Frigidaire GCET1031FS2, GCET1031FS1 Owner’s Manual

.aundry Center

Laveuse/s cheuse superpos es

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................ 2-3

Washing Procedures .............................................. 3-4

Stain Removal ........................................................... 5

Common Washing Problems .................................... 6

Drying Procedures ............................................... 7

Features ..................................................................... 8

Common Drying Problems ......................................... 8

Care and Cleaning ............................................... 9-10

Avoid Service Checklist ..................................... 10-12

Warranty and Service .................................................. 13,28

Franc ais ............................................................... 14-27

Mesures de securite importantes ...................... 14-15

Methodes de lavage .......................................... 16-18

Detachage ....................................................... 18-19

Problemes de lavage courants ................................ 20

Methodes de sechage ............................................. 21

Caracteristiques .................................................. 22

Problemes de sechage courants ................................ 22

Entretien et nettoyage ............................................ 23

Liste de contr61e anti-panne ............................. 24-26

Garantie et service ............................................... 27-28

Product Registration

Thank you for choosing this

dryer. This owner's guide will

explain proper operation and care.

REGISTRATIONCARDshould befilled

in completely, signed and returned

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Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record belowthe model and serialnumbers found on the laundry center serial plate located on the inside of the dryer door. Keep these numbers for futu re

reference,

Enregistrez les num_ros de mo-d_le et de s_rie de yes appareils

Indiquez ci-dessous les num_ros de module et de s_rie Vous les trouverez sur la plaque signal_tique situ_e c6t_ int_rieur de la porte de la s_cheuse Conservez ces num_ros pour vous y reporter _ventuellement

Model Number: N ° de module

Serial Number: N ° de serie

Purchase Date: Date d'achat

_For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas suppNer's instructions.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

_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.

if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

GAS U_UNDRY CENTERS:

Grounding type any circumstances

wall receptacle cut, remove,

_ or bypass

J _IF the grounding prong

J _ I. _from this plug

/-Do not under -'x

_ cord with 3-prong _ng plug

_ Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or

remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failureto follow

this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

This Owner's Guide provides

general operating instructions for your laundry center. It also

contains information about features for several other

models. Your laundry center may not have every feature included.

Use the laundry center only as instructed in this Owner's Guide.

/Vote; 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.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this laundry center.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safetv Instructions:

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this laundry center, comply with the basic warnings listed

below.

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

Prevent Fire

Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that

could cause a load

to catch fire.

Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the laundry center. 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. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or items

containing feathers or down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only. Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned

approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could result in

inefficient drying and possible fire.

See Care and Cleaning.

• Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and damage to fabrics can occur. If your dryer has a drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack.

• Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

• Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the laundry center.

e Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near laundry center at any time.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

e 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 laundry center.

Protect Children

Do not allow children to play on or in the laundry center. Close supervision of children is necessary when the laundry center isused

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 laundry center 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 laundry center is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid and dryer door to prevent accidental

entrapment.

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

Prevent Injury

eTo prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the laundry center must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified

service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the laundry center for the installer's reference. Refer

to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures. If the laundry center is moved to a new location, have it checked and

reinstalled by a qualified service person.

Printed in U.S.A.

Important Safety Instructions Con't

oTopreventpersonalinjuryordamageto tile laundry center,the electricalpower cordof agaslaundrycentermustbe pluggedinto a properly

grounded system. Never ground the laundry center to a gas pipe. Do not usean extension cord or an adaptor plug.

Follow packagedirections when using laundry products. Incorrect usagecan produce poisonous gas--resultingin seriousinjury or

death.

- Do not combine laundry products for usein 1load unlessspecified on the label.

- Do not mix chlorinebleachwith ammoniaor acidssuch asvinegar.

WashingProcedures

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

Emptypockets.

* Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load. o Read the Washer Operating Instructions 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 Safetylnstructions before operating this washer.

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. Separateitems 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.

Prepare items for washing.

Empty pockets. Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels. Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes,and remove nonwashable

trims and ornaments. Removepins, 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 such asbras, 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.

BleachDispenser(somemodels)

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

SeeStain Removal for details.

Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub before

adding the laundry load.

Followdetergent manufacturer's directions. Thearnount required depends ontype

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

If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser (available on

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 ml) 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. Add powdered bleach

to the empty tub.

For models without a bleach dispenser, dilute the recommended amount of

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

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

Donotloaditemshigherthantopof

agitator vanes.

Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser

(some models)

Washing Procedures (continued)

Add laundry load to washer.

° Dry load level should not be higher than the top of agitator vanes.

Do not overload the washer.

° Do not put items ontop of agitator or wrapthem around it. Load items evenly.

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

° When washing asingle heavy item, add 1 or 2 towels to balance the load.

If desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric Softener

Dispenser (available on some models). For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):

1. Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener labeldirections.

2. Add water to bring liquid level to fill line on dispenser cap.

3. Removethe dispenser from the agitator after each use.Rinseboth capand cup with warm water. Replace dispenser in the agitator.

NOTE: Toseparate cap from cup, put thumb into dispenser and push against side of cup (see picture to the left). After cleaning, push cap and cup firmly together. Replace dispenser by lining up the ribs and grooves and snapping it into position. If fabric softener builds up inor around the dispenser, clean the areawith hot water.

DO NOT REMOVE SERVICECAPFOUND INSIDE THEAGITA TOR POST.

For models without a fabric softener dispenser, follow fabric softener label

directions. Add diluted fabric softener to the final rinse. Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.

Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser

(some models)

Safety Lid Lock

8. Select cyde and settings according to type, size, and soil level

of each load.

See Operating Instructions for your specific model controls.

Start the washer.

Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. The washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.

• To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.

• To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob. Turn it clockwise to the desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer.

10. Remove items when the cycle is completed.

Foryour safety, the lid locks when the tub isspinning. It will remain locked for 2- 3 minutes after the tub stops spinning.

• To open the lid during a spin, push in the cycleselector knob and wait about 2-3 minutes for the lid lock to release. Do not force open the locked lid.

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

_To avoid seriouspersonal injury, do not operate washer if safety lid lock is missing or damaged.

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