Frigidaire Tumble Action Washers User Manual

Tumble Action Washer

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Warranty and Service (U.S.) 2 Product Registration 3 Important Safety Instructions 3-4 Washing Procedures 5-7 Stain Removal 7-8 Common Washing Problems 9 Care and Cleaning 10-11 Avoid Service Checklist 11-12 Service (Canada) 13 Warranty (Canada) 14

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FRIGIDAIRE

Tumble Action Washer Warranty

Keep your sales receipt!

WARRANTY LENGTH:

FULL ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED 2nd-5th YEAR W ARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED 2nd-25th YEAR W ARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

FRIGIDAIRE WILL PAY FOR:

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)

FRIGIDAIRE WILL NOT PAY FOR:

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 “A void Service Checklist” section of this booklet. If service is still needed, contact Frigidaire Home Products Consumer 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 specifications 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.

Important Safety Instructions

Product Registration

Thank you for choosing this washer.

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

REGISTRATION CARD

filled in completely, signed and returned.

Instructional Website

www.spinandtumble.com

is an 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 a top 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

Instructions

washer.

This owner's guide will

PRODUCT

should be

Operating

card included with your

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.

EXPLOSIVE.

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.

If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before

HYDROGEN GAS IS

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

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

Printed in U.S.A.

Important Safety Instructions

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

grounding plug

Use this way ONLY

(continued)

Avoid fire hazard or

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

CORRECT

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.

ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

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

Do not

label.

Do not

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 Do not Do not

to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or movement.

The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never

Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect

combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the

mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

tamper with controls.

install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. It may be necessary

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.

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.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

Washing Procedures

• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

Empty pockets.

• Read the

•

Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

Important Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read

card for operating your specific model.

, pages 3-4, 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.

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.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

Add laundry load to washer.

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

See

Stain Removal

, pages 7-8, 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.

• 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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