Frigidaire FWS235RF Operating Instructions page 2

Cycle Selection Cycle Selection Cycle Selection Cycle Selection Cycle Selection
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Perm Press Cycle Perm Press Cycle Perm Press Cycle Perm Press Cycle Perm Press Cycle
Provides up to 12 minutes of wash agitation for
cottons and blends with a no-iron finish.
Knits & Delicates Cycle Knits & Delicates Cycle Knits & Delicates Cycle Knits & Delicates Cycle Knits & Delicates Cycle
Provides 8 minutes of wash/pause agitation for
the gentle care of knit and delicate items.
Always set the Knits & Delicates cycle to begin
at the START position.
Controls Controls
Controls Controls Controls
Always follow instructions on fabric care Always follow instructions on fabric care Always follow instructions on fabric care Always follow instructions on fabric care Always follow instructions on fabric care
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WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE sets the water WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
temperatures for washing and rinsing. Select
wash water temperature according to fiber
content and soil level of the load, and type of
detergent used. A cold water rinse saves energy
and reduces wrinkling.
The following chart suggests wash/rinse
temperatures for basic fabric types.
Fabric Type Fabric Type
Fabric Type Fabric Type Fabric Type
Heavily soiled white/colorfast
cotton, perm press
Lightly soiled white/colorfast
cotton, perm press
Noncolorfast fabrics, knits,
delicates, washable woolens
LOAD SIZE LOAD SIZE LOAD SIZE sets the amount of wash and rinse LOAD SIZE LOAD SIZE
water for the wash load. Select a water level
appropriate for the load size. There should be
enough water for items to move freely.
• To increase water level after the wash cycle
begins, turn the Load Size control to Reset
and hold. When water begins to enter the
tub, turn the control to the desired setting.
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• • • • • Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra
energy. Undersize loads waste energy.
Wash/Rinse Wash/Rinse Wash/Rinse Wash/Rinse Wash/Rinse
• • • • • When small wash loads cannot be avoided,
Temperature Temperature
Temperature Temperature Temperature
use lower water levels.
Hot/Cold
• • • • • Select the appropriate cycle and time for each
load. Shorten wash times for lightly soiled
loads.
Warm/Cold
• • • • • To reduce drying time, select a fast spin speed
Cold/Cold
to remove more water from heavy items such
as towels and jeans.
• • • • • Use warm water to wash most loads. Limit hot
water washes to heavily soiled and white
loads. Use cold water for lightly soiled items
and rinsing.
• • • • • Operate the washer in early morning and late
evening when utility demands are low.
• • • • • Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid
rewashing.
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