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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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... to alert you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your building. • Clear the room, building or area of your washer. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which is used to potential personal injury hazards. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Please read... all occu- do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in a safe place. Your washer may result in your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. It is important but not hazard-related. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation,...
... to alert you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your building. • Clear the room, building or area of your washer. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which is used to potential personal injury hazards. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Please read... all occu- do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in a safe place. Your washer may result in your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. It is important but not hazard-related. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation,...
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... observe all appliances. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this washer, comply with these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do not wash items that could result in serious personal injuries. These substances...below. Close supervision of children's reach. You can become airtight chambers. • Keep laundry products out of children is necessary when the washer is flammable; Do not store these warnings could ignite the materials. • Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other ...
... observe all appliances. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this washer, comply with these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do not wash items that could result in serious personal injuries. These substances...below. Close supervision of children's reach. You can become airtight chambers. • Keep laundry products out of children is necessary when the washer is flammable; Do not store these warnings could ignite the materials. • Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other ...
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...must be removed. Use only authorized factory parts. • Do not tamper with controls. • Do not install or store the washer where it checked and reinstalled by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in serious personal injuries. The motor will be ex- ...extension cord or an adaptor plug. • Follow package directions when using laundry products. Failure to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. Install washer on the label. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products ...
...must be removed. Use only authorized factory parts. • Do not tamper with controls. • Do not install or store the washer where it checked and reinstalled by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in serious personal injuries. The motor will be ex- ...extension cord or an adaptor plug. • Follow package directions when using laundry products. Failure to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for installer's reference. Install washer on the label. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products ...
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... loads that can be investigated by recommended cycle and water tem- This sound is normal and will vary slightly as water is pumped from the washer. B. It is functioning correctly. perature. • Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and non-colorfast items. • Separate items...64257;re, electric shock or injury to fabrics in this Use and Care Guide before operating your stand pipe. Small particles of your new washer: A. This is common to the stand pipe of fiberglass left in the drum may transfer to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
... loads that can be investigated by recommended cycle and water tem- This sound is normal and will vary slightly as water is pumped from the washer. B. It is functioning correctly. perature. • Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and non-colorfast items. • Separate items...64257;re, electric shock or injury to fabrics in this Use and Care Guide before operating your stand pipe. Small particles of your new washer: A. This is common to the stand pipe of fiberglass left in the drum may transfer to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
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... as a sweater, towel or jeans is inefficient and may cause an out-of-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to washer. • Brush off lint and dirt. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such... • Empty pockets. The door should close easily. • See Stain Removal Guide in a load. • Load large items first. Operating Your Washer, continued 2 Prepare items for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Add laundry load to help balance the load. • Wash a single heavy...
... as a sweater, towel or jeans is inefficient and may cause an out-of-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to washer. • Brush off lint and dirt. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. • Washing single items such... • Empty pockets. The door should close easily. • See Stain Removal Guide in a load. • Load large items first. Operating Your Washer, continued 2 Prepare items for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Add laundry load to help balance the load. • Wash a single heavy...
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... measure the amount recommended. IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in front load washers. uid detergent to prevent oversudsing in early dispensing of a high efficiency liq- liquid only" chamber. Liquid Detergent •...option. Í NOTE From time to time you are using powder detergent. Powder Detergent • To use . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. This is part of ...
... measure the amount recommended. IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in front load washers. uid detergent to prevent oversudsing in early dispensing of a high efficiency liq- liquid only" chamber. Liquid Detergent •...option. Í NOTE From time to time you are using powder detergent. Powder Detergent • To use . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. This is part of ...
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... loads or the MAX line for Prewash • For heavily soiled or stained loads, select the Pre- This is not recommended in tumble action washers. 9 Liquid Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to time you may be added with the detergent. • Put liquid...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 - ...
... loads or the MAX line for Prewash • For heavily soiled or stained loads, select the Pre- This is not recommended in tumble action washers. 9 Liquid Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to time you may be added with the detergent. • Put liquid...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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...cycle will be displayed as directed on items to select the cycle desired. To return to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for more details. • To change the settings, press the Temp, Spin Speed and Soil Level buttons to scroll ... when the option has been selected. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on the fabric care label. 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 be washed....
...cycle will be displayed as directed on items to select the cycle desired. To return to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for more details. • To change the settings, press the Temp, Spin Speed and Soil Level buttons to scroll ... when the option has been selected. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on the fabric care label. 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 be washed....
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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 occur before the door can be reduced. Bulky (on your laundry add a Fresh Water Rinse to ... heater to public health, safety and environmental protection. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers tumble wash action are available with internal heater), fast speed tumbling and multiple rinses to clean soiled white fabrics with this cycle...
...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 occur before the door can be reduced. Bulky (on your laundry add a Fresh Water Rinse to ... heater to public health, safety and environmental protection. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers tumble wash action are available with internal heater), fast speed tumbling and multiple rinses to clean soiled white fabrics with this cycle...
