OWNER'SGUIDE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WASHER
P/N131705300 (9707)
Comtemts
Versi6nenespa_ol ......... 2
ProchctBe_istraticn.......... 2
ImportantSafetyInstructicns... 2-3
WashingProcedures......... 4-6
StainRemoval ............. 6-7
Common Washing Problems .... 8
Care andCleaning ........... 9
AvoidServieeChecklist..... i0-ii
WarrantyandService ........ 12
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Frigidaire Cimpany
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Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961
SafetyL tm=tior
Readalliustnmti sbeforeusiugthiswasher.
_To rechGetheriskoffire,electricalshcc]k,orinjurytoperscns
usingthiswasher,ec_olywiththebasicwarningslistedbelow.
[] Failuretoc_nplywiththese_TirrSseculdresultinsericusperscrmlinjuries.
_vGmt _re
_Do notwashitemsthathavebeen leanedin,soakedin,
previously
c
ors_ottedwithgasoline,cleaningsolvEnts,ke_, ecmkingoils,waxes,etc.Do
notstoretheseitemscn ornearthewasher.Thesesubstancesgiveoffvaporsor
chemicalreacticnsthateculdigniteorexplode.
_Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.
These substances give off vapors that _d ignite the materials.
_Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other fl_le or
explosive substances to thewashwater. These substancesgive off vapors that
eculdigniteor explode.
Thankyouforchoosingthis
washer.Thisowner'sguidewillexplain
properoperaticnandcare.
Record Your Model and Serial
Numbers
Recordbelowthemodelandserial
numbersfoundonthewasherserial
platelocatedcn theundersideof the
washerlid.Keepthesenumbersfor
futureref_.
Model Number
SerialNumber
Date of Purchase
RegisterYour Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT REGIS-
TRATZON CARD should be filled in
ccqoletely,signedandreturned.
ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesgeneral
cperatinginstructicnsforycurwasher.
It also containsinformationabout
featur_sforseveralothermodels.Your
washer may not have every feature
inoludedhere.
Usethe_er crlyasinstructedinthis
Owner' s Guide and the Operating
XmR_zuc_mml cardincludedwithyour
washer.
_1997WhiteCcm_olidatedIndustries,Inc.
_ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a
hot
water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. h_2DROGm_GAS IS
_rgl. If the hot water systemhas not been used for such a period, before
using the washer, turn cn all hot water faucets and let thewater flow frcmeach
forseveralminutes. Thiswill releaseanyacommlatedhydrcgengas. Hydrogengas
is fl_le; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
m
_.'Failureto ec_plywiththese _TirrSs eculdresult in fire,explosicn, sericus
bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber orplastic parts of the washer.
_Do notallowchildrentoplaycnorinthewasher.Closesupervisicn
ofchildrenisnecessarywhenthewasherisusednearchildren.Aschildrengrow,
teachthemtheprcper,safeuseofallappliances.
_Destroythe cartcn,plasticbagandotherpackingmaterialsafterthe
washerisunpacked.Childrenmightusethemforplay.Cartcnscoveredwithrugs,
bedspreadsorplasticsheetscanbecc[neairtight_rs.
_Keep laundryproductscutofchildren's reach.Topreventperscnal
injury,observeall_TirrSscnproductlabels.
_Before thewasherisremovedfrcmserviceordiscarded,removethe
washerlidtopreventaccidentalentrapment.
Failuretoc_nplywiththese_TirrSseculdresultinsericusperscrmlinjuries.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flanmable vapors or liquids in the
vicinityof thisoranyotherappliance.
Printedinu.S.A.
2
zmj z' m' t Safety
Inmtn .i m
_ Avoid firehazard or
electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extansio_ cord or
remove grounding prong from
electrical power Qord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
a_iouMi_ury,fi_or_th.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
groundingplug
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
_Do not use or mix
liquid chlorine bleachwith other
household_n4 C_1e such as toilet
cleaners, rust renov_rs, acid or
products containing a_onia.
These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
seriousinjuryor_eath.
Pr mt
_Top_t sheckhazardandassurestabilityduringoperaticn,the
washer_ustbeinstalledandelectricallygrcundedbyaqualifiedservicepersonin
accordancewith1ocalcodes.Installaticninstructicnsarepackedinthewgsherfor
installer'sreference.RefertoINSq]hILATIC_INSTRLLTICNSfordetailedgrcunding
procedures. Ifthe washer is moved to a new location,have it checked and
reinstalledbyaqualifiedservicepers3n.
