Frigidaire LCG771LL3, LCG771LL2, LCG771LL1, LCE772LW2, LCE772LW1 Owner’s Manual

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Frigidaire Laundry Center

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Model No.

Serial No.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

IMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes the warranty 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 REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed, and returned.

i This information will register your product and help us to serve you quickly in

the future if necessary.

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

Washer Operating Steps ................................................................................ 5-6

Washer Cycle Selection ............................................................................... 6-8

Washer Features ......................................................................................... 9-10

Dryer Operating Steps .................................................................................... 11

Dryer Cycle Selection .............................................................................. 12-13

Dryer Control Settings Chart ................................................................... 14-15

Care and Cleaning .................................................................................... 16-17

Avoid Service Checklist .......................................................................... 18-24

If You Need Service ...................................................................................... 25

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Warranty ........................................................................................................ 28

O 1989 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open the windows.

2. Don't touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open flames.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

Read all instructions before using this Laundry Center.

[_kWARNING[ To reduce 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_kWARNINGIDo not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,

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

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.

I_kWARNINGITo prevent fire, do not use heat to dry articles containing plastic,

foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials or pillows and clothing with feathers/down. Use the AIR FLUFF (no heat) setting only.

IAWARNINGIUnder 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. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

[_kWARNINGI Clean lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the

machine, lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service 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.

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electric shock. Do not use an adapter plug, extension cord or

remove grounding prong from power supply cord.

[_WARNINGI Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding

areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

[_kWARNING[ Fluorocarbon 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.

[] 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

or dryer.

Protect Children

[_kWARNINGIDOnot allow children to play on or in the Laundry Center. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the Laundry Center is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

I_,WARNING!Destroy the carton, plastic bags and metal band after Laundry

Center is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with

rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

I_kWARNING[Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal

injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

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iMPORTANT

SAFETY

[,/IWARNINGI Before the Laundry Center is removed from service or discarded, re-

mo_v_e_theJickto_thec_zashing_and_dL-y_ing_com__partments to _prevent accidental entrapment.

iNSTRUCTiONS

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not obstruct the flow ventilating air from the dryer.

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NOTE: The instructions ap- pearing in this Owner's Guide

and Total Laundry Care book 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.

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

injuries.

Prevent Injury

[,_II_WARNING!The Laundry Center must be installed and electrically grounded in

accordance with local codes by a qualified service person to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation. Installation instructions are

packed in the Laundry Center for installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLA- 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 service person.

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[_WARNINGI To prevent personal injury or damage to the Laundry Center, the

electrical cord of a gas dryer nmst be plugged into a properly grounded mad polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be re- moved. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord.

[I_WARNING] Follow package directions when using laundry products° IncolTect

usage cma produce poisonous gas - resulting in serious injury or death. o Do not combine laundry products for use in one load unless specified on the

labe!.

DO NOT mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

[_WARNING I To prevent injury and damage to the Laundry Center:

oDo not repair or replace any part of the washer or dryer or attempt any servicing

unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized

WCI Parts.

• Do not tmnper with controls.

• Do not install or store this Laundry Center where it will be exposed to the

weather.

[,I_WARNING] ALWAYS disconnect the Laundry Center from the electrical sup-

ply before attempting may service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury.

I_I,WARNING] To prevent injury, never reach into the washer while parts are

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

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

[_I_WARNINGI To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.

Wait until the machine has stopped completely before reaching into the drum.

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

injuries.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

I_[kWARNING[ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read

the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

For detailed information on laundry preparation, sorting, factors affecting per- formance and laundry products, see the Total Laundry Care (TLC) book.

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

2. 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 usua!, more detergent may be needed. If the water is soft or the load is lightly soiled or

smaller than usual, less detergent may be needed.

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

change to a low-sudsing detergent. Excess suds are not necessary to get

clothes clean and can hamper wash action.

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Operating Steps

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

"Bleach Dispenser".

When adding fabric softener or[ bleach, carefully follow the[

manufacturer's directions. Also[ i:_

5. If desired, add fabric softener. See instructions for "Fabric Softener

Dispenser."

Load elothes loosely. Dry load level should be no higher than the top 'i:! _: . " i=::i

read the "Laundry Aids" section [::i_ in the Total Laundry Care book. [:_i

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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 rug or bedspread, add one or two smaller articles to balance the load. Large items should be

no more 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 for suggested cycles, wash times and water temperatures.

• Water Temperature Control - Press the water temperature control button to select the desired wash/rinse tempeature.

• Water Level Control - For best economy and washing results, set the water level control according to the size of the load.

Push in timer knob and turn clockwise to the desired wash cycle and wash time. For best washing results, follow the fabric care labels in

clothes for washing instructions. If in doubt, check the "Cycle Selection Guide" and the Total Laundry Care book for suggested wash cycle and

time. See "Cycle Selection" for wash cycle descriptions.

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[_.CAUTION I To prevent injury,

never reach into the washer while in operation. Before loading,

unloading or adding items, push in the timer knob. Wait until the

machine has stopped completely before opening the lid.

Start the washer by closing the lid firmly and pulling out timer knob. The

_asher _will operate__ith the_do_or_open, ho_e_v_er,_it 7¢il1not goJnto_ the spin_

:ycle unless the lid is closed. To stop the washer, push in timer knob. To change the cycle, push in timer knob and turn it clockwise to the desired function.

