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Summary of Contents for LCE772L

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Page 2: ...the future if necessary _i ii_iiiSiii Important Safety Instructions 3 4 Washer Operating Steps 5 6 Washer Cycle Selection 6 8 Washer Features 9 10 Dryer Operating Steps 11 Dryer Cycle Selection 12 13 Dryer Control Settings Chart 14 15 Care and Cleaning 16 17 Avoid Service Checklist 18 24 If You Need Service 25 Warranty 28 This Owner s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model U...

Page 3: ...een before or after each load The interior of the machine lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel An excessive amount of lint build up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire See the Care and Cleaning section in this manual _WARNING I Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding...

Page 4: ...nto a properly grounded mad polarized 3 prong outlet The third grounding prong must never be re moved Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe Do not use an extension cord I_WARNING Follow package directions when using laundry products IncolTect usage cma produce poisonous gas resulting in serious injury or death o Do not combine laundry products for use in one load unless specified on the labe DO NOT...

Page 5: ...dding fabric softener or bleach carefully follow the manufacturer s directions Also i _ read the Laundry Aids section i_ in the Total Laundry Care book _i ii ii Load elothes loosely Dry load level should be no higher than the top i _ i i row of circular holes in the wash tub Do not load articles on top of the _ _ _ agitator or wind them around it For best results mix large items with small _ ones ...

Page 6: ...cle To open the lid during the spin cycle push in the timer kalob and wait for the lid lock to release For best results follow fabric care label directions on articles to be washed Check the Cycle Selection Guide and the Total Laundry Care book if the care label is not available Selection To prevent injury 11 never reach into washer until agitation or tub spin has I completely stopped I qll i _ _l...

Page 7: ...on followed by a 12 minute spin Timed Soak Prewash The Soak portion of the Timed Soak Prewash cycle can be used to treat heavily soiled or stained items that may require more than one wash It provides four minutes of soaking time automatically followed by a four minute prewash Use with the recommended amount of detergent and bleach for one wash cycle Water temperatures for Soak correspond to the r...

Page 8: ...t Press 12 Colored or Lightly Soiled Warm Cold Permanent Press 6 KNITS DELI_ATES Special Items Knitted Fabrics Warm Cold Knits Delicates 3 6 Washable Woolens Warm Cold KnitsiDelicates 6 if __ _ _ _ Water Temperature Control Water temperatures tbr washing and rinsing are set by using the Water Temperature control Push the button that corresponds to the desired water temperature combination NOTE If ...

Page 9: ...one cup of water The bleach dispenser automatically dispenses the diluted liquid bleach into the wash water Powdered bleach must not be used in the Bleach Dispenser Before adding articles add powdered bleach to the wash water following directions on the package Fabric Softener Dispenser If desired fabric softener can be added to the final rinse w_ter through the Fabric Softener Dispenser After loa...

Page 10: ...ock approximately one mhmte after the end of the spin cycle To open the lid during the spin cycle push in the timer knob and wait for the lid lock to release before opening Tub Interior Light For ease in loading and unloading your washer a light inside the washer tub will turn on when the lid is open Closing the lid will turn the light off To turn the light off when the lid is open push in timer k...

Page 11: ...stop when the door is opened If the door is open during the cycle the Start button must be pushed in to restart the dryer If the timer knob is in the OFF position when you push the Start button a cycle signal will sound and the dryer will not start 7 A cycle signal will sound at the end of the cycle Remove items immediately to help prevent wrinkling If the load is removed before time has elapsed t...

Page 12: ...luff or freshen pillows and blankets and dust draperies and clothing Use this no heat setting only for heat sensitive items such as plastics foam rubber or similarly textured rubber like materials To absorb excess moisture add several dry bath towels to the load After selecting the temperature setting turn the timer knob clockwise to the desired cycle and time The Timed Dry cycle provides up to 10...

Page 13: ...ll sound every 5 minutes to remind you that the drying cycle is completed SApecial Safety Features Asafety door switch stops the dryer automatically if the door is opened while i the dryer is operating The drying cycle may be resumed by simply closing the door and pushing the start button again A safety door latch allows the dryer to be opened from the inside The dryer heating element automaticall...

Page 14: ...ning elastic Low Automatic Regular Articles to be fluffed Air Fluff Timed Dry 15 20 Minutes freshened or dusted Bedspreads chenille High Timed Dry 50 60 Minutes Blankets Synthetic Low Automatic Perm Press Electric See manufacturer s care label For more instruction see Total Laundry Care Wool See manufacturer s care label For more instruction see Total Laundry Care Cottons linens Colorfast whites H...