_To preventpersonalinjuryordamagetothewasher,theelectrical
powercordofthewasher_mstbepluggedintoa properlygroundedandpolarized
3-prongoutlet. The thirdgrounding prong must never be removed.Never
ground thewasher to a gas pipe.Do notuse an exte_sio_cord or an ad_gtor
_ Followpackagedirecticnswhenusinglaundryproducts.Incorrect
usagecanproducepoisonousgas--resultingin seriousinjuryordeath.
• Donot ccmbinelaundryproductsforuse in i loadunlessspecifiedon the
lJ_l.
• Domotmixchlorinebleachwithanmoniaor acidssuchasvinegar.
_TO preventseriouspersmnalinjuryanddamageto thewasher:
• All repairsand servicing_t beperformedby anauthorizedservicer
unlessspecifically_ded inthisOwner'sGuide.Usemnlyauthorized
f_.
• Donottasperwith coutrols.
• Donot installor storethewasherwhereitwilIbe exposedtotheweather.
_AU@K%_ di_z_eat thewasherfrcmtheelectricalsupplybefore
attenptir_anyservicemrcleaning.Failuretodesocanresultinelectricalsheckor
_To preventinjury,donotreachintothewasherwhilepartsare
moving.Beforeloading,unloadingoraddingitems,pushinthecycleselectorknob
andallowthetubtocoasttoa ccnpletestopbeforereachinginside.
[]Failuretoc_nplywiththese_mmirrSseculdresultinsericusperscrmlinjuries.
[]This washerisequippedwithanelectricaloverloadprotector.Themotorwill
stopifitbecomesoverheated.Thewasherwillautcmaticallyrestartafteracool
downperiodofup to 30minutes,if thewasherhasnotbeenmanuallyturnedoff
dxi_thisti_e.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The instructicnsappearingin
this Owner 's Guide are not meant to
covereverypossiblec_nditicnand
situation that may occur. Ccr_non
sense and caution _mst be practiced
wheninstalling,cperatingand
maintaininganyappliance.
Washing Procedures
Sortlaundryintoloadsthatcanbe
washedtogether.
• Followtheguidelinesbelowforpreparingthewashload.
• ReadtheO_ati_g XDstz%_ticmscardforoperatingycurspecificmodel.
• Always readand followfabriccare and laundryproduct labels.
_Toredx_theriskof fire,electricalshcck,orinjurytoperscrs,read
_%ant _ety __, pages 2 -3, before operating thiswasher.
1
Sort laundryinto loadsthatcanbe washed together.
Sortitemsbyrecc_mendedwaterten!0eratures,washtime,andagitate/spin
• Separatewhite,light,andcolorfastitemsfrcmdarkandncncolorfast
its_.
• Separateitemswhichshedlintfrcmitemswhichattractlint.Permanent
press,synthetic,knitandccrchroyitsn_willpickuplintfrcmtcwels,rugs
andchenillebedspreads.
• Sepmmateheavilysoileditcm_frcrnlightlysoileditems.
• Separatelacy,sheerandlooselyknititer_frcrnsturdyiter_.
E_otypockets.
Placedelioateitemsina meshbag.
Bleach Dispe_er (sc_e models)
9_
K
Prepare itans for _.
• _otypockets.
• Brushofflintanddirt.Shakeoutrugsandbeachtowels.
• Closezippers,fastenh3oks,tiestrirrssandsashes,andremove_le
trimsandornmnents.
• Removepins,decorativebuttmns,beltbuckles,andotherobjectswhich
couldbedamaged.Thisalsohelpsprotectotheritemsinthewashload.
• Mendripsandtearstopreventfurtherdamageduringwashing.
• Placedelicateite_smoc_hasbras,skmulderp_ds,hesiery,andbeltsinamesh
bagtopreventtanglingduringthewashcycle.
• Turnknititsnsinsidecuttopreventpilling.
Pretreatstai_ andheavysoil.
See_RmE_ml, pages6-7,fordetails.
Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub
before._4 "C_the laundryload.
Followdetergentmanufacturer'sdirections.The_nct_trequireddependscn
typeofdetergent,loadsizeandsoillevel,andwaterhardness.
Ifdesired,add liquidbleach toBleachDispemser (smmm_als).
