Frigidaire FWT445GES2 Owner’s Manual

of better performance

PiN 131630300 (9608)

Important Safety Instructions

Product Registration

Thank you for choosing this washer. This owner's guide will

explain proper operation and care.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record below the model and serial numbers found on the washer serial

plate located at the top, inside of the door opening. Keep these numbers

for future reference.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

The self-addressed PRODUCT

REGISTRATION CARD should be

filled in completely, signed and

returned.

Instructional Video

An instructional video has been

included with your washer. It highlights features unique to this

tumble action washer and will help you operate your washer correctly.

This video is especially helpful if your

previous washer was a vertical-axis model.

This Owner's Guide provides general operating instructions for your washer.

It also contains information about features for several other models. Your

washer may not have every feature included here.

Use the washer only as instructed in

this Owner's Guide and the Operating

Instructions card included with your

washer.

Read all instructions before using this washer.

TOreduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when

using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. _!_ Failureto comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

Do not wash items that havebeen 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 flammable 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 flow from each

for several minutes. Thiswill release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

_1_ Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.

Protect Children

Donot allow children to play on or inthe washer, Close supervision

of children isnecessary 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 door to prevent accidental entrapment.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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

Important Safety Instructions (continued)

Avoid fire 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, fire or death.

Groundingtype

wall receptacle

Do not under _'_ any circumstances l

cut, remove, | or bypass I the grounding prong i

from this plug. ji

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

Prevent Injury

To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the

washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in

accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed inthe washer for installer's reference. Referto INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified 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 1 load unless specified on the label.

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

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer

unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized

factory parts.

• Do not tamper with controls.

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

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.

Note: The instructions appearing in

this Owner's Guide 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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from

the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFFposition 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, push inthe cycle selector knob

and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

_!_ Failure to complywith these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

[] This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off

during this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Washing Procedures

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

Emptypockets.

° Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.

• Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.

• Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

To reduce the risk of fire, electricalshock, or injury to persons, read

important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this washer.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.

• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast items.

• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent press,synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up tint from towels, rugs and chenille bedspreads.

• Separateheavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.

• Separatelacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.

Prepare items for washing.

• Empty pockets.

• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.

• Closezippers,fasten hooks, tie stringsand sashes,and remove nonwashable

trims and ornaments.

• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which

could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.

• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.

• Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a

mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.

• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

Add laundry load to washer.

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

See Stain Removal, pages 6-7, for details.

Add laundry load to washer.

• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load.

• Do not wash single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the

load,

• Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed separately,

• Thewasher canbe fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed. The door should closeeasily.

5. Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:

A. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSERDRAWER B.

• Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the

safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops.

After adding laundry products, slowly close the

dispenser drawer, Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach and fabric softener.

Note: From time to time you may see water in the bleachand fabric softener compartments. This isaresult

of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.

DETERGENT

• Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer.

• Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used. Note: Liquid detergent will

drain into the washer drum asit is added.

• Low sudsing detergent is recommended for this washer: Use the manufacturer's recommended

amount.

• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness,sizeand soil level of the

load.

• For best results, avoid oversudsing.

C, LIQUID BLEACH

• If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL))and pour itinto the center compartment labeled "Liquid Bleach"

and marked with this symbol t_.

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line, Overfilling can

cause early dispensing of the bleach which could

result in damaged clothes.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

D. FABRIC SOFTENER

• If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric softener into the compartment labeled "Fabric

Softener" and marked with this symbol t_

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can

cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could result in stained clothes.

• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash

load.

Washing Procedures

(continued)

Safety

Door Lock

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

(See Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls,)

= Start the washer.

Close the washer door and pull out the cycleselector knob. Foryour safety, the door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle.

• Washer will fill and tumble. ° To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.

° To open the door during tumbling, push in the cycle selector knob. Wait for

the water to run off of the door.

° 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.

° Toopen the door during aspin cycle,push in the cycleselector knob andwait

approximately ! minute. The door can then be opened. Do not force open the locked door.

Remove items when the cycle is completed.

Placewashed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric care label. Excesswrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended.

Do not store or place laundry products on top of washer at any time. They can • damage the finish or controls.

Stain Removal

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.

9. General Precautions

• If the dispenser drawer is pulled out more than 1-1t2" when the washer is in operation, the washer will shut off. The Door Lockindicator

light will turn off and the door will be unlocked. Slowly close the drawer, and the washer will automatically resume operation.

Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force the door open when locked (Door Lock light ON). Thiscould result in damage to the washer.

DO NOT leave the washer door open. An open door could entice children

to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer, To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury, DO NOT hang on or lean

against the washer door.

• Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the

washer. They can damage the finish or controls,

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property,

comply with the basic warnings listed below:

• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.

• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children's reach.

• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.

• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.

• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.

Follow fabric care label instructions.

STAIN

TREATMENT .......................................

For successful stain removal;

• Remove stains promptly.

• Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal chart below.

° To pretreat stains,usea prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made

from granular detergent and water.

• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.

• Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.

• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam. ° Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

Stain Removal

Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement

Baby formula, dairy products, egg

Beverages (coffee, tea, soda,

juice, alcoholic beverages)

Blood

Candle wax, crayon

Chocolate

Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics

Dye transfer on white fabric

Grass

Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, salad dressing, cooking oils, car grease, motor oils)

Ink

Apply ice, Scrape off excess.Placestain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or

nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.

Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.

Rinsewith cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes, Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Scrape off surface wax. Placestain face down between paper towels. Presswith warm iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning

fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.

Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product.containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric, For heavy stains and tar, apply nonflammable dnj cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. RJnsethoroughly. Wash using

hottest water safe for fabric.

Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Mildew, scorch

Mud

Mustard, tomato

Nail polish

Paint, varnish

Perspiration

Rust, brown or yellow

discoloration

Shoe polish

Urine, vomit, mucus, feces

Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.

Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics,

WATER BASED: Rinsefabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint isdry, it cannot be removed. OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Usesolvent recommended on can label. Rinsethoroughly before washing.

Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap, Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for fabric,

For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate detergent and nonchlorine bleach.Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration,

LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water. PASTE:Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using

bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Common Washing Problems

Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory

washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Blue stains • Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric •If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) ,Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener

softener dispensed directly onto white vinegar with 1quart (.95 L)water in a compartments of dispenser.

fabric, plastic container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse•

• If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with bar soap. Wash.

Discoloration,

graying

Greasy, oily stains • Not enough detergent.

Holes, tears, or

snags

Lint

Pilling

(Fibersbreak off, ball up and cling to

fabric.)

• Not enough detergent. *Wash water temperature too low.

• Incorrect sorting.

• Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric.

• Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.

• Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles.

• Rips, tears and broken threads.

• Overloading the washer.

• Degradation of fabric.

• Incorrect sorti ng.

• Tissues left in pocket.

• Overloading the washer.

• Not enough detergent.

• Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint.

• Static cling isattracting lint.

• Load washed too long.

• Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics This isdue

to abrasion from normal wear.

• Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. Add

bleach safe for fabric.

-Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent.

• Increase detergent and water temperature. Rewash.

• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.

• May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams cannot be mended.

• Reduce load size. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and

amount of detergent.

• Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water to remove detergent residue.

• Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.

• Dry load in dryer.

• Remove lint with lint brush or roller.

• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.

• Sort items by soil level and color.

• Use correct amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric.

• Use correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric.

• Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. See Washing Procedures for

directions on adding softener.

• Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric.

-Check condition of items before washing. See Washing Procedures for preparing and

loading the wash toad and adding chlorine bleach,

• SeeWashing Procedures for sorting and

preparing the wash load.

• Do not overload washer.

• Usecorrect temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time.

• Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers.

• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs.

• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.

"Polka dots" (small circles of lint and soil

on Loadafter cycle ends)

Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics.

Wrinkling • Overloading the washer.

Yellow buildup of body soil on

synthetic fabrics

Yellow or brown

rust stains

• Wash temperature too low.

• Not enough detergent.

-Water is hard.

• Incorrect sorting.

• Undissolved detergent.

• Some nonphosphate granular detergents can combine with hard

water minerals to form a residue.

°Overloading the washer.

• Incorrect wash cycle for wash load.

• Agitation time too short.

• Wash water temperature too low.

• Not enough detergent.

• Iron or manganese in water supply, water pipes, or water heater.

• Rewash in hottest water safe for fabrics.

• Use correct water temperature and amount of detergent.

• Rewash load.

• Reduce load size•

• Rinsein cold water with liquid fabric softener using the Perm Pressor Delicate

cycle.

• Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes.

