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. Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
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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.
Washing Procedures Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Empty pockets. Place delicate items in a mesh bag. Bleach Dispenser (some models) • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load. • Read the Washer Operating Instructions, pages 17-18, for operating your specific model.
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Washing Procedures (continued) Do not load items above top row of holes in wash tub. Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser (some models) Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser (some models) Removable Fabric Softener Dispenser (some models) 6. Add laundry load to washer. • Dry load level should not be higher than top row of holes in wash tub.
Stain Removal Do not combine stain removal products. Follow fabric care label instructions. 9. Start the washer. Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. Washer will fill and agitate with the lid open. The tub will not spin unless the lid is closed. •...
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STAIN TREATMENT Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or Adhesive tape, chewing nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. gum, rubber cement Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Pretreat stain.
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 Blue stains • Detergent or liquid fabric softener did not dissolve or disperse.
Drying Procedures Follow fabric care label instructions. Place small items in a mesh bag. Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying. • Read the Dryer Operating Instructions, pages 19-20, for operating your specific model.
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Features Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumbled. Common Drying Problems Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES •Fabric softener sheet.
Care and Cleaning Clean lint screen after every load. Wash lint screen occasionally. Use care with laundry products. They can damage finish on the laundry center. 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.
Follow Winterizing Instructions for cold weather care. Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this laundry center. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER - NOISE...
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER - OPERATING (continued) Washer does not start Cycle selector is not in correct position. (continued). Motor is overheated. Washer won't spin. Lid is not completely closed. Residue left in tub. Heavily soiled items. WASHER - WATER Wash load too wet after Washer is overloaded.
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE DRYER Dryer does not start. Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose. House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Thermal limiter tripped. Dryer runs but won't heat. There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit.
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Alaska) 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. Any obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.
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