Frigidaire Affinity FAFW3801L, Use & Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. This
book contains valuable information about:
Operation •
Care •
Service •
Keep it in a safe place.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your washer are found
on the washer serial plate located on the inside of the
door. Record and retain these numbers.
Model Number _____________________
Serial Number _____________________
Purchase Date _____________________
This Use and Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your washer. It also contains information
about features for several other models. Your washer
may not have every feature included.
Use the washer only as instructed in this Use & Care
Guide.
Product Record
Save these instructions for future reference.
WARNING
For your safety the following information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not •
use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of all occu- •
pants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a •
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call •
the fi re department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Defi nitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this washer.
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with
a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as
described below: