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All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Solutions to Common Problems 26-30 Features 5 Warranty 31 Operating Instructions 6-19 Notes 32 Stain Removal Guide 20-21 Français 33 Care and Cleaning 22-25 Español 65 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137502100A (1112)
All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Solutions to Common Problems 26-30 Features 5 Warranty 31 Operating Instructions 6-19 Notes 32 Stain Removal Guide 20-21 Français 33 Care and Cleaning 22-25 Español 65 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137502100A (1112)
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... any appliance. Save these numbers. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Read all instructions before using this appliance. Use the washer only as described below: Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. Obey all safety messages that may occur. DANGER... • Care • Service Keep it in death or serious injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may not have every feature included. This Use and Care Guide...
... any appliance. Save these numbers. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Read all instructions before using this appliance. Use the washer only as described below: Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. Obey all safety messages that may occur. DANGER... • Care • Service Keep it in death or serious injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may not have every feature included. This Use and Care Guide...
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... breakdown and lead to play . Cartons covered with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Hydrogen gas is used near the washer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. This could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be a sign of children's reach....rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can be killed or seriously injured if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other packing materials after the washer is removed from each for 2 weeks or more. Contact a qualified technician immediately. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not allow ...
... breakdown and lead to play . Cartons covered with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Hydrogen gas is used near the washer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. This could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be a sign of children's reach....rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can be killed or seriously injured if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other packing materials after the washer is removed from each for 2 weeks or more. Contact a qualified technician immediately. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not allow ...
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... combine laundry products for use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. • Follow package directions when using laundry products. Install washer on top. Canceling a cycle or turning the power off at the console does not disconnect this appliance from electrical power cord. Grounding.... Never ground the dryer to comply with 3-prong grounded plug 4 Failure to follow this warning can produce poisonous gas - The washer is equipped with local codes. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...
... combine laundry products for use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. • Follow package directions when using laundry products. Install washer on top. Canceling a cycle or turning the power off at the console does not disconnect this appliance from electrical power cord. Grounding.... Never ground the dryer to comply with 3-prong grounded plug 4 Failure to follow this warning can produce poisonous gas - The washer is equipped with local codes. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...
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...selected. This normal sound will hear water flowing into your new washer: A. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is a normal part of the operation of the washer. C. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to carry water from the washer to extract water from your stand pipe. You will vary slightly based on... sounds from your home. B. D. A B D C CAUTION Abnormal, on the water pressure in your load. You will vary slightly as water is pumped from the washer. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal Operating Sounds You may or may be an indication of a pending...
...selected. This normal sound will hear water flowing into your new washer: A. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is a normal part of the operation of the washer. C. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to carry water from the washer to extract water from your stand pipe. You will vary slightly based on... sounds from your home. B. D. A B D C CAUTION Abnormal, on the water pressure in your load. You will vary slightly as water is pumped from the washer. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal Operating Sounds You may or may be an indication of a pending...
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... pockets. (Mesh bag not included.) 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil. • See Stain Removal Guide in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that at- Shake out rugs and beach towels. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove .... • Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling. • Combine large and small items in a mesh bag. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of -balance load. Small particles of fiberglass left in the drum may cause an out-of fire, ...
... pockets. (Mesh bag not included.) 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil. • See Stain Removal Guide in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that at- Shake out rugs and beach towels. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove .... • Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling. • Combine large and small items in a mesh bag. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of -balance load. Small particles of fiberglass left in the drum may cause an out-of fire, ...
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...the bleach or fabric softener. IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in front load washers. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to your model does not have a Prewash compartment, add... cup when using the "Pre-Wash" option. Í NOTE From time to the dispenser. liquid only" cup. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to time you are using liquid detergent. Í NOTE Some models that include a Prewash dispenser compartment also are...
...the bleach or fabric softener. IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in front load washers. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to your model does not have a Prewash compartment, add... cup when using the "Pre-Wash" option. Í NOTE From time to the dispenser. liquid only" cup. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to time you are using liquid detergent. Í NOTE Some models that include a Prewash dispenser compartment also are...
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...plus softener) sheets or color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended. They could disable your machine and result in unwarranted repair costs. IMPORTANT Use of the washer. ber labeled "Liquid Bleach" and marked with powder detergent in the "Main Wash" detergent chamber. IMPORTANT To prevent fabric damage, do ...over fill the "Liquid Bleach" chamber or pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load. This is not recommended in tumble action washers. 9 Detergent for large loads. Liquid Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the MIN line for small loads or...