Page 15: ... DO NOT DRY FOAM OR FEATHER PILLOWS OR GARMENTS MADE OF DOWN IN DRYER Plastics I_WARNINGI To avoid fire hazards never dry plastics foam rubber or similarly textured rubber like materials in a heated dryer Use the AIR FLUFF No Heat temperature setting only Rugs See manufacturer s care label For more instruction see Total Laundry Care DO NOT DRY RUBBER BACKED RUGS IN DRYER Slipcovers Select temperat...

Page 16: ...es have left a deposit oll the tub clean it thoroughly using a liquid household deter gent Rinse well with water 6 Remove any objects such as pins or coins that may have collected beneath the agitator 7 Replace agitator in the same mariner as it was removed and be sure to firmly tighten the cap Clean the dryer lint screen after each load Lint build up in the screen restricts air flow which causes ...

Page 17: ...er is cleaned as directed After tinting wipe any splashings from the cabinet and lid Then run the washer through a hot wash cycle using detergent and bleach When using tints or dyes always follow package directions Be sure that items to be dyed are machine washable Please note that tinted clothes will not he colorfast and should be washed separately to avoid transferring color to other garments Wi...

Page 18: ...is is normal A pause occurs between each wash and spin Motor is overheated The washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated It will automatically restart after a cooldown period of up to 30 minutes if the timer has not been manually turned off during this time Washer won t enter spin cycle Lid is not securely dosed Close lid securely WATER PROBLEMS Water does not enter the washer or it enters s...

Page 19: ...m pipes Hot water is being used elsewhere in the home Try not to use hot water elsewhere in the home before or while the washer is running 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 one use at a time Water in washer does not drain or drains slowly Water leaks Drain hose is kinked or clogged Tub is ove...

Page 20: ...achine mad advance the timer to last rinse which should flush out the extra suds See To Recondition Clothes in Total Laundry Care book Detergent is not compatible with A low sudsing detergent may be water conditions necessary in special soft water conditions Items were pretreated before When pretreating laundry aids will washing remain in items Use less detergent than recolmnended Laundry products...

Page 21: ... fasteners and turn garments inside out Refer to Laundry Preparation in Total Laundry Care book Vibrating noise Washer is not resting firmly on floor Reposition washer so it rests firmly on floor Adjust leveling legs Leveling legs should not extend more than required for proper leveling See Installation Instructions Clothes are not evenly distributed in Stop washer and redistribute clothes tub Thu...

Page 22: ...ol down for about 30 minutes Reduce clothes load Push Start button to restart If prob lem persists cal for service Therma Limiter tripped Call authorized service person for replacement More than one Fabric Temperature Carefully push only one Fabric control button has been pushed Temperature control button Dryer runs but won t heat House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped electric models only El...

Page 23: ...o comply to these requirements Exhaust duct and or lint screen Have duct and or lint screen housing housingis cloggedor restricted cleaned by qualified service personnel Lint screen is clogged with lint Clean lint screen Lint screen must be cleaned after every load Dryer is overloaded Refer to Total Laundry Care book for load size Heavy items were not sorted from Refer to Total Laundry Care book l...

Page 24: ...dryer Always check pockets for foreign ob jects when loading the dryer Remove objects from drum and restart dryer DRUM AND INNER DOOR FINISH Scratching or chipping of the finish Shipping braces have not been removed from the Laundry Center Permanently attached objects such as belts buckles zippers hooks and fasteners will produce a noise Refer to Installation Instructions or contact the installing...

Page 25: ...gidaire Service If your problem cannot be solved by using the Avoid Service Checklist call your Frigidaire dealer If your dealer does not have a service department call the local WCI Consumer Parts Service or Frigidaire authorized service agent as directed in the wan anty 3 Call Frigidaire Customer Relations If service cannot be obtaiiaed or the service you receive is not satisfactory you may writ...

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Page 28: ...To conditions resulting from A improper installation or 03 incorrect electric current 2 To conditions resulting from consumer damage such as A improper maintenance or 03 misuse abuse accident alteration 3 If the original serial number cannot be readiIy determined 4 To service calls not involving malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship and natumUy the consumer shall pay for such calls 5 ...

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