Frigidaire FWS6969HW1 Owner's manual

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FWS6969HW1
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FrigidaireCaR3a_
P.O.Box 9061
Dublin,Ohio 43017-0961
SafetyInstructioos
Reedallinstructloosbeforeusingthiswasher.
_Toretlce theriskof fire, electrical shock, or injuryto_ePscmswh_
using this washer, _lywith the basic warnings listedbelow.
[] Failure to cznplywith these wamrrdm3_czttd result in serious _ePscmal injuries.
you £_ choosing this
washer. Tkis owner'sguide will
ey@lainproperoperatic_ andcare.
P_cord Your Model and Serial
Numbers
Record below the model and serial
numbers found on the washer serial
plate locatedcm thetmderside of the
washer lid. Keep these numbers for
futurereferem_.
Model Number
SerialN_Jser
DateofPurchase
RegisterYourProduct
The self-addressedPR_T
REGISTRATION CARD should be
filledinempletely,signedand
returned.
ThisOwner 'sGuideprovides _al
cperatin_instmacticnsforyoar
washer.Italsocc_tainsinformaticm
aboutfeaturesforseveralother
models. Your washer may not have
everyfeatureJncludedhere.
Use thewasher only as instructed in
this Owner 'sGuide and the
0_ _ card
includedwith ycmr washer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Donot storeorusegasolineor
otherflan1_le vaporsorliquidsin
thevicinityofthisoranyother
appliance.
Pre_mt _
_Do notwashite_nsthathaveheenpreviouslycleamedin,soaredin,
orspttedwithgasoline,clearmngsolvents,kerosene,c_mkingoils,waxss,etc.Do
notstoretheseitemsonornearthewasher.Thesesubstancesgiveoffvaporsor
chemicalreacticssthatcouldigniteorexplode.
_Do notputoilyorgreasyragsorclothingontopofthewasher.
Thesesubstancesgiveoffvaporsthatcouldignitethematerials.
_Donot addgasoline, cleaning solvents, orother flanmableor
explosive substances to thewash water. These substances give offvapors that
couldigniteorexplode.
_ Under cer tain conditions,hydrogen gas may be produced ina hot
water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. R"I_0G_;_ IS
ID_,_. Ifthe hot water system has not been used for such a period, before
using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each
forseveralmirmtes. Thiswillreleaseanyacc_mlated_%Jrog_ngas. _gas
is fim_nmble; do not smoke or use anopen flame during this time.
[]Failuretoomplywiththesewarnmm3_couldresultinfire,explosicm,serious
bodilyinjuryand/ordamagetotherdbherorplasticpartsofthewasher.
Protect
_DO not inthe washer. Close
allow childre_ to play mn or supervision
of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As childrengrow,
teac!_th_n the proper, safe use of all appliances.
_Eestroythe carton,plasticbagandotherpackingn_terialsafterthe
washer isunpacked. Chil_might use th_n forplay. Cartonscoveredwithrdgs,
bedspreads orplasticsheetscan hecateairtight ch_Jsers.
_ Keeplaundryproductsoutofchildren'sreach.Topreventpersonal
injury,_ allwamnLngscmprmlic<labels.
_Before the washeri r_m_ed fromservice discarded the
s or rs@ove
washer lidtoprevent accidentalen_t.
[] Failuretoc_plywiththese_ c_uldresaltinsericusperscmalinjuries.
_1997 Whit e Consolidated IntWist ties, Inc.
All riffs reserv@t. Printedinu.S.A.
2
Safety
(co=i=_
r !vAv:_:_;Ih'L_Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. DO not use an
adaptorplug or extem_ian cord or
remove grounding prong from
electricalpower cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
serlcesiuJury,fizecr_eath.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
/-Do not under
any circumstances
cut, remove,
or bypass /
the grounding prong
<.from this plug. J
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
_Do not use or mix
liquidchlorine bleachwith other
householdchemaicalssuchastoilet
cleaners, rust removers, acidor
products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes whichcancause
seriousiuJurycr_eath.
J=7
_Toprevent shockhazardandassurestabilityduringoperaticn,the
washerKustheinstalledandelectrically_ byaqualifiedservioepers<min
a_withlocal codes.Installaticninstructicrsarepackedinthewasherfor
installer'sreferePm_.RefertoINSIZalLATI(IqINSIZLLZ_(I<_fordetailedgzDtmi[ing
procedures. Ifthe washer ismoved to a new location,have itcheckedand
reirstalledbyaqualifiedserviceperscn.
