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Frigidaire Company
P:O, Box 9061
Dublin, Ohio 43017:0961
Product Registration
Thank you for
choosing this
washer. This owner's guide will
explain proper operation and care.
Record Your
Model
and Serial
Numbers
Record below the model and serial
numbers found on the washer serial
plate located on the underside of the
washer lid. Keep these numbers for
future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT
REGISTRATIONCARD should be filled
in completely, signed and returned.
This Owner's Guide provides general
operating instructions for your washer.
It also contains information about
features for several other models.
Your washer may not have every
feature included here.
Use the washer only as instructed in
this Owner's Guide and the
Operating Instructions
card
included with your washer:
_°1998 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Important
Safety
Instructions
Read all instructions
before
using this washer.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below,
11_ Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries,
Prevent
Fire
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do
not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or
chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer, These
substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials,
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before
using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas
is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
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Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious
bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
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,
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal
injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the
washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.
11_ Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries,
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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  • Page 1 Solicite la P/N131684000. spanish Owner!s Guides Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer, These Frigidaire Company substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials, P:O, Box 9061 Dublin, Ohio 43017:0961 Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Prevent Injury Instructions To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the (continued) washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes, Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's reference, Refer to INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding Avoid fire hazard or procedures, If the washer ismoved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled...
  • Page 3: Washing Procedures

    Washing Procedures • 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, pages 2-3, before operating this washer Sort laundry into loads that...
  • Page 4 Procedures Wash ng continued) 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.
  • Page 5: Stain Removal

    Start the washer. Washing Procedures Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob, Washer will fill and (continued) agitate with the lid open, The tub will not spin unless the lid is closed, • To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob, •...
  • Page 6 Stain Removal STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or gum, rubber cement nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash. products, egg Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, Pretreat stain.
  • Page 7: Washing Problems

    Common Washing Problems Manywashing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage Forsatisfactorywashing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association PREVENTIVE MEASURES PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Blue stains • Detergent or liquid fabric softener •...
  • Page 8: Care And Cleaning

    Inside Care and Cleaning Remove items from the washer assoon asthe cycle ends, Excesswrinkling, color Use care with laundry transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer, products, They can damage finish on 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,...
  • Page 9: Avoid Service

    Avoid Service Before calling for service, review this lisL 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, Checklist OCCURRENCE SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE NOISE This is normal.
  • Page 10 OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WATER Washing Wash load too after Washer is overloaded. overload washer. spin. Procedures. Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning. Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose. enter adequate Water does Water supply is not in area.
  • Page 11 State of Alaska) required because of service. Your appliance is warranted by Frigidaire Home Products, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty.
  • Page 12: Service Information

    SERVICE,one of Canada's largest parts and service networks, The Frigidaire reputation means you can enjoy complete professional service from one of our hundreds of trained technicians across the country, Ask your Frigidaire dealer for details about the Extended Service Plan offered by FRIGIDAIREHOME...
  • Page 13: Warranty (Canada)

    Replacement parts only for the remainder of the original warranty. WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO: a) Transportation damage. b) Supply and replacement of porcelain, fuses, glass and light bulbs. c) Partsand servicesupplied or obtained from other than FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS PARTS ANDSERVICE or FRIGIDAIRE HOME authorized depots.

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