Frigidaire FFLG2022MW, FFLG1011MW User Manual
All about the
Use & Care
of your Laundry Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ..............................2-5
Washer Operating Instructions ..........................6-13
Dryer Operating Instructions ...........................14-17
Care and Cleaning ..........................................18-19
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Avoid Service .................................................20-21
Warranty ............................................................22
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this washer.
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with
a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as
described below:
Defi nitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
WARNING
For your safety the following information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fi re department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Read all instructions before using this appliance. This
book contains valuable information about:
• Operation
• Care
• Service
Keep it in a safe place.
This
Use and Care Guide
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
Care Guide
.
provides general operating
Use &
Save these instructions for future reference.
Product Record
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your laundry center
are found on the serial plate located on the inside of the
dryer door. Record and retain these numbers.
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Model Number _____________________
Serial Number _____________________
Purchase Date _____________________
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding type
10-30R
3-wire
240 v Electric Dryer
120 v Gas Dryer
14-30R
4-wire
(fused 30 amp)
(fused 30 amp)
ll receptacle
wer cord with
3-prong grgr
ounded plug
Do not,
under
y cir
cumstances,
cut,
removeve,
or b
ypass th
UL-approved service
cord must be installed
on electric dryers (not
provided with unit
except those
manufactured for sale
in Canada).
e
ounding pr
ong.
240 v Electric Dryer
10-30R
3-wire
(fused 30 amp)
14-30R
4-wire
(fused 30 amp)
Avoid fi re hazard or 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, fi re or death.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE
To reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this laundry center, 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
• Do not wash or dry 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
laundry center. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite the materials.
• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other fl am-
mable 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. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been used for such a
period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water fl ow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. Hydrogen gas is fl ammable; do not smoke or use
an open fl ame during this time.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fi re.
• Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic or similar materials such as bras, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags and pillows that may melt or burn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain
circumstances produce fi re by spontaneous combustion.
UL-approved service
cord must be installed
on electric dryers (not
provided with unit
except those
manufactured for sale
in Canada).
120 v Gas Dryer
Grounding type
wawall receptacl
Do not,
under
anany cir
cumstances,
cut,
remo
or b
ypass th
PoPower cord with
3-prong
ounded plug
grgrounding pr
ong.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer
must be connected to an outdoors exhaust. Regularly
inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any
accumulation of lint around the opening and in the
surrounding area.
• Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust duct
should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by
qualifi ed service personnel. An excessive amount of lint
build-up in these areas could result in ineffi cient drying
and possible fi re. See Care and Cleaning.
• Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked,
damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and
damage to fabrics can occur.
• Do not obstruct the fl ow of ventilating air. Do not stack
or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back
of the dryer.
• Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer
at any time.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the
fabric softener or product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding type
ll receptacle
wer cord with
3-prong grgr
ounded plug
Do not,
under
y cir
cumstances,
cut,
removeve,
or b
ypass the
ounding pr
ong.
• Do not continue to use the laundry center if you hear
squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises.
This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead
to fi re or serious injury. Contact a qualifi ed technician
immediately.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
fi re, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to
the rubber or plastic parts of the laundry center.
PROTECT CHILDREN
• Do not allow children to play on or in the laundry center. 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 laundry center 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 laundry center is removed from service or
discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
serious personal injuries.
PREVENT INJURY
• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during
operation, the laundry center must be installed and
electrically grounded by a qualifi ed 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 laundry center is moved
to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a
qualifi ed service person.
• To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry
center, the electrical power cord of a gas dryer must be
plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong
outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed.
Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
Avoid fi re hazard or 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, fi re or death.
• ALWAYS disconnect the laundry center from the electrical
• Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer
• To prevent injury, do not reach into the laundry center
WARNING
FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Grounding type
wawall receptacl
Do not,
under
anany cir
cumstances,
cut,
remo
or b
ypass th
grgrounding pr
PoPower cord with
3-prong
ounded plug
supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure
to do so can result in electrical shock or injury.
interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or
adding items, push in the cycle selector knob to stop
the cycle. Allow the wash tub or dryer drum to coast to
a complete stop before reaching inside.
ong.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Follow package directions when using laundry products.
Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting
in serious injury or death.
• Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specifi ed on the label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar.
