Frigidaire FWT449GFS1 Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S

GU

WarrantyandService(U.S.) 2
ProductRegistration 3
ImportantSafetyInstructions 3-4

WashingProcedures 5-7
S_ainRemoval 7-8

CommonWashingProblems 9
CareandCleaning 10-11

AvoidServiceChecklist 11-12
Service(Canada) 13

Warranty(Canada) 14

FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY

Tumble Action Washer Warranty

Keep your sales receipt!

FULL TWO-YEAR

WA RRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED 3rd-Sth YEAR
WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED 3rd-25th YEAR

WA RRANTY

From Date of Purchase

1. Service calls where the problem is notthe fau/tof the washer. Below are some, but not every example
of issueswhere you must pay the service call cost.

Service ca/is to,"

* remove shipping devices or to level your washer
* correct leaks at water inlet hose connections

correct improper placement of drain hose in your drain
advise you on proper setting of controls orto instruct you how to use the washer

Service ca/is where the prob/em is due to."

house wiring faults, improper electrical voltage, blown house fuse, tripped circuit breaker
slow or backed-up drain, weak (spongy) floor, insects or rodents causing the problem

frozen water lines in the washer or house

* washer installed outside, exposed to the elements

2. Repairs for washer used ina commercial application or more than single-family household use.

3. Repairs for delivery damage to your washer or damage caused by misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of
parts or servicersnot authorized by Frigidaire.

4. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.

5. Travel costs of servicer to your home inthe state of Alaska.

6. Pickup, delivery or installation of your washer.

7. Repairs on products with serial plates that have been altered, removed, or cannot be read.

8. Consequential or incidental damages such as property damage and incidental expenses resulting from any
breach of this written or any implied warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of indden-
tal or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Labor and replacement parts which prove to be defective in materials or

workmanship. Any warranty service must be provided by Frigidaire or an
auth orized Frigidaire service compan_z

Replacement part for the motor, driven pulley or motor controller
which prove to be defective.

Replacement part for an inner wash basket that breaks due to a defect in materials
or workmanship. (Excludes Alaska)

Keep your sales receipt. The date on the receipt establishes the warranty period should service be required. This

written warranty givesyou specific rights. You may also haveother rights which vary from state to state. If you need
service, first read "Avoid Service Checklist" section of this booklet. If service is still needed, contact Frigidaire Home

Products Consumer Service or an authorized Frigidaire servicer. For information on where to obtain service, contact

ou rConsumer Assistance Center at 1-800-944-9044.

Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are .subject to change without notice. This warranty

made by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. applies only in the 50 .statesof the U.S.A.and Puerto Rico.

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 tile model and serial
numbers found on the washer serial

plate located at the top, inside of the
door opening. Keepthese numbers
and the dated sales receipt for future

reference.

Model Number
Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Register Your Product

Tile self-addressedPRODUCT

REGISTRATION CARD should be filled

in completely, signed and returned.

Instructional Wdeo

An instructional video has been

included with your washer. Ithighlights

features unique to this tumble action

washer and will help you operateyour

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.

Usethewasher onlyas instructed in this

Owner's Guide and the Operating

Instructions card included with your

washer.

Read all instructions before using this washer.

_To reduce tile risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when

using this washer, comply with the basicwarnings listed below.

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

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 ragsor clothing on top of tile 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. Thesesubstances give off vapors that could

ignite or explode.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot

water systemthat 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 allhot water faucets and let the water flow from eachfor

several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas

isflammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

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

Do not allow children to play on or inthe 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.

Destroythe carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after tile

washer is unpacked. Children might usethem 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.

Beforetile washer isremoved from serviceor discarded, remove tile

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.

e1998 White Consolidated Industries, Inc,

All rights reserved,

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

Printed in U.S.A.

3

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.

Grounding type
wall receptade

notunderany

circumstances, cut,

remove, or bypass the I
grounding prong

om,hisplug /

Power supply cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

CORRECT

Use this way ONL Y

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 localcodes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for
installer's reference. Referto INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding
procedures. Ifthewasher ismoved to a new location, have itchecked 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 aproperly grounded and polarized

3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never

gro und the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adap tor
plug.

Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect

usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.

• Donotcombinelaundryproductsforusein 1Ioadunlessspecifiedonthelabel.

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

_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. Useonly 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 install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. Itmay be necessary to

reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or movement.

Do not use or mix

fiquid 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: Theinstructions appearing inthis

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

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

Thiswasher isequipped 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.

• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.

Readthe Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.

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

_To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
Important Safety Instructions, pages 3-4, before operating this washer.

3,

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together,

Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.

Separatewhite, 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 lint from towels, rugs
and chenille bedspreads.
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of
fiberglass left in the drum may stick to fabrics inother loads and causeskin

irritation.

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Prepare items for washing,

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

Closezippers, fasten hooks,tie strings andsashes,andremove 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.
Placedelicate items suchasbras,shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a mesh

bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soiL

SeeStain Removal, pages 7-8, for details.

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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.

• Washing single items such asa sweater, towel orjeans may cause an out-
of-balance load. Add I or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

Add laundry load to washer.

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

• Thewasher can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed.
The door should close easily.

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