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... models) Use the Spin Only cycle anytime you can be selected. 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. All wash temperatures except Sanitize (on select models) and Fresh...
... models) Use the Spin Only cycle anytime you can be selected. 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. All wash temperatures except Sanitize (on select models) and Fresh...
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... fleece fabrics. Freshwater Rinse and Slow Spin Speed to prevent deformation of pet hair as an option if available on your washer drum finish and maximize toy life by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization dedicated to ... minutes of steam to release stubborn stains. Allergy will kill dust mites and eliminate 95% of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Kids Wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with this cycle. 14 Not recommended for lightweight, synthetic athletic apparel. All ...
... fleece fabrics. Freshwater Rinse and Slow Spin Speed to prevent deformation of pet hair as an option if available on your washer drum finish and maximize toy life by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization dedicated to ... minutes of steam to release stubborn stains. Allergy will kill dust mites and eliminate 95% of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Kids Wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with this cycle. 14 Not recommended for lightweight, synthetic athletic apparel. All ...
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... the setting is started. For use with cold tap supply to achieve a precise Auto Temp Cold. The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in some geographic areas can be changed before the cycle is... speeds, soil level and options will be displayed for fabrics and colors that cycle is used to temperature of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot Use this selection for each load.
... the setting is started. For use with cold tap supply to achieve a precise Auto Temp Cold. The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in some geographic areas can be changed before the cycle is... speeds, soil level and options will be displayed for fabrics and colors that cycle is used to temperature of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers Auto Temp Hot Use this selection for each load.
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... begins most lights and indicators will conflict with every cycle. NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy option will not light. Occasionally, a setting and option in your fabrics, not all options are available with each other, like Add Steam and...
... begins most lights and indicators will conflict with every cycle. NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy option will not light. Occasionally, a setting and option in your fabrics, not all options are available with each other, like Add Steam and...
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On models with Press & Hold features, you may not be elevated. • If washer is activated to heat the wash water to add approximately 20 minutes of tumbling in drum. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 The drum light will come on ... • Steam 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 wash cycle. it off the light. It fills initially with Prewash for the toughest stains. Cycle Options, continued Add...
On models with Press & Hold features, you may not be elevated. • If washer is activated to heat the wash water to add approximately 20 minutes of tumbling in drum. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 The drum light will come on ... • Steam 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 wash cycle. it off the light. It fills initially with Prewash for the toughest stains. Cycle Options, continued Add...
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...This maintenance cycle uses hot water and two rinses to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. See step 5 in "Operating Your Washer" section in this option when additional rinsing is desired to begin counting down when you select Start. Delay Start Press Delay Start to select ... heavily soiled loads or if household members have sensitive skin. Use this option is recommended for detailed information about the Clean Washer cycle. Í NOTE The washer will sound at another time. Chime (Press & Hold) A signal will automatically prompt you are ready to run the Clean...
...This maintenance cycle uses hot water and two rinses to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. See step 5 in "Operating Your Washer" section in this option when additional rinsing is desired to begin counting down when you select Start. Delay Start Press Delay Start to select ... heavily soiled loads or if household members have sensitive skin. Use this option is recommended for detailed information about the Clean Washer cycle. Í NOTE The washer will sound at another time. Chime (Press & Hold) A signal will automatically prompt you are ready to run the Clean...
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...will be displayed during the cycle: DOOR LOCK RINSING PREWASHING WASHING ADDING STEAM DRAINING SPINNING CYCLE COMPLETE SNAP HINGE 3 2 1 19 Each extra rinse the washer performs to clear the suds. To apply the vent lock, (1) 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 clear the suds will still operate without latch arm installed. Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup...
...will be displayed during the cycle: DOOR LOCK RINSING PREWASHING WASHING ADDING STEAM DRAINING SPINNING CYCLE COMPLETE SNAP HINGE 3 2 1 19 Each extra rinse the washer performs to clear the suds. To apply the vent lock, (1) 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 clear the suds will still operate without latch arm installed. Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup...
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...LIQUID ONLY" cup from the dispenser. REMOVE "LIQUID ONLY" DISPENSER CUP "MAIN WASH" COMPARTMENT WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use the Clean Washer cycle once a month. If installed, remove the "MAIN WASH - For best results Immediately follow up with other household chemicals such as toilet ...cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. Turn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to manually perform the cycle at another time. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. 20...
...LIQUID ONLY" cup from the dispenser. REMOVE "LIQUID ONLY" DISPENSER CUP "MAIN WASH" COMPARTMENT WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use the Clean Washer cycle once a month. If installed, remove the "MAIN WASH - For best results Immediately follow up with other household chemicals such as toilet ...cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. Turn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to manually perform the cycle at another time. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. 20...
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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