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Frigidaire Washer Use & 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 ......................................6-19
Stain Removal Guide ...................................... 20-21
Care and Cleaning .......................................... 22-25

Solutions to Common Problems ....................... 26-30
Warranty ............................................................31
Notes .................................................................32
Français ..............................................................33
Español ..............................................................65

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

137502100A (1112)

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Page 1: ...52 All about the Use Care of your Washer Important Safety Instructions 2 4 Features 5 Operating Instructions 6 19 Stain Removal Guide 20 21 Care and Cleaning 22 25 Solutions to Common Problems 26 30 Warranty 31 Notes 32 Français 33 Español 65 TABLE OF CONTENTS 137502100A 1112 ...

Page 2: ...t to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and cau tion must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance 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 ...

Page 3: ...nd 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 with these warnings could result in fire explosion serious bodily injury and or damage to the...

Page 4: ...er be removed Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug Follow package directions when using laundry products Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas resulting in serious injury or death Do not combine laundry products for use in same load unless specified on the label Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar PREVENT INJURY AND D...

Page 5: ...nes for energy efficiency Control Lock Drum Light Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Door Striker Cascading Wash Vanes Vent Latch Stainless Steel Wash Drum Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Adjustable Leveling Legs LCD Display Not all models are available with drum light ...

Page 6: ...SER As water enters the dispenser system it is common to hear a water flowing sound This normal sound will vary slightly based on the water pressure in your home C DRAIN PUMP Your washer is equipped with a high velocity drain pump It is normal to hear humming and gurgling sounds as water is pumped from the washer Both of these sounds are normal and indicate that your pump is functioning correctly ...

Page 7: ...ics in other loads and cause skin irritation 2 Prepare items for washing Empty pockets Brush off lint and dirt Shake out rugs and beach towels Close zippers fasten hooks tie strings and sashes and remove non washable trims and ornaments Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage dur ing washing Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling Place delicate and small items such as bras hosiery and...

Page 8: ...g powder detergent DO NOT pour powder detergent into liquid cup It will not dispense correctly If included with purchase insert liquid cup when using liquid detergent IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener IMPORTANT Save the liquid cup insert for future use DO NOT discard it while you are...

Page 9: ...quid detergent in the Main Wash liquid only chamber on select models or powder products with powder detergent in the Main Wash detergent chamber IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders Detergent for Prewash For heavily soiled or stained loads select the Pre wash on select models option and add the recom mended amount of detergent to the Pre Wash detergent cup Liquid Chlorine Bleach If desired add...

Page 10: ...ed and soil level buttons to scroll to the desired settings To select or delete an option press the button for that option The indicator will be illuminated when the option has been selected The indicator will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted Adjustments to a cycle will be remembered and re called each time that cycle is selected in the future when the buttons are pressed To c...

Page 11: ...nits and delicates which require gentle washing hand wash on select models Use this cycle to provide intermittent gentle tumbling for items labeled Hand Wash bedding This cycle is designed for bulky items such as comforters blankets mattress pads sleeping bags and similar items heavy duty Use this cycle for heavily soiled durable garments ex towels sports gear or fabric tote bags For best soil and...

Page 12: ...leach or harsh chemicals are needed but higher temperatures are required Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage Cycle Selection continued NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial Family Sized Clothes Washers ÍNOTE Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of NSF P172 protocol for sanitization efficacy ÍNOTE If the voltage at your ...

Page 13: ...o bleach or harsh chemicals are needed but higher temperatures are required Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial Family Sized Clothes Washers kids wear Wash normally soiled kids wear and baby wear with this specialty cycle Fresh rinse high spin speed and hot water are default presets Allergy will also be selected...

Page 14: ...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 spin only or rinse spin cycle to remove excess water at a more convenient time Adjust the wash time in 3 minute increments based on the soil level of each load Max heavy normal light and extra light soil levels are available Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to ...