_TOprevent perscsml injuryor damage to the washer, the electrical
power cord of the washer I_dst he plugged into a properly grounded and polarized
3-prongoutlet. The thirdg1_mamdlm_prcm_m_stz_ver be removed. Never
groundthewm_er toa gaspipe.DO notuse anextensioncordor anadaptor
_ Followpackagedirecticmswhenusinglaundryproducts. Incorrect
usagecanprcducepoiscnausgas--resultinginseriousinjuryordeath.
• Donor combinelaundryproductsforuse ini loadunlesss_ecifiedonthe
L%el.
• Donor mixchlorinebleachwithararoniaoracidssuchasvinegar.
_To preventseriouspersonalinjuryanddamagetothewasher:
• Allrepairsandservicingmustbeperformedhyanauthorizedservicer
unlessspecifically_ inthisOwner'sGuide.Useonlyauthorized
• Don0t tamperwithc_ntrols.
• DOnOr installorstorethewasherwhereitwillheexposedtotheweather.
__ dlsc(mmm_tthewasherfromtheelectricalsupplybefore
attemptinganyserviceorcleanm_.Failuretodosocanresultinelectricalshockor
_To preventinjury,donotreachintothewasherwhilepartsare
m_amg. Beforeicading,unloadingoraddingitem%_ushinthecycleselectorknob
andallowthetubtocoasttoac_plete stopbeforereachinginside.
[] Failuretoco_plywiththese_s cumldresultinsericusperscrelJnjuries.
]This washerisequippedwithanelectricaloverloadprotector.Them3torwill
stopifitheccmesoverheated.Thewasherwillautomaticallyrestartafteracool
downperiodofupto30minutes,ifthewasherhasnotbeenmanuallyturnedoff
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
=The instructionsappsaringin
this Owner's Guide are not meant to
covereverypossibleccnditicnand
situation that may occur. Co_on
sense and cautioni_dsthepracticed
_ installing,qseratir_and
t_aintaining anyappliance.
Was._J.ngProcedures
Sortlaundryintoloadsthatcanbe
washedtogether.
• Follow the 9uidelines below for p_ the wash load.
• Read the _ _ card for operating your specific model.
_Toregm_ theriskof fire,electricalsh3c_,csinjurytoperscrs,read
Safe_ _--_8, pages 2-3, heforeoperating thiswasher.
i Sott laundryintoloadsthatcanbewashed together.
Sort items byre_dedwater temperatures, washtime, andagitate/spin
• Separatewhite, light,and colorfast items from dark andnoncolorfast
itms.
• Separateitemswhich shed lintfrcmitems which attractlint.Permanent
press,synthetic,knitaniccmch_oyiten3willpickuplintfromtcwels,rejs
andch_ille hedsvreads.
• Separateheavilysoilediten_fromlightlysoileditems.
• Separate lacy, sheer and looselyknit items from sturdy it_.
k
Place delicate iten_ inai_shbag.
Bleach Dispe_ser (s_T_dels)
Z Prepareitm_ forwashing.
• 5kptypockets.
• Brdshoff lintanddirt. Shakeout rugs andbeach tow_ls.
• Closezivi_ms,fastenhooks,tiestr_andsashes, andrermvencrmasbmble
trims ando_ts.
• Removepins, decorativebuttons, helt buckles,andotherobjectswhich
couldhe damaged.This also helpsprotect other it_ inthe wash load.
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
• Placedelic_teitemssuchashras,shculderveds,hcsiery,_tsinam_sh
bag toprevent tanglingduring the washcycle.
• Turnkrititersinsidecuttoprev_ntpilling.
3. Pretreatstainsand_ soil.
See Staln_, pages 6-7, fordetails.
4b Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub
beforeaddingthe load.
Followdeterzemtmgnufacturer'sdirections.Zhe an_untrequired dependson
typeofdetercsent,loadsizeandsoil level,andwaterharohess.
K If desired,addliq/idbleachtoBle_chDispemser (scmBm_ls).
• Beforeadlingthewashload,addliquidbleachtobleachdJspewer located
inleftfrontcotterurierthelid:
• 3/4cirp(180ml)forsmallloads
• Ic_o (240mi)forlargeloads
• I-i/4c_ (3O0ml)forextra-largeloads.
• Thenaddl cup (240mi) water to flushthedispenser.
• Donot use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.
