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Do not overload washer. See  

Washing

Procedures.

Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.

Straighten drain hose.

Check another faucet in the house.  Wait until
water supply and pressure increase.

Fully open hot and cold faucets.

Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa).
Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is
filling.

Straighten hoses.

Select higher water level/load size.

Do not overload washer. When control is set at
highest fill level, dry load level should not be
higher than top row of circular holes in wash tub.

Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet
with candy or meat thermometer. Water
temperature should be at least 130°F (70°C).
Adjust water heater as necessary.

Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during
washer use. There may not be enough hot water
available for proper cleaning. If problem persists,
your hot water system may be unable to support
more than 1 use at a time.

Clean and straighten the drain hose.

Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber
sealing washers provided.

Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.

Use less detergent.

Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and
cold water hose to cold water faucet.

Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83.82 cm)
high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

WATER

WATER

WATER

WATER

WATER

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Wash load too wet after
spin.

Water does not enter
washer or it enters
slowly.

Water level does not
cover load.

Warm or hot water is not
hot enough.

Water in washer does not
drain or drains slowly.

Water leaks.

Incorrect wash and rinse
temperatures.

Water is entering washer
but tub does not fill.

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

Washer is overloaded.

Load is out of balance.

Drain hose is kinked.

Water supply is not adequate in area.

Water supply faucets are not completely
open.

Water is being used elsewhere in the house.

Water inlet hoses are kinked.

Improper water level selection (for models
with
water level/load size control).

Washer is overloaded.

Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance
from washer.

Hot water is being used elsewhere in the
house.

Drain hose is kinked or clogged.

Fill hose connection at faucet or washer.

House drain pipes are clogged.

Oversudsing.

Hot and cold water hoses are connected to
wrong supply faucets.

Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height.

Summary of Contents for 131843000C

Page 1: ...e Versiónenespañol 2 Product Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 2 3 Washing Procedures 4 6 Stain Removal 6 7 Common Washing Problems 8 Care and Cleaning 9 Avoid Service Checklist 10 11 Warranty and Service 12 14 WASHER www frigidaire com ...

Page 2: ...lease any accumulated hydrogen gas Hydrogen gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire explosion serious bodily injury and or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer Protect Children Do not allow children to play on or in the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near...

Page 3: ...t tamper with controls Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury To prevent injury do not reach into the washer while parts are moving Before loading unloading or adding items push in the cycle selector knob and...

Page 4: ...decorative buttons belt buckles and other objects which could be damaged This also helps protect other items in the wash load Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing Placedelicateitemssuchasbras shoulderpads hosiery andbeltsinamesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil See Stain Removal page...

Page 5: ...and cup firmly together Replacedispenserbylininguptheribsandgroovesandsnappingitintoposition Fabric softener will be flushed from area under the built in fabric softener dispenserwhenLargeLoadWaterLevelisselected Ifabuild upoffabricsoftener occurs clean with hot water DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP For models with a removable dispenser see picture below to the left 1 Attachfabricsoftenerdispensertotopo...

Page 6: ...in Removal Stain Removal Stain Removal Stain Removal Stain Removal Safe Stain Removal Procedures To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property comply with the basic warnings listed below Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products Keep products in their original labeled containers and out of children s reach Thoroughly wash any utensil used Do not combine ...

Page 7: ...h using hottest water safe for fabric For heavy stains and tar apply nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain Replace towels under stain frequently Rinse thoroughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabri...

Page 8: ...temperature water level and amount of detergent Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse Dry load in dryer Remove lint with lint brush or roller Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills Reduce load size Add dissolved detergent to tub Rewash load Mix 1 cup 240 ml white vinegar to 1 gallon 3 8 L warm water in plastic container Soak item Rinse a...

Page 9: ...1 2 cup 120 ml in 1 quart 95 L water Rinse several times with clear water Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent Or touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label Beforemovingthewasher placeastripofcardboardorthinfiberboardunder the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage WinterizingInstructions If the washer is stored in an area where ...

Page 10: ...lockwise slightly Pull out knob Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes if washer has not been manually turned off Close lid completely Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser then rinse Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing Clunking or gear sounds Rattling and clanking noise Squealing...

Page 11: ... to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet Standpipe must be a minimum of 33 83 82 cm high to prevent siphoning See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OCCURRENCE OCCURRENCE OCCURRENCE OCCURRENCE OCCURRENCE WATER WATER WATER WATER WATER POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE Wash load too wet after spin Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly Wa...

Page 12: ...s This written warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Frigidaire Home Products 800 944 9044 Frigidaire Home Products P O Box 212378 Augusta GA 30917 Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are made by Wh...

Page 13: ...tworks The Frigidaire reputation means you can enjoy complete professional service from one of our hundreds of trained technicians across the country Ask your Frigidaire dealer for details about the Extended Service Plan offered by ELECTROLUXHOME PRODUCTS PARTS AND SERVICE to all purchasers of Frigidaire appliances in Canada ELECTROLUXHOMEPRODUCTSCANADA 6150 McLaughlin Road Unit 1 Mississauga Onta...

Page 14: ...l numbers d Replacement parts only for the remainder of the original warranty WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO a Transportationdamage b Supply and replacement of porcelain fuses glass and light bulbs c PartsandservicesuppliedorobtainedfromotherthanELECTROLUX HOMEPRODUCTSPARTSAND SERVICE orELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS PARTS AND SERVICE authorized depots d Damage or failure as the result of abuse improper or ...

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