• Beforeaddingthewashload,addliquidbleachtobleachdispenserIccated
inleftfrcntcc_ner_ thelid:
• 3/4cup (180ml)forsmallloads
• icup (240mi)forlargeloads
• l-i/4cups(300ml)forextra-largeloads.
• Thenaddl cup (240mi) water to flush the dispenser .
• DOnotusepowderedbleachinthebleachdispenser.
Formodelswithout ablea_hdis_nser, dilutethe recc_mendedamount
ofliquidchlorinebleachinIquart(.95L)water.AJdittowashwaterafter
a fewminutesof agitation.Do notpourbleach directly_ _ssh load.
Washing Procedures
Do not loaditemsabove
top rowofholesinwashtub.
& Add laundry load to washer.
• Dryloadlevelshouldnotbehigherthantoprowofholesinwashtub.
Do not overl_wamher.
• Donotput itemscntopofagitatororwrap th_naroundit.Loaditems
e_nly.
• Gcnbinelargeandsmallitemsina load.Loadlargeitensfirst.Largeitems
shouldnotbemorethanhalfthetotalwashload.
• When washing a single heavy ite_n,addl or2 towels to balance the load.
Built-InFabricSofterer__spenser
(scrnemodels)
/
Built-InFabricSofterer_
(somemodels)
RemovableFabricSoftenerDispenser
(somem0dels)
7.
If desired,addliquid fabricsoftenerto FabricSoftener
Dispenser (sanemodels).
Formo_alswithahuilt-iudlepemser(seepicturetotheleft):
1 _ddliquidsoftenertothedispenser,followingfabricsoftenerlabel
1 /_dwatertobringliquidleveltofilllinecndispensercap.
i Rcn_vethedispenserfrcmtheagitatoraftereachuse.Rinsebothcapand
cupwithwarmwater.Replacedispenserintheagitator.
NDTE-To separatecapfrc_cup,put thumbintodispenserandpushagainst
sideofcup(seepicturetotheleft).Aftercleaning,pushcapandcupfirmly
together.Replacedispenserbyliningup theribsandes andsnappingit
intopcsi_.
Fabricsoftenerwillbe flushedfrcmareaunderthebuilt-infabricsoftener
dispenserwhenLargeLoadWaterLevelisselected.Ifabuild-upof fabric
softeneroccurs, cleanwith hot water.DO _ _ _(Z (_.
Formodelswith a renowablediszMK_ser(seepicturebelowto theleft)•
1 Attachfabricsoftenerdi_r totcpofagitatmrbypressingdm_9_ntly.
2 AJdsoftecertothedispenser,follcwir_fabricsoftenerlabeldirecticns.
1 _Jdwatertobringliquidleveltotopofthepeginthecenterof thecup.
A Rein°rethedispenserfrcmtheagitat°raftereachuse"Rinseb°thlidand
bowl thoroughlywith warmwater.Reassembleandplacedispenseron
agitatmrorstc_eitnearby.
Fcrm0¢%alswithmltafahrlcsoftm_srdis|_mser,followfabricsoftenerlabel
directicns.Adddilutedfabricsoftenertothefinalrinse.Domotp0urfa_
softemerdireotlyc_ thewashload.
&
Set cycle selector knob andwasher controls according to
type,size,andsoillevelof eachload,anddetergentused.
SeeOpezati_gIns_ foryourspecificmodelcontrols.
Washing Procedures
Safety Lid Lock
Start __.
Closethewasherlidandpulloutthecycleselectorknob.Washerwillfilland
agitatewiththelidcpen.Thetubwillnotspinunlessthelidisclosed.
TO stopthe washer,push in the cycle selectorknob.
Donotstopandrestartwasherduringaspinwhenusingthefabricsoftener
Tochangea cycle,pushinthecycleselectorknob.Turnitclockwisetothe
desiredsetting.Pullouttheknobtorestartthe_her.
i0.Remove items when the cycle is completed.
Forycursafety,thelidlccks_aenthetubisspinning.ItwillrengJ]%lockmdfor
aboutIminuteafterthetubstopsspinning.
• Tocpenthelidduringa spin,pushinthecycleselectorknobandwaitabcut
iminuteforthelidlocktorelease.Donotforceopenthelockedlid.
Place_mmhslitsnsinautcmaticdryer,linedry,ordryflatasdirectedbyfabric
carelabel.ExGesswrinkling,eolmrtransfermrod3rsmaydevelspinitemsleftin
the washer after the cycle has ended.
_To avoidsericusperscrmlinjury,cbnotcperate_her ifsafetylid
lockismissingordamaged.
