Gibson GWS1149AS0 Owner's manual

Brand: Gibson

Model: GWS1149AS0

Category: Washing machines

Type: Owner's manual

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OWNER'SGUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WASHER

P/NI31705300 (9707)

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VersiOn enespalol ......... 2

ProchctRegistration.......... 2

IKpsmtantSafetyInstructicrs. .. 2-3

Washing Procedures ......... 4-6

StainRemsval ............. 6-7

Common Washing Problems .... 8

Care and Cleaning ........... 9

AvoidSetviceChecklist ..... I0-ii

Warranty and Service ........ 12

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Z cant SafetyInstm ticms

Read_L1 _'ri,-_ - before using thiswasher.

_Torechcethe riskoffire,electricalshock,orinjurytopemscrsbhen

using this washer, ccmplywith the basicwarnrungsiistedbelow.

[ Failuretocmmplywiththese_s cmuldresultinsericusperscmalJnjuries.

_Do not wash items that have cleamed in, soaked in,he_npreviously

or spottedwithgasoline, cl_solvents, kerosm_e, cookingoils, waxes, etc. Do

not store these items cm or near the washer. These substances give of f vapors or

ch_nical reacticms that could ignite or explode.

_Do notput oilyorgreasyragsorclothingontopofthewasher.

Thesesmhstancesgiveoffvaporsthatcouldignitethematerials.

_Donot addgasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flm_nable or

explosive substances to the wash water. These substancesgive offvapors that

cmuldigniteor explode.

ProductRegistration

Thamkyouforchoosingthis

.Thisowner'sguidewill explain

properoperatic_and care.

Record Your Model and Serial

Numbers

Record below the model and serial

numbers found on the washer serial

plate locatedon the undersideof the

washer lid.Keep these numbers for

futurereferax_.

Model Number

SerialNunber

Date of Purchase

RegisterYourPzoduct

The self-addressed PI_DDUCT_IS-

TRATION _%_D should be filled in

ccnpletely,signedandreturned.

ThisOwner's Guideprovidesgeneral

operatinginstructictusforyourwasher.

It alsocontains informationabout

featuresforseveralothermsdels.Your

washer may not have every feature

includedhere.

Use thewashercr_yas instructedinthis

Owner 's Guide and the Operat_g

Ims_,,-- card included with your

washer.

:1997WhiteConsolidatedInchstries,Inc.

_ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in ahot

water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. BYDI_DG_ _ IS

. If the hot water system has not been used for such aperiod, he fore

using the washer, turn on alihot water faucets and let the water flow from each

forseveralminutes. Tniswillreleaseanyaccu_mlated_irocj_ngas. Hlm]rog_ngas

isflmrmable; do not strokeor use an open flame during this time.

[]Failuretoccmplywiththesewarnincs_couldresultinfire,explosion,serious

bodilyinjuryand/ordamagetotheruhherorplasticpartsofthewasher.

_otect C_ildzln

_Do not allow childrentoplay cnor smpervlsicm

in the washer. Close

ofchildren isnecessarywhen thewasher isusedmear children.As childrengrow,

teachth_n theproper, safeuse of all appliances.

_troythe cart@n,plasticbagandotherpackingmaterialsafterthe

washeristmpacked.Childrenmightusethrumforplay.Cartcms@m_red withrugs,

bedspreadsorplasticsheetscanbeccrceairtightchambers.

_Keep outof children' reach. To

laundryprcducts

preventpe o a

injury,chserveall_s cnproimt labels.

_Before thewasheris remgvT_ fromservice di the

scarded,

or re_Dve

washer lid topreventaccidentalentrant.

[ Failuretocmmplywiththese_s cumldresultinsericusperscr_lJnjuries.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other fim_nmble vapors or liquids in the

vicinityof thisor anyother appliance.

Prin_edinu.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 bleach with 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_dsthe practiced

_ 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

• Separate white, light,and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast

itms.

• Separate itemswhich shed lintfrcmitems which attract lint.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 and o_ts.

• Removepins, decorativebuttons, helt buckles,andotherobjectswhich

couldhe damaged. This also helpsprotect other it_ in the wash load.

• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.

• Placedelic_teitemssuchashras,shculderveds,hcsiery,_tsinam_sh

bag to prevent 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 Gz% em

Donot loaditemsabove

toprowofholesinwashtub.

& Add laundryload towasher.

• Dry loadlevelshouldnotbehigherthantoprowofholesinwashtub.

