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TUMBLE
Machine
Table of Contents
Tumble Action Washer Warranty ....................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................
Washing Procedures ......................................................
Stain Removal ...................................................................
Common Washing Problems .......................................
Care and Cleaning ............................................................
Avoid Service Checklist .....................................................
2
3
4%
6
7
8
9
Warranty ............................................................................
10
Fran_ais........................................................................
11-19
Consignes de securite importantes ................................. ! 1
Instructions de Iavage ...............................................
12-14
Detachage ..................................................................
14-15
Problemes de Iessivecourants .........................................
16
Entretien et nettoyage ....................................................
Guide de depannage ......................................................
Garantie ...........................................................................
Back Cover ........................................................................
The sym >o _}_%, ors the product or on its packaging indicates thlt
this product may not be treated as household waste, Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment, By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environrnent and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product,
Read
all
instructions
using this appliance,
valuable information
before
This book contains
about
Read
® Care
The model
and serial numbers
Le numero
de precieuses
® le service apres-vente
Conservez-le
en lieu sur.
avant
manuel
informations
® le foncdonnement
o I'entretien
sur
de vous
renferme
de modele
instructions
Numbers
of your washer
Model
are found
inside of the door opening.
on the washer
serial
Record and retain
these
ces instructions
de mode/e
et /e numero
eL de serie de votre machine
trouve, sur la plaque signaletique
situee
porte, Notez et conservez ces numeroa
sur la parle
de serie
_ laver par culbutage
superieure
se
de la contre-
Number;"
N ° de mod#le:
SerJM Number:
N ° de s#rie:
Purchase
Date
www.frigidaire.com
at the top,
Notez /e numero
en entier
servir de cet appareii.Ce
These
and SeriM
Lisez et conservez
o ,Service
Keep it in a safe place,
Lisez ce manuel
Save
Your Model
plate located
numbers,
® Operation
Le symbole ,9/_,
sur le produit ou son emballage indique gue ce produit
ne peut 6tre traite comme dechet m6nagen II doit etre rernis au point de
collecte cleclie a cet eftet (collecte et recyclage du mat_,riel electrigue et
61ectronique), En procedant a la raise a la ¢asse reglementaire de
I'appareil, nous preservons I'environnement et notre securit& s'assurant
ainsi que le dechets seront traites clans des conditions appropriees, Pour
obtenir plus de d6tails sur le recyclage de ¢e produit, veuillez prendre
contact avec les servk;es de votre commune ou le rnagasin oq vous avez
effectue I'achat,
and
Record
17
18
19
20
Date:
de/'achat:
P/N 134566200 (0508)
Tumble
Action
Washer
Keep your
Warrant]/
sales rece@t!
•,
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
Labor and replacement
'7
parts which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship
Any warranty service must be provided L_yFrigidaire or an aLithorized fTigidaire service cempae?,
LIMITED 2nd-5th YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
Replacement part for the motor, driven pulley or rnotor controller which prove to be defective,
LIMITED 2nd-25th YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
Replacement part for an inner wash basket that breaks due to a defect in materials or
workmanship, (Excludes Alaska)
Pedestal
Warranty
Full One Year Warranty on Mechanical
Parts
For one year from clare of purchase, when this pedestal is installed with tile listed washer or dryer (see owners manual for specific rnoclel) and
operated according to tile information in the Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions, the supplier will repair or
_eplace any of its mechanical parts if they are defective in workmanship or material, Keep your bill of sale, Tile date of the bill establishes the
warranty period should parts be required This written warranty gives you specific rights, You may also have other rights which vary from state
to state
Warranty
Restriction
If the pedestal is used for any other purpose than private family use or used with any product that requires modification for installation, the
warranty is null and void,
Warranty Parts
Warranty parts are awdlable by contacting the supplier where "the pedestal was purchased or refer "co the Use and Care Guide that came with
the washer or dryer that is installed on the pedestal for contact information
1 Service calls where the problem is not d_e fault of the washer,
Below are some, but not every example
of issues where you must pay the service call cost,
Service calls to."
• remove shipping devices or to level your washer
• correct leaks at water inlet hose connections
• correct improper placement of drain hose in your dlain
• advise you on proper setting of controls or to instruct you how to use tile washer
Servicecallswhere the problem is due to."
