Frigidaire LCE462LW2, LCE462LW1, LCE462LL2, LCE462LL1 Owner’s Manual

LCE462L _

Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No of this appliance These numbers are found on the serial plate located on inside of the

dryer door

Model No

Serial No.

Retain these numbers for future reference

IMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale Ihe date on the bill establishes the wauanty period should service be required. If service is per-

formed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts

PLEASE DO THIS NOW!

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISrRAIION CARD should be filled in

completely, signed, and returned

Ihis information will register your pioduct and help us to serve you quickly in

the future if' necessary

Important Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3-4

Washer Opeiating Steps .................................................................... 5-6

Washer Cycle Selection .......................................................... 67

Washer Peatures ...................................................................................... 8

Dryer Operating Steps ............................................................................ 9

Dryer Cycle Selection ............................................................ 10-11

Dryer Control Settings Chart ................................................................. 12-13

Care and Cleaning ............................................................... 14-15

Avoid Service Checklist ....................................................................... 16-21

If You Need Service ....................................................................... 22

Wall aiaty ........................................................................................................ 24

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the Laundry Center only as instructed in this Owner's Guide and the Total

Laundry Care book included with your Laundry Center

Read all instructions before using this Laundry Center.

I_WARNING 1 1-Oreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when

using your washer and dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Prevent Fire

I_WARNINGI Do not 'crash oI dIy articles that have been previously cleaned in,

soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc lhese substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

_tkWARNING] 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.

_WARNING 1 Io pievent fire, do not use heat to dry articles containing plastic,

foam rubber oi similarly textured rubber-like materials o_ pillows and clothing with featheis/down. Use the NO HEAT setting only

i,_WARNiNG t 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. Ibis wii1 ielease any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke oi use an open flame during this time

I_WARNING] Clean lint screen before or after each load. Ihe interior of the

machine, lint scleen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified seivice personnel. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire See the "Care and Cleaning" section in this manual.

[_WARNING]Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surmnnding

areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt

[_WARNINGI Pluorocarbon aerosol spray fabric softeners are not recommended

for use in this dryer Damage resulting from use of' this type of softener can be considered as misuse of the dryer

Failme m comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion,

serious bodily iniury and/or damage to tlre rubber oi plastic parts of the washer

or drye_

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Protect Children

I_WARNINGIDo not allow children to play on or in the Laundry Center unit Close supervision of' children is necessary when the unit is used near children As chi!&en grow, teach them the proper, safe use of al! appliances

[&WARN_NGIDestroy the carton, plastic bags and metat band after Laundry Center unit is unpacked. Children might use them for play Cartons covered

with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become affright chambers

I-_WARNING_ Keep taundly products out of children's reach Io plevent pelsonal

injury, obserx, e aI1 warnings on product Iabels

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not obstruct the flow ventilating aiI flora the &yeI,

Before the Laundry Center unit is removed from service or dis-

carded, remove the lid to the washing and dlying compartments to prevent

accidental entrapment,

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

injmies

Prevent Injury

I&WARN_IG]The Laundly Cente_ must be installed and electrically grounded in accordance with local codes by a qualified service person to prevent shock

hazaxd and assure stability during operation Installation instructions are packed in the Laundry Center for installer's reference Refer to INSIALLA- TION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures If the appliance

is moved to a new location, have the Laundry Center checked and reinstalled by a qualified selvice person,

I_kWARNINGITo prevent personal injury or damage to the Laundly Center unit, the electrical co_d must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-

prong outlet The third grounding prong must never be remove& Never

ground the unit to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord.

[_kWARNINGt Follow package directions when using laundly products Incor,ect

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

• Do not combine laundry products for use in one load unless specified on the

label

• DO NOT mix chiorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar

[*_,WARNtNGI TO prevent irljury and damage to the Laun&y Center unit:

• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or dryer or' attempt any servicing

unless specificNly iecommended in this Owner's Guide Use only genuine WCI Factory Parts

• Do not tamper with controls

• Do not instal! or store this unit where it will be exposed to the weather.

[_kWARNING I ALWAYS disconnect the Laundry Centei unit flom the electJrical

supply before attempting any service or cleaning, Failure to do so can result in electrical shock oi injury

Ia_-WARNINGITO prevent injury, nevel reach into the washeI while parts are

moving, Before loading, unloading oI adding items, push in the timer knob and

allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before Ieaching inside.

[_(_WARNINGl I0 prevent injury, do not Ieach into the dryer if the dlum is moving

Wait until the machine has stopped completely before leaching into the drum

Failme to comply with these warnings could iesult in serious personal

in.juries

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ro reduce the risk of fke, electric shock, or injmy to persons, read

the IMPORTANT SAFE'[ Y INS FRUCIIONS before operating this appliance.

For detailed information on laundry preparation, sorting, factois affecting per-

formance and laun&y products, see the Total Laundry Care book

1 Prepare laundry according to directions in Total Laundry Care book..

Estimate the size of the wash load.

Add measured detergent to empty tub,, Accurately measure detergent before adding it to the washer. For best results, follow package directions.: If the water is hard or the load is heavily soiled or larger than usual, more detergent may be needed. If the watei is soft o_ the load is lightly soiled or smallei than usual, less deteigent may be needed

If excess sudsing occuis when using the suggested amount of detergent,

change to a low-sudsing detergem Excess suds are not necessary to get clothes clean and can hamper wash action.