Stain
Do not combine stain removal products.
Safe Stain Ra val Procedures
_To reducetheriskof fireorsericusinjurytoperscrsorprcperty,
cc_olywiththebasicwarningsIistedbelow•
• Readandccmplywithallinstructionson stainremovalproducts.
• Keepproductsintheiroriginallabeledcoutainersandoutofchildren's
reach.
• Thoroughlywash anyutensilused.
• Donotcombinestainremovalproducts,especiallyanmoniaand chlorine
bleach.Dangerousfumesmay result.
• Never wash itemswhich have been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soakedinorspottedwithgasoline,drycleaningsolventsorotherflanmable
orexplosivesubstancesbecausetheygiveoffvaporsthatcouldigniteor
explode.
• Neverusehighlyflasmablesolvents,suchas gasoline,insidethehc_e.
Vaporscanexplodeon contactwith flamesor sparks.
Followfabriccarelabelinstructicns.
Forsu_euful stainrm.ma_:
• Removestainsprmmptly.
• Determinethekind ofstain,then followreco_nendedtreatmentin the
stainremovalcharton thenextpage.
• Topretreatstains,use aprewashproduct,liquiddetergent,orapaste
made fromgranulardetergentandwater.
• Use coldwateron unknown stainsbecausehot watercan setstains.
• Checkcarelabelinstructicnsfortreatmentstoavoidouspecificfabrics.
• Checkforcolorfastnessby testingstainremoverou an insideseam.
• Rinseandwashitemsafterstainremoval.
Stain Removal
STAIN TREATMENT
Adhesivetape,chewing Applyice.Scrapeoffexcess.Placestainfacedowncnpaper towels.Saturatewithprewashstainremoveror
gum, rubber cement ncnflannmbledrycleaningfluid.
Babyfor_mla,dairy Useproductccntainingenzymestopretreator soakstains.Soakfor30minutesormore. Wash.
products,egg
Beverages(coffee,tea,soda, Pretreatstain.Washusir_coldwaterandbleachsafeforfabric.
juice,alcoh31icheverag_s)
Blood Rinsewith coldwater.Rubwithbar soap.Or,pretreatorsoakwithproductccntainingenzymes.Wash usingbleach
safefcr_c.
Candlewax, crayon Scrapeoffsurfacewax .Placestainfacedownbetweenpapertowels.Presswithwarmircnuntilwaxis absorbed.
Replacepapertowelsfrequently.Treatremainingstainwithprewashstainremoverorncnflanmabledrycleaning
fluid.Handwashtoremovesolvent.Washusingbleachsafeforfabric.
Chocolate Pretreator soakinwarmwaterusingproductccntaining_s. Washusingbleachsafeforfabric.
Collarorcurfsoil,cosretics Pretreatwithprewashstainremoverorrubwithbarsoap.
Dyetransfercnwhitefabric Usepackagedcolorremover.Washusingbleachsafeforfabric.
Grass Pretreator soakinwarmwaterusingproductccntaining_s. Washusingbleachsafeforfabric.
GZ_ase,oil,tar03utter,fats, Scm-aperesiduefrcmfabric.Pretreat.Washusinghottestwatersafeforfabric.Forheavystainsandtar,apply
saladdressir_,coJdngoils, ncnflanmabledrycleaningfluidtobackof stain.Replacetowelsunderstainfrequently.Rinsethoroughly.Washusing
cgrgrease,motoroils) hottestwatersafeforfabric.
Irk Some inksmay be ini0ossibleto remove.Washingmay set some inks.Use prewashstainremover,denaturedalcohol
orncnflamrebledrycleaningfluid.
Mildew,scorch Washwithchlorinebleachif safeforfabric.Or, soakinmxygenbleachandhot waterbeforewashing.Badlymildewed
fabricsmay be permanently damaged.
Mu d Brushoffdrynmd. Pretreator soakwithproductccntainingenzymes.
Mustard,tomato Pretreatwithprewgshstainremover.Washusingbleachsafeforfabric.
Ngilpolish Maybe ini0ossJbletoremove.Placestainfacedowncnpapertowels.Applynailpolishremovertobackof stain.
Repeat,replacingpapertowelsfrequently.Donotusecnacetatefabrics.
Paint,varnish WAT_9 BASED:Rinsefabricincoolwaterwhilestainiswet.Wash. Oncepaint isdry, itcannotbe removed.OIL
BASED AND VARNISH: Use solventrecommendedon can label. Rinse thoroughlybeforewashing.