• house wiring faults, improper electrical voltage, blown house fuse, tripped circuil breaker
• slow or backed up drain, weak (spongy) floor, insects or rodents causing the problem
• frozen water lines in the washer or house
• washer installed outside, exposed to tile elements
2, Repairs for washer used in a commercial application or more than single family household use
3 Repairs for delivery damage to your washer or damage caused by misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of parts or servk:ers not authorized by
Frigidaire,
4, Any labor costs during the limited warranties,
5, Tuavel costs of servk:er to your home in the state of Alaska,
6 Pickup, delivery or installation of your washer,
7, Repairs on products with serial plates that have been altered, lemoved, or cannot be read.
8 Consequential or incidental damages such as property damage and incidental expenses resulting from any breach of this written or any implied
warranty..Seine
states do not aflow die exclusien or limitation ot /ncidentN or consequential damages, so dlis Iimitatien or exclusien may not
apply to you
Keep your sales receipt,
Tile date on tile receipt establishes the warranty
period should service be required,
This written warranty
gives
you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state, If you need service, first read "Avoid Service Checklist"
section of this booklet, If service is still needed, contact Frigidaire Home Products Consumer Service or an authorized Frigidaire servicen For
information or] where to obtain service, contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 944 9044
Product features or specitk:ations as described or illustrated are subject to change without
Censofidated Industries, Inc, applies only in tile 50 states ot tile U,S,A, and Puerto Rice,
This LJseand Care 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 Use and
Care Guide and tile
Operating
Instructions
included with your washer,
Your safety and the safety of others is
very important.
We []ave provided many important safety
messages in the Use and Care Guide,
Operating Instructions, Installation
Instructions and on your appliance, Always
lead and obey all safety messages
This is tile safety alert symbol, This symbol
alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you
or others, All safety messages will be
preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These
words mean:
notk:e,
This warranty
made by While
You will be killed or seriously injured if
you don't follow
instructions
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don't follow instructions
All safety messages Wilt identify
the hazard, tell
you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and teff
you what can happen
if the instructions
are not
followed,
Pedestal
A pedestal accessory, Model No. NLPWD15, specifically desiqned for this washer may be used when elevating tile washer for ease of use
use accessories certified by the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage or damage to tile washer.
2
Failure to
Important
Safety
Read all instructions
before
To reduce
listed
lnstructions
using
this
SAVE THESE FlVSTRUCTIONS
washer.
the risk. of fire, electrical
shock,
or injury
to persons
when
using this washer,
comply
with
the basil; warnings
below,
_
%ilure
Prevent
to comply
with
these warnings
could
result in serious
personal
injuries,
Fire
Do not wash
kerosene,
cooking
reactions
that
items that
oils, waxes,
could
ignite
Do riot
have been previously
etc. Do not store these items
cleaned
in, soaked
in, or spotted
on or near the washer,
with
gasoline,
These substances
cleaning
solvents,
give off vapors or chemical
or explode,
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,
substances
give off vapors
_
HYOROGEN
on all hot water
Hydrogen
cleaning
could
Under certain
more,
ignite
conditions,
faucets
hydrogen
Failure to comply
flow
do not smoke
store
with
or other
flammable
or explosive
gas may be produced
If the hot water
and let the water
gas is flammable;
solvents,
substances
to the wash water,
These
or explode,
GAS _$ EXPLOSIVE.
Do not
_
that
from
each for several
or use an open
or use gasoline
these warnings
or other
could
in a hot water
system that
has not been used for 2 weeks
system has not been used for such a period,
flame
minutes,
during
flammable
This will
before
using the washer,
release any accumulated
hydrogen
or
turn
gas.