Formodelswithouta bleachdis_m_er, dilute the reco_nendedamount
ofliquidchlorinebleachinlqual_(.95L)water._ddittowashwaterafter
a fewminutesofagitation.Donot puurbleachdirectlyc_washload.
Pz a uzem
(_
Donot loaditemsabove
top rowof holesinwashtub.
\,
Biilt-InFabricSoltenetDispenser
(somemcdels)
/
Biilt-InFabricSoltenetDispenser
(somemcdels)
7.
Add laundryload to washer.
• Dryloadlevelshouldnotbehigherthantoprowofholesinwashtub.
DO not overload washer.
• Donotput itemsontopofagitatororwrapthemaroundit.Loaditems
eu_iy.
• <hnbinelargeandST_IIitcn_ina load.Loadlargeitcn_first.Laxg_items
shouldnotbemorethanhalfthetotalwashload.
• When washing asingle heavy item, add I or 2 towels to balance the load.
Ifdesired,addliquidfabricsoftemerto FabricSoftemer
Dis_mDser(scmemodels).
Fc_mc_]elswitha]m_ilt-i_di_enser(seeplcture_otheleft):
l Addliquidsoftenertothedis13e_er,followingfabricsoftenerlabel
l Addwatertobringliquidleveltofilllinecndi_ cap.
3. R_n3vethedisl:_mserfrcmtbeagitatoraftereachuse.Rinsebethcapand
c_pwithwarmwater.Replacedis13e_erintheagitator.
_: To separate cap fram cup, put tht_nbinto dispenser andpush against
sideofcup (seepicture tothe left).After clearm/zj,push cap and c_ firmly
together.Replacedi_nser by liningup the ribs andgroaves andsnapping it
Fabricsoftenerwillbeflushedfromareaunderthebuilt-infabricsoftener
dispenserwhenLargeLoadWaterLevelisselected.Ifabuild-upoffabric
softeneroccurs, cleanwithhot water.DO_)T _ _Im_9"_(_CAP.
FormodelswitharemmrabledispemJ_r (seepicturebelow totheleft)z
1 Attachfahricsoft_nerdisp_zsertotrapofagitatorbypressinjdm_9_ntly.
l /Jdsoftenertothedisl_nser,followinjfahricsoftenerlaheldirecticrs.
l _ddwatertobringliquidleveltotopoftbepeginthecenterofthecup.
R_n3vetbedisl:_nserfrcmtbeagitatoraftereachuse.Rinsebethlidand
bowlthoroughlywithwarmwater.Reassembleandplacedispenseron
agitatcsar stare it r_ar_.
Fcrmmdelswith_ afabric_ dlsLmm_ser,followfabricsoftenerlabel
directicns.Adddilutedfabricsoftenertotbefinalrinse.DO_XXm: _,I_-/_
so£temerdlre_tlyan thewash lo_.
J
E Set cycle selectorknob andwasher cumtrolsaccordingto
type,size,andsoillevelofeechload,anddetergentused.
See Qperating_ foryour specificim]delccntrols.
_le Fabric Softener Dispenser
(soaemcdels)
5
Safety LidLock
Start ,'daet_t_aez'.
Closethewasherlidandpullo_tthecycleselector}mob.Washerwillfilland
agitatewiththelidopen.7hetubwillnotspinunlessthelidisclosed.
• Tostopthewasher,pushinthecycleselectorknob.
• Donotstopandrestartwasherduringaspinwhenusingthefabricsoftenet
• Toc_ acycle,_ushinthecycleselectorknob.Turnitclockwisetothe
desiredsetting.Pullc_ttheknobtorestartthewasher.
10.Remove items when the cycle is completed.
ForyoJrsafety,thelidlockswh_nthetubisspin_. Itwillr_n_inlockedfor
aboutiminuteafterthetubstopsspinning.
• Toop_ theliddintingaspin,pushinthecycleselectorkndoandwaitabout
Iminuteforthelidlocktorelease.Donorforceopenthelockedlid.
Placewasheditemsinautcnmticdryer,linedry,ordryflatasdLrectedbyfahric
carelabel.Emsesswrinklir_,colortransferorolorslraydevelopinitemBleftin
thewasherafterthecyclehas_.
_TO avoidseriouspemgsnalinjury,donoroperatewasherifsafetylid
lockismissingordm_aged.
Stain
Do not combine stain removal products.