Remove clothes when the cycle is completed. SAFETY LID LOCK: As a safety measure, the lid will AUTOMATICALLY LOCK during the spin

portion of each cycle. The lid will unlock approximately 1 minute after the

end of the spin cycle.

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

for the lid lock to release.

For best results, follow fabric care label directions on articles to be washed. Check the "Cycle Selection Guide" and the Total Laundry Care book if the

care label is not available.

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Heavy Wash

For heavily soiled or heavy loads, Heavy wash provides 18 minutes of wash time.

Regular Wash Cycle

The Regular wash cycle provides up to 12 minutes of wash agitation followed by a spray rinse during the first spin, a deep water rinse mada 8 minute final spin to remove water.

Permanent Press Cycle

The Perm Press wash cycle provides up to 12 minutes of wash agitation followed by a 1minute cool down rinse to reduce wrinkling in the first spin, a deep water rinse and 6 minutes of slow spin to minimize wrinkling as water is removed in the final spin.

Knits/Delicates Cycle

The Knits/Delicates wash cycle provides six minutes of slow agitation for the genre care of delicate articles. There is a spray rinse during the first spin, followed by a deep water rinse and six minutes of slow spin to minimize wrinkling as water is removed in the final spin.

Sanitize

During periods of family illness, you may wish to santize your washer. The Sanitize cycle provides an extra rinse and spin to help in preventing spread of germs. For more information, refer to the "Sanitizing Laundl3," section in the Total Laundry Care book.

Extra Rinse

The Extra Rinse cycle can be selected if an extra rinse is desired. For heavily soiled loads or if excess sudsing occurs, turn Cycle Selector clockwise to Extra

Rinse. This setting provides a three minuterinse and agitation followed by a 12 minute spin.

Timed Soak/Prewash

The Soak portion of the Timed Soak/Prewash cycle can be used to treat heavily soiled or stained items that may require more than one wash. It provides four

minutes of soaking time automatically followed by a four minute prewash. Use with the recommended amount of detergent and bleach for one wash cycle.

Water temperatures for Soak correspond to the rinse water temperature selected.

The Prewash portion of the Timed Soak/Prewash cycle 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 for four minutes, then drain, spin, and shut off. Use the recommended amount of detergent and

bleach for one wash cycle. Water temperatures for Prewash correspond to

the wash water temperature selected.

A Timed Soak or Prewash should always be followed by a normal wash cycle

using the recommended amount of detergent.

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Cycle Selection Guide

Locate fabric type and read across for wash and rinse temperature, suggested

wash-_yc4e-and-wash-time_

This is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific items to be washed.

SELECT

Fabric Type Temp. Wash Wash Time

Wash Rinse Cycle (min.)

REGULAR Heavily Soiled

Colorfast & White Cotton & Linen Hot Cold Heavy Wash 18

Lightly Soiled Colorfast & White

Cotton & Linen Warm Cold Regular 12

Non-Colorfast Bright Colors

All Fabrics Cold Cold Regular 12

Plastic

Shower Curtain Warm Warm Regular 6

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PERMANENT PRESS White or

Heavily Soiled Hot Cold Permanent Press 12 Colored or

Lightly Soiled Warm Cold Permanent Press 6

KNITS/DELI_ATES

Special Items

Knitted Fabrics Warm Cold Knits/Delicates 3-6

Washable Woolens Warm Cold KnitsiDelicates 6

Water Temperature Control

Water temperatures tbr washing and rinsing are set by using the Water

Temperature control. Push the button that corresponds to the desired water temperature combination. (NOTE: If more than one Water Temperature

control button is pushed, the washer will not fill.) Several wash/rinse water temperature combinations are available. Correct water temperature is necessary for good washing results. To help

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

Water Level Control

The Water Level control provides the proper amount of wash and rinse water

when set for specific wash load sizes. This control allows you to conserve water and achieve the best washing results. (NOTE: If more than one Water Level control button is pushed, the washer will not fill.)

The Water Level control can be set at the settings indicated. The bulkiness of wash loads is important when determining a water level. Articles that absorb a

large amount of water, such as blankets and rugs require more water. For best results when washing bulky items, set the Water Level for the largest possible

anaount of water.

Bleach Dispenser

When using bleach, add it to the wash tub before clothes are added. To add bleach, use the Bleach Dispenser located in the left front comer of the machine under the lid. Always use the LARGE Water Level setting when using bleach.

Measure liquid bleach in a measuring cup. Use 3/4 cup for small loads, 1 cup for large loads and 1 1/4 cups cups for extra large loads. Pour the bleach directly into the dispenser, then pour in one cup of water.

The bleach dispenser automatically dispenses the diluted liquid bleach into the wash water.

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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.

Fabric Softener Dispenser

If desired, fabric softener can be added to the final rinse w_ter through the Fabric

Softener Dispenser.

After loading, but before starting the washer, place the dispenser on top of the

agitator. Press down gently until the dispenser is firmly seated in place.

Following label directions, pour recommended amount of softener for one load

into the dispenser. Add water to bring the liquid level to the top point in center of dispenser. Do not fill the dispenser above this level. Do not stop and restart

washer during spin when the fabric softener dispenser is in use. The fabric softener solution is spun out of the center cup at the beginning of the first spin and is retained in the outer shell. When wash spin stops, the solution is released

into the final rinse water.

Clean the Fabric Softener Dispenser occasionally by thoroughly flushing it out with warm water. Run the washer through a short but complete wash cycle to

remove the water and fabric softener.

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