FerspJxaticn Useprewashstainremoverorrubwithbarsoap.Rinse.Washusingncnchlorinebleachinhottestwatersafeforfabric.
Rust,brownoryellow Forspots,userustremoversafeforfabric.Fordiscoloraticnofanentireload,usencnchlorinebleach.Domotuse
discol_i_ chlorlnebleachbecauseitmayiutemslfydlscolcratlon.
Shoepolish LIQUID:Pretreatwithapasteofgz-onulardetergentandwater.PASTE:Scraperesiduefromfabric.Pretreatwith
prewashstainremoverornonflanmabledry cleaningfluid.Rinse.Rubdetergentintodampenedarea.Wash using
bleachsafeforfatmic.
Urine,vcmit,mucus,feces Pretreator soakinproductccntainingenzymes.Washusingbleachsafeforfabric.
Common Washing Problems
M_ny_mhin_problems_Ivepoor soilandstainrmroval,residuesoflintandscum,andfabricdamage.Forsatisfactory_mhing
results,followthesestr3gesticnsprovidedbyTneSoapandDetergentAssociaticn.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
BIUeS_ •Detergentorliquidfabricsoftener •Ifcausedbydetergent,mix i cup (240mi) •Adddetergentbeforewash load.Then start
didnotdissolveordisperse, whitevinegarwithlquart (.95L)waterin washer.
aplasticccntainer.Soakitemlhour.Rinse.
•Ifcauss_byfabricsofter_r,rubstainswith
bar soap.Wash.
•Dilutefabricsoftenerwithwater.
m_
•Not enoughdetergent.
•Wash water te_oeraturetoo low.
•_smting.
•Rewashwith correctamountof detergent •Sortitemsby soillevelandoolor.
andhottestwatersafeforfabric.Add •Usecorrectamountofdetergent,hottest
bleachsafefcrfatmic, water andbleachsafeforfabric.
_, oily6_ai_s •Not enoughdetergent.
•L_dilutedliquidfatticsoftener
II_reddirectlyonfabric.
•Treatwithprewashstainremoverorliquid
deter_mt.
•Increasedetergentandwaterte_0erature.
Rewash.
•Rubfabricsofter_rstmi9_withbarsoap.
•Use correct amountof detergentand
hottestwatersafeforfabric.
•Do mot pour liquid fabricsoftener
dlrectlyonfabric.Seepackagedirecticns
orWm_slug_ forproperdiluting.
Holes,_aars,Qr
snags
•IncorrectuseofchlozJ]_bleach.
•Ib_fastensJzippers,hooks,buckles.
•Rips,tearsandbrokentbreads.
•Overloadingthewasher.
•Degradaticnoffabric.
•Ymybe JmreversJbleifrips,tearsandseans
cannot be mended.
•Neverpourchlorinebleachdirectlycnfabric
•Checkccnditicnof itemsbeforewashing.
See Washing _ for preparing
and loadingthewash load.
•Tissuesleftinpcc]_t.
•Overloadingthewasher.
•Not enough detergent.
•Ik_lissolveddetergenthasleft
residee.
•Staticclin_isattmgct_lint.
•Loadwashed too long.
•Reduceloadsize.RewashusingoorrL_ct
waterteq0erature,waterlevel,and
amountof detergent.
•Add ncrqgrecipitatir_watercmnditicnerto
washwater.
•Afdliquidfatmicsoftenertofinalrinse.
•Dryloadindryer.
•Removelintwithlintbrushorroller.
•See Washing Procedures for sorting and
preparingthewash load.
•Do notoverloadwasher.
•Use correctamountof detergent,water
te_0eratureandwaterlevel.
(Fihershreskoff,hsll
upand clingto
•Pillingisnormalwithsyntheticand
pe_t pressfabrics.7hisisdue
toabrasionfrom normalwear.
•Usealintbrushorshavertoremovepills.
•Usefabricsoftenerinthewasherto labricat(
•Whenircring,usespraystarchor fabric
finishcncollarsandcuffs.
•Tttrnitemsinsideouttoreduceabrasicn.
Residueor powder
andarkitems;
Stiff,hazshfm_rlcs.
•Lbdissolveddetergent.
•Somenonphosphategranular
detergentscan ccmbinewithhard
watermineralsto formaresidue.
•Red!celoadsize.
