Frigidaire FTF530ES0 Operating Instructions Manual

8. Start the washer by closing the door and
pulling out the cycle selector knob. The
washer will not operate with the door open.
As a safety measure, the door will
automatically lock during the entire wash
cycle. When the door is closed, the Door Lock
Indicator lights up when the washer starts, and
turns off at the end of the cycle.

• To stop the washer, push in the cycle

selector knob.

• To change a cycle, push in the cycle

selector knob and turn it clockwise to the
desired setting.

• Pull out the knob to restart the washer.

9. Remove items when cycle ends. A signal will
sound at the end of the cycle when the Cycle
Signal ON is selected.

2. Prepare items for washing.

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

4. Add laundry load to the wash drum.

5. Open the dispenser drawer and add the

measured amount of detergent to the
detergent compartment. If desired, add liquid

bleach and fabric softener to the appropriate
compartments. Slowly close dispenser drawer.
The washer will not operate with the drawer
open.

6. Set Temperatures switch according to fabric

type and soil level of each load.

7. Push in the cycle selector knob and turn it

clockwise to the desired wash cycle and
setting.

Before Operating Y our Washer

Read your washer Use and Care Guide. It has

important safety and warranty information. It also
has many suggestions for best washing results.

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

Operating Steps

Read and follow Washing Procedures in your Use
and Care Guide. It provides detailed information for
preparing the wash load and choosing control
settings to ensure best washing results.

1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed

together.

Printed in U. S. A.

Note: From time to time you may see water in
the bleach and fabric softener compartments.
This is a result of the siphoning action and is
part of the normal operation of the washer.

P/N 134392600 (0402)

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS

KNITS/DELICATES

FINAL SPIN

WASH

NORMAL

HEAVY WASH

FINAL SPIN

LIGHT
WASH

REGULAR

PERM PRESS

QUIET

LOUD

EXTRA RINSE

OFF

ON

DOOR LOCK

OFF

P/N 134392600 (0402)

Cycle Selection

For best results, follow the fabric care label directions
on items to be washed.

Regular Cycle

Up to 17 minutes of reversing tumble action for most
fabrics. Three rinses, three spins, a pause and a brief
tumble complete the cycle.

• Heavy Wash provides up to 17 minutes of
reversing tumble action for heavily soiled fabrics.

• Normal provides up to 12 minutes of reversing
tumble action for normally soiled fabrics.

• Perm Press provides up to 9 minutes of reversing
tumble action for normally soiled fabrics.

• Light Wash provides up to 6 minutes of reversing
tumble action for lightly soiled fabrics.

Knits/Delicates Cycle

Up to 11 minutes of gentle tumble action for the gentle
care of knit, delicate and hand washable items. Two
rinses and two spins complete the cycle.

Controls

Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.
Note: There is no need to select a water level

because the washer automatically adjusts the
water level to the type and size of wash load.

TEMPERATURES - This determines water temperatures
for washing and rinsing. For example, the Warm/Cold
setting provides a warm water wash and a cold water
final rinse.

Note: Detergents are not as effective at wash water
temperatures below 65°F (18.3°C).

Wash/Rinse

Fabric Type Temperature

Heavily soiled white/colorfast Hot/Cold
cotton, perm press

Normally soiled white/colorfast Warm/Cold
cotton, perm press

Lightly soiled/noncolorfast Cold/Cold
fabrics, knits, delicates,
hand washables

Washable woolens Warm/Cold

When the door is closed, the Door Lock
Indicator lights up when the cycle selector
knob is pulled out, and turns off at the end
of the cycle.

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

EXTRA RINSE - Use Extra Rinse when additional
rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and
detergent from heavily soiled loads.

• Select Extra Rinse ON to automatically
include an extra rinse in Regular or Perm Press
cycle.

• Select Extra Rinse OFF to conserve water
when an extra rinse is not desired.

KNITS/DELICATES

FINAL SPIN

WASH

NORMAL

HEAVY WASH

FINAL SPIN

LIGHT
WASH

REGULAR

PERM PRESS

QUIET

LOUD

EXTRA RINSE

OFF

ON

DOOR LOCK

OFF

CYCLE SIGNAL - A signal will sound at the end of
the cycle. The Cycle Signal is adjustable and can
be set at OFF or from QUIET to LOUD.

Note: If the signal is turned to the OFF position, it

will not sound at the end of the cycle.