Frigidaire FWY833KCS0, FWY833KAS0 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S GUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WASHER

P/N 131956900 (0003)

Contents

Versi6n en espar_ol............................... 2

Product Registration ............................. 2

Important Safety Instructions ............ 2_3

Washing Procedures .......................... 4-6

Stain Removal .................................... 6-7

Common Washing Problems ................ 8

Care and Cleaning ............................... 9

Avoid Service Checklist ................. 10-11

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this washer.

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

using this washer, comply with the basicwarnings listed below.
[] Failureto comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

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 on the underside of the

washer lid. Keep these numbers for

future reference.
Model Number

Serial Number
Date of Purchase

Register Your Product

The self_addressed PRODUCT

REGISTRATION CARD should be

filled in completely, signed and
returned.

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 coutd 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 anyaccumulated 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.

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 onty as instructed in
this Owner's Guide and the

Operating Instructions card
included with your washer.

*'_2000White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

All rights reserved.

Protect Children

Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Closesupervision

of children is necessarywhen the washer isused near children. As children grow,
teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

Destroy the carton, plastic bagand other packing materials after the

washer isunpacked. 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. Toprevent personal

injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

Before thewasher is removed from serviceor discarded, remove the

washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.

[] Failureto comply with these warnings coutd resutt in serious personal injuries.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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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 receptacle

or bypass

the grom_ding prong

this plug,

Do_ot under _1

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 aqualified service person in
accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the 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 aqualified service person.

To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical

power cord of the washer must beplugged into aproperly 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. 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 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.

ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before

attempting any serviceor cleaning. Failureto do so can result in electrical shock or

injury.

To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are

moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, pushin the cycle selector knob

and allow the tub to coast to acomplete stop before reaching inside.

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

[] This washer 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 upto 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.

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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, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read

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

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

Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin

speeds.
° Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast

items.

° Separate items which shed lint from items which attract tint. 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.

2. Prepare items for washing.

° Empty pockets.
° Brush off tint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
° Closezippers, fasten hooks,tie strings and 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.
° 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.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

Bleach Dispenser (some models)

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

SeeStain Removal, pages 6-7, for details.

4. Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub
before adding the laundry load.

Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. Theamount required depends on

type of detergent, load size and soil level, and water hardness.

5. If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser (some models).
° Before adding the wash load, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser located

in left front corner under the lid:

° 3/4 cup (180 ml) for small loads
° 1 cup (240 mt) for large loads
° 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) for extra-large loads.

° Then add 1 cup (240 ml) water to flush the dispenser.

° Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.

For models without a bleach dispenser, dilute the recommended amount

of liquid chlorine bleach in 1quart (.95 L) water. Add it to wash water after

a few minutes of agitation. Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.