Frigidaire GLTR1670AS0 Owner’s Manual

Tumble Action Washer

Warranty and Service (U.S.) 2 Product Registration 3

Important Safety Instructions 3-4 Washing Procedures 5-7

Stain Removal 7-8 Common Washing Problems 9

Care and Cleaning 10-11 Avoid Service Checklist 11-12

Service (Canada) 13 Warranty (Canada) 14

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FRIGIDAIRE

Keep your sales receipt!

Tumble Action Washer Warranty

FULLONE-YEAR Labor and replacement parts which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. WARRANTY An), warrant), service must be provided 1)yf_igidaire or an authorized Frigidaire

From Date of Purchase service company.

LIMITED 2nd-Sth YEAR Replacement part for the motor, driven pulley or motor controller WARRANTY which prove to be defective.

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED 2nd-25th YEAR WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

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

1, Sendce calls where the problem is _ of the washer. Below are some, but not every example

of issues where you must pay the service call cost.

Service calls ta:

• 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 or to instruct you how to use the washer

Service calls where the problem 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 in a 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 servicers not authorized by Frigidaire,

4. Any labor costs dm'ing the limited warranties,

5, Travel costs of servicer to your home in the 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 incidental or

consequentia! damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

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

warranly gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from stale to state, if you need service, first read "Avoid Service Checklist" section of this booklet, If service is still needed, contact Frigidaire Home Products Con-

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

Assistance Center at 1-800-944-9044.

Productjeatures or ._pec!fications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. 77fis warranty made

l)y White Consolidated Industries, Inc. applies only in the 50 states" of 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 the model and serial numbers found on the washer serial

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

reference. Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

The self-addressed PRODUCT

REGISTRATION CARD should be

filled in completely, signed and

returned.

Instructional Website

www.spinandtumble.com

isan instructional website with a slide show presentation. It highlights

features unique to this tumble action washer and will help you operate your washer correctly. This website is

especially helpful if your previous washer was a top load 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.

Use the washer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide and the Operating

Instructions card included with your washer.

Read all instructions before using this washer.

To reducethe risk of fi re, electrical shock, or injury to persons when

using this washer, comply with the basic warnings 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 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. 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.

[] 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 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 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.

Beforethe washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the

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.

*'_2001White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

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

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.

Groundingtype

wall receptacle

_o not underany

¢Ircumstance_, cut,

remove, or bypass th_ grounding prong from

this plug. J

Powersupply cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

Prevent Injury

To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the

washer must be installed and electricaUy grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. InstaUation 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 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.

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

Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load untess specified on the label.

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

All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer

unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use onty 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 necessary

to reinforce the ftoor to prevent vibration or movement.

Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from

the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position 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 isequipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor wiU 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

As an ENERGY STAR ®Partner,

Frigidaire Home Products has determined

that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Washing Procedures

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Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together•

° 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 3-4, before operating this washer•

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

Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.

• 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.

• 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.

Empty pockets.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

2. Prepare items for washing.

° 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, 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. see Stain Removal, pages 7-8, for details.

4. Add laundry load to washer.

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

• Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans may cause an out- of-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

Add laundryloadto washer.

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

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

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