Frigidaire GLTF2940FS2, GLTF2940FS1, GLTF2940FS0, GLTF2940FE2, GLTF2940FA2 Owner’s Manual

TUMBLE ACTION WASHER

Machine _ laver par culbutage

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 3-4

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

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

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

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

Avoid Service Checklist ............................................................................................................................................ 10

Warranty................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Franc;ais.............................................................................................................................................................. 12-22

Assistance or Service

The symbol n tlneproduct or on its packaging indicates tlnattlnisproduct may not be treated asInouselnoldwaste. Instead
it shall behanded over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Byensuring this
product isdisposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise becaused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Formore detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal serviceor the shop where you purchased the
product.

This Use and Care Guide provides general operating

instructions for your washer. It also contains information about

features for severalother models. Your washer may not have

every feature included here.

Usethe washer only as instructed in this Use and Care Guide
and the Operating Instructions included with your washer.

Readall instructions before using this appliance. This book
contains valuable information about

Operation

Care

Service

Keep it in a safe place.

Pedestal
A pedestal accessory,ModelNo. NLPWD15(White), NLPWD15GB (GlacierBlue), NLPWD15P(Platinum)andNLPWD15E

(Black), specifically designed for this washer may be used when elevating the washer for easeof use. Failureto useaccessories

certified by the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage or damage to the washer.

Read and Save These Instructions

Record Your Model and Sedal Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on
the washer serial plate located at the top, inside of the door

opening. Record and retain these numbers.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

WASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

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

This isthe safetyalert symbol. This symbol 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 immediateljz follow instructions.

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

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you howto reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.

Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

Readall instructions before using this washer.

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

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 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. Thesesubstances
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.

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 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 in the 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.

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and 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. 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.

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

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 in the washer for installer's
reference. Refer to 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 I 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 washer:

All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in th is

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 install on carpet, Install washer on a solid floor. It may be necessaryto reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or

movement.

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 cycle selector 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.

• 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.

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Impotent Safety instructions

Avoid fire hazard or

electrical shock. Do not use an _ rernove, or bypassthe

remove grounding prong from !_P!Ug_...................................

adaptor plug or extension cord or _gr°unding prong fromm_
electrical power cord. Failure to

follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death. _

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.

Washing Procedures

Grounding type _oo notunderany
wall receptacle i clrcumstances, cut, I

Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
Readthe 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 Safety Instructions before operating this washer.

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Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together,

Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.

Separatewhite, light, and colorfast itemsfrom 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

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed

together.

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 in other loads and cause skin

irritation.

Power supply cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

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.

Empty pockets.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

Add laundry load to washer.

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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 stringsand sashes,and removenonwashable
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.

• Placedelicateitemssuchasbras, shoulderpads, hosiery, andbeltsinamesh

bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.

Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil
See Stain Removal 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 as asweater, towel or jeans 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.
The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed.

The door should close easily.

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