Safe Stain Removal Procedures
_To reducetheriskoffireorseriousinjurytopem_ozmsorproperty,
ccnplywiththebasicwarningslistedbelow:
• Readandc<mplywithallinstructionsonstainremovalproducts.
• Keepprodmctsintheiroriginallabeledcontainersandoutofchildren's
r_rh.
• Thoroughlywashanyutensilused.
• Donot canine stainremovalproducts,especiallyanm_oniaandchlorine
bleach.Dangerousfumesmay result.
• Never wash itemswhich havebeen previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaredinorspottedwithgasoline,dryclemnm_solventsorotherflammble
orexplosivesubstancesbecausetheygiveoffvaporsthatcouldigniteor
e_plode.
• Neverusehighiyflmmmble solvents,suchasgasoline, insidethehcme.
Vaporscanexplodeon contactwith flamesorsparks.
Follow fabric ca_e label inst_ucticrs.
For succ_sful stain re.uval:
• Remove stains prompt ly.
• Determine the kind o f st ain, then fol low reconlnended treatment in the
stain removal chart on the next page.
• Topretreat stains, use aprewashproduct, liquid detergent , or apaste
made from granular detergent and water.
• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.
• Check care label instrdctic_ls for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain rermm_r on an inside seam.
• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
Stain
STAIN TREATMENT
Ac_Jeslve tape, chewing Applyice. Scrape of f _ss. Place stain face do_l@npaper towels, Saturatewithprewashstain remover or
gum, rubber c_nt r_r_lam_ab]edryclear_r_ fluid.
Baby for_a, daizy Use product contairJr_ enz_s to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30minutes or more. Wash.
prc_cts, egg
Beve[agcs (coffee,tea, s<x_a, P_treat staln. Washusir_coldwater_Ibleaubsafe for fabric.
juice,alc_llc h_vera_)
Blood Rinse Wlth cold water. Bub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak Wlth product containing _nzymes. Wash usir_ bleach
sgfeforfabric.
Cm,dle wax, crayon Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face _ between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax isabsorbed.
P_place paper towels frequent ly. Treat re_minlp_ stain with prewash stai]1_%m_ver or re@ifImm-able d_y cleaning
fluid. Hm,d wash to remove solvent. Washusing bleach safe for fabrlc,
Chocolate Pretreat or soak inwarmwater usir_ product cont ai_lir_enzymes. Wash us_p_ bleach safe for fabric.
Collar-or cur f soil, com_tics Pretreat withprewash sta'_ n remmver or rub withbar soap.
Dye trm%sfer on white fabric Use packaged color remover, Wash usir_ bleach safe for fabric.
Ck-_s Pretreat or soak inwarmwater usir_ product cont ai_lir_enzymes. Wash us_p_ bleach safe for fabric.
q_sse, oil, tar @_tter, fats, Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash us_ hottest water safe for fabric. For bsavy stamns _t t_-, apply
sa]addmessln_, ccckir_oils, nonflam_able dzy clean_ng fluld toback o f stai]1.Replace towels m_ier stai]_frequent ly. _<e thoroughly, Wash us_r_
cargrease, motor oils) hottestwater safe forfabric,
Irk S_e i_J<s may he i_poss_ble to r_e. Washing may set some inks, Use prewash stain remover, de_atured alcohol
or _onflam_mble dry clear_ fluid.
Mildew, scorch Wash w_th chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or',soak _n oxy_ bleach and hot water before washing. Badly i@ idewed
fabrics may be permanent ]y damaged.
M u d Brush off dry_d. Pretreat or soak wlthproduct contaimp_ enz_s.
Mustard, tomato Pretreat withprewashstalnz_nsver. Washuslr_bleachsafe for fabric.
_Ipo]ish May be impossible to r_ve. Place stain face do_ on paper towels. Apply r_il palish remover to back of stain.
Repeat, replaclng papsr towels frequent ly. Donot use on acetate fabrics.
_Jr_, va_ _6%TERBAS_: Rinse fabric in cool water while stai]liswet, Wash. C_ce palnt isdry, it canmot be l'_roved, OIL
BASED AN_9VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.
P_irati_ Use pr@wash stai]__%m_ver or rub w_thbar soap. Rinse. Wash usir_ nonchlori_e bleach inhot test water safe for fabric.
