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Frigidaire FAFS4073NA Use & Care Manual

Complete owner's guide (english)
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Important Safety Instructions ..............................2-4
Features ...............................................................5
Operating Instructions ...................................... 6-19
Stain Removal Guide ...................................... 20-21
Care and Cleaning .......................................... 22-25
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Solutions to Common Problems ....................... 26-30
Warranty ............................................................ 31
Notes ................................................................. 32
Français ..............................................................33
Español ..............................................................65

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions ......2-4 Solutions to Common Problems ....... 26-30 Features ...............5 Warranty ............31 Operating Instructions ........6-19 Notes ..............32 Stain Removal Guide ........20-21 Français ..............33 Care and Cleaning .......... 22-25 Español ..............65 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Product Record WARNING Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your washer are found Please read all instructions before using this washer. on the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE PROTECT CHILDREN...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT INJURY PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the operation, the laundry center must be installed and washer: electrically grounded by a qualifi ed service person in •...

  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES LCD Display Cycle Selector Control Lock Laundry Product Drum Light* Dispenser Drawer Door Latch with Safety Lock Door Striker Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Vent Latch Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Cascading Leveling Legs Wash Vanes As an ENERGY STAR ®...

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer: A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a fl exible drain hose to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home.

  • Page 7: Operating Your Washer

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer • Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery WARNING and baby socks in a mesh bag. To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.
  • Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Add laundry products to the dispenser. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high effi ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Other Wash Products Liquid Chlorine Bleach • Water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the cham- products may be added with the detergent. ber labeled “Liquid Bleach” and marked with this •...
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued when the buttons are pressed. To change the set- tings or options, press pause, make the new selec- Select the appropriate cycle and settings for tions and press START again. the load. • To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, •...

  • Page 11: Cycle Selection

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycles may include, but not limited to: • quick sanitize • jeans • pet beds • kids wear • stuffed toys • hand wash This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown above for reference only.
  • Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection, continued rinse & spin (on select models) NOTE Select rinse & spin for loads that need a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the omitted in a regular cycle.
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycle Selection Specialty Cycles (on select models) Turn the cycle selector to specialty cycles to access additional custom cycles. Scroll through the cycles by pressing the outer buttons under the LCD screen. jeans pet beds Wash an entire load of denim jeans with the Jeans Wash soft-sided pet beds, pet pillows or pet blankets cycle.

  • Page 14: Cycle Settings

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings NOTE For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the on items to be dried. requirements of NSF P172 protocol for sanitization Appropriate wash temperature, spin speeds, soil level and effi...

  • Page 15: Cycle Options

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Options To add options, press the corresponding options buttons NOTE to illuminate the selections desired. To delete options, press the options buttons again and the indicator lights This option has been certifi ed by NSF International, will turn off. Some options require a “press & hold” an independent third party testing and certifi...
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Options, continued add steam pre wash (on select models) Select this option to add approximately 20 minutes Select this option to add a short initial wash period to of tumbling in steam during the wash cycle. It is a cycle.

  • Page 17: Other Features

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features Status Display/Status Lights STATUS DISPLAY The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected. The time may increase if water The following will also be displayed at the pressure is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes appropriate times during the cycle: unbalanced.

  • Page 18: Washer Settings Chart

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: temp sanitize warm cold cold water clean spin speed high medium no spin soil level heavy normal light extra light options energy saver add steam stain clean...

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: specialty cycles temp sanitize warm cold cold water clean spin speed high medium no spin soil level heavy normal light extra light options allergy energy saver...

  • Page 20: Stain Removal Guide

    STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Safe Stain Removal Procedures WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD • Read and comply with all instructions on stain re- Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other moval products.

  • Page 21: Stain Removal Guide

    STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with pre- gum, rubber cement wash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains.

  • Page 22: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) If included with purchase, To help prevent odors, mold or mildew, leave the door remove “LIQUID ONLY” open for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is dispenser cup. not in use. CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open if there are small children...
  • Page 23 CARE AND CLEANING Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. • Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops.
  • Page 24 CARE AND CLEANING Inside Cleaning (Aggressive) If included with purchase, In cases where the clean washer cycle along with care remove “LIQUID ONLY” and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn’t done, and severe dispenser cup. odor, mold, mildew, or residue buildup have developed, follow the below cleaning procedure to help alleviate the problem.
  • Page 25 CARE AND CLEANING Outside Routine Cleaning • When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pres- sure build-up in the hoses. • Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers •...

  • Page 26: Solutions To Common Problems

    SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric dam- age. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES...
  • Page 27 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Pilling • Pilling is normal with syn- • Use a lint brush or shaver to • Use fabric softener in the (Fibers ball up thetic and permanent press remove pills.
  • Page 28 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Residue stains / • Moisture in the washer. • Perform SYSTEM CLEAN • Run dehumidifi er in laundry buildup, mold or • Use of non-HE detergent. cycle room.
  • Page 29 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE...

  • Page 30: Solutions To Common Problems

    SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WATER Water collects in folds of This is a result of the washing action and the bellows at the end of is part of the normal operation of the the cycle.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION For the applicable warranty period as set forth below, as measured from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace 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.

  • Page 32: Notes

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