P/N 131683800 (9705)
Contents Important Safety Instructions Versión en español ......................... 2 Product Registration ....................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ....... 2-3 Washing Procedures .................... 4-6 Stain Removal ............................. 6-7 Common Washing Problems .......... 8 Care and Cleaning ......................... 9 Avoid Service Checklist ............ 10-11 Warranty and Service (U.S.) .......... 12 Service (Canada) .......................... 13 Warranty (Canada) ..........
Important Safety Instructions (continued) Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong from this plug.
Washing Pr ocedur es Procedur ocedures • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load. • Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model. • Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important Safety Instructions Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this washer. 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Washing Pr ocedur es Procedur ocedures (continued) Do not load items above top row of holes in wash tub. 6. Add laundry load to washer. • Dry load level should not be higher than top row of holes in wash tub. Do not overload washer. • Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it. Load items evenly. • Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load.
Washing Pr ocedur es Procedur ocedures 9. Start the washer. Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. Washer will fill and agitate with the lid open. The tub will not spin unless the lid is closed. (continued) • To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob. • Do not stop and restart washer during a spin when using the fabric softener dispenser. • To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob. Turn it clockwise to the desired setting.
Stain Removal STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash. Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice, alcoholic beverages) Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric. Blood Rinse with cold water.
Common W ashing Pr oblems Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains •Detergent or liquid fabric softener did not dissolve or disperse. •If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in a plastic container.
Car e and Cleaning Care Use care with laundry products. They can damage finish on the washer. Inside • Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer. • Dry the washer top, the area around the lid opening, and the underside of the lid. These areas should always be dry before the lid is closed. • Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards.
Avoid Ser vice Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION "Clunking" or gear sounds. A certain amount of "clunking" or gear sounds are normal in a heavy-duty washer. This is normal. Rattling noise. Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in tub or pump. Stop washer and check tub.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WATER Wash load too wet after spin. Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures. Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning. Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose. Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure increase. Water supply faucets are not completely open. Fully open hot and cold faucets. Water is being used elsewhere in the house.
GIBSON TOP LOAD W ARRANTY (UNITED ST ATES) WASHER WARRANTY STA ASHER W Models manufactured 1996 or later Your Gibson product is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD GIBSON, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Two years from original purchase date. Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.
Service Information (Canada) To avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience, make a few simple checks before calling for service. Common occurrences and their solutions can be found in the Avoid Service Checklist. Be sure you have followed the instructions in this manual. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, call for service. Insist on factory service by an authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot.
W ARRANTY (CANADA) AUTOMATIC WASHERS AND DRYERS WARRANTOR: Frigidaire Canada 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7 For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot, or: FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7 Tel.
