Frigidaire 131682000 User Manual

WASHER

Frigidaire

Owner's Guide

Product Registration ....................................2

Important Safety Instructions .......................2-3

Washing Procedures ....................................4-6

Stain Removal.............................................. 6-7

Common Washing Problems.........................8

Care and Cleaning .......................................9

Avoid Service Checklist ................................10-11

Warranty and Service ................................... 12-14

PN 131682000

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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.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

Product Registration

Thank you for choosing this washer.

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 ________________

The self-addressed

REGISTRATION CARD

filled in completely, signed and returned.

This owner's guide will

PRODUCT

should be

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.

EXPLOSIVE.

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.

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.

If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before

HYDROGEN GAS IS

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

included with your washer.

card

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

1997 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

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.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Printed in U.S.A.

Important Safety Instructions

electrical shock. Do not use an 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.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Use this way ONLY

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.

(continued)

Avoid fire hazard or

Do not under any circumstances cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong from this plug.

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

CORRECT

Do not use or mix

Prevent Injury

To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the 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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet.

ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.

Do not Do not

All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer

unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

Do not Do not

attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury.

moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never

Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect

combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.

mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

tamper with controls.

install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

ALWAYS disconnect

the washer from the electrical supply before

To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are

Note:

The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop

if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Washing Procedures

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

Empty pockets.

• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.

• Read the

•

Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

Important Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read

card for operating your specific model.

, pages 2-3, before operating this washer.

1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin

speeds.

• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast items.

• Separate items which shed lint from items 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.

2. Prepare items for washing.

• Empty pockets.

• Brush off 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 buckles, and other objects which could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the 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.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

Bleach Dispenser (some models)

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

See

Stain Removal

, pages 6-7, for details.

4. Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub before adding the laundry load.

Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. The amount required depends on

type of detergent, load size and soil level, and water hardness.

5. If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser

• Before adding the wash load, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser located

in left front corner under the lid:

• 3/4 cup (180 ml) for small loads

• 1 cup (240 ml) for large loads

• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) for extra-large loads.

• Then add 1 cup (240 ml) water to flush the dispenser.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.

For models without a bleach dispenser,

of liquid chlorine bleach in 1 quart (.95 L) water. Add it to wash water after

a few minutes of agitation.

Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.

dilute the recommended amount

(some models).

Washing Procedures

(continued)

6. Add 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.

• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load.

• When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2 towels to balance the load.

Do not load items above

top row of holes in wash tub.

Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser

(some models)

7. If desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric Softener Dispenser

For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):

1. Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label

directions.

2. Add water to bring liquid level to fill line on dispenser cap.

3. Remove the dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinse both cap and

cup with warm water. Replace dispenser in the agitator.

NOTE:

To separate cap from cup, put thumb into dispenser and push against side of cup (see picture to the left). After cleaning, push cap and cup firmly together. Replace dispenser by lining up the ribs and grooves and snapping it into position.

Fabric softener will be flushed from area under the built-in fabric softener dispenser when Large Load Water Level is selected. If a build-up of fabric softener occurs, clean with hot water.

For models with a removable dispenser (see picture below to the left):

1. Attach fabric softener dispenser to top of agitator by pressing down gently.

2. Add softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions.

3. Add water to bring liquid level to top of the peg in the center of the cup.

4. Remove the dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinse both lid and

bowl thoroughly with warm water. Reassemble and place dispenser on agitator or store it nearby.

(some models).

DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP.

Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser

(some models)

Removable Fabric Softener Dispenser

(some models)

For models without a fabric softener dispenser,

directions. Add diluted fabric softener to the final rinse.

softener directly on the wash load.

follow fabric softener label

Do not pour fabric

8. Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to type, size, and soil level of each load, and detergent used.

See

Operating Instructions

for your specific model controls.

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