Gibson GWS1749AS0 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
s
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.
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 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_.
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 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)
5
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
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.
I0
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_.
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Standpipe must be aminimumof 33" (83.82cm)
high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
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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 _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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Gibson GWS1749AS0 Owner's manual

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