Page 15: ...ferers in your home add this option to combine hot water temperature boosted with internal heater fast speed tumbling and multiple rinses to help ensure the destruction of dust mites and removal of pet dander The allergy option will kill all dust mites and eliminate at least 95 of pet dander Since higher temperatures are required please check fabric care labels to prevent damage energy saver The e...

Page 16: ...ce open it will unlock upon cooling During a steam cycle you may notice steam exiting from the rear vent of the washer this is normal and not cause for alarm pre wash on select models Select this option to add a short initial wash period to a cycle Heavily soiled and stained loads will prewash for approximately 5 minutes The water will drain and the load will automatically advance to the regular w...

Page 17: ... 5 minutes to the cycle display time If an excessive amount of detergent has been added and additional rinsing has not corrected the issue TOO MUCH DETERGENT will be displayed Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by utilizing your washer s vent latch feature To apply the vent lock 1 open the door slightly 2 lift the latch arm and then 3 press the arm down onto the plastic...

Page 18: ...9 9 9 high 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 medium 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 no spin 9 9 9 9 9 soil level max 9 9 9 9 9 heavy 9 9 9 9 9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 light 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 extra light 9 9 9 9 9 9 options energy saver 9 9 9 9 add steam 9 9 9 9 9 9 stain clean 9 9 9 9 9 9 delay start 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 fresh rinse 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 clean washer control lock 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 press hold chime ...

Page 19: ...um 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 no spin 9 9 9 9 soil level max 9 9 9 9 9 heavy 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 light 9 9 9 9 9 9 extra light 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 options allergy 9 9 9 9 energy saver 9 9 9 9 9 add steam 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 stain pretreat 9 9 9 9 9 9 pre wash 9 9 9 9 delay start 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 fresh rinse 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 clean washer 9 control lock ...

Page 20: ...rs 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 powd...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...he cycle by following these directions Rotate cycle knob to the cycle position indicated to the right Then press the clean washer option button The LCD screen will display SYSTEM CLEAN If installed remove the MAIN WASH LIQUID ONLY cup from the dispenser REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling the detergent chamber with one 1 cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one 1 pouch of TIDE WASHING MACHI...

Page 23: ...om 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 Preventive Maintenance Other Inside Routine Cleaning Preventive 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 sm...

Page 24: ...viate the problem CLEANING PROCEDURE Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is empty or no clothes load Open the detergent drawer and pour eight 8 cups of bleach into the MAIN WASH detergent compartment Select clean washer cycle as described previously in Inside Routine Cleaning Preventive Upon cycle completion inspect the interior of the washer to see if the odor residue has been eliminated If any addit...

Page 25: ...ing 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 el...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from 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 PROV...

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Page 33: ...ire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 All about the Use Care of your Dryer Important Safety Instructions 2 4 Features 5 Operating Instructions 6 16 Care and Cleaning 17 Solutions to Common Problems 18 19 Warranty 20 Español 21 TABLE OF CONTENTS 137505500A 1112 ...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ...ted can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion Clean the lint screen before or after each load The in terior of the dryer 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 Care and Cleaning Do not ...

Page 36: ... electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur To prevent injury do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE T...

Page 37: ...They may be purchased as accessories Control Lock LCD Display Drum Light Exhaust Channel Outlet Heavy Duty Drying Rack Reversible Door Door Latch Cycle Selector Door Strike Lint Filter Large Surface Moisture Sensor Adjustable Leveling Legs Stacking Kit for Mounting on Matching Washer ...

Page 38: ...e dryer operates and the flat spots smooth out C AIR FLOW SYSTEM Your dryer is equipped with a high volume air handling system In some installations there may be some sounds associated with air movement throughout the dryer including the air duct blower and exhaust system This is normal and can vary with load size and type D GAS VALVE Gas models only The flow of gas is controlled by electric solen...

Page 39: ... See the Dryer Settings Chart for more details To change the drying temperature and dryness level press the temp or dry level buttons to scroll to the desired settings To select or delete an option press the button for that option The indicator will be illuminated when the option has been selected The indicator will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted Operating Your Dryer continu...

