Frigidaire FWSC235RF User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FWSC235RF

Before Operating Your Washer

Read your washer Owner's 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
Owner's Guide before operating this appliance.

Operating Steps

Read Washing Procedures in your Owner's
Guide. It explains these operating steps in

detail.

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

2. Prepare items for washing.

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

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

5. If desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
Bleach Dispenser.

6. Add laundry load to wash tub.

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

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

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

10.Remove items at end of cycle. Wait about

1 minute for safety lid lock to release.

Cycle Selection

Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.

The Regular, Perm Press and Knits & Delicates
cycles provide a spray rinse during the first
spin, followed by a deep rinse and final spin.

Regular Cycle

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

Perm Press Cycle

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

Knits & Delicates Cycle

Provides 8 minutes of wash/pause agitation
for the gentle care of knit and delicate items.
Always set the Knits & Delicates cycle to begin
at the START position.

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Printed in U.S.A.

P/N 131736300 (9807)

Controls

Always follow instructions on fabric care
labels.

WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE 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

Fabric Type Temperature

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

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

Noncolorfast fabrics, knits, Cold/Cold
delicates, washable woolens

LOAD SIZE sets the 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.

• To increase water level after the wash cycle
begins, turn the Load Size control to Reset
and hold. When water begins to enter the
tub, turn the control to the desired setting.

Energy Saving Tips

• Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra

energy. Undersize loads waste energy.

• When small wash loads cannot be avoided,

use lower water levels.

• Select the appropriate cycle and time for each

load. Shorten wash times for lightly soiled
loads.

• To reduce drying time, select a fast spin speed

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

• Use warm water to wash most loads. Limit hot

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

• Operate the washer in early morning and late

evening when utility demands are low.

• Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid

rewashing.

P/N 131736300 (9807)