DO not overload washer.

• Donotput itemsontopofagitatororwrapthemaroundit.Loaditems

e_nly.

• Ombinelargeandsr_llitch3inaload.Loadlargeitch3first.Larcseitems

shouldnotbemorethanhalfthetotalwashload.

• When washing a single heavy item,add Ior 2towels to balance the load.

Blilt-InFahricSoftenerDispe_ser

(somei_dels)

Blilt-InFahricSoftenerDispe_ser

(somemcdels)

Ifdesired,add liquidfabricsoftemertoFabricSoftemer

Dis_mDser(scmem0_ls).

Fcrm04_iswithahuilt-iudi_mser(seepicturetotheleft):

1 Addliquidsoftenertothedispenser,followingfabricsoftenerlabel

Z Addwatertobringliquidleveltofillline@ndispensercap.

3. R_nsvethedisls_nserfrcmtbeagitatoraftereachuse.Rinsebethcapand

c_ withwarmwater.Replacedislse_erintheagitator.

_: Toseparatecapfr@mcup,puttht_nbintodispenserandpushagainst

sideofcup (seepicturetotheleft).Afterclearnr_,pushcapandcupfirmly

together.Replacedi_nser bylininguptheribsandgroovesandsnappingit

imo_tmn.

Fabricsoftenerwillbeflushedfromareaunderthebuilt-infabricsoftener

dispenserwhenLargeLoadWaterLevelisselected.Ifabuild-upoffabric

softeneroccurs,cleanwithhot water.DONOT _ S_9-_(_CAP.

For models with a removable dispenser (seepicture below to the left) :

1 Attachfabricsoftanerdispe_er to topofagitatorbypressir_dm_9_ntly.

l hld softenertothedispenser,followinjfabricsoftenerlabeldirecticrs.

3. _ddwater to bring liquid levelto tep of tbepeg intbe centerof the cup.

R_n_vetbedisl:_nserftom tbe agitatoraftereachuse. Rinsebeth lidand

bowl thoroughly with warm water. Reassemble and place dispenser on

agitatcsGr store it nearby.

Furm_alswit!x_tafabricsof_ ,w_, followfabricsoftenerlabel

directicns.Adddilutedfabricsoftenertothefinalrinse.Doubtpourfabric

softemerdirectlyQnthewashload.

Set cycleselectorknobandwasher comtrolsaccordingto

type,size,andsoillevelofeachload,anddetergentused.

See01_ratIi__ foryourspecificm3delcontrols.

R_vable FabricSoftenerDispenser

(somei_dels)

Safety LidLock

Start ,'daet_t_aez'.

Closethewasherlidandpullo_tthecycleselector}mob.Washerwillfilland

agitatewiththelidopen.7hetubwillnotspinunlessthelidisclosed.

• Tostopthewasher,pushinthecycleselectorknob.

• Donotstopandrestartwasherduringa spinwhenusingthefabricsoftenet

• 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 leveland 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 watersafe 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_mlwithsyntheticm_

_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.Ransvethisbywipingthetubwitharmnabrasivehsuseholdcl_nser.

Rinsetho_ywithwater.

• The agitatoror tubmayheccme stained fromfabricdye. Cleanthesepartswith

anonabrasive_ld cleanser.ZbJspreventsdye transferto 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 amountof .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.Ifsoundccntinues,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 (if washer has not been manually turned

Washer wc_, t spin. Lidisnotccnpletelyclosed. Clcselidcompletely.

_m_le_ _. H_avilysoileditems. Wipetub withanonabrasivehcuseholdcleanser,then

rinse.Shakeor brushexcessdirtand sandfrcmitems

heforewashing.

OCCURRENCE

WATER

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Wash load too wet after Washerisoverloaded. Donotoverloadwasher,see Wa_mh_gProcedures.

Loadisoutofbalance. _e loadtoallowprcperspimir_.

Drainlr_eis_. Straightendrainh_e.

Water does not enter Watersu!oplyisnotadequateinarea. Checkanotherfaucetintheh_use.waituntil_ter

washercr it enters_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

thantoprowof circularheles inwashtub.

Warm or hot water is not Hotwaterheaterissettool_or isadistance Measure hot water temperatureatnearby 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 ata time.

Water in washer doea not Drainhsseiskinkedor clogged. Cleanandstraightenthedrainhsse.

drainordraineslowly.

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.