•Adddissolveddetergenttotab. Rewash
Icsd.
•Mix icup (240ml) whitevinegar to i
gallcn(3.8L)warmwaterinplastic
ccntainer.Soakitam.Rinseandrewash.
•Increasewaterte_0eratureusinghottest
watersafeforfabric.
•Do notoverloadwasher.
•Useliquiddetergentorasencr[orecipitating
water ccnditicnerwith nonphosphate
granulardetergent.
•Overloadingthewasher.
•Reduceloadsize.
•Rim_eincoldwaterwithliquidfabric
•Do notoverloadwasher.
•Remove items from washer as soon as cycle
isccmpleted.
•Useliquidfabricsoftener.
Yellowbui1_upof
bodysol1an
•7k3itaticntimetooshort.
•Washwater ter_0eraturetoo low.
•Not enoughdetergent.
•Soakindetergentboosterorproduct
ccntaininge!izyn_s.
•Washinhotwater (120°F/49°C)usingfull
permanentpresscycle.Increasedetergent.
Addbleachsafeforfabric.
• Or, treat with color remover.
•Wash syntheticsfrequentlyusingwaterat
least100°F (37°C)andoorrectwaterlevel.
Yellow or brown
ruststalne
•Ircnormanganeseinwater supply,
waterpipes,orwaterheater.
•Torestorediscoloredloadofwhites,use
rustrsroversafeforfabric.
Do not use chlorine bleach to remove
rust staln_.Itmay intmmslfy
•Use_ipitat ingwatersoftener.
•Beforewashing,run hotwater for a few
minatestocleari_.
•Drainwaterheateroccasicnally.
•Foranc_goir_problam,installanircnfilter
inyourwaterm!pplysystem.
CareandCleaning
_Use carewithlaundry
products.Theycandamagefinishon
thewasher.
• Rsm_veitemsfrcmthewasherassocnasthecycleends.Excesswrinkling,color
transfer,andodorsmaydevelopinitemsleftinthewasher.
• Drythewashertop,theareaaroundthelidopening,andtheundersideofthe
lid.Theseareasshculdalwaysbedrybeforethelidisclosed.
• Beforecleaningthewasherinterior,_mpl_ t!_eleotri__%imm_sroord to
avoidelectricalshcc_hazards.
• Whenextremelysoileditemshavebeenwashed,a dirtyresiduemaymmn_incn
thetub.RenrTvethisbywipingthetubwithancrmbrasivehouseholdcleanser.
Rinsethorcughlywithwater.
• Theagitatorortubmaybeecn_stainedfrcmfabricdye.Cleanthesepartswith
arrmabrasiveh3use/qoldcleanser.Thispreventsdyetransfertofutureloads.
Outside
• Whenwashingiscc_pleted,wipetopandsidesof washerwitha dampcloth.
_brnwaterfaucetsofftopreventpressurebuild-upinthehoses.
As needed,cleanthecabinetwithmild soapandwater, l_wer_seharsh,
_itty_abrasive_lemmserB.Iftcporlidbeecn_sstained,cleanwithdiluted
chlorir_bleach[1/2cup(120ml)inlquart(.95L)water].Rinseseveraltimes
withclearwater.
glueresiduefrcmtapeorlabelswithamixtureofwarmwaterandmild
detergent.Or,tcuchresiduewiththestickysideofthetapeor label.
Befc_emmrlz_ths_mshar,placea stripofcardboardorthinfiberboardunder
thefrcntlevelinglegstop_t floordamage.
Ifthewasherisstoredinan areawherefreezingcanoccurormovedin freezing
ten!0eratures,followthesewinterizinginstructionstopreventdamageto the
_sher:
1 _brnoffwatersupplyfaucets.
1 Disccnnecth°sesfrcmwatersupplyanddrainwaterfrcmh°ses"
Pltrselectricalmordintoaprmpgrlygrcundedelectricalcutlet.
4_ Addigallcnncntc_icrecreaticrmlvehicle(RV)antifreezetoenptywashtub.
Ckselid.
5 Setcycleselectorknobata SlOinsetting.PulloutknobandletwasherSlOinfor
iminutetodraincutallwater.NotalloftheRVantifreezewillbeexpelled.
Pushinknob,unplugelectricalpoweroord,drytubinterimr,andcloselid.
7. Storewasherinanuprightpositicn.
Toremoveantifreezefrc[nwasherafterstorage,runen!otywasherthrougha
ccnloletecycleusingdetergent.Do nota_l_ load.
