FRIGIDAIRE Washer Dryer User Manual

OWNER'S GUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Printed inU. S. A.

LAUNDRY CENTER

P/N131593000 (9603)

Д WARNING

For your safety, theinfontBticointhisttBnualmustbefolloitfedtotrdnimzetheriskof

fixeorexplcsicnortopreventpir^jertydarna^, perscaial injury or loss of life.

- Donot storeorusegasolii^ or otter f IsmiBble Vcp>rs and liquids in tte vicinity of this or ai^otter
appliance.

- NHAT TO DO IF YOU SHELL OAS:

• tenottryto light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phene in your building.

• dear the reem, building or area of all cccupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a nei^bor' s phone. Follow the gas supplier' s

itterixtxns.

• If you cannot reachyour gas supplier, call the fire cfepartirHnt.

Installaticnandserviceraustbeperforrr^byaqualifialinstaller, servicea^ncyorttegas supplier.

Cemtents

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Irp^rt^itiMietYlrBtructicns . . . 2-3
Washing Procedures
Stain Removal

Common Washing Problems .... 9

Ehrying ProcedLires ............................ 10

Fhatures

Common Drying Problems .... 11

Care and Cleaning
TWoidServicsGhazklist
Warranty and Service

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P. О. Box 9061
Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961

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Product Registraticn

Thank you for chsosing this Isjndry

oenber. This ожег' sguidewill explain

proper epemtion and care.

Record Your Sisdel and Serial
Ntimbers

Record below the model and serial

numbers found on the laundry center

serial plate locatedontte insideof the

dryer door. Keep these numbers for

future referercs.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT

RBGff ^niAinCM CARD should be f i 11 ed

incarpletely, signedandreturrEd.

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Exportant Safety Tript-nifjt*! ГПЯ

Read all instructions before using this laundry center.

Д WARNING

usiigthis laundry center, coiplywiththebasicwamin^listedbelcw.

JTbiEducEtteriskof fire, electrical shock, or injury topersensvinen

Failure to corply with these v®mir^ oculdresult insericusperscnal injuries.

Prevent Fire

Д WARNING

soakedin, or spotted with cpsoliœ, cleaning solvants, kerosene, cœkingoils,
v«xss, etc. Donot store ttese itertB cnor near the dryer. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.

Д WARNING

center. Ihese substances give off vapors that could ignite theireterials.

Д WARNING

esç)losive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or e>ç3locte.

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Д WARNING

water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HXDiROGEtl GAS IS
EXPTOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before
using the washer, turn co all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each

for several minutes. This will rel^se any accumulatedhydxcgen gas. I^fliro^n
gas is flammable; donot smoke or use an open flame during this time.

Д WARNING

ri±bercrsimilarlytexturedrul±ier-likematerials, or items attaining feathos or
down. Use Mr Fluff (Nolfeat) only.

Д WARNING

thedryer, lint screenhousingandexhaustductshouldbecleanedapprcKirrately
every 18 rrenths by qualified service perscnnel. in excessive amount of lintbuild­ipi in these areas couldresult in inefficient dryirgardpossible fire. See Care and
CLeanlug, pages 12-13.

] Do not wash or dry items that have been previous ly c leaned in,

j Do not put oi ly or greasy rags or clothing on tep of the laundry

]Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or

jUnder certain conditions, hydrcgai gas may be produced in a hot

JTbpaievmt fire, dorEtuseteattodryitarscoitainirgplastic, foam

jCLeantte dryer lint screenbeforeor after each load. Theintariorof

"1996WhiteConsolidateiIndustries, Inc.

All г1ф1з r^errad.

This Owner' s Qiide provides general
cpostirg instructions foryM: laundry
center. It also contains infonrmticri
about features for several otter
models. Your laundry center may not
teve every feature included.

À WARNING

missirg. Firehazaxd, overheatirg and ter^e to fatarics can occur. Ifyourdryerhas

adryingrack, always replace the lint screen\dnen finished using the drying rack.

 WARNING

fraritheaccumulationof lint^ dust and dirt.

] Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, daimged or

] Keep area around t±ie exhaust opening and surrounding areas free

Use the laundry center only as

instructed in this Owner' s Guide and

the Cipecating Itastzuctions cards

included with ycur laundry canter.

À WARNING

electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor
plug or extension cord or remove
groundingprcrig f ran electrical power

cerd. Failure to follcwthisvarnirg'can

cause serious injury, fixeorteath.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

]Avoid fire hazard or

Do not under

any circumstances

cut, remove,
or bypass

the grounding prong
from this piug.

 WARNING

laurxir/or threw rugs against the front or back of the laundry center.

Ü WARNING

arytirre.

ik WARNING

recomnendedby the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

Failure to coiplywite these ymninqs cculdresult infire, explosion, serious

bodily injury and/ or damage to the rubber orplasticjarts of the laundry center.

] Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stacik or place

Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or œar laundry center at

]Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless

Protect Children

 WARNING

supervisicnof children is necessary when the laundry center is usednear children.

As childrengrcw, teach them the proper, safeuseof allajpliances.

À WARNING

laundrycenterisunpacked. CMldrenmi^t use them for play. Cbrtcns covered with
nxjs, bedspreads or plastic sheets canbeccne airti^t chambers.

] Do not al low children to play on or in the laundry center. Close

jEfestroy the carton, plastickagardottErpadkingimtarialsafterthe

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

CORRECT

Use this way OKLY

N3t6: The instructions cgpearing in

this Owner' s Guide are not meant to
cover every possible ccnditicnand
situation that may occur. Common

sense and caution must be practiced
vten installing, eperatingand
iTHintainirg'ary appliance.