this time,
vapors
or liquids
result in fire, explosion,
serious
in the vicinity
bodily
injury
of this or any other
and/or
damage
appliance,
to the rubber
or plastic
parts of the washer,
Protect Children
Do not allow
near children,
As children
play, Cartons
covered
children
grow,
Destroy the carton,
with
plastic
products
Before the washer
Failure to comply
Prevent
the proper,
with
or plastic
is removed
these warnings
from
could
packing
sheets
out of children's
Close supervision
To prevent
service
and reinstalled
shock hazard
person
Peter to INS[ALLATION
materials
can become
reach,
service or discarded
result in serious
after the washer
airtight
To prevent
when
the washer
is used
personal
is unpacked,
Children
might
use them
for
chambers,
personal
remove
INSTRUCTIONS
by a qualified
To prevent
and assure stability
in accordance
service
personal
with
during
iniury,
observe
the washer
all warnings
door to prevent
on product
accidental
labels,
entrapment,
iniuries.
operation,
local codes, Installation
tot detailed
grounding
Follow
injury
°
°
Do not
Do not
°
All
package
procedures,
and
injury
or damage
directions
serious
servicing
when
Do not
Do not
°
Do not install
movement.
personal
must
Use only authorized
°
*
to the washer,
using
laundry
on carpet.
Turning
and electrically
grounded
for installer's
reterence.
is moved to a new
location,
have it checked
the electrical
prong
products.
power
must
Incorrect
cord of: the washer
never
be removed.
usage can produce
must be plugged
Never
ground
poisonous
into a
the
washer
gas--resulting
in
Failure to comply
_11_ This washer
ir]jury,
knob
with
is equipped
restart
where
shock,
do not reach
and allow
with
it will be exposed
unless ,specifically
recommended
in this Owner's
could
period
to the weather.
this appliance
does not disconnect
into the washer
the drum
an electrical
down
servicer
It may be necessary
disconnect
to the OFF position
these warnings
after a cool
to the washer:
by an authorized
on a solid floor.
the risk of electric
To prevent
on the label,
parts.
Install washer
the controls
push in the cycle selector
iniury and damage
be performed
factory
tamper with controls.
install or store the washer
To reduce
automatically
If the washer
be installed
in the washer
person.
combine
laundry products for use in 1 load l.lnless specified
mix chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids such as vinegar,
To prevent
maintenance.
must
are packed
or death,
repairs
Guide.
the washer
instructions
properly grounded
and polarized 3 prong outlet. The third grounding
to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension
cord or an adaptor
plug.
_
is necessary
tnjury
by a qualified
serious
of children
sate use of all appliances,
bag and other
rugs, bedspreads
Keep laundry
_
to play on or in the washer.
teach them
while
overload
protector.
of up to 30 minutes,
motor
supply before
from the
Before
reaching
to prevent
power
loading,
vibration
attempting
or
any user
supply.
unloading
or adding
items,
inside.
injuries.
will stop if it becomes
if the washer
_
the floor
the power
stop before
personal
[he
from
this appliance
parts are moving.
to coast to a complete
result in serious
to reinforce
has not been
overheated.
manually
turned
-the washer
off during
will
this time.
Printed
in U.S.A.
electrical
A void fire hazard
shock, Do not use an
or
Grounding
type
wall receptacle
adaptor plug or extension
cord or
remove grounding
prong from
electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death,
feonotunderany
circumstances,
remove,
cut,
or bypass
the
Power
I
supply cord with 3-prong
grounding
plug
_groundingprongfrom
this plug"
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
Do not use or mix
Note: The instructions appearing in
this Owner's Guide are not meant to
liquid chlorine bleach with other
household
chemicals such as toilet
cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur, Common
sense and caution must be practiced
when installin{ t, operating and
maintaining any appliance,
cleaners, rust removers,
acid or
products
containing
ammonia.
These
mixtures
can produce
dangerous
fumes which can cause serious injury
or death,
Washing
Procedures
Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load
Read the Operating
Always
read
and
Instructions
follow
fabric
card for operating your specific model,
care and laundry
product
labels,
To reduce the risk of fi_e, electrical shock, or iniury to persons, read Important
Safety
Instructions,
page 3, before operating this washer,
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together,
Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time,
Separate white, light, and colorfast iterns from dark and noncolorfast items,
Separate items which shed lint frorn iterns which attract lint, Permanent press,
synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs and chenille
bedspreads,
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items,
Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items
Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass Small particles of fiberglass left in
tile drum may stick to fabrics in other loads and cause skit] irritation,
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed
together,
Prepare items for washing,
Empty pockets,
Brush oft lint and dirt, Shake out rugs and beach towels
Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove nonwashable trims and
ornaments,
Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckbs, and other objects which could be
damaged. This also helps protect other items in tile wash load
Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing,
Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a mesh bag to
prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
Empty pockets.