P_ist,brownor yellow For spots, use _mst re@_er safe for fabric. Fordiscolorati@lof anentiz_ load, use_@,chlorlnebleaub. _
S%__-epelish LIG%KD: P_treat wlthapaste ofgranular detergent _idwater. PASTE: Scrape residue fro_ fabrlc. Pretreat with
prewash stain red,averor nonf imm_ble dry cleaning fluid. Pi_e. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using
bl_safe for fabric.
Urine, vomit, _]cus, feces Pretreat or soaklnproduct containlnger_zymes, Washuslr_bleach safe for fabric.
Comon Washing Problems
Mgnywashir_problemsinvolvepoorsoilandstainr_m_al,residuesofiintandsczm,andfabricdamage.Forsatisfactozywashing
results,follcmthese_stic_s prmvidedbyTheSoapandDetergentAssociaticn.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
B_S_ •Eeterg_qt orliquid fabric softener •If causedb_/detergent, m_x i c_] (240 i_ ) •Add detergent before wash load. Then star t
didnotdissolveordlsperse, whitevlnegarwithlquart (.95L) water _n washer.
a plastic container. Soak it_ i hour. Rinse.
•Ifceusedby fabrlc softenet, l_b stmu19 with •Dilute fabrlc softener withwater.
bar soap. Wash.
•Not enough detergent. •Rewash with collect amount of detergent •Sozz items by soll level and color.
• Wash water temperature too low. and hottest water safe for fabric. Add •Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
• Irro_ct sc_tir_, bleachsafe for fahr±c, water and bleach safe for fabric.
_e_, (_lysta_ •Not _gh detergent. •Treat withprewash staln r_ sDver or 1lquid •Use correct a!_Duntof detergent and
•[kdllutedliquid fabric softener deter_, hottest water safe for fabric.
psureddli_ct ]y c_ fabric. • I_lcrease detergent _t water t e_perature. •DO not _ llquld fabriQ SO ftepee
Rewash. dlrectly_ fa_c. See package chrections
•Rub fabric softener stalls withbar soap. or W_h_ _z_ for proper diluting.
_es, tears, _ • Incorrectuse ofchlorine ble_ch. •Maybe irreversable if rips,tears and seams •Never psur chlorine bleach di_ct ]yon fabric
• _]f astemed zippems, hooks, buckles, cabot be mended. • C_eck co_]ition of item_ be fore washing.
• Rips, tears _]d broken t_£_. See _ _S for preparing
•Overloading the washer, and loachng the wash load.
• Ee_raJationof fabric.
• Ir_rJ_y_ctscrtir_. ,Reduce load size. Rewashusing correct •See Washi_ Proce_ for sorting and
• Tissl_s left inpocket _ water temperature, water level, and preparLng the wash load.
•Overloadir_ the washer, arsDuntof deterg_]t. •Do not overload washer.
•Not enoughdetergent. 0;_idncnpreclpltatlngwaterc(xxlitioner to •Use co_:cectan_mlntof detergent, water
•i_xlissolveddetercsentbinsleft wash water, te_rature ar_ water level.
reeld]9_ •Aid llquid fabricsof_r to f9_i rinse.
• Staticcli_isatts_rdr_lint. .Dry lead _ldryer.
•Load washed too long. •R_Dve lint_±th lintbzushor roller.
(Fihersb_ekef f,hall
up asd cling to
_)
•Pillingis_o_mlwith syntheticm_
_t pressfabrics.Tklsisdue
toabrasionfr_ _o_@l wear,
•Usea l_ntbrushor sh_verto_%_r7_epills.
• Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricatl
hies.
•_%eni_i!zg, usespraystarchor fabrlc
finish@_col]a_ andcuffs.
•'rumitemsinsideoutto reduceabrasion_
Residueor powder
_ndarkit_m_;
Yellow buildup o£
bo_ysoil_
Yelloworbrown
r_t_
•L_hssolveddetergent_
•Somenonphosphategranular
detergentscancombinewithbard
watermaneralstoforma_sid_e.
•Beduc_loadsize.
•Adddissolveddetergentto tab.Rewash
ksd.
•Mixl c_p (24011d)whitevinegar tol
gallon(3.8L)wa_water inplastic
container.Soakit_m Rir_em_Irewash.
• Incre3se water temperature using hottest
water safe for fabric.
•Do not overload washer.
•Use llgaid detergent or use nonprecipitating
water conditioner w_th nenphospbat e
granular detergent.
•Overleadir_thewasher.
•Beduc_loadsize.
•Rifleir_coldwater_±thllquidfabric
seftsmr.