À WARNING

injury^ ebserve all vernings onproduct labels.

À WARNING

remove the vasher lid and dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment.

Pngwian^. Tnjliry

 WARNING

laundry center trust be installed and electricallygrounded by aqualified service

person in accordance with local codes. InstallationirBtructicns are packed in the

laundry center for the installer ' s reference. Refer to INSIAIXAriCKf IhEIMjCITQSE
fortetailedgrojiidmgprDcedures. If thelaundrycenterisnovedtoanewlocaticn,

have it chamkedandreinstalledbyaqualifiedservioeperson.

] Ifeep laundry products out of children' s reach. To prevent perscnal

] Before the laundry center is removed from service or discarded,

Failure to ccnply with these varnirgs could result in serious perscnal injuries.

Jlbpreventshockhazardandassurestabilityduringcperatian, the

Japortant Safety

XoStrUCtijCllS (ccntiisied}

Ü WARNING

electrical power cordnust be plumed into aprcperly grounded and polarized 3-

prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be renoved. Never

I To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center, the

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

A WARNING

Do not use or mix

li^jid chlorine bleach^th other
household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, nutroKJvers, acid or

products containing ammonia.

These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause

serious injury or death.

A WARNING JFollawpadkagedirecticns when using laundryprcducts. Incorrect

usage canproducepoiscnous gas—resulting in serious injury or death.

• Donot combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specif ied on the

MeL.

• Donot mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

^WARNING ] To prevent serious personal inj ury and daniage to the laundry

CB±er:

• All repairs and servicingmustbeperformedbyan authorized servicer

unless specificallyreooiTffiodedinthisOwrKr' s Guide. Use only authorized

factcryparts.

• Donot tanper with controls.

• Donot install or store the laundry centerwhere it will be exposed to the

weather.

Ü WARNINGjAUffiXS discoonect the laundry center from the electrical supply

before attarptirg any seorvice or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical

shodkor injury.

^WARNING

Hazardous frniesorGlGcrtriGal shock could occur.

]Do not use any type spray cleanser vten cleaning dryer interior.

Ü WARNING ] To prevent inj ury, do not reach into the washer vdiile parts are

movirg. Before loading, unloading or adding itors, push in the cycle selector kncfc

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

^WARNING

Wait until the dryer has stepped completely before r^ching into the drum.

event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only) . AservicetechnicianiTust
replace the thermal limiter switchafter correctirgtte fault.

m The washer is equippedwith an electrical overload protector. The motor will

step if it beccnes overheated. Thewasherwill autamtically restart after acool
down period of up to 3 0 minutes, if the washer has not been manual ly turned off
during this tirre.

m Fhiluretocoiplywithttesewernirgsaouldinsult inseriouspersonal injuries.

jTbprevent injury, donot leachintothedryer if thedrumismoving.

limiter switch autamtically turns off thedryermotor intheunlnkely

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Washing Procedures

• Follow the guidel ines below f or prejaring the wash load.

• Read theWasber C|)exatiiig Instmcticns card for operatingyour specific

model.

• Alw^s read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

 WARNING ]Tbie±icet±ieriskof fixe, elect^d.cHlshock, cxirijurytopexscm, read

Inpartant Safety Instxucti<i3S, pages 2-4, before cperatiry this washer.

1 Sort lauiidxy Into loads that can be washed together.

Sort items by recartrended water tsnperatures, wash time, andagitate/spin

speeds.

• Separate white, light, and colorfast iterre from dark andncncolorfast
itHTB.

• S^HTste itans which shed lint from itam which attract 1 int. PeriTBroat

poss, synthetic, kirLtandcno±iioyitG!TBwillpiGkiplintfrcmtc)wels, irgs
andchenillebedspiBads.

• S^HrateheavilysoileditaiBfrcmlii^lysoileditemB.

• Separate lacy, sheer and locsely knit iterre fronsturdy itans.

Prepare items forvfashing,

• Empty pockets.

• Brush of f lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.

• Close zippers, fastenhccks, tie string and^shes, andrarovencrMshable

trims and omanents.

• Rsnovepins, decorative buttons, beltbuckles, andotherobjectsvfeLch

cculdbedaimged. This also heljps protect other items in the wash load.

• Mend rips and tears to prevent further daimge during washing.

• Placedelicate itans such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, andbeltsina

mesh bag to prevent tangí ing during the wash cycle.

• TurnknititarsinsictecuttopEESvaritpilling.

Place delicate items inameshbag.

3L Pretreat stains andheavy soil.

SeeStainRODOval, pages 7-8, for details.

4> Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash ttib

before adding the laundry load.

Follow detergent rrsnuf acturer ' s directions. The amount required d^>ends on
type of detergent, Icadsizeandsoil level, andvaterhardness.

5, If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser (some

iBodels).

• Before adding tte wash load, add liquidbleach to bleach dispenser located
in left front oomeruncfartte lid;

• 3/4 CLÇ) (180ml) forsmall loads

• IcLÇ (240 ml) for large leads

• 1-1/4 CLÇS (300ml) for extra-large leads.

• Then add! cup (240 ml) water to flush the dispenser.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.

FormodelS witbout ablaacbdispenser, dilute the recemnended amount

of liquid dhloriœ bleach in 1 quart (. 95 L) water. ikid it to wash water after

a fewminutes of agitation. Do not pour bleach directly on waf(h load.