AvoidService
zcklAst
Beforecallingforservice,reviewthislist.Itmaysavebothtimeandexpense.Thelistincludes
oc_rnc_c_ncernsthatarenottheresultofdefectiveworkmanshipormaterialsinthiswasher.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
NOISE
"CI_" orgear SO%EKe. Acertain_t of "clunking"or gear
soundsarenormalinaheavy-duty_msher.
qlmisis_.
_ir_ amdclam_h_ mod_se. Foreignch0ectssuchascoinscrsafetypins
may be in tub or pump.
Stopwasherandchecktub.Ifnoisecontinuesafter
_msherisrestarted,objectsmaybein_. Callyour
_zedservicer.
Beltbucklesandmetalfasten£rsarehittin_ To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub,
wash tub. fastenfast_nersandturnitemsinsidecut.
Squealing mo_u_d or hot Washer isoverloaded. Do not overloadwasher.Stopwasherandreduce load.
Thumping sound. Heavywash loadsmayproduce a thumping Thisisusuallynomngl.Ifsoundccntinues,_msheris
sound, probablycutofbalance.Stopwasherandredistribute
washload.
%_tlr_ r_. Washerisnotrestingfirmlycnfloor. Move_mshersoitrestsfirmlycnfloor.Adjustleveling
legs.See INST_TION INSIRiL-TICNSfordetails.
Shipping bolt and block have not been See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing
_d!rin_ installation, shippingboltandblock.
Washloadunevenlydistributedintub. Stop washer and rearrangewash load.
OPERATING
Washer _ not start. Electricalpowercordmaynot be plugged Mgkesmreplngfitstightlyin_mllcutlet.
in or connecticnmaybe loose.
Housefuseblown,circuitbreakertripped,
orapoweroutagehasoccurred.
Resetcircuitbreakerorreplacefuse.Do notincrease
fusecapacity.Ifprobl_misa circuitoverload,haveit
correctedbya qualifiedelectrician.Ifproblemisa
powercutage,calllocalelectriccompany.
Watersupply faucetsarenot turnedon. Turnonwatersupplyfaucets.
C!cleselectorisnotinccmrectpcsiticn. Moveindioatorclockwiseslightly.Pullcutknob.
Motorisoverheated. Washermotorwillstopifitbeoarescvemheated.Itwill
automaticallyrestartaftera cooldownperiodofup to
3 0minutes (ifwasher has not been manually turned
dD.
Washer wo_' t spin. Lidisnotcmpletelyclosed. Closelidcmpletely.
Residueleftin tub. Heavilysoilediters.
WiDetubwitha nonabrasivehouseholdcleanser,then
rinse.Shake or brush excessdirtand sandfromitenls
beforewashing.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
OCCURRENCE
WATER
Wash load too wet after Washerisoverloaded. Do notoverloadwasher.See _Pz_.
Loadiscutofhslance. Rearrang_ioadto allowproperspinning.
Drainhoseiskinked. Straight_ndrainhose.
Water does not enter Water supplyisnotadequateinarea. Checkanotherfaucetinthehcuse.Waituntilwater
_msher _ it entersslowly, supplyandpressureincrease.
Watersupplyfaucets arenotcompletelycpen. Fullycpenhotandcoldfaucets.
Waterisbeingusedelsewhere inthe house. Waterpressurenmst be at least30psi (260kPa).
Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is
WaterJmlethosesarekinked. Straight_nh3ses.
Water level4k)esnot cove_ Inproperwaterlevelselection(fornrJelswith Selecthighervaterleu_=i/loadsize.
_mterle__I/icsdsizeccntrol).
Washerisoverloaded. Do not overload washer. When control is set at
highestfilli_, drylcsdlevelinculdrmtbehigher
thantop rowof circttlarholes inwashtub.
Warm or hot water isnot
hot enough.
Hatwaterheaterissettoolowor isa distance
frcmwasher.
Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet
with candy or meat thermometer. Water
t_nl0eratureshouldbeatleast130°F(70°C).Adjust
waterheaterasnecessary.
Hatwaterisbeingusedelsewhereinthehouse. Avoidusing hot water elsewherebeforeor during
washer use. There may not be enough hot water
availableforprcpercleaning.Ifproblempersists,
your hot water systemmay be unable to support
more than I use at a time.
Water in washer does not Drainhoseiskinkedor clogged. Cleanandstraightenthedrainhose.
