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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...6-14 Washer Settings Chart...15 Stain Removal Guide...16-17 Care and Cleaning...18-20 Solutions to Common Problems...21-25 Warranty...26 Notes...27-28 Français...29 137168300B (0902) 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...6-14 Washer Settings Chart...15 Stain Removal Guide...16-17 Care and Cleaning...18-20 Solutions to Common Problems...21-25 Warranty...26 Notes...27-28 Français...29 137168300B (0902) www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
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... following information in the vicinity of the door. Definitions This is used to alert you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your washer. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may not have every feature included. Save these numbers. ...It also contains information about : • Operation • Care • Service Keep it in death or serious injury. Use the washer only as described below: Do not store or use any electrical switch; Record and retain these instructions for several other appliance. This Use...
... following information in the vicinity of the door. Definitions This is used to alert you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your washer. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may not have every feature included. Save these numbers. ...It also contains information about : • Operation • Care • Service Keep it in death or serious injury. Use the washer only as described below: Do not store or use any electrical switch; Record and retain these instructions for several other appliance. This Use...
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... give off vapors that could ignite the materials. • Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other packing materials after the washer is used near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could result in serious personal injuries. 3 This will release any other appliance. ... not store these warnings could ignite or explode. • Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Children might use them the proper, safe use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity ...
... give off vapors that could ignite the materials. • Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other packing materials after the washer is used near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could result in serious personal injuries. 3 This will release any other appliance. ... not store these warnings could ignite or explode. • Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Children might use them the proper, safe use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity ...
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... for use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as vinegar. Install washer on carpet. Grounding type wall receptacle WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use in 1 load unless specified on the label. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or...power supply. • To prevent injury, do not reach into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. WARNING FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. These mixtures can produce ...
... for use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as vinegar. Install washer on carpet. Grounding type wall receptacle WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use in 1 load unless specified on the label. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or...power supply. • To prevent injury, do not reach into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. WARNING FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. These mixtures can produce ...
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...sounds are normal and indicate that can be an indication of fiberglass left in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into your load. Both of fire, electric shock or injury to extract water from items that shed lint from your stand pipe. Operating ... or may not hear the following sounds from the washer. It is functioning correctly. You will hear water flowing into loads that your home. Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of these higher spin speeds. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is a normal part of the operation of your ...
...sounds are normal and indicate that can be an indication of fiberglass left in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into your load. Both of fire, electric shock or injury to extract water from items that shed lint from your stand pipe. Operating ... or may not hear the following sounds from the washer. It is functioning correctly. You will hear water flowing into loads that your home. Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of these higher spin speeds. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is a normal part of the operation of your ...
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... in this guide for washing. • Empty pockets. 4 Add laundry load 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 a sweater, towel or jeans is inefficient and may cause an ...
... in this guide for washing. • Empty pockets. 4 Add laundry load 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 a sweater, towel or jeans is inefficient and may cause an ...
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... may need to the desired settings. 6 IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. 8 Closing the drawer too quickly could result in front load washers. Liquid or Powder Detergent • Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended. • ... adjusted for the cycle selected. IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in tumble action washers. IMPORTANT To prevent fabric damage, do not overfill the "FABRIC SOFTENER" chamber or pour liquid...
... may need to the desired settings. 6 IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. 8 Closing the drawer too quickly could result in front load washers. Liquid or Powder Detergent • Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended. • ... adjusted for the cycle selected. IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. See the "Washer Settings Chart" for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in tumble action washers. IMPORTANT To prevent fabric damage, do not overfill the "FABRIC SOFTENER" chamber or pour liquid...
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... the door. • A signal will sound at the same time and hold both for the door lock to factory settings. 7 Start the washer. • Close the door and press Start/Pause. CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open . To change the ...during spin, it will be displayed alternately with the estimated remaining cycle time. If there are no longer be washed. Operating Instructions Operating Your Washer, continued • To select or delete an option, press Options; Just turning the cycle selector knob will hear several beeps when the ...
