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Summary of Contents for FAFW3801L W

Page 1: ... and Cleaning 20 23 Features 5 Solutions to Co_on ProbleMs 24 28 Operating Instructions 6 14 Warran_ 29 Washer Settings Chart 15 17 Notes _0 Stain Removal Guide 18 19 Franc_ais _ L_ www frigidaire com USA1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 ...

Page 2: ...uids 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 fire department In...

Page 3: ...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 Failure to comply wi...

Page 4: ...airs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically 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 t...

Page 5: ... Lock Door Striker Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs Vent Latch Cascading Wash Vanes As an ENERGY STAR Partner Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR e guidelines for energy efficiency ...

Page 6: ... with these higher spin speeds This sound is normal and will vary slightly as the spin speed varies with load size and cycle selected Abnormal on going sounds may be an indication of a pending washer failure and should be investigated by a qualified technician Operating Your Washer To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS in this Use and ...

Page 7: ...luded 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil 4 Add laundry load to washer 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 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load Wash a single heavy item such as a king sized comfo...

Page 8: ...e Bleach _X If desired add liquid chlorine bleach to the cham ber labeled LIQUID BLEACH and marked with this symbol z_ Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line To prevent fabric damage do not overfill the LIQUID BLEACH chamber or pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load Add color safe bleach with the detergent Liquid Fab...

Page 9: ...nt To add a forgotten item to the wash drum press Pause and open the door PF_U will be displayed alternately with the estimated remaining cycle time Add the item close the door and press Start to resume the cycle 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 Pause make the...

Page 10: ... this cycle All options except Sanitize wash and Light soil are available including Energy Saver Heavy on select models The Heavy cycle provides 20 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled items Hot water is recommended to remove heavy soil and most stains Stain Clean Fresh Water Rinse and Energy Saver are available options Heavy Bulky on select models The Heavy Bulky cycle provi...

Page 11: ...need a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been omitted in a regular cycle Add the fabric softener to the dispenser chamber Select the spin speed appropriate for the load Spin Only on select models Use the Spin Only cycle anytime you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow up to a No Spin selection Select the spin speed appropriate to the load ...

Page 12: ...ms from the wash drum to drip dry or select a Spin Only or Rinse and Spin cycle to remove excess water at a more convenient time SOIL LEVEL Adjust the wash time in 3 minute increments based on the soil level of each load Heavy Normal and Light soil levels are available Cycle Options To select or delete the Chime Stain Clean Energy Saver or Fresh Water Rinse press Options until the blinking light i...

Page 13: ...sing Wash Touch Pause to Add a Garment Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by utilizing your washer s vent latch feature To apply the vent latch 1 open the door slightly 2 lift the latch arm and then 3 press the arm down onto the plastic door strike snapping it in place The vent latch can be released either of two ways by pulling door out and manually returning latch arm...

Page 14: ... one 1 cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one 1 pouch of TIDE WASHING MACHINE CLEANER DO NOT use both Press Start to begin For best results 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 i If the System Clean cycle is cancelled or paused the cycle the washer will go thro...

Page 15: ...ld Cold Water Clean Spin Speed Max High Medium Low No Spin Soil Level Heavy Normal Light Options Chime Stain Clean Extended Spin Fresh Water Rinse Delay Start Available selections g E O Z g LD 4 a S w 1 C3 E c_ c v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Shaded areas represent factory presets ...

Page 16: ...with the following cycles Auto Temp Hot Warm Cool Cold Cold Water Clean Spin Speed Max High Medium Low No Spin Soil Level Heavy Normal Light Options Chime Stain Clean Energy Saver Fresh Water Rinse Delay Start _AvaJlable selections 8 1 r_ s O z 8 8 6 C3 gO c 8 E u_ Shaded areas represent factory presets ...

Page 17: ...old Cold Water Clean Spin Speed Max High Medium Low No Spin Soil Level Heavy Normal Light Options Chime Stain Clean Energy Saver Fresh Water Rinse Delay Start Available selections 8 2E D O Z g L 4J 1 E u_ c 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Shaded areas represent factory presets ...

Page 18: ...e 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 detergent and water Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains Co...

Page 19: ...r stain frequently Rinse thoroughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric motor oils 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 Mu...

Page 20: ... Items left in washer while performing the System Clean cycle will cause a severe out of balance situation that could damage the washing machine REMOVEALL 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 to begin For best results Immediately follow up with a Spin Only Cycle ...

Page 21: ...se 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 ___ Daily Preventative Haintenance Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends Excess wrinkling color transfer and odors may develop in items left in the washer If there are no small chil...

Page 22: ...e more effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on a scrub brush soft sponge or towel and scrubbing Always wear rubber or latex gloves and protect floor Press and hold both for ten seconds to enter System Clean cycle If odor is still left after bleach cycle s and bleach cleaner open the detergent drawer and pour one 1 pouch of TIDE WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in detergent drawer Select System ...

Page 23: ...can damage the finish or controls Winterizing Instructions If the washer is stored in where an area freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer i Turn off water supply faucets 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 4 Add 1 gallon ...

Page 24: ...oak item 1 hour Rinse If caused by fabric softener rub stains with bar soap Wash Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric Add bleach safe for fabric Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compart ments of dispenser Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent Increase detergent and wa ter temperature Rewash Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap ...

Page 25: ...booster or product containing en zymes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric using casual cycle Increase detergent Add bleach safe for fabric or treat with color remover To restore discolored load of whites use rust remover safe for fabric Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust stains It may intensify discoloration Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers When ironing use spray sta...

Page 26: ... wash load immedi ately upon cycle completion Remove dispenser drawer and wipe dispenser and inserts with combination of 3 4cup 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 At the end of ...

Page 27: ...ION INSTRUCTIONS for details Shipping bolts and foam block have not See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing ship been removed during installation ping bolts and foam block Wash load unevenly distributed in drum Stop washer and rearrange wash load Washer does not start Electrical power cord may not be plugged Hake sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet in or connection may be loose House fuse blo...

Page 28: ...re hot water temperature at nearby faucet with hot enough distance from washer 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 Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during house washer use There may not be enough hot water avail able for proper cleaning If problem persists your hot water system...

Page 29: ...her 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 OR FITNESS FO...

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