WASHER Frigidaire 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 ...................................
Versión en español Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 131684000. Spanish Owner's Guides Frigidaire Company P. O. Box 9061 Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this washer. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
Important Safety Prevent Instructions (continued) To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the 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. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
Washing Procedures • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load. • 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 laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Washing Procedures 6. (continued) Do not load items above top row of holes in wash tub. 7. Add laundry load to washer. • Dry load level should not be higher than top row of holes in wash tub. • 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.
Washing Procedures 9. Start the washer. Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. Washer will fill and agitate with the lid open. The tub will not spin unless the lid is closed. (continued) • 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 desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer. 10.
Stain Removal STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash. Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice, alcoholic beverages) Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric. Blood Rinse with cold water.
Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Blue stains •Detergent or liquid fabric softener did not dissolve or disperse. •If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) •Add detergent before wash load. Then start washer. white vinegar with 1 quart (.
Care and Cleaning Use care with laundry products. They can damage finish on the washer. Inside • 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. • 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.
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer. Avoid Service Checklist OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION "Clunking" or gear sounds. A certain amount of "clunking" or gear sounds are normal in a heavy-duty washer. This is normal. Rattling and clanking noise. Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in tub or pump. Stop washer and check tub.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WATER Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning. Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose. Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure increase. Water supply faucets are not completely open. Fully open hot and cold faucets. Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa).
FRIGIDAIRE TOP LOAD WASHER WARRANTY Your Frigidaire product is protected by this warranty FRIGIDAIRE, WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY LIMITED 2ND - 5TH YEAR FULL WARRANTY 25-YEAR INNER WASH BASKET LIMITED State of THE AUTHORIZED CONSUMER WILL RESPONSIBLE WILL: BE FOR: Costs of service calls that are listed under Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.
Service Information (Canada) 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 Avoid Service Checklist. Be sure 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 FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot.
WARRANTY (CANADA) AUTOMATIC WASHERS AND DRYERS WARRANTOR: Frigidaire Canada 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7 For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot, or: FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7 Tel.