J
3,
Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal page 6, for details,
4,
Add
Place delicate items in a mesh bag,
laundry
load to washer,
Combine large and small items in a load, Load large items first,
be more than half the total wash load,
Large items should not
Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans may cause an out of balance
load, Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load,
Single heavy items such as a bedspread cars be washed separately,
A.
The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed The door
should close easily.
Add detergent,
bleach and fabric softener to automatic
dispenser following
these
steps:
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
• Slowly open the dispenser (hawer by first slkling the safety latch to the Hght, then pulling
the drawer out until it stops,
• ARer adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too
quickly coukt result in early dispensing of the bleach and fabric soRener,
Add laundry load to washer,
DETERGENT
Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the
beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or
liquid detergent can be used, Note: Liquid
detergent will drain into the washer drum as
it is added,
, Add a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent
made for front-loading washers_
to the dispenser chamber, Look/_ _
)
for this symbol or] the detergent \_l_v/
label. Use the cap or scoop
provided
bythe detergent
• Color-safe
Avoid
mixing
, Detergent
manufacturer
bleach, water
liquids
conditioner,
to measure the amount
detergent
avoid
booster
recommended,
and enzyme
products
may be added to the detergent
compartment,
and powders.
usage may need to be adjusted
, For best results,
/
for water
temperature,
water
hardness,
load size and soil level,
oversudsing
C.
LIQUID
BLEACH
o if desired, measure out the
recommended
amount of liquid chlorine
bleach
(not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL)) and pour it into
the center compartment
labeled "Liquid Bleach"
and marked with this symbol._
• Fill to the mininum fill line (MIN.)for
loads.
Fill to the maximum
large loads.
fill line (MAX.)
small
for
Do not exceed the maximum
fill line.
Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the
bleach which could result in damaged clothes.
, Do not pour undiluted
•
D.
Addpowder
liquid chlorine
or lJquidcolor-safe
bleach directly
bleach
onto the load or into the drum.
to the detergent
Fabric damage
can occur.
dispenser.
FABRIC SOFTENER
, if desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric softener into the compartment
labeled "Fabric SoRener" and marked with
this symbol _,
° Fill to the min_num fill line (MIN.) for small loads. Fiii to the maximum fill line (MAX.) for large loads. Do not exceed the maximum
fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could result in stained clothes.
* Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.
, Use of a fabric softener dispensing bail is not recommended in tumble action washers.
6.
Select
the cycle,
the washer.
temperature,
(See Operating
spin
speed,
Instructions
Z
Remove
Place washed
wrinkling,
options
or odors may develop
Do not
is on.
,
slam
the
washer
soil level
of each load.
Start
by fabric care label. Excess
in items left in the washer
aRer the cycle has ended.
will
door closed
or try to force
the door
open
shut
when
off.
DOOR
LOCK light
to the washer.
DO NOT leave the washer door open. An open door could entice children to hang on the
door or crawl inside the washer, Note: If there are no small children present, leave the door ajar
to prevent odor build
up and to
the washer
Do not place detergent,
damage
Do not store or place
laundry products on top of
size, and
is opened
during
operation,
the washer
drawer, and press START to continue cycle.
This could result in damage
, To avoid damaging
door.
,
to type,
Precautions
* If the dispenser
drawer
Slowly close the dispenser
,
according
items when the cycle is completed.
items in automatic
dryer, line dry, or dry fiat as directed
color transfer
General
and features
for your specific model.)
