Frigidaire ATF6500GS0 Operating Instructions Manual

WASHER OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS
Normal
Heavy Duty
Perm Press
Delicates
Hand Wash
Spin Only
© l-lot Cold 0 Maximum
Auto © Warm Cold 0 Fast
Temp ©Warm Warm © Medium
© Cold Cold © Slow
0 Cold Cold 0 No Spin
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Start
© Stain Clean
0 Extra Rinse © tteavy 0 DoorLock
0 ExtendedSpin 0 Normal 0 Wash
0 Rinse
0 SignalVolume 0 Light 0 Final Spin
Temperature Spin Speed Options Soil Level Start/Pause
Before Operating Your Washer
Read your washer Owner's Guide. It has important safety
and warranty information, it also has many suggestions
for best washing results.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS in your washer Owner's Guide before
operating this appliance.
Operating Steps
Read and follow "Washing Procedures" in your Owner's
Guide. It provides detailed information for preparing the
wash load and choosing control settings to ensure best
washing results.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
2. Prepare items for washing.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
4. Add laundry load to the wash drum.
5. Add laundry products to the dispenser.
• Detergent, bleach and fabric softener will be
dispensed at the proper time in the cycle.
• Open the dispenser drawer add the
recommended amount of a high efficiency
detergent to the detergent_
compartment. _.,_/
• If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric
softener to the appropriate compartments.
• Slowly close dispenser drawer.
• Any water remaining in the dispenser at the end of
the cycle is a result of siphoning action and part of
the normal operation.
6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load.
o Turn the Cycle Selector knob in either direction to
select the cycle. The estimated cycle time will be
displayed.
. Suitable wash and rinse water temperatures, final
spin speed, options and soil level for each cycle will
automatically be displayed. See the Cycle Selection
Chart for more details.
. To change the settings, press the Temperature, Spin
Speed and Soil Level buttons.
. To select or delete an option, press Options, then,
while the indicator is blinking, press Select. The
indicator will light when the option has been
selected. It will no longer be lighted when the option
has been deleted.
o To provide the best care for your laundry, not every
setting or option is available with every cycle. If a
setting or option is not available, its indicator will not
light.
. Adjustments to the cycle will be remembered each
time that cycle is selected in the future. To return to
the factory settings, press Start/Pause and Select
at the same time and hold until a signal sounds.
7. Select Delay Start to delay the beginning of the cycle
for up to 14 hours, if desired.
8. Start the washer.
o Close the door and press Start/Pause. The washer
will not operate with the door open. The status lights
will blink, the signal will beep and "dr" will be
displayed as a reminder to close the door.
o As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock
during the entire wash cycle and the Door Lock
indicator will be lighted.
o To add a forgotten item to the wash drum, press Start/
Pause, open the door, add the item, close the door
and press Start/Pause to resume the cycle. "PAU"
will be displayed alternately with the estimated cycle
time.
o If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it will take
approximately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to
release. DO NOT force open the door.
o To stop the washer, press Cancel.
9. A signal will sound when the Signal option is elected.
Remove items from the washer when the cycle ends.
Cycle Selection
Turn the Cycle Selector knob to the desired cycle. For best
results, follow the fabric care label instructions on items to
be washed. To change the selection after the cycle has
begun, press Cancel before making another choice. Just
turning the knob to another selection will not change the
cycle.
Heavy Duty
The Heavy Duty cycle provides 20 minutes of reversing
tumble wash action for heavily soiled sturdy items. Hot
water is recommended to remove heavy soil and most
stains. Stain Clean, Extra Rinse and Extended Spin are
available options.
Normal
The Normal cycle provides 15 minutes of reversing tumble
wash action for normally soiled loads. Stain Clean, Extra
Rinse and Extended Spin are available options.
PN 134849600A (0702)