Frigidaire 131956800 User Manual

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TEMPERATURA/LAVAR/ENJUAGAR

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Read your washer Owner's Guide. Read your washer Owner's Guide.

Read your washer Owner's Guide. It has

Read your washer Owner's Guide. Read your washer Owner's Guide.
important safety and warranty information. It
also has many suggestions for best washing
results.

shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your washer
Owner's Guide before operating this appliance.

Operating StepsOperating Steps

Operating Steps

Operating StepsOperating Steps

Read Washing Procedures in your Owner'sRead Washing Procedures in your Owner's

Read Washing Procedures in your Owner's

Read Washing Procedures in your Owner'sRead Washing Procedures in your Owner's
Guide.Guide.

Guide. It explains these operating steps in

Guide.Guide.
detail.

1.1.

1.

1.1.

2.2.

2.

2.2.

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Sort laundry into loads that can beSort laundry into loads that can be

Sort laundry into loads that can be

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

washed together.

washed together.washed together.
Prepare items for washing.Prepare items for washing.

Prepare items for washing.

Prepare items for washing.Prepare items for washing.

FRIO

To reduce the risk of fire, electric

FRIO
FRIO

ourour

our

ourour

TAMAÑO DE LA CARGA

MEDIANO

GRANDEPEQUEÑO

3.3.

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

3.

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

3.3.

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

4.4.

Add the measured amount of detergentAdd the measured amount of detergent

4.

Add the measured amount of detergent

4.4.

Add the measured amount of detergentAdd the measured amount of detergent
to wash tub.to wash tub.

to wash tub.

to wash tub.to wash tub.

5.5.

If desired, add diluted liquid bleach toIf desired, add diluted liquid bleach to

5.

If desired, add diluted liquid bleach to

5.5.

If desired, add diluted liquid bleach toIf desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
the Bleach Dispenser on some models.the Bleach Dispenser on some models.

the Bleach Dispenser on some models.

the Bleach Dispenser on some models.the Bleach Dispenser on some models.
For models without a dispenser, addFor models without a dispenser, add

For models without a dispenser, add

For models without a dispenser, addFor models without a dispenser, add
diluted bleach after the tub has filleddiluted bleach after the tub has filled

diluted bleach after the tub has filled

diluted bleach after the tub has filleddiluted bleach after the tub has filled
and the load has agitated a few minutes.and the load has agitated a few minutes.

and the load has agitated a few minutes.

and the load has agitated a few minutes.and the load has agitated a few minutes.
DO NOT pour bleach directly onto washDO NOT pour bleach directly onto wash

DO NOT pour bleach directly onto wash

DO NOT pour bleach directly onto washDO NOT pour bleach directly onto wash
load.load.

load.

load.load.

6. Add laundry load to wash tub. 6. Add laundry load to wash tub.

6. Add laundry load to wash tub.

6. Add laundry load to wash tub. 6. Add laundry load to wash tub.

7.7.

If desired, add liquid fabric softener toIf desired, add liquid fabric softener to

7.

If desired, add liquid fabric softener to

7.7.

If desired, add liquid fabric softener toIf desired, add liquid fabric softener to
the Fabric Softener Dispenser on somethe Fabric Softener Dispenser on some

the Fabric Softener Dispenser on some

the Fabric Softener Dispenser on somethe Fabric Softener Dispenser on some
models or during the final rinse.models or during the final rinse.

models or during the final rinse.

models or during the final rinse.models or during the final rinse.

8. 8.

Set cycle selector and washer controlsSet cycle selector and washer controls

8.

Set cycle selector and washer controls

8. 8.

Set cycle selector and washer controlsSet cycle selector and washer controls
according to type, size, and soil level ofaccording to type, size, and soil level of

according to type, size, and soil level of

according to type, size, and soil level ofaccording to type, size, and soil level of
each load.each load.

each load.

each load.each load.

DELICADO

ENJUAGUE

EMPEZAR

15

EXPRIMIDO

FINAL

OFF

EXPRIMIDO

FINAL

ENJUAGUE

9. 9.

Close lid and pull cycle selector knob toClose lid and pull cycle selector knob to

9.

Close lid and pull cycle selector knob to

9. 9.

Close lid and pull cycle selector knob toClose lid and pull cycle selector knob to
start washer.start washer.

start washer.

start washer.start washer.

10.10.

Remove items at end of cycle. Remove items at end of cycle.