the
improve
venting
and personal
of the unit,
injury,
DO NO[ hang on or lean against
bleach or fabric soRener containers
on top of the washer,
the washer
They can
finish or controls,
Note: From time to time you may see water in the
bleach and fabric softener compartments. -[his is a
result of the siphoning action and is part of the
normal operation of
the washer,
5
Partner, Electrolux Home
Products has determined
that this product meets the
As
In ENERGY
ENERGY
STAR STAR
guidelines
for energy efficiency,
Donotuseormixliquid
chlorine Safe Stain Removal Procedures
bleach
withotherhousehold
chemicaB
such
as
toiletcleaners,
rustremovers,
acidorproducts
To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons
containing
ammonia
These
mixtules
(;an
with the basic warnings listecl below:
)roduce
dangerous
fumes
which
cancause
• Read and cornply with all instructions on stain remowll products,
serious
injury
ordeath,
in theil
original
labeled containers
comply
•
Keep stain remowH products
reach
•
Thoroughly
•
Do not combine stain removal
Dangerous fumes may result,
•
Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or
spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances
because they give off woors that could ignite or explode,
products,
especially
_mmonia
Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline,
explode on contact with flames or sparks,
For successAtl stain removal:
Remove stains promptly,
D,,t,rmm,, the kind of stain, then follow
,,,,
Follow fabric care label instructions.
and out of childlen's
wash any utensil used,
•
and chlorine
bleach
inside the home, Vapors can
the recommended
treatment
in the stain
lemoval chart below,
To pretreat stains, use a Dewash product, liquid detergent, or i paste mlde
granular detergent and water,
Use cokl water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains,
from
Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics
Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on _n inside seam,
Rinse and wash items ffter stain remowH,
Stain
STA#V
or property,
Removal
TREATMENT
Adhesive tape, chewing
rubber cement
gum,
Baby formul L dairy products,
egg
Apply ice. Scrape off excess Place stain face down on paper towels, Saturate with prewash stain remover or
nonfhrnmable dr}/ cleaning fluid.
Use product containing
enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.
Pretreat stain Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric
Blood
Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap, Or, pretreat or soak with product containing
bleach safe for fabric,
enzymes Wash using
Candle wax, crayon
Chocolate
Pretreat or soak in warns water using product containing
Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap,
Dye transfer on white fabric
Use packaged color remover, Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Grass
Pretreat or soak in warns water using product containing
enzymes, Wash using bleach safe for fabric
enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric
Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats,
Ink
Mildew,
Some inks may be in]possible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover, denatured
alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid,
scorch
Mud
Mustard,
Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric, Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing, Badly
mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Brush oft dry mud. Pretreat or soak wit[] product containing
tomato
enzymes.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover, Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Nail polish
May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels, Apply nail polish remover to back of stain,
Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrk:s,
Paint, varnish
WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet, Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed
BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label, Rinse thoroughly before washing.
Perspiration
Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap Rinse Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for
fabric,
Rust, brown or yellow
discoloration
For spots, use _ust _emover safe for fabric, For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate deterctent and
nonchlorine bleach, Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration,
Shoe polish
LI©UID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water, PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric, Pretreat
with prewash stain lemover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Rinse Rub detergent into dampened _rea,
Wash using bleach safe for fabric,
NHne, vomit, mucus, feces
Pretreat or soak in product containing
enzymes, Wash using bleach safe for fabric
6
OIL
Common
Washing
Problems
Marly 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 -[he Soap and Detergent Association,
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
Blue
,Undiluted liquid detergenl or
fabric softener dispensed directly
onto fabric,
stains
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE
,If caused by detergenl, mix 1 cup (240
ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (,95 L)
water in a plastic container Soak item 1
hour Rinse,
,Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric
softener compartments
of dispenser,
• If caused by fabric softener,
with bar soap Wash
Discoloration,
graying
Greasy,
Holes,
oily
,Not enough detergent.
-Wash water temperature
• Incorrect sorting,
stains.
tears, or
snags
rub stains
,Rewash with correct amount of
detergent and hottest water safe for
fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric,
,Sort items by soil level and color,
,Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
water and bleach safe for fabric.
Not enough detergent,
• Undiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric,
• Tleat with prewash stain remover or
liquid detergent,
• increase detergent and water
temperature,
Rewash
• Rub fabric softener ¢_ains with bar soap.
• Use correct amount of detergent and
hottest water safe for fabric.
• incorrect
• May be irreversible if rips, tears and
seams cannot be rnended,
• Never pour chlorine bleach directly on
fabric.
too low.
use of chlorine bleach
• Unfastened
buckles,
zippers,
hooks,
• Incorrect sorting.
