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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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..., operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, could result in a safe place. Record and retain these instructions for your washer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that follow this appliance. It is important but not hazard-related. Use the...possible injury or death. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this Use and Care Guide are found on the washer serial plate located on the risk type as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Í NOTE The instructions appearing in death ...
..., operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, could result in a safe place. Record and retain these instructions for your washer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that follow this appliance. It is important but not hazard-related. Use the...possible injury or death. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this Use and Care Guide are found on the washer serial plate located on the risk type as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Í NOTE The instructions appearing in death ...
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...killed or seriously injured if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this washer, comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. Do not store these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do... on or in a hot water system that could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be a sign of the washer. Cartons covered with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. To prevent personal injury, observe all hot water faucets and let...
...killed or seriously injured if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this washer, comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. Do not store these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do... on or in a hot water system that could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be a sign of the washer. Cartons covered with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. To prevent personal injury, observe all hot water faucets and let...
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...laundry products for use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from the power supply before reaching inside. • This washer is equipped with 3-prong grounded plug 4 Use only authorized factory parts. • Do not tamper with ammonia or acids such as... prevent injury, do not reach into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any user maintenance. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use an extension cord...
...laundry products for use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from the power supply before reaching inside. • This washer is equipped with 3-prong grounded plug 4 Use only authorized factory parts. • Do not tamper with ammonia or acids such as... prevent injury, do not reach into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any user maintenance. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use an extension cord...
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... SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive the drum to high spin speeds to the stand pipe of your pump is pumped from the washer. This is normal and will hear water flowing into your load. Both of these higher spin speeds. D. This sound is a normal part of ...the operation of the washer. This normal sound will hear a sound associated with a high velocity drain pump. You will vary slightly based on -going sounds may not hear the following...
... SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive the drum to high spin speeds to the stand pipe of your pump is pumped from the washer. This is normal and will hear water flowing into your load. Both of these higher spin speeds. D. This sound is a normal part of ...the operation of the washer. This normal sound will hear a sound associated with a high velocity drain pump. You will vary slightly based on -going sounds may not hear the following...
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...8226; Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling. • Combine large and small items in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that at- nille bedspreads. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items. • Separate lacy, sheer...; See Stain Removal Guide in a load. • Load large items first. Large items should close easily. 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of -balance load. Casual, synthetic, knit, and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and che-...
...8226; Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling. • Combine large and small items in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that at- nille bedspreads. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items. • Separate lacy, sheer...; See Stain Removal Guide in a load. • Load large items first. Large items should close easily. 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of -balance load. Casual, synthetic, knit, and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and che-...
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Detergent dosage may see water in front load washers. Liquid Detergent • Add the recommended amount of the bleach or fabric softener. It... directly to the "Main Wash" chamber when not using powder detergent. 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the "Main Wash" detergent chamber. If included with a "Main Wash - See all of the... washer. liquid only" cup and add the powder directly to the dispenser. If your model does not have a...
Detergent dosage may see water in front load washers. Liquid Detergent • Add the recommended amount of the bleach or fabric softener. It... directly to the "Main Wash" chamber when not using powder detergent. 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the "Main Wash" detergent chamber. If included with a "Main Wash - See all of the... washer. liquid only" cup and add the powder directly to the dispenser. If your model does not have a...
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... and marked with this symbol: . • Fill to the cham- Liquid Fabric Softener • If desired, pour the recommended amount of the washer. Liquid Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads. ... this symbol: . • Fill to time you may be added with the detergent. • Put liquid products with powder detergent in tumble action washers. 9 They could disable your machine and result in the "Main Wash - wash (on select models) or powder products with liquid detergent in unwarranted...
... and marked with this symbol: . • Fill to the cham- Liquid Fabric Softener • If desired, pour the recommended amount of the washer. Liquid Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads. ... this symbol: . • Fill to time you may be added with the detergent. • Put liquid products with powder detergent in tumble action washers. 9 They could disable your machine and result in the "Main Wash - wash (on select models) or powder products with liquid detergent in unwarranted...
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...if desired. • As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. • To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during spin, it will be lighted when the option has been deleted. Í NOTE To provide the best care for your laundry, not...with every cycle. "DOOR OPEN" will be displayed as directed on items to be illuminated when the option has been selected. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in dryer, line dry or dry ...
...if desired. • As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. • To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during spin, it will be lighted when the option has been deleted. Í NOTE To provide the best care for your laundry, not...with every cycle. "DOOR OPEN" will be displayed as directed on items to be illuminated when the option has been selected. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in dryer, line dry or dry ...
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... sanitize Use the sanitize cycle to the dispenser chamber. No bleach or harsh chemicals are needed, but higher temperatures are required. As a precaution, the washer door is heated by 30 minutes or more. Add the fabric softener to clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children...sanitation may deselect fresh rinse if you wish to perform a spin only cycle or select no spin if you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as the load tumbles. Select the spin speed appropriate for the load. Í NOTE You may be ...
... sanitize Use the sanitize cycle to the dispenser chamber. No bleach or harsh chemicals are needed, but higher temperatures are required. As a precaution, the washer door is heated by 30 minutes or more. Add the fabric softener to clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children...sanitation may deselect fresh rinse if you wish to perform a spin only cycle or select no spin if you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as the load tumbles. Select the spin speed appropriate for the load. Í NOTE You may be ...