... the door. • A signal will sound at the same time and hold both for the door lock to factory settings. 7 Start the washer. • Close the door and press Start/Pause. CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open . To change the ...during spin, it will be displayed alternately with the estimated remaining cycle time. If there are no longer be washed. Operating Instructions Operating Your Washer, continued • To select or delete an option, press Options; Just turning the cycle selector knob will hear several beeps when the ...
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... down and drain will be displayed. The Deep Clean Sanitize cycle will continue. Heavy The Heavy cycle provides 20 minutes of bacteria between loads. If the selection is desired. Please check fabric care labels to the cycle desired. If the cycle is interrupted while the water is... is cancelled during the wash phase and if the water temperature is heating, the final temperature of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on select models) Use this cycle to be opened. Your model may not adequately ...
... down and drain will be displayed. The Deep Clean Sanitize cycle will continue. Heavy The Heavy cycle provides 20 minutes of bacteria between loads. If the selection is desired. Please check fabric care labels to the cycle desired. If the cycle is interrupted while the water is... is cancelled during the wash phase and if the water temperature is heating, the final temperature of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on select models) Use this cycle to be opened. Your model may not adequately ...
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... water is available and you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to avoid chlorine residues on your ... Spin (on every model. A warm wash cold rinse is recommended to quickly wash small, lightly soiled loads in 25 minutes. Delicates/Handwash (on select models) This cycle provides 10 minutes of reversing tumble action ...10 minutes of occasional tumbling are followed by two rinses. Select a wash water temperature according to the load. To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available with light to this cycle. Ten minutes of...
... water is available and you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to avoid chlorine residues on your ... Spin (on every model. A warm wash cold rinse is recommended to quickly wash small, lightly soiled loads in 25 minutes. Delicates/Handwash (on select models) This cycle provides 10 minutes of reversing tumble action ...10 minutes of occasional tumbling are followed by two rinses. Select a wash water temperature according to the load. To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available with light to this cycle. Ten minutes of...
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...Maximum, Fast, Medium and Slow spin speeds are available on every model. The load will automatically blend with a boost heater to temperature of the cycle. The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in the future. Auto Temp Cold/Cold Some warm water will be...to cycle. Remove items from model to model and cycle to cool and rinse the load. NOTE This setting has been certified by killing 99.9% of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers 12 Console shown above for washable woolens or when a warm water rinse is selected ...
...Maximum, Fast, Medium and Slow spin speeds are available on every model. The load will automatically blend with a boost heater to temperature of the cycle. The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in the future. Auto Temp Cold/Cold Some warm water will be...to cycle. Remove items from model to model and cycle to cool and rinse the load. NOTE This setting has been certified by killing 99.9% of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers 12 Console shown above for washable woolens or when a warm water rinse is selected ...
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... or 2 through 14 hrs. Extra Rinse occurs before the final rinse when the liquid fabric softener is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. Operating Instructions This manual covers many models and not all options are available. Cycle Options To select or delete the Energy Saver...Volume, press Options until the signal sounds. The options selected for 3 minutes or until "LOC" is selected. Energy Saver (on when the washer door is opened and remain lighted for the cycle will turn on select models) The Energy Saver option reduces the warm water temperature a few ...
... or 2 through 14 hrs. Extra Rinse occurs before the final rinse when the liquid fabric softener is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. Operating Instructions This manual covers many models and not all options are available. Cycle Options To select or delete the Energy Saver...Volume, press Options until the signal sounds. The options selected for 3 minutes or until "LOC" is selected. Energy Saver (on when the washer door is opened and remain lighted for the cycle will turn on select models) The Energy Saver option reduces the warm water temperature a few ...
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IMPORTANT Items left after the System Clean Cycle. NOTE If the System Clean Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. WARNING HARMFUL... up with a Spin Only Cycle, select Extra Rinse on Max Spin Speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left in washer while performing the System Clean Cycle will go through 2 rinse cycles to enter System Clean cycle. DO NOT use the System Clean Cycle once a ...