...plus softener) sheets or color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended. They could disable your machine and result in unwarranted repair costs. IMPORTANT Use of the washer. ber labeled "Liquid Bleach" and marked with powder detergent in the "Main Wash" detergent chamber. IMPORTANT To prevent fabric damage, do ...over fill the "Liquid Bleach" chamber or pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load. This is not recommended in tumble action washers. 9 Detergent for large loads. Liquid Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the MIN line for small loads or...
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...To provide the best care for the cycle selected. "DOOR OPEN" will be displayed as directed on the door or crawl inside the washer. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to a ... settings, press these two buttons at as a reminder to close the door and press START to resume the cycle • If changes to the washer any time during the entire wash cycle. • To add a forgotten item to the settings or options are pressed. When the door unlocks,...
...To provide the best care for the cycle selected. "DOOR OPEN" will be displayed as directed on the door or crawl inside the washer. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to a ... settings, press these two buttons at as a reminder to close the door and press START to resume the cycle • If changes to the washer any time during the entire wash cycle. • To add a forgotten item to the settings or options are pressed. When the door unlocks,...
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... and spin. Í NOTE If the voltage at your water heater to 120° F (49° C) or higher to the dispenser chamber. As a precaution, the washer door is also a selectable option. spin only (on select models) Select rinse & spin for loads that need a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener... is heating, the final temperature of 152° F (67° C) as a follow-up to a no spin if you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as the load tumbles. Fresh rinse is locked once the water temperature reaches 130° F (55° C). sanitize Use...
... and spin. Í NOTE If the voltage at your water heater to 120° F (49° C) or higher to the dispenser chamber. As a precaution, the washer door is also a selectable option. spin only (on select models) Select rinse & spin for loads that need a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener... is heating, the final temperature of 152° F (67° C) as a follow-up to a no spin if you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as the load tumbles. Fresh rinse is locked once the water temperature reaches 130° F (55° C). sanitize Use...
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...Not recommended for items labeled "Hand Wash". 13 Wash temperature is cold, with a midagitation injection of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers kids wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with multiple rinses. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of steam to extract more water...the LCD screen. Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage. Í NOTE Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to prevent clogging washer drain pump. stuffed toys Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with the pet beds cycle. It provides 20 minutes of NSF P172 ...
...Not recommended for items labeled "Hand Wash". 13 Wash temperature is cold, with a midagitation injection of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers kids wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with multiple rinses. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of steam to extract more water...the LCD screen. Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage. Í NOTE Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to prevent clogging washer drain pump. stuffed toys Wash stuffed animals and soft toys with the pet beds cycle. It provides 20 minutes of NSF P172 ...
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...; NOTE Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to 152° F (67° C). The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in the future. warm Use this setting for normally soiled... on items to cycle. The settings can affect water temperature. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers hot Use this selection for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends. The load will reduce wrinkling. Select low spin speed to...
...; NOTE Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to 152° F (67° C). The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in the future. warm Use this setting for normally soiled... on items to cycle. The settings can affect water temperature. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers hot Use this selection for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends. The load will reduce wrinkling. Select low spin speed to...
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... each other, like add steam and energy saver. allergy (on every model. NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The allergy option will cause the conflicting option to not be selectable. Í NOTE To change the options after the cycle starts, press...
... each other, like add steam and energy saver. allergy (on every model. NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The allergy option will cause the conflicting option to not be selectable. Í NOTE To change the options after the cycle starts, press...
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...;ll (press & hold the control lock button for alarm. See "Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive)" for heavily soiled loads to run the clean washer cycle every 50 cycles. control lock To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold ) Increase the water fill level of the ... of accidental operation by pressing and holding the button under options with pre wash for 3 minutes. You may not be elevated. • If washer is left open - stain pretreat (on during a cycle by children. 16 The delay time selected will stay on select models) Stain pretreat uses...
...;ll (press & hold the control lock button for alarm. See "Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive)" for heavily soiled loads to run the clean washer cycle every 50 cycles. control lock To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold ) Increase the water fill level of the ... of accidental operation by pressing and holding the button under options with pre wash for 3 minutes. You may not be elevated. • If washer is left open - stain pretreat (on during a cycle by children. 16 The delay time selected will stay on select models) Stain pretreat uses...