• Wash in hot water (120°F/49°C) using full permanent press cycle. Increase detergent.

Add bleach safe for fabric.

• Or, treat with color remover.

•To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric.

• Do not use chlorine bleach to remove

rust stains. It may intensify

discoloration.

• Use hottest water safe for fabric.

• Use correct water temperature and amount of detergent.

• Use nonprecipitating water conditioner.

• Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser.

• Increase water temperature usinghottest water safe for fabric.

• Do not overload washer.

• Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with nonphosphate granular detergent.

• Do not overload washer.

• Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed.

• Use liquid fabric softener.

• Select correct wash cycle.

• Use correct amount of detergent.

• Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm water.

• Use nonprecipitating water softener,

• Before washing, run hot water for a few minutes to clear lines.

• Drain water heater occasionally.

• For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system.

III

Care and Cleaning

Outside

• When washing iscompleted, wipe top and sidesof washer with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.

As needed, clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh,

gritty or abrasive cleansers, tf door or console becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach [1/2 cup (120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 L)water]. Rinseseveral

times with clear water.

Removeglue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water.and mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.

Figure I

(Lock tab is visible only after drawer has been pulled out)

Figure 2

Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard

under the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.

Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Area

Detergent and fabric softener may build up inthe dispenser drawer, Residueshould be removed once or twice a month.

Removethe drawer byfirst sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling

the drawer out until it stops. (Figure !)

• Reachback into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab (left rear portion of the drawer). Pull out the drawer.

(Figure 2)

Removethe inserts from the bleach and fabric softener compartments.

(Figure 3)

Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap water to remove traces of

accumulated powders and liquids.

Toclean the drawer opening, usea small brush to clean the recess.Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess. (Figure 4)

• Returnthe bleach and fabric softener insertsto their proper compartments. Replacethe dispenser drawer and run the Prewash cycle without any wash

load in the drum.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Inside

• Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excesswrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.

• Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards.

Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass. These areasshould always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.

When extremely soiled items have been washed, adirty residue may remain on the drum. Remove this by wiping the drum with a nonabrasive household

cleanser, Rinsethoroughly with water.

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loads.

Care and Cleaning

(continued)

Follow Winterizing

Instructions for cold weather care.

Winterizing Instructions

If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing

temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer:

1. Turn off water supply faucets.

2. Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.

3. Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4. Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV)antifreeze to empty wash drum, Close door.

5. Setcycle selector knob at a spin setting. Pull out knob and let washer spin for

1minute to drain out all water. Not all of the RVantifreeze will be expelled.

6. Push in knob, unplug electrical power cord, dry drum interior, and close door.

7. Remove dispenser drawer, Drain any water in compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer.

8. Store washer in an upright position.

9. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent. Do not add wash load.

Avoid Service Checklist

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense, The listincludes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer.

OCCURRENCE

NOISE

High pitch "jet engine" noise. • A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle. Rattling and clanking noise. • Foreignobjects such ascoins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Stop washer

Squealing sound or hot rubber odor. • Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce load.

Thumping sound. • Heavywash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. Ifsound

Vibrating noise. • Washer isnot resting firmly on floor, Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust

POSSIBLECAUSE / SOLUTION

and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in

pump. Call your authorized servicer.

• Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum. To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to drum, fasten fasteners and turn itemsinside out.

continues, washer isprobably out of balance. Stop washer and redistribute wash load,

leveling legs. See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor details.

• Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation. See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor removing shipping bolts and foam block,

• Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load.

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION

OPERATING

Washer does not start.

Washer won't spin,

Residue left in drum.

WATER

Water collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments.

• Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.

• House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Reset circuit breaker or replacefuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem isa circuit overload, have itcorrected bya qualified electrician. If problem isa power outage,

call local electric company_

• Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets.

• Cycle selector isnot in correct position. Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob.

* Motor isoverheated. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will

automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has

not been manually turned off),

, Dispenser drawer isnot completely closed. Close dispenser drawer.

• Washer door isnot completely closed. Close door completely.

• Dispenser drawer isnot completely closed. Close dispenser drawer,

• Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the toad.

• Heavily soiled items. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excessdirt and sand from items before washing.

• Thisisa result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the

washer. Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (seePage 9, Figures 1 and 2) and draining water into the empty drum or sink.

Wash load too wet after spin.

Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly.

Warm or hot water is not hot

enough.

