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All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Care and Cleaning 18-20 Features 5 Solutions to Common Problems 21-25 Operating Instructions 6-14 Warranty 26 Washer Settings Chart 15 Notes 27-28 Stain Removal Guide 16-17 Français 29 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137168300B (0902)
All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Care and Cleaning 18-20 Features 5 Solutions to Common Problems 21-25 Operating Instructions 6-14 Warranty 26 Washer Settings Chart 15 Notes 27-28 Stain Removal Guide 16-17 Français 29 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137168300B (0902)
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... detergent residue. • Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. • Dry load in a plastic container. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of items before washing. SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES •... Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. • Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the washer. • Degradation of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric. • Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. ...
... detergent residue. • Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. • Dry load in a plastic container. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of items before washing. SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES •... Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. • Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the washer. • Degradation of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric. • Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. ...
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... Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent. • Do not overload washer. • Remove items from normal wear. • Undissolved detergent. • ... is normal with syn- thetic and permanent press fabrics. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to remove pills. • Rewash load. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in cold water with liq- Wrinkling Yellow buildup of...
... Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent. • Do not overload washer. • Remove items from normal wear. • Undissolved detergent. • ... is normal with syn- thetic and permanent press fabrics. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to remove pills. • Rewash load. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in cold water with liq- Wrinkling Yellow buildup of...
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...8226; Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion. • Remove dispenser drawer and wipe dispenser and inserts with water. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Residue stains / buildup..., mold or mildew stains in gasket Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in dispenser drawer Water in fold of flexible gasket Odor POSSIBLE CAUSES • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. • Leaving a wet load...
...8226; Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion. • Remove dispenser drawer and wipe dispenser and inserts with water. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Residue stains / buildup..., mold or mildew stains in gasket Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in dispenser drawer Water in fold of flexible gasket Odor POSSIBLE CAUSES • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. • Leaving a wet load...
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.... To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to help balance the load. Heavy wash loads may save both time and expense. Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. If problem is overheated. Washer motor will automatically restart after washer is not resting firmly on water supply faucets. Heavily...
.... To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to help balance the load. Heavy wash loads may save both time and expense. Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. If problem is overheated. Washer motor will automatically restart after washer is not resting firmly on water supply faucets. Heavily...
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...straighten the drain hose. Run rinse cycle. high to help balance the load. Wait until water supply and pressure increase. Drain hose standpipe is part of the normal operation of the washer. washer. Wrong detergent. See pipe must be a minimum of 23.6" (60 ...Drain hose is part of the normal operation of the washer. See Operating Your Washer, step 4. Water supply is loose at a time. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Use less detergent in future loads. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE WATER Water collects in folds...
...straighten the drain hose. Run rinse cycle. high to help balance the load. Wait until water supply and pressure increase. Drain hose standpipe is part of the normal operation of the washer. washer. Wrong detergent. See pipe must be a minimum of 23.6" (60 ...Drain hose is part of the normal operation of the washer. See Operating Your Washer, step 4. Water supply is loose at a time. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Use less detergent in future loads. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE WATER Water collects in folds...