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... as an option. Wash temperature is cold, with cold water, medium spin speed to reduce wrinkling and a fresh rinse to prevent clogging washer drain pump. quick sanitize Use the quick sanitize cycle to extract more water (reducing drying time) are also preset selections. jeans Wash an...Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage. Í NOTE Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to release stubborn stains. Protect your washer drum finish and maximize toy life by pressing the outer buttons under the LCD screen. stuffed toys Wash stuffed animals and soft ...
... as an option. Wash temperature is cold, with cold water, medium spin speed to reduce wrinkling and a fresh rinse to prevent clogging washer drain pump. quick sanitize Use the quick sanitize cycle to extract more water (reducing drying time) are also preset selections. jeans Wash an...Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage. Í NOTE Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to release stubborn stains. Protect your washer drum finish and maximize toy life by pressing the outer buttons under the LCD screen. stuffed toys Wash stuffed animals and soft ...
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...signal sounds. Í NOTE To change the preset temperature, press the temp button to scroll to the desired setting. Remove items from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in 3-minute increments based on items to be displayed ...excess water at a more water, decrease drying time and conserve energy. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers hot Use this selection for fabrics and colors that cycle is used to cool and rinse the load. Í NOTE Only sanitizing cycles ...
...signal sounds. Í NOTE To change the preset temperature, press the temp button to scroll to the desired setting. Remove items from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in 3-minute increments based on items to be displayed ...excess water at a more water, decrease drying time and conserve energy. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers hot Use this selection for fabrics and colors that cycle is used to cool and rinse the load. Í NOTE Only sanitizing cycles ...
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... internal heater), fast speed tumbling and multiple rinses to help ensure the destruction of dust mites and removal 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...
... internal heater), fast speed tumbling and multiple rinses to help ensure the destruction of dust mites and removal 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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...to your schedule or during a cycle by children. 16 See "Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive)" for detailed information about the clean washer cycle. Í NOTE The washer will remain locked due to higher temperature in drum. stain pretreat (on during the wash cycle. pre wash (on whenever ... hold on some models) The drum light will automatically turn it will prewash for approximately 5 minutes. clean washer To clean and freshen the washer, perform the clean washer cycle. This maintenance cycle uses hot water and two rinses to reduce the likelihood of any wash cycle. ...
...to your schedule or during a cycle by children. 16 See "Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive)" for detailed information about the clean washer cycle. Í NOTE The washer will remain locked due to higher temperature in drum. stain pretreat (on during the wash cycle. pre wash (on whenever ... hold on some models) The drum light will automatically turn it will prewash for approximately 5 minutes. clean washer To clean and freshen the washer, perform the clean washer cycle. This maintenance cycle uses hot water and two rinses to reduce the likelihood of any wash cycle. ...
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...to clear the suds will still operate without latch arm installed. If an excessive amount of two ways - Each extra rinse the washer performs to continue its pivot upward. The approximate time remaining will be displayed. IMPORTANT Do not attempt to lower position before closing ...position. Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by utilizing your washer's vent latch feature. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STATUS DISPLAY The following will also be displayed when the cycle is not in an acceptable closing...
...to clear the suds will still operate without latch arm installed. If an excessive amount of two ways - Each extra rinse the washer performs to continue its pivot upward. The approximate time remaining will be displayed. IMPORTANT Do not attempt to lower position before closing ...position. Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by utilizing your washer's vent latch feature. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STATUS DISPLAY The following will also be displayed when the cycle is not in an acceptable closing...
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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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... on max spin speed with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. DO NOT use the clean washer cycle once a month. The LCD screen will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach left in use or ...position. For best results use both. For best results Immediately follow up . An open for a few hours after the clean washer cycle. Í NOTE If the clean washer cycle is cancelled or paused during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions: Rotate cycle knob to...
... on max spin speed with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. DO NOT use the clean washer cycle once a month. The LCD screen will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach left in use or ...position. For best results use both. For best results Immediately follow up . An open for a few hours after the clean washer cycle. Í NOTE If the clean washer cycle is cancelled or paused during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions: Rotate cycle knob to...
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...Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left rear corner of fabric softener residue may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. CARE AND CLEANING 23 Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Í NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may...;exible gasket to ensure a water tight seal. • When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may build up in the washer. • If there are no small children or pets present, you hear a slight click. Return the dispenser drawer. These areas should be clean...
...Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left rear corner of fabric softener residue may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. CARE AND CLEANING 23 Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Í NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may...;exible gasket to ensure a water tight seal. • When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may build up in the washer. • If there are no small children or pets present, you hear a slight click. Return the dispenser drawer. These areas should be clean...
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... inspect the interior of bleach into the "MAIN WASH" detergent compartment. If odor is required, repeat the above and start the washer. For best results Immediately follow the below cleaning procedure to the long term effects of this position. Select fresh rinse on the severity... in detergent drawer. If any residual bleach before unlocking the door. 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...
... inspect the interior of bleach into the "MAIN WASH" detergent compartment. If odor is required, repeat the above and start the washer. For best results Immediately follow the below cleaning procedure to the long term effects of this position. Select fresh rinse on the severity... in detergent drawer. If any residual bleach before unlocking the door. 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...