W BHR

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WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, T_0U_ ITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUltER WILL BE

PERIOD _ERVIC_, WILLI RESPOHIBLE FORz

FULL 0NE-YEAR One year from ®riginal pay all c®sts for repairing ®r replacing any par t s ®f this _ts of _ice calls t_t are listed underl

WARRANTY purchase date. appliance which prove to Be defective in _t erials or RE_PC_SIBILZTIES OF THE CONmDNER. *

workmanship.

LIMITED 2ND - 5TH Second through fifth Provldeareplac_t fora_fectiveormalfunctic_i_pa_t Costsforlaborandreplac_tpartsotherthan

YEAR WARRANTy years from original fottndinth_washertransmissicn. _e_tlvetr_ionp_/ts.

purchase date.

2 5 years from original _ts of _ice calls t_t are listed under I

purchase date. RESP0_IBILITIES OF THE CONSUI_ER. *

FD_LL25-YE_

IHI_ER WASH BA_KE_

WARRANTY

(_cl_dlng _U,aka}

Provide a replacement and in h_ service labor, without

o_mr_e,fora/]ir_ washbasket tk_tbreaksdue tod_fective

E_eterialsor%orkmanship.

LZMITID WAR]h%_Y T±_ p_iioJslisted-_a!k_av_All of _b_provisions®ft_1_fulls/J iL_idtedwarrantiesabove Oosts o£ _b_techniciarus travelto_ b<m1_and any

(A_licable _o the and theexclusions listedbelow apply, costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance

S_a_ of A_) _ired beca_ ofservice.

Your appliance iswarranted by FrigidaireHome Products,a division ofWhite Consolidated Industries, Inc.We authorize noperson to changeor

add toany of our obligationsunderthiswarranty.Any obligationsfor serviceand paz[sunderthis warranty_r_stbe perfoz_d by Frigidaireor an

authorizedFriglda_reservicer.

*NORMAL

RESPO_IBILITIES

OF Tim _ONS_MER

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the const_mer is responsible for the

iteml listed below_

Properuse of theappliance inaccordmncewith i_structionsprovided with the product.

Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordancewith instructions provided with the appliance and in

accordancewithall localplumbing,electricaland/orgas codes.

Proper connection to agroundedpower supplyof sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose

correctionsor defectsinhousewiring.

Exper_esfori_J<ingtheapplianceaccessibleforservicing,suchas removalof trim,cupboa_uhs,shelves,etc.,whichare

not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.

E Damagestof_mshafter i_]stallation_

6. Replae_t of lightbulbs and/or fluorescenttubes (onmodelswith thesefeatures).

EXCLUSIONS

This warrausty does not cover the following:

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCN AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING

FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Note: Somes_ates donot a12owtl_ exc2usionorlimltationof incidentalor oozmg_ial da_es, So thi_limitation

or _rc_usion maymot apply toyou.

Z Servicecaliswhichdo_ot involve_i functionor defectsinworkmanshipormaterial,or for appliancesnot inozdimary

householduse. Theconsumer s_l ipay forsuchsezvicecalls.

i Damagescausedby servicesperformedby servicersotherthan Frigidaireor itsauthorizedservicers;useof partsother

thengenuineFrigidaireHome Productsparts;obtainedfro_personsother thansuchsez_vicers;orextezraI causessuch

as abuse, i_suse, inadequatepower supply or acts of God.

Products with origimal serialnumbers thathave been removed or altered and cannot be readily detelT_lined.

IF YOU NEED

SERVICE

KeepyourbilIof sale,deliverysl_p,ors_neotherappropriatepaymentrecord.'[hedateon thebili establishesthewarranty

perledsh_ttldservicebe required.Ifserviceisperformed,itisinyoul-bestinteresttoobtaln_idkeepallreceipts._s written

warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights.Youmay alsohaveother rightsthat varyfrom stateto state.Serviceunderth_s

warr_]itymust be obtained by contacting Frigidaire Home Products :

800 • 944 • 9044

FrigidaireHomeProducts

P.O. Box 7181

Dublin, Ohio 43017

[] FRIGIDAIRE

HOME PRODUCTS

Productfeaturesor specificationsas describedorillustratedare st_jact tochangewithoutnotice.1%11warrantiesarei_de

by WhiteConsolidatedIndustries,Inc.Thiswarrantyappliesonly in the 50statesof theU.S.A.and Puez[oRico.

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