•Tissues lelt in pocket,
• Overloading the washer
• Blot enough detergent.
• Undissolved detergent has left
a residue resembling lint,
• Static cling is attracting lint.
• Load washed too long,
• Reduce load size Rewash using correct
water temperature, water level, and
amount of detergent.
• Acid nonprecipitating water conditioner
to wash water to _emove detergent
residue,
Pilling
(Fibers break oft,
ball up and cling to
fabric,)
• Pillinct is normal with synthetic
and permanent press fabrics,
This is due to abrasion frorn
normal wear.
• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove
Residue
• Undissolved detergent,
• Some nonphosphate granular
detergents can combine with
hard water minerals to form a
residue,
• Rewash load,
or
powder
on dark
items;
Sdff, harsh
fabrics.
• Overloading
Wrinkling
YeBow buildup of
body soil on
syntheti_
fabrics
• See Washing
Procedures
preparing the wash load.
• Do not overload washer.
for sorting and
• Use correct ten]perature and amount of
detergent, water and wash time
• Add liquicl fabric softener to final rinse,
• Dry load in d_yer,
,Rernove lint with lint brush or roller.
pills,
• Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate fibers,
-When ironin{ t, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
• Turn iterns inside out to reduce abrasion.
• Increase water temperature
water safe for fabric,
• Do not overload washer
using hottest
-Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating
water conditioner with nonphosphate
granular detergent.
the washer.
• Overloading the washer,
• Incorrect wash cycle for wash
load,
• Reduce load size,
.Agitation time too short.
-Wash water temperature
.Not enough detergent.
•Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes,
•Wash in hot water (120°F/49°C) using full
permanent press cycle Increase
detergent,
Add bleach safe for fabric,
too low,
-Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on
fabric. See Washing Procedures for
directions on adding softener.
• Check condition of items before washing,
See Washing Procedures for preparing
and loading the wash load and adding
chlorine bleach,
• Rips, tears and broken threads,
,Overloading the washer.
, Degradation of fabric.
Lint
MEASURES
• Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric
softener using the Perm Press or Delicate
cycle,
• Do not overload washer.
-Remove items from washer as soon as
cycle is completed.
• Use liquid fabric softener,
• Select correct wash cycle
• Use correct amount of detergent.
• Wash synthetics frequently using hot or
warm water,
•Or, treat with color remover.
Yeilo_" or brown
rust
stains
• Iron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or water
heater
•To restore discolored load of whites, use
rust remover safe for fabric,
• Do not use chlorine bleach to _en]ove rust
stains It may intensify discoloration,
• Use nonprecipitating
water softener
• Before washing, run hot water for a few
minutes to clear lines,
• Drain water heater occasionally,
•Foran ongoing problem, install an iron filter
in your water supply system,
Care and
Cleaning
Outside
When washing is completed, wipetop and sides of washer with a damp cloth.
faucets oft to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses
Turn water
As needed, clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or
abrasive cleansers. If door or console becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach
[1/2 cup (120 rnl) in 1 quart (.95 L) water]. Rfflse several times with clear water
Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent.
Or. touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label
Figure1
(Lock tab is visible only aRer drawer has
been pulled out)
Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard
leveling legs to prevent floor darnage.
Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Area
Detergent and fabdc softener may build up in the dispenser drawer
once or twice a month
under the front
Residue should be removed
Remove the drawer by first sliding the safety latch to tile right, then pulling the dlawer out
until it stops (Figure 1)
Reach back into tile left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on tile lock
tab (left _ear portion of the drawer). Pull out the drawer.
(Figure 2)
Remove the insert flom the bleach and fabric soltener compartments
(Figure 3)
Figure 2
Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap water to remove traces of accumulated powders
and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener residue may indicate improper dilution or
more frequent cleaning is lequired.