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...door out and manually returning latch arm to lower position before closing position. Oversuds Detection A situation where oversudsing has been detected by the washer will also be snapped back in at the appropriate times during the cycle. Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes ...by pushing door shut and allowing latch arm to clear the suds will still operate without latch arm installed. Each extra rinse the washer performs to continue its pivot upward. IMPORTANT Do not attempt to clear the suds. The vent latch can be displayed at the hinge...
...door out and manually returning latch arm to lower position before closing position. Oversuds Detection A situation where oversudsing has been detected by the washer will also be snapped back in at the appropriate times during the cycle. Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes ...by pushing door shut and allowing latch arm to clear the suds will still operate without latch arm installed. Each extra rinse the washer performs to continue its pivot upward. IMPORTANT Do not attempt to clear the suds. The vent latch can be displayed at the hinge...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: sanitize heavy duty bedding whites normal casual quick wash ... high medium low no spin soil level max heavy normal light extra light options energy saver add steam stain clean delay start fresh rinse clean washer control lock press & hold chime press & hold max fill 9 = Available selections. 9 9999 99999999 99999999 999999999 99999 9 9 9999999 9 999999 999 9 9999 999 99 999 99999...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: sanitize heavy duty bedding whites normal casual quick wash ... high medium low no spin soil level max heavy normal light extra light options energy saver add steam stain clean delay start fresh rinse clean washer control lock press & hold chime press & hold max fill 9 = Available selections. 9 9999 99999999 99999999 999999999 99999 9 9 9999999 9 999999 999 9 9999 999 99 999 99999...
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Washer Settings Chart OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: specialty cycles sanitize bedding heavy duty whites ... no spin soil level max heavy normal light extra light options allergy energy saver add steam stain pretreat pre wash delay start fresh rinse clean washer control lock press & hold light press & hold chime press & hold max fill 9 = Available selections. 9 9 9999 99 9999999 9 9999999 9 9 99999999 99999 9 99 9999999 9 99 999999...
Washer Settings Chart OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: specialty cycles sanitize bedding heavy duty whites ... no spin soil level max heavy normal light extra light options allergy energy saver add steam stain pretreat pre wash delay start fresh rinse clean washer control lock press & hold light press & hold chime press & hold max fill 9 = Available selections. 9 9 9999 99 9999999 9 9999999 9 9 99999999 99999 9 99 9999999 9 99 999999...
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... chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of -balance situation that could entice children to enter clean washer cycle. Select fresh rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. Press clean washer button to hang on max spin speed with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers...the dispenser. To begin . REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. IMPORTANT Items left after use or whenever the washer is cancelled or paused during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions: Rotate cycle knob to the cycle...
... chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of -balance situation that could entice children to enter clean washer cycle. Select fresh rinse on the door or crawl inside the washer. Press clean washer button to hang on max spin speed with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers...the dispenser. To begin . REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. IMPORTANT Items left after use or whenever the washer is cancelled or paused during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions: Rotate cycle knob to the cycle...
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...and odors may develop in use. • Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of the wash day. • Dry around the washer door opening , use a small brush to remove lint and other debris. Daily Preventive Maintenance • Remove items from the bleach and fabric softener ... all residue from the upper and lower parts of accumulated powders and liquids. Pull out the drawer. • Remove the insert from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Í NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may remain...
...and odors may develop in use. • Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of the wash day. • Dry around the washer door opening , use a small brush to remove lint and other debris. Daily Preventive Maintenance • Remove items from the bleach and fabric softener ... all residue from the upper and lower parts of accumulated powders and liquids. Pull out the drawer. • Remove the insert from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Í NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may remain...
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...drawer and pour one (1) pouch of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive). "MAIN WASH" compartment. Press clean washer button to this residue. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which is necessary to avoid repeating issues. Í NOTE If the Clean...) for future cleaning maintenance which can cause serious injury or death. 24 CARE AND CLEANING Inside Cleaning (Aggressive) In cases where the clean washer cycle along with care and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn't done, and severe odor, mold, mildew, or residue buildup have developed, ...
...drawer and pour one (1) pouch of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive). "MAIN WASH" compartment. Press clean washer button to this residue. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which is necessary to avoid repeating issues. Í NOTE If the Clean...) for future cleaning maintenance which can cause serious injury or death. 24 CARE AND CLEANING Inside Cleaning (Aggressive) In cases where the clean washer cycle along with care and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn't done, and severe odor, mold, mildew, or residue buildup have developed, ...