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WASHER
Frigidaire
Gallery
Owner's Guide
Product Registration .................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ....................... 2-3
Washing Procedures .................................... 4-6
Stain Removal .............................................. 6-7
Common Washing Problems ......................... 8
Care and Cleaning ....................................... 9
Avoid Service Checklist ................................ 10-11
Warranty and Service .....................
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VersiOn en espa ol Important Safety Instructions Sideseaobtener una copia en espanol de este Manual del Usuario, sirvaseescribir a la direcciOn que se incluye a Read all instructions before using this washer. continuaciOn. SolicitetaP/N131684000. _To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when Spanish Owner's Guides using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. Frigidaire Company P. O. Box 9061 [] Failure to comply with these warnings coutd resutt in se
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Prevent Injury Important Safety To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the Instructions (continued) washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's reference. Referto INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding Avoid fire hazard or procedures. If the washer ismoved to anew location, have it checked and reinstalled electrical shock. Do not
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• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load. Washing Procedures • Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model. • Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this washer. 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin speeds.
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6. Add laundry load to washer. Washing Procedures • Dry load level should not be higher than top row of holes in wash tub. (continued) Do not overload washer. • Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it. Load items evenly. • Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. • When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2 towels to balance the load. Do not load items above 7. If desired, add liquid fabric
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Start the washer. Washing Procedures 9. Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. Washer will fill and (continued) agitate with the lid open. The tub will not spin unless the lid is closed. • To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob. • Do not stop and restart washer during a spin when using the fabric softener dispenser. • To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob. Turn it clockwise to the Safety LidLock desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washe
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Stain Removal STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels Saturate with prewash stain remover or gum, rubber cement nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Baby formula, daky Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains Soak for 30 minutes or more Wash products, egg Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, Pretreat stain Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabdc juice, alcoholic beverages) Blood Rinse with cold water Rub with bar soap
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Common Washing Problems Manywashing problems involve poor soiland stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. Forsatisfactorywashing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains ,Detergent or liquid fabric softener ,If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) ,Add detergent before wash load Then start did not dissolve or disperse white vinegar with 1 quart (95 L) water in washer
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Inside Care and Cleaning • Remove items from the washer assoon asthe cycle ends. Excesswrinkling, color Usecare with laundry transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer. products. They can damage finish on the washer. • Dry the washer top, the area around the lid opening, and the underside of the lid. These areas should always be dry before the lid is closed. • Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. • When extremel
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Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list inctudes Avoid Service common concerns that are not the resutt of defective workmanship or materials in this washer. Checklist OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE "Clunking" or gearsounds. A certain amount of "clunking" or gear This is normal. sounds are normal in a heavy-duty washer. Rattling and clanking noise. Foreignobjectssuchascoinsorsafetypins Stop washer and check tub. If noise continues after
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WATER Wash load too wet after Washer is overloaded. Donotoverioadwasher.See Washing Procedures. spin. Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning. Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose. Water does not enter Water supply is not adequate in area. Checkanotherfaucetinthehouse. Waituntiiwater washer or it enters slowly, supply and pressureincrease. Water supplyfaucets are not completely open. Fullyopen hot and cold faucets. Water is being
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FRIGIDAIRE TOP LOAD WASHER WARRANTY Your Frigidaire product is protected by this warranty WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD SERVICERS, WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR One year from odginaJ Pay aft costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY )urchase date appliance which prove to be defective in materials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER. * workmanship LIMITED ZND - 5TH Second through
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Service Information To avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience, make a few simple checks before calling for service. Common occurrences and their solutions can be found in the (Canada) Avoid ServiceChecklist. Besure you have followed the instructions in this manual. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, call for service, insist on factory service by an authorized FRIGIDAIREPARTSAND SERVICEdepot. FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE All Frigidaire appliances are backed by FRIGIDAIREPARTSAN
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mFRIGIDAIRE WARRANTY (CANADA) AUTOMATIC WASHERS AND DRYERS WARRANTOR: For service under this warranty, contact your local Frigidaire Canada dealer/retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND 866 Langs Drive SERVICE depot, or: Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7 FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7 Tel.: (519) 653-0095 Fax: (519) 653-5761 WARRANTOR WILL THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PERIOD: SERVICE DEPOT: For the first year after purchase by the original Pay all costs to