10.

Remove items at end of cycle. Wait

10.10.

Remove items at end of cycle. Remove items at end of cycle.
about 1 minute for safety lid lock to release.

Cycle SelectionCycle Selection

Cycle Selection

Cycle SelectionCycle Selection

Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.

Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.

Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.

The Regular, Planchado Permanente (Perm
Press), and Delicado (Delicate) cycles provide
a spray rinse during the first spin, followed by
a deep rinse(enjuague) and final spin(exprimido
final).

Regular CycleRegular Cycle

Regular Cycle

Regular CycleRegular Cycle

Provides up to 15 minutes of wash agitation
for most fabrics.

Planchado Permanente (Perm Press) CyclePlanchado Permanente (Perm Press) Cycle

Planchado Permanente (Perm Press) Cycle

Planchado Permanente (Perm Press) CyclePlanchado Permanente (Perm Press) Cycle

Provides up to 12 minutes of wash agitation
for cottons and blends with a no-iron finish.

OFF

10

OFF

12

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4

REGULAR

5

ENJUAGUE

EXPRIMIDO

FINAL

PLANCHADO

PERMANENTE

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TEMPERATURA/LAVAR/ENJUAGAR

TIBIO

CALIENTE

FRIO

FRIO

FRIO
FRIO

TAMAÑO DE LA CARGA

MEDIANO

GRANDEPEQUEÑO

DELICADO

ENJUAGUE

EXPRIMIDO

FINAL

OFF

15

10

REGULAR

5

ENJUAGUE

Cycle SelectionCycle Selection

Cycle Selection

Cycle SelectionCycle Selection

Delicado (Delicate) CycleDelicado (Delicate) Cycle

Delicado (Delicate) Cycle

Delicado (Delicate) CycleDelicado (Delicate) Cycle

(continued)(continued)

(continued)

(continued)(continued)

Provides 8 minutes of wash/pause agitation for
the gentle care of knit and delicate items.
Always set the Delicado cycle to begin at the
EMPEZAR (START) position.

ControlsControls

Controls

ControlsControls

Always follow instructions on fabric careAlways follow instructions on fabric care

Always follow instructions on fabric care

Always follow instructions on fabric careAlways follow instructions on fabric care
labels.labels.

labels.

labels.labels.
Temperatura/Lavar/EnjuagarTemperatura/Lavar/Enjuagar

Temperatura/Lavar/Enjuagar(Wash/

Temperatura/Lavar/EnjuagarTemperatura/Lavar/Enjuagar
RinseTemperature)sets the water temperatures
for washing and rinsing. Select wash water
temperature according to fiber content and
soil level of the load, and type of detergent
used. A cold water rinse saves energy and
reduces wrinkling.

The following chart suggests wash/rinse
temperatures for basic fabric types.

Wash/Rinse Wash/Rinse

Wash/Rinse

Wash/Rinse Wash/Rinse

Fabric TypeFabric Type

Fabric Type

Fabric TypeFabric Type
Heavily soiled white/colorfast Hot/Cold

cotton, perm press (Caliente/Frio)
Normally soiled white/colorfast Warm/Cold

cotton, perm press (Tibio/Frio)
Noncolorfast fabrics, knits, Cold/Cold

delicates, washable woolens

Tamaño de la CargaTamaño de la Carga

Tamaño de la Carga (Load Size) sets the

Tamaño de la CargaTamaño de la Carga

TemperatureTemperature

Temperature

TemperatureTemperature

(Frio/Frio)

amount of wash and rinse water for the wash
load. Select a water level appropriate for the
load size. There should be enough water for
items to move freely.
NOTE: Large - Grande

Medium - Mediano
Small - Pequeño

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12

EXPRIMIDO

FINAL

PLANCHADO

PERMANENTE

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EXPRIMIDO

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FINAL

ENJUAGUE

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• Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra

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energy. Undersize loads waste energy.

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• When small wash loads cannot be avoided,

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use lower water levels.

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• Select the appropriate cycle and time for each

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load. Shorten wash times for lightly soiled
loads.

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• To reduce drying time, select a fast spin speed

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to remove more water from heavy items such
as towels and jeans.

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• Use warm water to wash most loads. Limit hot

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water washes to heavily soiled and white
loads. Use cold water for lightly soiled items
and rinsing.

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• Operate the washer in early morning and late

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evening when utility demands are low.

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• Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid

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rewashing.

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