Page 40: ...ing the cycle selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle Cycle Selection This manual covers many models and not all cycles options or features listed are available on every model Consoles shown above for reference only Your model may differ Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried For best results Specialty Cycles may include but not limited to jeans pet bed...

Page 41: ...eans and overalls bedding on select models Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry bedding and bulky items such as comforters blankets sleeping bags and parkas towels Select this Auto Dry cycle for towels and bath mats normal Select this Auto Dry cycle for cotton items mixed load Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry loads containing a mix of fabrics casual Select this Auto Dry cycle for cottons and blends ...

Page 42: ... this specialty cycle for drying kids clothing and baby wear where allergen reduction is desired stuffed toys Select this specialty cycle for drying stuffed animals and soft toys that can be tumble dried Protect your dryer drum finish and maximize toy life by placing it in a pillow case and tying the end closed before washing it bedding Use this specialty cycle for large items such as blankets she...

Page 43: ...dust draperies Cycle Settings Appropriate drying Temperature Dryness Level and Options will automatically be displayed for each cycle The settings can be changed before the cycle is started Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried For best results ÍNOTE To change settings after the cycle starts press pause adjust the setting and press START to resume the cycle Drying Temperat...

Page 44: ...e allergens as you dry your load Not recommended for items prone to heat damage energy saver The energy saver option reduces the drying temperature a few degrees to save energy In conjunction with automatic moisture sensors cycle times will increase slightly but overall energy usage will decrease add steam The add steam option injects steam into the clothing prior to cool down to reduce wrinkling ...

Page 45: ...y step instructions on DOOR REVERSAL refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with this dryer ÍNOTE If your model did not come supplied from the factory with a drying rack you may order one Status Display The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during the cycle Drum Light The drum light will come on whenever...

Page 46: ... 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 air dry 9 9 dry level max 9 9 9 9 high 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 damp 9 9 9 9 options energy saver 9 9 9 9 add steam 9 9 9 9 9 wrinkle release 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 line dry 9 9 9 9 delay start 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 press hold chime 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 anti static 9 9 9 9 9 control lock 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Available selections Cycle defaults No...

Page 47: ...9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 air dry 9 9 dry level max 9 9 9 9 high 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 damp 9 9 9 9 options allergy 9 9 9 9 9 energy saver 9 9 9 9 add steam 9 9 9 9 9 9 wrinkle release 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 line dry 9 9 9 9 delay start 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 shrink guard 9 9 9 9 9 9 anti static 9 9 9 9 9 9 control lock 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ...

Page 48: ...and dust over time An excessive amount of lint build up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard OUTSIDE Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water Never use harsh gritty or abrasive cleansers If the cabinet becomes stained clean with diluted chlo rine bleach 1 part bleach to 8 parts water Rinse several times with clear water Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixtur...

Page 49: ...nal rinse Or add a fabric softener sheet and tumble without heat Use lint brush or roller to remove lint Do not overload dryer Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce static electricity Remove items when they are slightly damp to avoid overdrying Check that lint filter is clean and in place Pilling Fibers break off ball up and cling to fabric Overdrying Use a lint brush or shaver to remov...

Page 50: ...lter is clogged with lint Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter before starting each cycle Exhaust duct requirements have not been met Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or semi rigid metal When in place the duct must have no more than two 90 bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electric dryer is connected t...

Page 51: ...service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from 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 PROV...

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Page 53: ...ore than one person move or lift the washer or dryer Do not stack a dryer on top of washer already installed on pedestal Ne pas débrancher l appareil de sa source d alimentation en électricité avant de le super poser peut causer des blessures voire la mort Une installation inappropriée du système de ventilation de la sécheuse peut causer des blessures ou des dommages matériels Pour éviter les bles...