Water in washer does not drain or • Drain hose is kinked or clogged, Clean and straighten the drain hose. drains slowly,

Water leaks. • Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer. Check and tighten hose

• Washer is overloaded° Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures.

• Load istoo small,Add 1 or 2 similar itemsto help balance the load.

• Load isout of balance. Rearrange load to atlow proper spinning,

• Drain hoseis kinked. Straighten drain hose.

• Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure increase.

• Water supply faucets are not Completely open. Fully open hot and cold faucets.

• Water isbeing used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30

psi (260 kPa), Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.

• Water inlet hoses are kinked. Straighten hoses.

• Hot water heater isset too low or is a distance from washer. Measure hot water

temperature at nearbyfaucet with candyor meat thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 130°F (70°C). Adjust water heater as necessary.

• Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house. Avoid using hotwater elsewhere

before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to

support more than 1 use at a time.

connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided,

• House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes.Contact plumber if necessary.

• Oversudsing, Use lessdetergent.

Incorrect wash and rinse

Water is entering washer but tub does not fill.

• Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets. Connect hot water hose to hnt water faucet and mid water hn_ tn cold water faucet.

• Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. Standpipe must be a minimum of 23.6" (60 cm) high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS.

FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY TUMBLE ACTION WASHER WARRANTY

(UlViTED STATES)

Your Frigidaire product isprotected by this warranty

WARRANTY

PERIOD

FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

LIMITED 3RD - 5TH YEAR WARRANTY

LIMITED3RD-25TH YEARINNER WASH

BASKETWARRANTY

(ExcludingAlaska)

LIMITEDWARRANTY

(Applicable tothe State of Alaska)

Your appliance is warranted by Frigidaire Company, adivision ofWhite Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add toany ofour obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire Company Consumer Services or an authorized

Frigidaireservicer.

*IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES

OF THE CONSUMER

Two years from odginal

purchasedate.

Third through fifth years from original purchase

dale.

Third through [wenty_fifth years from original

purchase date.

Time periods listed above.

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consu mer is responsible for the items listed below:

1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.

2. Properinstallation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions providedwiththe appliance and inaccordancewith all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.

3. Proper connection to agrounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects inhouse wiring.

4. Expenses for making the applianceaccessible forservicing, such as removal oftrim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are notapart ofthe appliance when it was shipped from the factory.

5. Damagesto finish after installation.

6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).

FRIGIDAIRE,THROUGHITS AUTHORIZED

Payallcostsforrepairingorreplacing anypartsot thisappliance

which proveto be defective inmaterials or workmanship.

Provide replacement parts for the motor, driven pulley or motor controller which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.

Provide a replacement for an inner wash basket thai breaks due to defective matedals or workmanship.

All of the provisions ofthe full and limited warranties above and the exclusions listed below apply.

SERVICERS,WILL:

Co stsof service calls that are listed under IMPORTANT

RESPONSIBILITIES OFTHE CONSUMER.*

Costsfor pickupanddeliveryel theappliance required

because el service. All costs for labor and transportation.Costsfor replacementparts otherthan

themotor, driven pulleyand motorcontroller. Costsfor pickupand deliveryoftheappliance required

because of service. All costs for labor and transportation.Costsforreplacementpartsether than

the innerwash basket.

Costs of the technician's travel to the home and any costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required

because of service.

THE CONSUMER WILL BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

EXCLUSIONS

IF YOU NEED

SERVICE

This warranty does not cover the following:

1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Note: Some states do not allowthe exclusion or limitation of incidentaf or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you.

2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.

3. Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized Frigidaire servicers; use of parts other than Frigidaire Company Genuine Renewal Parts;obtained from persons otherthan such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse,

inadequate power supply or acts of God.

4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.

Keep you rbill of sale, delivery slip,or some other appropriate payment record. The date on thebill establishes the warranty period should

service be required. Ifservice isperformed, ills in yourbest interestto obtain and keep all receipts. Thiswritten warranty gives you specific

legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by following these

steps, in order:

1. Contact Frigidaire Company Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.

2. If there isa question as to where to obtain service, contact our Consumer Assistance Center at:

Frigidaire P.O,Box7181

Dublin,Ohio43017

mFRIGIDAIRE

COMPANY

(800)944-9044

Product features or specifications asdescribed or illustrated are subject to change without notice. All warranties are made by White

Consolidated industries, Inc. This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico.

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