_ leaks. Fillhoseocrmecticnat faucetorwasher. Checkandtight_nhoseoznnecticns.Installrubber
seal_r_ p_m/-i_d.
Housedrainpipesareclogged. Unclogdrainpipes.Cuntactplumberifnecessary.
O__rsudsing. Uselessdetercjent.
X1_orrect _ and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected to Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and
tem_t%_em, wrmr@supplyfaucets, coldwaterhoseto coldwaterfaucet.
Waterise_teringwasher Drainhcsestandpipeisincorrectheight.
huttub4De8notfill.
Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83.82cm)
high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
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FOP lOAD WASIIZI
Yourp_ct isp_otectedby thi'_mmmm-dnty
WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGHITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE
PERIOD SERVICERS,WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR:
FULL ONE-YEAR Oneyear fromoriginal Payallcostsforrepairingorreplacinganypartsofthis CostsofservicecallsthatarelistedunderNCRi%L
WARRANTY purchasedate. appliancewhichprove tobe defectiveinmaterialsor RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.*
workmanship.
LIMITED 2ND - 5TH Second through fifth ProvldeareplacementforadefectlveormalfunctloningpartCostsforlaborandreplacementpartsotherthan
YEAR WARRANTY years from original foundlnthewashertransmission, defectivetransmissicnparts.
purchasedate.
FULL 2S-YEAR 25years fromoriginal Providea replacementandin-homeservicelabor,without CostsofservicecallsthatarelistedunderNCRi%L
INNER WASH BASKET purchasedate. charge,foraninnerwashbasketthatbreaksduetodefectiveRESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.*
WA RR A NTY materialsorworkmanship.
(_ludlng _uka)
LIMITED WARRANTY Tim_periodslistedatove. Alloftheprovisionsofthefullandllmitedwarrantlesabove Costsofthetechnician'straveltothehomeandany
(Applloableto the andtheexclusionslistedbelowapply, costsforpickup anddeliveryoftheappliance
StateofAlaska) requiredbecauseofservice.
Your appliance iswarranted by Frigidaire Home Products, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc.We authorize noperson to change or
add to any ofour obligationsunderthis warranty. Any obligationsfor serviceandparts under this warrantymust be performed by Frigidaireor an
authDrizedFrigidaireservicer.
*NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER
This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the
items listed below:
1 Properuse of the appliance in accordancewith instructionsprovidedwith the product.
l Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructionsprovided with the appliance and in
accordancewith alllocalpltm_ing,electricaland/orgas codes.
3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose
connectionsor defects inhouse wiring.
4_ Expensesformakingthe applianceaccessiblefor servicing,suchas removaloftrim, cupboards,shelves,etc.,whichare
not a part of the appliance when itwas shipped from the factory.
5 Damagestofinishafterinstallaticn.
Replacementof lightbulbs and/orfluorescenttubes (onmodelswith these features).
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover the following:
i CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING
FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Note: Some statesdo not allowthe exclusionorlimitationof incidentalor consequentialdamages,so thislimitation
or exclusion maynot apply toyou,
Z Servicecalls whichdonot involvemalfunctionor defectsinworkmanshipormaterial, or forappliancesnot inordinary
householduse.The consumershallpay for such servicecalls.
3. Damagescausedby servicesperformedby servicersother thanFrigidaireor itsauthorizedservicers;useofpartsother
thangenuine FrigidaireHome Productsparts;obtainedfrompersonsother than such servicers;or externalcauses such
as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.
4_ Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannotbe readily determined.
IF YOU NEED
SERVICE
Keepyourbiliof sale,deliveryslip,or someotherappropriatepaymentrecord. Thedatecn thebili establishesthewarranty
periodshculdserviceberequired.Ifserviceisperformed,itisinyourbestinteresttoobtainandkeepallreceipts.Thiswritten
warranty gives you specific legal rights.Youmay alsohave other rightsthatvary from state to state.Serviceunder this
warranty must be obtained by contacting Frigidaire Home Products :
800 • 944 • 9044
FrigidaireHome Products
P.O. Box 7181
Dublin, Ohio 43017
m FRIGIDAIRE
HOME PRODUCTS
Productfeaturesor specificaticnsasdescribedor illustratedare subjectto changewithoutnotice.All warrantiesaremade
byWhite ConsolidatedIndustries,Inc.Thiswarranty appliescnly inthe 50 statesof theU.S.A.and PuertoRico.
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