Frigidaire GLWS1233AS3 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Steps

Read Washing Procedures in your Owner's
Guide. It explains these operating steps in

detail.

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

2. Prepare items for washing.

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

4 . Add the measured amount of detergent

to wash tub.

5. If desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
Bleach Dispenser.

6. Add laundry load to wash tub.

7. If desired, add liquid fabric softener to
the Fabric Softener Dispenser on some
models or during the final rinse.

Before Operating Your Washer

Read your washer Owner's Guide. It has

important safety and warranty information. It
also has many suggestions for best washing
results.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your washer
Owner's Guide before operating this appliance.

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

9. Close lid and pull cycle selector knob to
start washer. The washer will fill, but not

agitate or spin with the lid open.

10. Remove items at end of cycle. Wait
about 2 minutes for safety lid lock to release.

Cycle Selection

Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.

The Regular/Whites, Perm Press/Colors and
Knits/Delicates cycles provide a spray rinse
during the first spin, followed by a deep rinse
and final spin.

Regular/Whites Cycle

Provides up to 15 minutes of normal agitation
followed by a fast spin for most fabrics.

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P. O. Box 212378
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P/N 134072200B (0401)

Printed in U.S.A.

SMALL

(LOW)

LARGE (FULL)

12

8

REGULAR/WHITES

LOAD SIZE (WATER LEVEL)

HOT

COLD

WARM
WARM

COLD
COLD

WARM

COLD

WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE

SOAK/
PREWASH

PERM
PRESS/COLORS

12

8

4

RESET

MEDIUM

RINSE

FINAL SPIN

*

*

SOAK

PREWASH

POWER SPIN

6

KNITS/
DELICATES

PERM PRESS PREWASH

*

SOME MODELS

15

4

Controls

Always follow instructions on fabric care
labels.
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE sets the water

temperatures for washing and rinsing. Select wash
water temperature according to fiber content and soil
level of the load, and type of detergent used. A cold
water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling.
If a cold rinse is selected, the washer will fill with
cold water during rinse, followed by a cold spray
rinse during final spin. If a warm rinse is selected
the washer will fill with cold water during rinse,
followed by a warm spray rinse during final spin.

The following chart suggests wash/rinse temperatures
for basic fabric types.

Wash/Rinse

Fabric Type Temperature

Heavily soiled white/colorfast Hot/Cold
cotton, perm press

Lightly soiled white/colorfast Warm/Cold
cotton, perm press

Noncolorfast fabrics, knits, Cold/Cold
delicates

LOAD SIZE sets the amount of wash and rinse water

for the wash load. Select a water level appropriate for
the load size. There should be enough water for items
to move freely.

• On some models, to increase water level after the
wash cycle begins, turn the Load Size control to
Reset and hold. When water begins to enter the tub,
turn the control to the desired setting.

Energy Saving Tips

• Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra energy.

Undersize loads waste energy.

• When small wash loads cannot be avoided, use
lower water levels.

• Select the appropriate cycle and time for each load.
Shorten wash times for lightly soiled loads.

• To reduce drying time, select a fast spin speed to
remove more water from heavy items such as
towels and jeans.

• Use warm water to wash most loads. Limit hot water
washes to heavily soiled and white loads. Use cold
water for lightly soiled items and rinsing.

• Operate the washer in early morning and late
evening when utility demands are low.

• Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid rewashing.

Cycle Selection (continued)

Perm Press/Colors Cycle

Provides up to 12 minutes of normal agitation followed
by a fast spin for cottons and blends with a no-iron
finish. Select Perm Press Prewash to help loosen soil
and remove stains before washing. Add recommended
amount of detergent to tub and select a cold water
rinse. Follow Perm Press Prewash with a complete

Perm Press/Colors cycle.

Knits/Delicates Cycle

Provides up to 6 minutes of gentle agitation followed
by a slow spin for knit and delicate items.

Soak & Prewash Cycle

• Soak — The Soak setting can be used to treat

heavily soiled or stained items. It provides 2 minutes
of agitation and 12 minutes of soaking time, then
advances to the Prewash portion of the cycle. Use
the amount of detergent recommended for a
normal wash cycle. For colorfast items, bleach or
a soaking agent may also be used. Follow
manufacturer's directions on the product label.The
Soak water temperature is the same as the rinse
water selected.

• Prewash — When soaking is not necessary, the

Prewash setting can be used alone to help remove

protein-based stains such as milk, grass and blood
and to help loosen soils before washing. During
Prewash, the washer will agitate the load for 2
minutes, then drain, spin and shut off. Use the
amount of detergent and other laundry products
recommended for a normal wash cycle. The
Prewash temperature is the same as the wash
water temperature selected.

P/N 134072200B (0401)

SMALL

(LOW)

LARGE (FULL)

12

8

REGULAR/WHITES

LOAD SIZE (WATER LEVEL)

HOT

COLD

WARM
WARM

COLD
COLD

WARM

COLD

WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE

SOAK/
PREWASH

PERM
PRESS/COLORS

12

8

4

RESET

MEDIUM

RINSE

FINAL SPIN

*

*

SOAK

PREWASH

POWER SPIN

6

KNITS/
DELICATES

PERM PRESS PREWASH

*

SOME MODELS

15

4

Washable woolens Warm/Cold