 extra rinses to attempt to lower position before closing position. Washer will be displayed. The time may become dislodged from hinge point if door...
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...Rotate cycle knob to help clear any residual bleach before filling the detergent chamber with a Spin Only cycle. DO NOT use the Clean Washer cycle once a month. If installed, remove the "MAIN WASH - These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death....chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. To begin . You may press the Cancel button to enter Clean Washer cycle. REMOVE "LIQUID ONLY" DISPENSER CUP "MAIN WASH" COMPARTMENT WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with ...
...Rotate cycle knob to help clear any residual bleach before filling the detergent chamber with a Spin Only cycle. DO NOT use the Clean Washer cycle once a month. If installed, remove the "MAIN WASH - These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death....chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. To begin . You may press the Cancel button to enter Clean Washer cycle. REMOVE "LIQUID ONLY" DISPENSER CUP "MAIN WASH" COMPARTMENT WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with ...
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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