Add liquid bleach, if desired, to the wash tub as directed in the section, "Bleach Dispense1",

Load clothes loosely,, Dry load level should be no higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash tub Do not load aIticles on top of the agitator

or wind them around it,, For best results, mix large items with small ones

When washing a single heavy item, such as a shag mg or bedspread, add one or two smaller articles to balance the toad Large items should be no moIe

than half the total load

Set the controls. Choose the control settings according to the type of load and the amount of soil Refer to the Control Settings Chart in this Owner's

Guide for suggested cycles, wash times and water' temperatures,

• Water Temperature Control - Turn the Water Temperature control knob to select the desired wash!rinse tempeatme

• Water, Level Control - l_or best economy and wdshing results, set the Water Level control so water coveis top of wash load

Push in timer' knob and turn clockwise to the desired wash cycle and

wash time FoI best washing results, follow the fabric care labels in clothes for washing instructions If in doubt, check the "Cycle Selection Guide" in

this Owner's Guide and the Total Laundry Care book for suggested wash cycle and time.. See "Cycle Selection" for wash cycle descriptions.

Start the washer by closing the lid and pulling out timer knob The washer will operate with the lid open However, it wilI not go into the spin cycle unless the lid is closed, 'To stop the washer, push in timer knob Fo change the cycle, push in timer knob and turn it clockwise to the desked function

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9_ If desired, add fabric softener during final rinse cycle,, See manufac-

turer's directions on fabliC soffeneI label,

10 Remove clothes when the cycle is completed,, SAFETY LID LOCK: As

a safety measule, the lid will AUt_OMAFICALLY LOCK during the spin poltion of each cycle The lid will unlock apploximately 1 minute after the end of the spin cycle

To open the lid during the spin cycle, push in the timer knob and wait

foI the lid !ock to _etease

IZoi best results, follow fabric cale label ditections on articles to be washed Check the "Cycle Selection Guide" and the Total Laundry Care book if the

cale label is not available

Locate fablic type and read across for wash and _inse temperature, suggested wash cycle and wash time

This is only a general guide,, For best results, follow label directions on

specific items to be washed,_

SELECT

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Fabric Type Temp. Wash Wash Time

Wash Rinse Cycle (rain°)

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REGULAR

Heavily Soiled

Colorfast & White Cotton & Linen Hot Cold Regular 15

Lightly Soiled Colorfast & White

Cotton & Linen Warm Cold Regular' 10

Non-Color fast Bright Colors All Fabrics Cold Cold Regular t0

Plastic Shower Curtain Warm Warm Regular 5

PERMANE_'[ PRESS

White or

Heavily Soiled Hot Cold Per'm, Press 12

Colored or

Lightly Soiled Warm Cold Per m,, Press 8

KNH SiDI_LICATES Special Items

Knitted Fabrics Warm Cold Knits/Delicate 3-6

Washable Woolens Warm Cold Knits/Delicate 6

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Regular Wash Cycle

The Regular wash cycle plovides up to 15 minutes of wash agitation followed by a splay iinse during the fii st spin,, a deep watei iinse and a 12 minute final spin to remove water

Permanent Press Cycle

The Perm Press wash cycle provides up to t2 minutes of wash agitation followed by a 1 minute cool down rinse to ieduce wlinkling in the first spin, a deep water rinse and 8 minutes of slow spin to minimize wrinkling as water is

removed in the final spin,

Knits/Delicate Cycle

1he Knits_elicate wash cycle provides 6 minutes of slow agitation f0I the gentle care of delicate articles, [here is a splay rinse during the first spin, followed by a deep water rinse and 6 minutes of slow spin to minimize wrinkling

as ware1 is removed in the final spin

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Water Temperature Control Water tempeiamres foi washing and rinsing are set by using the Water

Temperature control. Turn the knob to the desired water temperature combination

Several wash!rinse water temperature combinations are available Coi_ect watei temperature is necessary lot good washing results, To help

determine the best wash tempetature for particular loads, refer to the information on wate_ temperature in the Total Laundry Care book under "Factors Affecting Performance"

Water Level Control

Ihe Water Level control can be set to provide the proper amount of wash and rinse water for specific wash load sizes. This control allows you to conserve water and achieve the best washing results

Ihe bulkiness of wash loads is important when determining a water level

Articles such as pillows, blankets and rags a_emore absorbent and require larger amounts of water. For best results when washing bulky items, set the Water

Level control at "Large"

Bleach Dispenser

IJkCAUTIONt I_ailure to follow these bleaching directions can cause bleach

damage to your wash load

When using bleach, add it to the wash tub before clothes are added Io add

bleach, use the Bleach Dispenser located in the left fiont corner of the machine

under the lid Always use the LARGE Water Level setting when using bleach

Measure liquid bleach in a measuring cup. Use 1/4 to 1/3 cup bleach for normal

size loads Pour the bleach directly into the dispenser, then pour in one cup

of water to flush dispenser and assure that no bleach remains in the dispenser

to carry over to the next wash load Ihe bleach dispenser automatically

dispenses the diluted liquid bleach into the wash water.

Powdered bleach must not be used in the Bleach Dispenser. Before adding articles, add powdered bleach to the wash water following directions on

the package,,

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