Page 54: ...nd bolts Protect floor and unit with cardboard or rug and carefully lay the 4 appliance on its side and screw each leg completely into the base Prepare appliance for mounting Prepare pedestal before mounting Locate pedestal 1 to within a few inches of its final location Level the pedestal 2 front to back and side to side by ad justing each leveling leg Keep leg exten sion to a minimum Rock the ped...

Page 55: ... shape of lOl Rear brackets from GREEN kit Tab A into Slot 1 Arrow pointing to front TAB A TAB B DIRECTION INDICATOR ARROWS Attach each front clip to outer most 1 set of holes with 2 screws Determine your appliance type washer or dryer and style of side panel ac 1 cording to columns 1 and 2 in table below Orient rear brackets according to column 3 for your particular model 2 Attach each bracket wi...

Page 56: ... details on installing electrical gas or exhaust venting DO NOT use open dispenser drawer of washer or dispenser cavity as hand hold location when tipping washer upright Serious damage could occur to your washer Using more than one person carefully return appliance and ped 4 estal to upright position After retuning appliance upright loosen each mounting screw 5 going into appliance base Allow the ...

Page 57: ...rez les bouchons de la paroi arrière et réinstallez les supports d expédition et les boulons Si l appareil est muni de pieds en plastique vissez chaque pied de 4 sorte qu il soit bien de niveau avec la base Placez le socle à 1 quelques pouces de son emplace ment final Mettez le socle à 2 niveau d avant en arrière et côté à côté en ajustant chaque pied de mise à niveau Gardez l extension des pieds ...

Page 58: ...1 2 et 3 Chaque support arrière présente également deux flèches qui indiquent la direction du montage sur le socle Support avant du nécessaire VERT 1 Électroménager 2 Style du panneau latéral de votre électroménager 3 Disposition du support arrière SÉCHEUSE 3 enfonce ments sur le côté Supports arrière du nécessaire VERT Languette A dans Fente 1 Flèche pointant vers l arrière SÉCHEUSE 2 enfonce men...

Page 59: ...R DE POIDS EXCESSIF Pour éviter les blessures au dos ou d autres types de blessure demandez l aide d autres personnes pour déplacer ou soulever l électroménager Glissez l électroménager le socle en place 1 Vérifiez le niveau en faisant bouger l appareil d avant en arrière 2 et de gauche à droite Répétez cette vérification jusqu à ce que l appareil soit de niveau et stable Reportez vous à la sectio...

Page 60: ...asegurándose de que el electrodoméstico esté debidamente instalado de manera firme y nivelada sobre las cuatro 4 patas siguiendo estas instrucciones Si la lavadora o secadora es nueva y no ha sido instalada todavía 1 vaya al paso 4 Si la secadora ya se encuentra instalada desconéctela del sumi 2 nistro eléctrico y de gas así como del conducto de ventilación Si la lavadora ya se encuentra instalada...

Page 61: ...tado Soportes traseros del kit VERDE Lengüeta A en Ranura 1 Flecha orientada hacia atrás SECADORA 2 hendiduras en el costado y recorte de 4 pulgadas para ventila ción lateral Soportes traseros del kit VERDE Lengüeta B en Ranura 3 Flecha orientada hacia adelante LAVADORA 3 hendiduras en el costado Soportes traseros del kit VERDE Lengüeta A en Ranura 2 Flecha orientada hacia atrás LAVADORA 3 hendidu...

Page 62: ...oméstico en posición vertical 5 afloje cada tornillo de instalación enroscado en la base del electrodoméstico Permita que el electrodoméstico se asiente sobre los soportes y vuelva a apretar cada tornillo de fijación Deslice el electrodoméstico y pedestal a su ubicación final 1 Verifique que esté nivelado y agite las cuatro 4 patas nue 2 vamente Repita este paso hasta que la unidad quede firme y n...

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Page 64: ...h the listed washer or dryer see owners manual for specific model and operated according to the information in the Use and Care Guide Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions the supplier will repair or replace any of its mechanical parts if they are defective in workmanship or material Keep your bill of sale The date of the bill establishes the warranty period should parts be required...

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