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
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.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the
laundry center:
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifi cally recommended in this
Use & Care Guide
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not install or store the laundry center where it will
be exposed to the weather.
• Do not install on carpet. Install laundry center on a
solid fl oor. It may be necessary to reinforce the fl oor to
prevent vibration or movement.
• Do not sit on, step on or stand on the laundry center.
Do not rest heavy loads on top. The laundry center is
not meant to support weight.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply before attempting
any user maintenance. Canceling a cycle or turning the
power off at the console does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.
• This laundry center is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes
overheated.
• A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the
dryer motor in the unlikely event of an overheated
situation. A service technician must replace the thermal
limiter switch after correcting the fault.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
serious personal injuries.
. Use only authorized factory parts.
CAUTION
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customer of potential exposure to such substances. Included in this list are soot and carbon monoxide, both of
which may be produced by the use of this product.
NOTE
Í
The instructions appearing in this
tion that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.
Use and Care Guide
are not meant to cover every possible condition and situa-
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WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Washing Procedures
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to
persons, read these IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
in this
Use and Care Guide
Sort laundry into loads that
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can be washed together.
• Sort items
by recommended cycle and water
temperature.
• Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark
and non-colorfast items.
• Separate items that shed lint from items that
attract lint. Casual, synthetic, knit, and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and
bedspreads.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
• Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate items
from durable items.
• Do not machine wash items containing fi berglass.
Small particles of fi berglass left in the drum may
transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin
irritation and/or damage to fabrics.
2 Prepare items for washing.
• Empty pockets.
before operating your washer.
3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
4 Add a measured amount of detergent to the
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• Place delicate and small items such as bras,
hosiery and baby socks in a
mesh bag.
(Mesh bag not included.)
• See Stain Removal Guide
in this guide for
safe, successful
stain removal
instructions.
wash tub before adding the laundry load.
For best results
Use a low-sudsing, high effi ciency deter-
gent to prevent oversudsing. Look for this
symbol on the detergent label:
• Follow detergent manufacturer’s directions. The
amount required depends on type of detergent,
load size and soil level, and water hardness.
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:
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach
towels.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, button buttons, tie
strings and sashes, and remove non-washable
trims and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage
during washing.
• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
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• Refer to bleach manufacturer’s directions for quantity to add.
• Then add 1 cup (240 ml) water to fl ush the dis-
penser.
• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser. Add powdered bleach to the empty tub.
Washing Procedures, continued
WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6 Add laundry load to washer.
• For best washing performance, dry load level
should not be higher than the upper row of holes in
the wash tub. Do not overload the washer.
• Combine large and small items in a load. Load
large items fi rst. 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.
7 If desired, add liquid fabric softener to fabric
softener dispenser (available on some models).
For models with built-in dispenser:
• Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions. DO NOT use granular
detergent in this dispenser.
• DO NOT fi ll above the maximum fi ll line.
• Turn fabric softener option on.
• Do not use bleach in this dispenser.
For models without a built-in fabric softener
dispenser:
• Follow fabric softener label directions.
• Add diluted fabric softener to the fi nal rinse. You
may use a fabric softener dispensing ball.
NOTE
Í
To prevent staining, do not overfi ll the “FABRIC
SOFTENER” chamber or pour liquid fabric softener
directly on the wash load.
Other Wash Products
• Water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme
products may be added with the detergent.
IMPORTANT
Use of multi-product (detergent plus softener) sheets
or color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended. They
could disable your machine and result in unwarranted
repair costs.
8 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for
the load.
• See
Washer Operating Instructions
pages.
9 Start the washer.
• Close the washer lid. The washer will not operate
with the lid open.
• Push in or turn the cycle selector knob or turn any
option knob to “wake” the washer. You will hear
three beeps to indicate washer is ready to operate.
• After making your selections, push in the selector
knob to start the cycle. You will hear one beep and
the washer lid will lock.
• Unless a manual water level is selected (if available), the washer will perform a dry load sensing
procedure before adding water to the tub.
• To add a forgotten item to the wash tub, push in
the cycle selector knob to pause the cycle. You will
hear two beeps. After the lock releases, lift the lid
and add the item. Close the lid and push in the
selector knob again, continuing the current cycle.
• To stop a running cycle, push in the cycle selector
knob.
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