FRIGIDAIRE Contents Product Registration.........................2 Important Safety Instructions.........2-4 Washing Procedures.........................5-7 Stain Removal ...................................7-8 Common Washing Problems..........9 Drying Procedures ...........................10 Features .............................................11 Common Drying Problems.............11 Care and Cleaning ..........................12-14 Avoid Service Checklist ..................14-16 Warranty...................
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
This Owner's Guide provides general operating instructions for your laundry center. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your laundry center may not have every feature included. Use the laundry center only as instructed in this Owner's Guide. Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt. Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air.
Important Safety Instructions (continued) Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death. • Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.
Washing Procedures • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load. • Read the Washer Operating Instructions 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, pages 3-5, before operating this washer. 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin speeds.
5. Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps: A. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER • Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops. B. DETERGENT • Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. • Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used.
Washing Procedures (continued) 6. Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to type, size, and soil level of each load. (See Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls.) 7. Start the washer. Close the washer door and pull out the cycle selector knob. For your safety, the door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. The Door Lock indicator light will remain lit until the cycle ends. • • • • • Washer will fill and tumble.
For successful stain removal: • Remove stains promptly. • Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal chart below. • To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made from granular detergent and water. • Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains. • Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics. • Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
Common 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 •Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric. •If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in a plastic container.
Drying Procedures • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying. • Read the Dryer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model. • Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-4, before operating this dryer. 1. Prepare items for drying. • Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load.
Cycle Signal Control (some models) Features When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and during the Press Saver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some models. Drum Light (some models) A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light. Drying Rack (some models) Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried. 1.
Care and Cleaning To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-4, and those listed below. • Before cleaning the washer or dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. • Do not use any type of spray cleanser when cleaning the dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
Care and Cleaning Clean lint screen after every load. Inside the Dryer • Clean the dryer lint screen after every load. Lint build-up in the screen restricts air flow, which causes longer drying times. The screen is located at the bottom of the door opening. Remove by pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replace the screen. • Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the lint screen from using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water.
Winterizing Instructions Follow Winterizing Instructions for cold weather care. If the laundry center is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the laundry center: 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.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION OPERATING • 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. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company. • Water supply faucets are not turned on.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose. Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet. House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. DRYER Dryer does not start. Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on a separate circuit. Dryer runs but won't heat. Drying cycle takes too long, outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot. Thermal limiter tripped.
FRIGIDAIRE TUMBLE ACTION LAUNDR LAUNDRY Y CENTER WARRANTY WARRANTY PERIOD FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: One year 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. Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.* LIMITED 2nd-5th YEAR Limited 2-5 years from WARRANTY original purchase date.