To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue
from the upper and lower parts of the lecess (Figure 4)
Replace the insert
pressingthe
"X" to lock it in place
Return tile dispenser drawer
Inside
e
Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrinklin{ t, color transfer.
and odors may develop in items left in tile washer
Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug
shock hazards.
the electrical
power
cord to avoid electrical
Dry around tile washer door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass. These areas should
always be clean to ensure a water tight seal
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}
Figure
3
When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may remain on the drum
Remove this by wiping tile drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser. Rinse thoroughly
with water
Periodically. wipe dry the folds in the bottom of the flexible gasket to remove lint and other
debds
The plastic drum vanes may become stained flom fabric dye. Clean these parts with a
nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dye transfer to future
Figure
4
Follow Winterizing
Instructions for cold
weathercare.
loads.
Winterizing
Instructions
If tile washer is stored in an area where fleezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures.
follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer:
1.
2.
3.
4
Turn off water supply faucets
Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses
Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Add 1 gallon (38 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum.
Close door.
5
Select the Drain/Spin cycle. Press START and let tile washer drain for 1 minute to drain
out all tile water. Not all of tile RV antifreeze will be expelled.
Press Pause/Cancel twice, unplug electrical power cord. dry oft drum interior and close
door,
6
7
8.
9
Remove dispenser drawer.
Replace drawer
Store washer in an upright
To rernove antifreeze from
cycle using detergent. Do
8
Dlain any water in compartments
and dly compa[tments.
position.
washer after storage, run empty washer through
not add wash load,
a complete
Avoid
Service
Checklist
_x pense
Tile list includes common
Before calling for service, review this list, It may save both time _nd ,,
....
workmanship or materials in this washer
OCCURRENCE
concerns that are not the lesult of defective
POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION
NOISE
High pitch
Rattling
Squealing
'jet engine"
and clanking
sound
Thumping
Vibrating
noise.
• A celtain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle,
noise.
or hot
rubber
• Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump Stop washer and check
drum, If noise continues after washei is restarted, objects may be in pump, Call your
authorized servicer,
• Belt buckles _nd metal fasteners are hitting wash drum, To prevent unnecessary noise and
damage to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out,
odor.
• Washer is overloaded, Do not overload washer, Stop washer and reduce load,
• Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound, This is usually normal, If sound continues,
washer is probably out of balance. Stop washer and redistribute wash load,
sound,
noise.
• Washer is not resting firmly on floor, Move washer so it rests firmly on floor, Adjust leveling
legs and tighten IocT_nuts, See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor details,
"
"
Shipping bolts and foam Mock have not been removed during installation See INSTALLATION
INS]RUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam block, "
• Wash load unevenly distributed in dlum, Stop washer and rearrange wash load,
OPERA TING
• Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose Make sure plug fits tightly
in wall outlet,
• House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred, Reset circuit breaker
or replace fuse, Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by
a qualified electrician, If problem is a power outage, call local electric company
Water supply faucets are not turned on, Turn on water supply faucets
Motor is overhe ited, Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated, It will automatically restart
after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off),
• Dispenser drawer is open, Close drawer,
• Washer door is not completely closed, Close door completely.
Washer does not start,
Washer
won't
• Load is too small, Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load,
• Dispenser drawer is open, Close drawer,
spin.
Residue left in drum.
Heavily soiled items, Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse Shake or brush
excess dirt and sand from items before washing
WA TEn
Water collects
bellows
in folds of the
This is a result of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer,
at the end of the cycle.
Water collects in bleach and fabric
softener
compartments.
Tills is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer, Water
may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Page 8, Figures 1 and 2) and draining
water into tile empty drum or sink.
Wash load too wet after spin,
Washer is overloaded, Do not overload washer, See Washing
Procedures,
Load is too srnall, Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load,
Load is out of balance
Rearrange load to allow proper spinning,
Drain hose is kinked, Straiqhten d_ain hose,
Water does not enter washer or it enters
slo wly.
Water supply is not adequate in area, Check another faucet in the house, Wait until water supply
aDd pressure increase
Water supply faucets are not completely open, Fully open hot and cold faucets
Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa)
Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling,
Water inlet hoses are kinked, Straighten
Warm or hot water
is not hot enough,
hoses,
Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer, Measure hot water temperature at
nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer, Water temper iture should be at least 120°F
49'C} Adjust water heater as necessary,
Hot water]s being used elsewhere in tile house. Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during
washer use, There may not be enough hot water availaMe for proper cleaning. If problem persists',
your [sot water system may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time,
Water in washer does not drain or drains
slo wly.
. Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and str _ighten the drain hose
Water leaks,
• Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer
sealing washers provided.
Oversudsing.
Incorrect
wash and rinse temperatures,
Water is entenng washer but tub does not
fill
Maximum standpipe height i_ 8' (2,4 m),
House drain pipes are cl:ogged, Unclog drain pipes, Contact plumber if necessary,
Check and tighten hose connections, Install rubber
Wrong detergent, Run rinse cycle. Use a low sudsing, high efficiency detergent,
Too rfluch detergent. Run rinse cycle, Use less detergent'ln future loads
"
and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets
" Hot
water faucet and cold water hose to cold waterraucet,
Connect hot water hose to hot
• Drain hose standpipe is incorrect heiqht, Stand[__,ipe
must be _ minimum of 236" (60 co) high to
prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS,
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WARRANTY
FRiGiDAIRE
TUMBLE
WARRANTOR:
Electrolux Major Appliances
North America
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario
L5V 3E4
1-800-265-8352
WARRANTY PERiOD:
Forthe first year after purchase by the original consumer/
owner:
For the second through fifth },ear after purchase by the
original consumer/owner:
Forthe second through twenty-fifth },ear after purchase
by the original consumer/owner:
WARRANTOR WiLL THROUGH iTS AUTHORIZED
SERViCE DEPO T:
Pay all costs to repair or replace any defective parts,
Pay all costs (excluding labour to install) to replace any
defective motor, driven pulley, or motor controller,
Pay all costs (excluding labour to install) of an inner
wash basket,
WARRANTY APPLiES TO:
(CANADA)
ACTION
WASHERS
Pedestal
Warranty
Full One Year Warranty on Mechanical Parts
For one year from date of purchase, when this pedestal is
installed with the listed washer or dryer (see owners
manual for specific model) and operated according to the
information in the Use and Care Guide, Operating
Instructions and Installation Instructions, the supplier will
repair or replace any of its mechanical parts if they are
defective in workmanship or material, Keep your bill of
sale, The date of the bill establishes the warranty period
should parts be required, This written warranty gives you
specific rights, You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state
Warranty Restrictien
If the pedestal is used for any other purpose than private
family use or used with any product that requires
modification for installation, the warranty is null and void.
WarrantyParts
Warranty parts are available by contacting the supplier
where the pedestal was purchased or refer to the Use and
Care Guide that came with the washer or dryer that is
installed or] the pedestal for contact information
For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/
retailer, authorized ELECTROLUXMAJOR APPLIANCES
NORTH AMERUCA PARTSAND SERVICEdepot, or:
Electrolux Mesor Appliances
North America
5855 Terg Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario
L5V 3E4
1-800-265-8352
a) Products purchased and installed in Canada for personal single farnily household use.
b) Defects resulting or arising out of the manufacturing process,
4 Products bearing legible manufacturer's model and serial numbers,
d) Replacement parts only for the remainder of the original warranty,
I/VARRANTY DOES NO TAPP& Y TO:
a) Transportation damage.
b) Supply and replacement of porcelain, fuses, glass and light bulbs.
c) Parts and service supplied or obtained from other than ELECTROLUX MAJOR APPLIANCESNORTH AMERICA PARTS
AND SERVICEor ELECTROLUX MAJOR APPLIANCESNORTH AMERICA PARTSAND SERVICEauthorized depots.
d) Damage or failure as the result of abuse, improper or commercial use.
CONSUMER/OWNER RESPONSIBILITY:
a) To provide proof of the original date of purchase by means of a bill of sale or payment record verifying purchase date.
b) To pay all costs to make the appliance readily accessible for service.
c) To ensure proper power supply and connection of the appliance to same.
d) Proper installation, control setting and care of finish.
This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranties contained in any applicable legislation, The terms and conditions
of this warranty are not intended to exclude or limit your rights under those statutes, The warrantor however reserves the
right to charge transportation and travelling costs for distances in excess of 48 kilometres (30 miles) from the nearest
ELECTROLUXMAJOR APPLIANCES PARTSAND SERVICEauthorized service depot.
This warranty plus the statutorywarranties mentioned are the onlywarranties giver] to the consumer/owner for this product,
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