•Do not overloadwasher.
•Remsve items fromwasher as soon as cycle
iscempleted.
• L_e llqUid fabric softener.
•Agltaticn time tt_Ds_r t.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Not enough detergent.
•Soakindetergentboosterorproduct
con_ enzv_s.
•Washln_3twater(120oF/49_C)usi_ijfull
psr_anentpresscycle.7_cz_asedeter_ant_
Iddbleachsafeforfabric.
•Or,tteat w_h color re_over.
•Washsyntheticsfrequentlyusingwaterat
least100OF(37_C)andcorrectwaterlevel.
• Iron or manganese in water supply,
water pipes, or water heater.
•TO restore dlsoOlored Iced ofwhites, use
rustremover safe forfabric.
DO not use chlorlme bleach to
_. x_i_
•Use nonpreclpltat ir_ water softenet,
•Before washing, ru_lhot water for a few
minutes toclear lines_
•Drain water heater occasicrmlly _
•For an enzoir_problem, nnstall an iron filter
inyour water supply system.
_Use carewithlaundry
products.Theycandanmgefinishon
thewasher.
• R_nsveitch3fromthewasherassocmasthecycleends.Ex=esswrinklinj,color
transfer,andodorsmaydevelopinitemsleftinthewasher.
• Drythewashertop,thearea_the lidopening,andtheundersideofthe
lid.Zheseareasshculdalwaysbedryheforethelidisclosed.
• Beforecleaningthewasherinterior,_1%_ theelectrical_ o0zdto
avoidelectricalshockhazards.
• Whereextremelysoileditemshavebeenwashed,adirtyresiduemayrenninon
thetub.Ransvethisbywipingthetubwitha rmnabrasivehsuseholdcl_nser.
Rinsetho_ywithwater.
• The agitatorortubmayheccme stainedfromfabricdye. Cleanthesepartswith
anonabrasive_ld cleanser.ZbJspreventsdyetransferto futureloads.
Outside
• Whenwashingiscc_pleted,wipetopandsidesofwasherwitha dampcloth.
Tdrnwaterfaucetsoff topreventpressurebuild-Lpinthehoses.
As needed,cleanthecabinetwithmild soapandwater.Neveruse harsh,
_-it_:ah_aBive_. iftcporlidhecom_stained,cleanwithdiluted
chlorinebleach[I/2cup(120ml)inlquart(.95L)water]._ severaltimes
withclearwater.
• Removeglueresiduefrmmtapeorlabelswithamixtureofwarmwaterandmild
det_t. Or,tcuchresiduewiththestickysideofthetapeorlabel.
• _mDv_g _hewasher,plaoea stripofcardboardorthinfiberboardunder
thefrontlevelinglegstopreventfloordmrege.
FollowWinterizing
I_s_ frrcold
weather care.
w n rlzi n tr tlu.s
Ifthewasherisstoredinanareawherefreezingcanoccurormovedinfreezing
ten[seratures,followthesewinterizinginstructionstopreventdanmgetothe
washer:
1 Turnoffwatersuz_lyfaucets.
1 Disconnecthosesfromwatersupplyanddrainwaterfrcmhoses.
i Plujelectricalcmrdintoaprq:erlyzmstmc_delectricalcutlet.
Addlgallcnncmtmxicrecreationalvehicle(RV)antifreezetoemptywashtub.
Clcselid.
K Setcycleselectorknobataspinsetting.Pulloutknobandletwasherspinfor
Imirmtetodrainoutallwater.NotalloftheRVantifreezewillheexpelled.
Pushinknob,tmplugelectricalpswercord,drytubJnterior,andcloselid.
7. Storewasherinanuprightposition.
Toremoveantifreezefromwasherafterstorage,runemptywasherthrougha
conplete cycleusingdetergent.DO mot_w_LSh 10ad.
AvoidService
Cmmkli
Beforecallingforservice,reviewthislist.It_eysavehothtimeandexpense._helistincludes
cqrm%onccncemm_thatarenottheresultofdefectiveworkmanshipormaterialsinthiswasher.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
NOISE
"CI_" crg_ar _. Acertain amount of .clttnking.or gear Thisisrmrmgl.
scundsarenormelinaheavy dutywasher.
I_cL%_amd_Zamkb_. Fcreiglobjects_/chascoinsorsafe,ins Stop washerand check tub. Ifnoise ccntinuesafter
may be in tub or pump. washeris restarted,objectsmaybe inpump.Callyoor
ar/mrizedservicer.
