Frigidaire FAFW3577KA - Affinity Series 27-in Front-Load Washer Use And Care Manual Download Page 1 | Manualshive

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Frigidaire FAFW3577KA - Affinity Series 27-in Front-Load Washer Use And Care Manual Download Page 1

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All about the

Use

&

Care

of your

Washer

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

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

137168300B (0902)

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Summary of Contents for FAFW3577KA - Affinity Series 27-in Front-Load Washer

Page 1: ...bout the Use Care of your Washer 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS 137168300B 0902 ...

Page 2: ... 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 fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency o...

Page 3: ...he hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washer turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas Hydrogen gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance ...

Page 4: ...ly recommended in this Use Care Guide Use only authorized factory parts Do not tamper with controls Do not install or store the washer where it will be ex posed to the weather Do not install on carpet Install washer on a solid floor It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or movement To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect this appliance from the power supply before...

Page 5: ...t meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Control Lock Drum Light Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Door Striker Cascading Wash Vanes Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs LED Display Not all models are available with drum light ...

Page 6: ...g washer failure and should be investigated by a qualified technician Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer A DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home You will hear water flowing into your stand pipe This is a normal part of the operation of the washer B WATER VALVES DISPENSER A...

Page 7: ...ocks in a mesh bag See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe successful stain removal instructions 4 Add laundry load to washer 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil Combine large and small items in a load Load large items first Large 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 out of bal ance load Add...

Page 8: ...rgent booster and enzyme products may be added with the deter gent Put liquid products with liquid detergent in the DETERGENT WASH chamber or powder products with powder detergent in the DETERGENT WASH chamber Liquid Chlorine Bleach If desired add liquid chlorine bleach to the cham ber labeled LIQUID BLEACH and marked with this symbol Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large ...

Page 9: ...gs press the Start Pause and Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds If changes to the settings or options are attempted after the cycle starts you will hear several beeps when the buttons are pressed To change the set tings or options press Start Pause make the new selections and press Start Pause again To change the cycle once the cycle has begun press Cancel select a ne...

Page 10: ...internal boost heater to a maximum of 152 F as the load tumbles for up to 90 minutes SAn is displayed during the wash phase alternately with the estimated cycle time Cold water is added to cool down the load prior to drain and spin This manual covers many models and not all cycles options or features listed are available on every model Console shown above for reference only Your model may differ N...

Page 11: ...ns are available Delicates Handwash on select models This cycle provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash action Use this cycle for lingerie special care fabrics and items labeled Hand Washable with light to normal soil Hot water wash Heavy Soil and Extended Spin options are not available The Stain Clean and Extra Rinse options are available Handwash on select models Select the Hand Wash cycle ...

Page 12: ...zed Clothes Washers NOTE This setting has been certified by NSF International an independent third party testing and certification organization dedicated to public health safety and environmental protection Auto Temp Hot Cold Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends Auto Temp Warm Cold Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends Auto T...

Page 13: ...vailable Cycle Options Other Features NOTE To change the options once the cycle has begun press the pause button make the new selection and press start again Stain Clean Use the Stain Clean option to add a 5 minute soak in the middle of the wash portion of any cycle except Quick and Hand Wash Extended Spin on select models Use this option to add several additional minutes to the final spin at the ...

Page 14: ...ing the cycle the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before unlocking the door Press and hold both for ten seconds to enter System Clean cycle Immediately follow 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 after the System Clean Cycle For best results IMPORTANT Items le...

Page 15: ... min 43 min 25 min 27 min 26 min 26 min 12 min Temperature Auto Temp Wash Cycles Sanitize Cold if equipped Hot Cold Warm Warm if equipped Warm Cold Cold Cold Cold Cold Spin Speed Maximum Fast Medium Slow No Spin Soil Level Heavy Normal Light Options Delay Start Energy Saver if equipped Extra Rinse Stain Clean Extended Spin if equipped Signal Volume Factory presets Available selections Estimated cy...

Page 16: ...that could ignite or explode Never use highly flammable solvents such as gaso line inside the home Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks For Successful Stain Removal Remove stains promptly Determine the kind of stain then follow the recom mended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page To pretreat stains use a prewash product liquid detergent or a paste made from powder ...

Page 17: ...tain frequently Rinse thoroughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Mildew scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Or soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged Mud Brush off dr...

Page 18: ...ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling the detergent chamber with one 1 cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one 1 pouch of TIDE WASHING MACHINE CLEANER DO NOT use both Press Start Pause to begin NOTE If the System Clean Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before unlocking the door Immediately follow up with a Sp...

Page 19: ...bric softener residue may indicate improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is required Rinse well with tap water To clean the drawer opening use a small brush to clean the recess Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess Replace the insert by pressing it in place until you hear a slight click Return the dispenser drawer Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Daily Preventative Ma...

Page 20: ...ng IMPORTANT If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer IMPORTANT Do not store or place laundry products on top of washer at any time They can damage the finish or controls 1 Turn off water supply faucets 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses 3 Plug ele...

Page 21: ...t with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent Increase detergent and wa ter temperature Rewash Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap Use correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric See Operating Your step 5 Holes tears or snags Incorrect use of chlorine bleach Unfastened zippers hooks buckles Rips tears and broken thread...

Page 22: ...nse in cold water with liq uid fabric softener using the casual or delicate cycle Do not overload washer Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is com pleted Use liquid fabric softener Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics Agitation time too short Wash water temperature too low Not enough detergent Soak in detergent booster or product containing en zymes Wash in hottest water safe fo...

Page 23: ...up liquid chlorine bleach and one gallon hot water Rinse well and repeat if necessary Return drawer to location NOTE Wear rub ber of latex gloves Protect floor and clothing from bleach damage Use only HE high efficiency detergent along with rec ommended dosage Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compart ments of dispenser Water in fold of flexible gasket Result of washing and part of n...

Page 24: ...NS for details Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing ship ping bolts and foam block Wash load unevenly distributed in drum Stop washer and rearrange wash load OPERATING Washer does not start Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet House fuse blown c...

Page 25: ...r is set too low or is a distance from washer Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer Water temperature should be at least 120 F 49 C Adjust water heater as neces sary Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use There may not be enough hot water avail able for proper cleaning If problem persists yo...

Page 26: ...om persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ...

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