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All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Care and Cleaning 18-20 Features 5 Solutions to Common Problems 21-25 Operating Instructions 6-14 Warranty 26 Washer Settings Chart 15 Notes 27-28 Stain Removal Guide 16-17 Français 29 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137168300B (0902)
All about the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Care and Cleaning 18-20 Features 5 Solutions to Common Problems 21-25 Operating Instructions 6-14 Warranty 26 Washer Settings Chart 15 Notes 27-28 Stain Removal Guide 16-17 Français 29 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137168300B (0902)
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...mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with bar soap. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of detergent, water and wash time. 21 PROBLEM Blue stains Discoloration, graying Greasy, oily stains Holes, tears, or snags Lint... to wash water to remove detergent residue. • Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. • Dry load in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. • Static cling is attracting lint...
...mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with bar soap. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of detergent, water and wash time. 21 PROBLEM Blue stains Discoloration, graying Greasy, oily stains Holes, tears, or snags Lint... to wash water to remove detergent residue. • Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. • Dry load in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. • Static cling is attracting lint...
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for fabric. • Do not use rust remover safe for wash load. • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent...
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for fabric. • Do not use rust remover safe for wash load. • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent...
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... to location. NOTE: Wear rubber of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Leaving a wet load remain in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew...
... to location. NOTE: Wear rubber of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Leaving a wet load remain in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew...
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...for removing shipping bolts and foam block. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. Do not increase fuse capacity. Washer motor will automatically restart after washer is not resting firmly on floor. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A ...in this list. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist Before calling for service, review this washer. Rattling and clanking noise. Vibrating noise. The list includes common occurrences that are hitting wash drum. Heavy wash loads may save both time and expense...
...for removing shipping bolts and foam block. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. Do not increase fuse capacity. Washer motor will automatically restart after washer is not resting firmly on floor. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A ...in this list. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist Before calling for service, review this washer. Rattling and clanking noise. Vibrating noise. The list includes common occurrences that are hitting wash drum. Heavy wash loads may save both time and expense...
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... low or is 8' (2.4 m). Adjust water heater as necessary. Maximum Reduce standpipe height to help balance the load. See standpipe height is a distance from washer. Unclog drain pipes. ing washers provided. Wrong detergent. Stand- SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE WATER Water collects in the house. Warm or hot water is too...
... low or is 8' (2.4 m). Adjust water heater as necessary. Maximum Reduce standpipe height to help balance the load. See standpipe height is a distance from washer. Unclog drain pipes. ing washers provided. Wrong detergent. Stand- SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE WATER Water collects in the house. Warm or hot water is too...