Frigidaire GLGH1642FS5, GLGH1642FS1, GLEH1642FS4, GLGH1642FS3, GLGH1642FS2 Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Product Registration ............................................................ 1

Important Safety Instructions ..................................... 2-4

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

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

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

Drying Procedures .......................................................... 9

Features ................................................................... 10

Common Drying Problems....................................... 10

Care and Cleaning .................................................. 11-13

Avoid Service Checklist ............................................. 13-15

Warranty ............................................................. 16

Espahol ........................................................ 17-31

Back Cover ..................................................................... 32

This Owner's Guide provides general operating instructions for
your laundry center. It also contains information about features
for severalother models. Your laundry center may not have every
feature included. Usethe laundry center only asinstructed in this

Owner's Guide.

Product Registration

Thank you for choosing this laundry center. 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
laundry center serial plate located on the inside of the dryer

door. Keep these numbers for future reference.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Register Your Product

Theself-addressed PRODUCTREGISTRATIONCARD should

be filled in completely, signed and returned.

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

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it

shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this

product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

LAUNDRY CENTER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messagesin the Useand Care Guide, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions and
on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This isthe safety alert symbol. Thissymbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages

will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING ". These words mean:

_ You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediatel}r follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the

instructions are not followed.

Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the riskof 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 supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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

Important Safety Instructions SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these important Safety instructions:

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Donot usean adaptor plug or extension cord orremove grounding prong from

electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.
,,Toreduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to personswhen using this laundry center, comply with the basicwarnings listed

below.

oFailure 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.

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6AS LAUNDRY CENTERS:

Do not use or

mix liquid chlorine bleach
with other household

chemicals such as toilet

Grounding

type wall

receptacle

Do Not under any
circums tan cos cut,

remove, or bypass

the grounding prong
from this plug

cleaners, rust removers,
acid or products

containing ammonia. These
mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can
cause serious injury or death.

Power supplycord with 3-prong grounding plug

CORRECT Use this way ONLY

Important Safety Instructions (con 't)

•Do not put oily orgreasyragsor clothing on top of the laundry center. Thesesubstances giveoff 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

•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 hotwater faucets and letthewater flow from eachfor severalminutes. Thiswill release anyaccumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen
gas is flammable; do not smoke or usean 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. UseAir Fluff (No Heat) only.

•Cleanthe dryer lint screenbefore or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screenhousing 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 ifthe lint screenisblocked, damaged or missing. Firehazard, 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 stackor place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the laundry center.

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

•Do not usefabric softeners or products to eliminate static unlessrecommended bythe manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

•Do not place items exposedto cooking oils inyour dryer. Itemscontaminated with cooking oilsmaycontribute to achemical reaction
that could cause a load to catch fire.

•Failureto comply with these warni ngscouId result in fire, explosion, serious bodily inju ryand/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts
of the laundry center.

Protect Children

•Do not allow children to play on or inthe laundry center. Close supervision of children isnecessary 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 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. 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 lnjury

•To 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.

•To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center, the electrical power cord of a gas laundry center must be plugged into
a properly grounded system Never ground the laundry center to agas 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 notcombine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.

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

• To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the laundry center:

-All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unlessspecifically recommended in this Owner's

Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

- Do nottamper with controls.
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Important Safety Instructions (Con 't)

-De not install or store the laundry center where it will be exposed to the weather.

• ALWAYS discennectthe laundry center from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so

can result in electrical shock or injury. • Do not useany type of spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or
electrical shock could occur.

•To _revent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the

cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

•To _revent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer hasstopped completely before reaching

into the drum.

•Athermal {imiter switch automatically turns off the dryer motor inthe unlikely event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only).

A service technician must repiace the thermal {imiter switch after correcting the fault.

•The washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will

automatically restart after a coo{down period of up to 2,0minutes, if the washer hasnot been manually turned off during thistime.

oFailureto comply with these warnings could result in serious persona{ injuries.

Washing Procedures

Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
Readthe Washer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model.

Always read and fellow fabric care and laundry product labels.

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

Important Safety Instructions 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.

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

2. Prepare items for washing.

Empty pockets.

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

4. Add laundry lead to washer.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

Add laundry load to washer.

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.

Empty pockets.
Brush off lint 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.
Place delicate items such as bras and hosiery in a mesh bag to prevent

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

See Stain Removal for detaiB.

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 a single item, such as a sweater, bath towel or jeans, is not
recommended. As the machine tumbles the load prior to final spin, it may
sensean out-of-balance load. If an out-of-balance load issensed, the washer

will stop briefly and tumble for a short time to try to balance the load. This
stop-tumble action may occur several times before the end of the cycle. If

the load can not be evenly balanced, items may feel wet at the end of the
cycle. Adding 1 or 2 similar items will help balance the load.

• If a load becomes tangled and out-of-balance, it may be necessary to
rearrange the load by hand. Stop the washer by pushing in the cycleselector

knob and open the door. Remove the load, untangle the items and return the
load to the tub. Close the door and restart washer.

• A single bulkyitem, such as a bedspread, comforter or sleeping bag, can
be laundered without adding extra items to the load.

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

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

A. OPENINGAND CLOSING THEDISPENSERDRAWER 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.

Dispenser drawer should be completely closed for
powdered detergent, bleach and fabric softener to

despense.

Laundryproducts usedwith powder or liquid detergent,

such ascolor-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent

booster, and enzyme products should be added to

the empty tub before loading.

Note: Fromtime to time you may seewater in the bleach

and fabric softener compartments. This isaresult of the
siphoning action and ispart of the normal operation of the

washer.

DETERGENT

Add measureddetergent tothe detergent compartment
of the dispenser drawer.
Detergent isflushed from the dispenseratthe beginning
of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can
be used. Note: Liquid detergent will drain into the

washer drum as it is added.
Low sudsingdetergent isrecommended for thiswasher.

Use the manufacturer's recommended amount.
If low sudsing detergent is not available, a reduced

amount of regular detergent may be used. Because
reducing the amount ofdetergent mayreduce cleaning,
it is important to pretreat stains, sort carefully by color
and soil level, and avoid overloading.
Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water
temperature, water hardness, sizeand soil levelof the

load.
For best results, avoid oversudsing.

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LIQUID BLEACH

If desired, measure out the recommended amount of
liquid chlorine bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL))
and pour it into the center compartment labeled

"Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol _.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can
causeearlydispensing of the bleach which could result
in damaged clothes.
Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can

OCCUr.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

D_ FABRICSOFTENER

If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric
softenerinto thecompartment lab_eled"FabricSoftener"

and marked with this symbol I_.
Dilute concentrated softeners with warm water to the

Fill Line.
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 direct/y on the wash

load.

• Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not
recommended in tumble action washers.