Page 1: ...ENTS Important SafeLy Instructions 2 4 SolutiOnS _ Common Problems 18 21 SLain Removal Guide 12 13 Fran_ais 23 Care and Cleaning 14 17 O o www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www fdgidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 ...
Page 2: ...ELL 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 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer servic...
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: ...type wall receptacle Do not under _ any circumstances J cut remove or bypass the grounding prong PREVENT INJURY AND DAHAGE TO THE WASHER To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer All repairs 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 o...
Page 5: ...s Prepare items for washing Empty pockets Brush off lint and dirt Shake out rugs and beach towels Close zippers fasten hooks button buttons tie strings and sashes and remove non washable trims and ornaments Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling Place delicate and small items such as bras hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag Mesh ...
Page 6: ...mbers This is part of the normal operation of the washer Liquid Chlorine Bleach z_ If desired add liquid chlorine bleach to the cham ber labeled LIQUID BLEACH and marked with this symbol z_ Fillto 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 Liqu...
Page 7: ... the wash drum press pause cancel once open the door 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 cancel twice make the new selections and press START again To change the cycle once the cycle has begun ...
Page 8: ... synthetic apparel worn for working out running swimming cycling tennis and similar activities when removal of light soil and perspiration are important For best results select a detergent that contains enzymes and the hottest wash water safe for the load Add a detergent booster color safe bleach or odor eliminator with the detergent if needed Chlorine bleach should not be used on items containing...
Page 9: ...r decrease drying time and conserve energy Decreasing the spin speed will reduce wrinkling Select low spin speed to gently spin items that should be line dried Use no spin to omit the final spin at the end of the cycle The load will be very wet Remove items from the wash drum to drip dry or select a drain spin or rinse spin cycle to remove excess water at a more convenient time Cycle Options To se...
Page 10: ...hot 0 0 program temp spin options select delay STARTpause start cancer These temperatures spin speeds and options are available with the following cycles temp cold water clean _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ c_ 12 O 2 u spin _ __w EL3 high 2 normal m J _ no spin _ 5 5 options N _ cycle signal _ _i _ o 2 stain clean o F extra rinse _ _ _ _ o extra spin _ _ _ delay start _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Available selections Factory...
Page 11: ...y 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 to lower position or by pushing door shut and allowing latch arm to continue its pivot upward Do not attempt to close door if vent latch arm is disengaged...
Page 12: ...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 detergent and water Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water ca...
Page 13: ...er 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 M...
Page 14: ...mal casua heavy quick soak active wear rinse spin deticates drain spin dean washer Items left in washer while performing the clean washer cycle will cause a severe out of balance situation that could damage the washing machine REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling the detergent chamber with one 1 cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one 1 pouch of TIDP _WASHING MACHINE CLEANER DO HOT use both...
Page 15: ...g 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 Daily Preventative Maintenance 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 child...
Page 16: ...visible inside the drum including the front rubber seal these areas might be more effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on a scrub brush soft sponge or towel and scrubbing normal casual heavy quick soak active wear rinse spin deticates drain spin clean washer Always wear rubber or latex gloves and protect floor and clothing from damage If odor is still left after bleach cycle s and blea...
Page 17: ...ey can damage the finish or controls Winterizing Instructions If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these winterizing instruct ons to prevent damage to the washer 1 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 gall...
Page 18: ...due resembling lint Static cling is attracting lint Load washed too long Pilling is normal with syn thetic and permanent press fabrics This is due to abra sion from normal wear Undissolved detergent Some granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue Overloading the washer Overloading the washer Incorrect wash cycle for wash load Reduce load size Rewash using cor rect w...
Page 19: ...ew Stain Remover using brush to remove stains Use only HE high efficiency de tergent along with recommended dosage Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion Remove dispenser drawer and wipe dispenser and inserts with combina tion of 3 4cup liquid chlorine bleach and one gallon hot water Rinse well and repeat if necessary Return drawer to location NOTE Wear rubber of latex gloves Protect f...
Page 20: ...TION 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 Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet in or connection may be loose House fuse bl...
Page 21: ...ure 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 syste...
Page 22: ... 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 FOR A PART...