Belthtr91e_an_metalf_ arehittir_ To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub,
washtub, fastenfastenersandturnitemsinsideout.
Squealing sound or hot Washerisoverloaded. Donot overloadwasher.Stcpwasberandreduce load.
Thum_ping sound. Heavywash ioadsmayproducea thtm_ing Thisisusuallynormal.If soundccntinues,washeris
scund, probablyoutofbalance.Stopwasherandredistribute
wash load.
V__. Zgs_r isnotrestingfirmlycnfloor. MDve_mshersoitrestsfirmlycnfloor.;{]justlevelir_
legs.see INSTALLATIC_INSTRUCTIONSfordetails.
shipping belt andblockhavenotbeen See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing
remmveddmJr_installaticn, shippingboltandblock.
Zi_shloadunevenlydistributedintub. Stop washerand rearrange wash load.
OPERATING
Ws_har 4_e8 _ j_. Elect rical power cord may not be plugged M_kesure pluz fits tightly inwal 1_it let.
in or connecticn maybe loose.
Hsusefuseblm_n,circuitbreakertripped, Resetcircuitbreakerorreplacefuse.Donot_
orapower outagehas occurred, fusecapacity.Ifproblemisacircuitoverload,haveit
corrz_tedbyaqualifiedelectrician.Ifproblemisa
pcwer cutage, call lccal electric ccnpany.
Water suf_ly faucet s are not turned @n. Turn cn water suLply faucet s.
Cycleselectc_isnotincorrectpcsiticn. Mmveindicatorclcckwiseslier ly.Pullcutkncb.
_btorisoverheated. Zi_shermotorwillstopifitbecc_esoverheated.Itwill
automaticallyrestartaftera ccoldcmnperiodofup to
30minutes (ifwasher has not been manually turned
Washer wc_, t spin. Lidisnotccnpletelyclosed. Clcselidcompletely.
_m_le_ _. H_avilysoileditems. Wipetub withanonabrasivehcuseholdcleanser,then
rinse.Shakeorbrushexcessdirtand sandfrcmitems
heforewashing.
I0
OCCURRENCE
WATER
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Wash load too wet after Washerisoverloaded. Do notoverloadwasher,see Wa_mh_gProcedures.
Loadisoutofbalance. _e loadtoallowprcperspimir_.
Drainlr_eis_. Straightendrainh_e.
Water does not enter Watersu!oplyisnotadequateinarea. Checkanotherfaucetintheh_use.waituntil_ter
washercr itenters_ly. m%_ly andpressure mncreas_.
Watersqcplyfaucetsarenotccmpletelyopen. F@Ilyopenhotandcoldfaucets.
Waterisbeingusedelsewhem_ inthehouse. Waterpressul_mustbeat least30psi (260kPa).
Avoid rurming water elsewhere while washer is
Waterinlethosesare_. Strai_qtenhce_s.
Water level€_3eanot _ _r _ter levelselection(formsd_iswith Selecthigherwaterlevel/loadsize.
waterlevel/icadsizeccr_rol).
Washerisoverloaded. Donot overloadwasher. When control is set at
highestfilllevel,dryloadlev_l_drct behi_ner
thantoprowofcircularheles inwashtub.
Warm or hot water is not Hotwaterheaterissettool_or isadistance Measure hot water temperatureat nearby faucet
hotenough, frcmwasher, with candy or meat thermometer. Water
teqseratureshouldbeatleast130OF(70oC).Adjust
_t erheaterasnecessary.
Hot_ter isheingusedelm-_whereinthehc_se. Avoidusinghot waterelsewherebeforeorduring
washer use. There may not be enough hot water
availableforprc_erclemma_Z. Ifprd01empersists,
your hot water systemmaybe unable to support
m3re than Iuse at a time.
Water in washer doea not Drainhsseiskinkedor clogged. Cleanandstraightenthedrainhsse.
drainor draineslowly.
Water leaka. Filihosecc_necticmatfaucetorwasher. Checkandti_ten hoseccrmscticms.Installruhh_r
_i_e_o_d_.
House drain pipes are clogged, t_clcg drain pipes. CEntact pltmber if _sary.
Ov_rsuJsing. Uselessde_t.
Incorrect wash and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected to connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and
txm_erat_irea, wrmngsimplyfaucets, coldwaterhos_to coldwaterfaucet.
_is_ter_washer_s_i_is_i_.
__.
Standpipe must be aminimumof 33" (83.82cm)
high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
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F ZGZI Z FOP LOAD WASII R
Ycur _ri_ c_dzepzz_uc_ iBp_o ta_t_fby thiB m_rz-nn_v
WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGHITS AUTHORIZED THE CONBL'MERWILL BE
PERIOD SER_CZRS. WILLI RESPONSIBLE FOR:
FULL CeqE-yE_R One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing anyparts of this Ce_ts of service calls thau are listed _N_
WARRANTY )urch_se date. appliance which prove tobe defective in materials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COSignER. *
workmanship.
LIMITED 2ND - 5TX Second through fifth providaareplace_nt foradefectiveorm_l£11nctioning_ Costs for labor andreplace_nt partsother than
YEAR WARRANTY /ears from original foundin_washertrans_ssic_{illustratedbelow), defective_sionparts.
)ttcch_se dale.
FULL 25 -YEAR 25 years from original Provide a replace_t and in home service labor, without Ce_ts of service calls thau are listed _NCmi_L
IE WASH BAS_T )urch_sedate. charge, foraninnerwash_sket (illustratedbelow) that RESP_IBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.*
WA R R A N T Y breaks due to defective _terials or worship.
LZMITED W_R/_ Timep___icdslistedab_. AlloLt1leprovisic_OfIb_fulistudlimitedwarr_tntiesabove Ccstsoft_ techniciez]Fstravelto _ _ _idany
(A_li_abletO_ andthe_clusiorielis edmel_ apply, costsforpickupanddelive_yoftheappliance
StateofAlaska) requlreddacaaseofs_rvice.
Your applianceis warrantedby FrigidaireCc_npany,a divisionof White Consolidated Industries,Inc.We authorizeno parson to changeor add to
any of our obligations under thiswarranty.Our obligationsfor service and parts under thiswarranty _dst he perfomned by FrigidaireCompany
Consun_rServicesor anauthorizedFrigidaireservicer.
*NORMAL
RESP_IBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER
This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the
items llsted belowz
l Properuse of the appliance in accordancewith instructionsprovidedwiththe product.
1 Proper installationby an authorized servicer in accordancewith instructionsprovided with the applianceand in
accordancewith all localplumbing,electricaland/orgas codes.
i Properconnectiontoagroundedpower supplyof sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repairof loose
connectionsordefects inhousewiring_
_q0_ses forn_J<ingtheapplianceaccessibleforservicing,suchas removalof trim,cupboards,shelves,etc.,whichare
not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.
S Danmgestofinishafter_nstallation.
6. Replacementof lightbulbsm_d/or fluorescenttubes (onmodelswith thesefeatures).
EXCLUSIONS This _rranty does not cover the followlm_:
l CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL D/_JAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE /hND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING
FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
No_e: _ statesdonot a_o_ _he_c_giop or _i_l'takioz_of incid_ or oo_s_q_e_tia__es, so _i_ _i_'tatioz_
or exclusion marmot appi_ _oyou.
Servicecallswhichdo not involverealfunctionordefectsin workmanshipor material,or for appliancesnot _nordinary
householduse. '[%_econsumershallpay for suchservicecalls.
3. Damages causedby servicesparfoutedby persons othert_n authorizedFrigidaireservicers;use of partsother than
FrigidaireCompany C_nuineRenewal Parts;obtained frompers_s otherthan such servicers;or extezmalcauses such
as abuse,misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of Cod.
Productswith original serialnumbers that havebeen removed or altered and cannot be readilydete_ned.
IF YOU NEED
SERVICE
Feepyourbillof sale, deliveryslip, or s@1_other appropriate payment record. _edateonthebillest_ublishesthewarranty
period should service be required. If service is parfoz]_d, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. This
written warranty gives you speci f ic legal rights. You may also have other rights that -vary from state to state. Service t_lder
this warranty im/st be obtained by following these steps, in order:
l ContactFrigidaireCompanyConsumerServicesor an authorizedFrigidaireservicer_
Ifthere isa questionas to whereto obtainservice,contactour ConsureerAssist_!lceCenterat :
_ri_
P.O.BOX 7181
Dublin, Ohio 43017
(800) 944-9044
mFRIGIDAIRE
[_
COM PAN
Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subjectto change without motice. All warranties are made
by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico.
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Frigidaire FWS6969HW1 Owner's manual

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