Use & Care Guide Washer Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Laveuse Printed in U.S.A. www.frigidaire.
Table of Contents Winterizing .........................................................................10 Common Washing Problems ......................................... 10-11 Avoid Service checklist .................................................. 11-12 Warranty ............................................................................13 Notes ..................................................................................14 Français .................................................................
Important Safety Instructions, continued PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
Washing Procedures • Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. (Mesh bag not included.) 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil. WHITES TO W E L S CASUAL C O LO R S • Sort items by recommended cycle and water temperature.
Washing Procedures, continued If a build-up of fabric softener occurs, clean with hot water. DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP FOUND INSIDE THE AGITATOR POST. 6 Add laundry load to washer. • Dry load level should not be higher than the top of the agitator vanes. Do not overload the washer. For models without a fabric softener dispenser, follow fabric softener label directions. Add diluted fabric softener to the final rinse. Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Console shown above for reference only. Your model may differ. Cycle Selection SOAK/PREWASH Soak • Use Soak to treat heavily soiled or stained items. Soak provides 3 minutes of agitation and 12 minutes of soaking time in cold water. The load then advances into the Prewash portion of the cycle. • Use the amount of detergent recommended for a normal wash cycle.
This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Console shown above for reference only. Your model may differ. Cycle Settings, continued 2. Select appropriate Wash/Rinse Temperature, Load Size, and Wash/Spin Speed. 3. Select PowerPlus Clean under Wash Cycle Options. • To use a cycle other than Whites after the Soak or Prewash settings, select OFF and manually advance cycle selector to cycle desired. 4.
Safe Stain Removal Procedures To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: • Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products. • Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children’s reach. • Thoroughly wash any utensils used. • Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes can result.
Stain Removal Suggestions, continued STAIN TREATMENT Mud Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Mustard, tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Nail polish May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics. Paint, varnish WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash.
Winterizing Instructions If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Turn off water supply faucets. Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close lid.
Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics. • Undissolved detergent. • Rewash load. • Some granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. • Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent.
Avoid Service Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Washer lid is open. Close washer lid. The washer will not fill with water, agitate or spin when the lid is open, and will only start to do so if the lid is closed. Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity.
Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
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