Frigidaire LTF530DS1 Owner’s Manual

TUMBLE ACTION WASHER

Use & Care Guide

LAVADORA CON TAMBOREACCIÓN

Manual de Uso & Mantenimiento

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 2

Washing Procedures ............................................. 3-5

Stain Removal ...................................................... 5-6

Common Washing Problems ..................................... 7

Care and Cleaning ...........................................................8-9

Avoid Service Checklist ...................................................9-10

Español...............................................................................11-20

Instrucciones importantes para la seguridad ................11-12

Procedimientos para el lavado .....................................13-15

Remover las manchas ....................................................15-16

Problemas de lavado communes .....................................17

Cuidado y limpieza .......................................................18-19

Evitar llamadas de servicio .............................................19-20

ENGLISH

Product Registration

Thank you for choosing this
washer. This owner's guide will

explain proper operation and care.

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD should be

filled in completely, signed and
returned.

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del usuario encontrará las intrucciones
apropiadas para su funcionamiento y
cuidado.

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Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the washer
serial plate located at the top, inside of the door opening. Record and
retain these numbers.

Anote su Número de Modelo y de Serie

Anote a continuación el número de modelo y de serie que se encuentran
en la placa de serie situada en el interior de la puerta de la lavadora.
Conserve estos números para referencia futura.

Model Number:
Número de Modelo:

Serial Number:
Número de Serie:

Purchase Date:
Fecha de compra:

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P/N 134567200 (0506)

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

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.

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.

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

Power supply cord with 3-prong

CORRECT Use this way ONLY

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.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
it has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.

Avoid fire hazard or

Do not under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong from
this plug.

grounding plug

Do not use or mix liquid

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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.

Failure to 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.

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 necessary

when 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 is unpacked.
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 is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to
prevent accidental entrapment.

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

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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for 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 OFF position 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 cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop
before reaching inside.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
This washer is equipped 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.

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Washing Procedures

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

• 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, page 2, before operating this washer.

1. 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 loads and cause skin
irritation.

Empty pockets.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

2. Prepare items for washing.

• Empty pockets.

• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.

• Close zippers, 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 5-6, for details.

4. 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 out­of-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

Add laundry load to washer.

• Single heavy items such as a 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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5.5.

Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:

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Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:

5.5.

Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:

A. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER

• Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the
safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out
until it stops.

• After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser
drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in
early dispensing of the bleach and fabric softener.

• Dispenser drawer should be completely closed for
powdered detergent, bleach and fabric softener to
dispense.

• Laundry products used with powder or liquid detergent,
such as color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent
booster, and enzyme products should be added to the
empty tub before loading.

Note: From time to time you may see water in the bleach
and fabric softener compartments. This is a result of the
siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the
washer.

B. DETERGENT

• Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment
of the dispenser drawer.

• Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning
of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can
be used. Note: Liquid detergent will drain into the
washer drum as it is added.

• Low sudsing detergent is recommended for this washer.
Use the manufacturer's recommended amount.

• If low sudsing detergent is not available, a reduced
amount of regular detergent may be used. Because
reducing the amount of detergent may reduce cleaning,
it is important to pretreat stains, sort carefully by color
and soil level, and avoid overloading.

• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water
temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the
load.

• For best results, avoid oversudsing.

C. LIQUID BLEACH

• If desired, measure out the recommended amount of
liquid chlorine bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL))
and pour it into the center compartment labeled
"Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol .

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can
cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result
in damaged clothes.

• Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can
occur.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

D. FABRIC SOFTENER

• If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric
softener into the compartment labeled "Fabric Softener"
and marked with this symbol .

• Dilute concentrated softeners with warm water to the
Fill Line.

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can
cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which
could result in stained clothes.

• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash

load.

• Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not
recommended in tumble action washers.

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Washing Procedures

(continued)

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

(See Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls.)

7. Start the washer.

Close the washer door and pull out the cycle selector knob. For your safety, the
door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. The Door Lock indicator
light will remain lit until the cycle ends.

• Washer will fill and tumble.

• To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.

• To open the door during tumbling, push in the cycle selector knob. Wait for

the water to run off of the door.

• To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob and turn it clockwise to

the desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer.

• To open the door during a spin cycle, push in the cycle selector knob. The Door

Lock indicator light will turn off. Wait 1-2 minutes for the lock to release. The
door can then be opened. Do not force open the locked door.

8. Remove items when the cycle is completed.

Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric
care label. Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the
washer after the cycle has ended.

Do not store or place laundry products
on top of washer at any time. They can
damage the finish or controls.

Stain Removal

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.

9. General Precautions

• Dispenser drawer should be completely closed during operation.

• Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force the door open when
locked (Door Lock light ON). This could result in damage to the washer.

• DO NOT leave the washer door open. An open door could entice children to
hang on the door or crawl inside the washer.

• To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury, DO NOT hang on or lean
against the washer door.

• Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the
washer. They can damage the finish or controls.

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property,

comply with the basic warnings listed below:

• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.

• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of
children's reach.

• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.

• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine
bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.

• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or
explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.

• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home.
Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.

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Follow fabric care label instructions.

STAIN

Adhesive tape, chewing gum,
rubber cement

For successful stain removal:

• Remove stains promptly.

• Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the
stain removal chart below.

• To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made
from granular detergent and water.

• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.

• Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.

• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.

• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

Stain Removal

TREATMENT

Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Baby formula, dairy products,
egg

Beverages (coffee, tea, soda,
juice, alcoholic beverages)

Blood

Candle wax, crayon

Chocolate

Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics

Dye transfer on white fabric

Grass

Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats,
salad dressing, cooking oils,
car grease, motor oils)

Ink

Mildew, scorch

Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.

Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.

Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using
bleach safe for fabric.

Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is
absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable
dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.

Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash
using hottest water safe for fabric.

Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured
alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly
mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.

Mud

Mustard, tomato

Nail polish

Paint, varnish

Perspiration

Rust, brown or yellow
discoloration

Shoe polish

Urine, vomit, mucus, feces

Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain.
Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.

WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed. OIL
BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.

Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for
fabric.

For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate detergent and
nonchlorine bleach. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.

LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat
with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area.
Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

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