Frigidaire GSTR1670AS0, GSTF1670AS0 Owner’s Manual

Tumble Action Washer

Warranty and Service (U.S.)

Product Registration

Important Safety Instructions

Washing Procedures

Stain Removal

Common Washing Problems

Care and Cleaning

Avoid Service Checklist

Service (Canada)

Warranty (Canada)

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FRIGIDAIRE

Tumble Action Washer

Warranty

Keep your sales receipt!

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED 2nd-Sth YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED 2nd-25th YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

Labor and replacement parts which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.

Any warranty service must be provided by Frigidaire or an authorized Frigidaire

service company.

Replacement part for the motor, driven pulley or motor controller

which prove to be defective.

Replacement part for an inner wash basket that breaks due to a defect in materials or

workmanship. (Excludes Alaska)

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

of issues where you must pay the service call cost.

Service calls to:

• 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 during 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

consequential 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

warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state 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.

Product features or spec_cations as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. This warranty made

by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico.

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 atop 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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.

11_ Failureto 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.

11_ 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 necessarywhen 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 use them 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 door to prevent accidental entrapment.

11_ Failureto 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

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ircumstances, cut, |

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rounding prong from I

his plug. /

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. 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 1 load unless specified 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

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 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 cycleselector knob

and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

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

This washer 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 has not been manually turned off

during this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

As an ENERGY STAR ®Partner,

Frigidaire Home Products has determined

that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Washing Procedures

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

Empty pockets.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

Add laundry load to washer.

• 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.

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 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.

• Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of

fiberglass left in the drum may stick to fabrics in other loadsand cause skin

irritation.

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.

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 a sweater, 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 asa 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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