IMPORTANT Items left after the System Clean Cycle. NOTE If the System Clean Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. WARNING HARMFUL... up with a Spin Only Cycle, select Extra Rinse on Max Spin Speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left in washer while performing the System Clean Cycle will go through 2 rinse cycles to enter System Clean cycle. DO NOT use the System Clean Cycle once a ...
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WASHER SETTINGS CHART These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Deep Clean Sanitize (if equipped) Heavy Whitest Whites 46 ... Normal Light Options Delay Start Energy Saver (if equipped) Extra Rinse Stain Clean Extended Spin (if equipped) Signal Volume 108 min 56 min 25 min 27 min 26 min 26 min 12 min * Factory presets Available selections **Estimated cycle duration is based on factory settings and does not include water...
WASHER SETTINGS CHART These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Deep Clean Sanitize (if equipped) Heavy Whitest Whites 46 ... Normal Light Options Delay Start Energy Saver (if equipped) Extra Rinse Stain Clean Extended Spin (if equipped) Signal Volume 108 min 56 min 25 min 27 min 26 min 26 min 12 min * Factory presets Available selections **Estimated cycle duration is based on factory settings and does not include water...
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...odors, mold or mildew, leave the door open door could damage the washing machine. Select Extra Rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. Care and Cleaning Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) To help clear any residual bleach before filling the detergent chamber with a Spin Only Cycle. For...These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. 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 other household chemicals such as toilet...
...odors, mold or mildew, leave the door open door could damage the washing machine. Select Extra Rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. Care and Cleaning Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) To help clear any residual bleach before filling the detergent chamber with a Spin Only Cycle. For...These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. 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 other household chemicals such as toilet...
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... once or twice a month. • Remove the drawer by pressing it in place until it stops. • Reach back into the left in the washer. • If there are no small children or pets present, you hear a slight click. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the... recess. • Replace the insert by pulling the drawer out until you may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Care and Cleaning Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in ...
... once or twice a month. • Remove the drawer by pressing it in place until it stops. • Reach back into the left in the washer. • If there are no small children or pets present, you hear a slight click. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the... recess. • Replace the insert by pulling the drawer out until you may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Care and Cleaning Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in ...
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...and care. 20 Replace drawer. 8 Store washer in an upright position. 9 To remove antifreeze from tape or labels with a damp cloth. IMPORTANT Do not store or place laundry products on top of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to empty wash... drum. They can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer: 1 Turn off water supply faucets. 2 Disconnect hoses ...
...and care. 20 Replace drawer. 8 Store washer in an upright position. 9 To remove antifreeze from tape or labels with a damp cloth. IMPORTANT Do not store or place laundry products on top of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to empty wash... drum. They can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer: 1 Turn off water supply faucets. 2 Disconnect hoses ...
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... Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of detergent, conditioner to wash water to final rinse. • Dry load in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left in dryer. • Remove lint with lint brush or roller. 21 Rinse. •...
... Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of detergent, conditioner to wash water to final rinse. • Dry load in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left in dryer. • Remove lint with lint brush or roller. 21 Rinse. •...
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...too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent. Wrinkling • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using hot or warm water. Yellow buildup of ...fabric or treat with color remover. • To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric. • Do not use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent. • Do not overload washer. • Remove items from normal wear. Yellow or brown ...
...too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent. Wrinkling • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using hot or warm water. Yellow buildup of ...fabric or treat with color remover. • To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric. • Do not use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent. • Do not overload washer. • Remove items from normal wear. Yellow or brown ...
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... SYSTEM CLEAN • Leave door and dispenser cycle. Odor • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Leaving a wet load remain in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. 23 Rinse...mold or mildew stains in gasket POSSIBLE CAUSES • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. • Leaving a wet load set in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove ...
... SYSTEM CLEAN • Leave door and dispenser cycle. Odor • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Leaving a wet load remain in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. 23 Rinse...mold or mildew stains in gasket POSSIBLE CAUSES • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. • Leaving a wet load set in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove ...