Frigidaire FWS6969HW1 Owner's manual

Brand: Frigidaire

Model: FWS6969HW1

Type: Owner's manual

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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.

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_.

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)

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_.

E Set cycle selectorknob andwasher cumtrolsaccordingto

type,size,andsoillevelofeechload,anddetergentused.

See Qperating_ foryour specificim]delccntrols.

_le Fabric Softener Dispenser

(soaemcdels)

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.

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.

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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