Frigidaire GLWS1233AS2, GLWS1233AQ2, FWX833AS2, FWS833AS3, FWS833AS2 Owner’s Manual

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WASHER

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Owner's Guide

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-I I

Warranty and Service ................................... 12-14

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Spanish Owner's Guides Frigidaire Company

P. O. Box 9061 Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961

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 basic warnings listed below.

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

Prevent Fire

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

The self-addressed PRODUCT

REGISTRATION CARD should be

filled in completely, signed and returned.

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.

Donot put oily or greasy ragsor 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 giveoffvaporsthat 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 usean open flame during this time.

ll_ 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 only as instructed in this Owner's Guide and the

Operating Instructions card included with your washer.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

Protect Children

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

of children isnecessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

Destroythe 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 isremoved from service or discarded, remove the

washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.

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

Printed in U.S.A.

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

Do not under

any circumstances cut, remove,

or bypass

the grounding prong

from this plug. j

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

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.

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. Ifthe washer ismoved 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 usein 1loadunlessspecified 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. Use only authorized facto ry parts. Do not tamper with controls. Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before

attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do socan result in electrical shock or injury.

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

moving. Before loading, unloading oradding items, push in the cycleselector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

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

Note: The instructions appearing in

this Owner's Guide are not meant to

cover every possible condition and

situation that mayoccur. Common

sense and caution must be practiced

when installing, operating and

maintaining any appliance.

Thiswasher 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 up to 30 minutes, if the washer hasnot been manually turned off during

this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Washing Procedures

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

Empty pockets.

• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.

• Readthe 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.

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 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.

• Closezippers, fasten hooks, tiestrings 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 such asbras,shoulder pads, hosiery,and belts ina 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)

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

See Stain Removal, pages 6-7, for details.

Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub

before adding the laundry load.

Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. The amount required depends on type of detergent, load sizeand soil level, and water hardness.

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 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.

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.

Washing Procedures

(continued)

Add laundry load to washer.

• Dry load level should not be higher than top row of holes in wash tub. Do not overload washer.

• Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it. Load items

evenly.

• Combine largeand small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items

should not be more than half the total wash load.

• When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2 towels to balance the load.

Do not load items above

top row of holes in wash tub.

Built-In FabricSoftener Dispenser

(somemodels)

If desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric Softener Dispenser (some models).

For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left): I. Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label

directions.

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

3. Removethe dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinseboth cap and

cup with warm water. Replacedispenser in the agitator.

NOTE: To separate 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. Fabric softener will be flushed from area under the built-in fabric softener

dispenser when Large Load Water Level is selected. If a build-up of fabric softener occurs, clean with hot water. DO NOT REMOVE SERVICECAP.

For models with a removable dispenser (see picture below to the left): I. Attach fabric softener dispensertotop of agitator bypressing down gently.

2. Add softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions.

3. Add water to bring liquid level to top of the peg in the center of the cup.

4. Removethe dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinseboth lid and

bowl thoroughly with warm water. Reassemble and place dispenser on agitator or store it nearby.

Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser

(some models)

Removable Fabric Softener Dispenser

(some models)

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.

Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to type, size, and soil level of each load, and detergent used.

See Operating Instructions for your specific model controls.

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