Frigidaire FFTW4120SW1, FFTW4120SW0 Owner’s Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your Washer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ...........................2-4

Operating Instructions ................................... 5-11

Stain Removal Guide ....................................12-13

Care and Cleaning ............................................ 12

Care and Cleaning ........................................14-15

Avoid Service ................................................... 13

Solutions to Common Inquiries .......................... 16

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Avoid Service Checklist .................................17-18

Warranty .........................................................14

Warranty .........................................................19

Français ........................................................... 15

Notes .............................................................. 20

Español ........................................................... 29

Français ........................................................... 21

Español ........................................................... 41

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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.

Product Record

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the serial plate located under the washer lid. Record and retain these numbers.

Model Number ___________________________

Serial Number ___________________________

Purchase Date ___________________________

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

tions for your washer. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your washer may not have every feature included. Use the washer only as instructed in this

provides general operating instruc-

Use & Care Guide

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NOTE

The instructions appearing in this 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.

Use and Care Guide

Save these instructions for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - RISK OF FIRE

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, 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. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions:

PREVENT FIRE

• 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 ﬂ ammable 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.

• 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 washer.

• Do not continue to use the washer 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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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PREVENT INJURY

• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer 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

INSTRUCTIONS

washer 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 washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

• 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 same load unless speciﬁ ed on the label.

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

for detailed grounding procedures. If the

INSTALLATION

WARNING

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.

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PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless speciﬁ cally recommended in this

& Care Guide

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid ﬂ oor . It may be necessary to reinforce the ﬂ oor to prevent vibra- tion or movement.

• Do not sit on, step on or stand on the washer. Do not rest heavy loads on top. The washer 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.

• To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, press POWER tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

• This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated.

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

. Use only authorized factory parts.

button to stop the cycle. Allow the wash

Use

WARNING

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.

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

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IMPORTANT

Do not wash water-resistant clothing, rugs, mats, or other waterproof items. This may create a hazardous out-ofbalance situation.

Read all instructions before

operating this washer.

Washing Procedures

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.

1 Sort laundry into loads that

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

• See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions.

4 Add a measured amount of detergent to the deter-

gent compartment.

• Follow detergent manufacturer’s directions. The amount required depends on type of detergent, load size and soil level, and water hardness.

For best results

Use a low-sudsing, high efﬁ ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing. Look for this symbol on the detergent label:

• If using pod-type detergent packs, place them directly at the bottom of empty tub BEFORE adding laundry.

• 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.

• Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag.

(Mesh bag not included.)

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If desired, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser.

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

• Refer to bleach manufacturer’s directions for quantity to add.

• Do not exceed the max ﬁ ll line.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser. Add powdered bleach to the empty tub.

• If using liquid color-safe bleach, add it to the liquid detergent dispenser if using liquid detergent.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Washing Procedures, continued

6 Add laundry load to washer.

• For best washing performance, dry load lev el 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 small 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 soft-

ener dispenser.

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.

• Close the washer lid. The washer will not operate with the lid open.

• Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.

• Turn the cycle selector in either direction to scroll to the desired cycle. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. See the “Cycle Selection” section in this guide for descriptions of each cycle.

• The estimated cycle time, preset wash water temperature, soil level, and options for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle displayed. See the “Cycle Settings” and “Washer Settings Chart” in this guide for descriptions and available settings for each cycle.

• To change the settings, press the Temp and Soil Level buttons to scroll to the desired settings.

• To select or deselect an option, press the button for that option. The indicator will be illuminated when the option has been selected. The indicator will no longer be lighted when the option has been deselected.

• After making your selections, press START to begin the cycle.

• To add a forgotten item to the wash tub, press the PAUSE button to pause the cycle. After the lock releases, lift the lid and add the item. Close the lid and press START again, continuing the current cycle.

• To cancel a running cycle, press the POWER button.

• 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 powder products in this dispenser.

NOTE

If a build-up of fabric softener occurs, clean with hot water. See Care and Cleaning section for additional information.

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