Gibson GES831CS0, GES831AS2, GES831AS1, GES831AS0 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'SGUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

LAUNDRYCENTER

PrintedinU.S.A. P/N 131593000 (9603)

Foryoursafety,the informationinthismammal_st be followedtominimizetheriskof

fireorexplcsionortopreventprcpertydsm_6e,perssnalinjuryorlossoflife.

Eonotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthisoranyother

appli_me.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• EOnottrytolightanyappliance.

• Donottouchanyelectrical switch;donotuseanyphcneinyourbuilding.

• Cleartherocm,buildingorareaofalloccupants.

• Inmediately callyour gas supplier from a neighbor 'sphone .Follow the gas supplier 's

• Ifyoucannotreachyourgasstpplier,callthefiredspartment.

Installationandservicemustbeperform_dbyaqualifiedinstaller,service_or thegas _lier.

Con_

VersiOnen espa_ol ......... 2

PrcdmctRec3istraticm.......... 2

ImportantSafetyImstrdcticms.. . 2-3

Washing Procedures ......... 5-7

Stain Removal ............. 7-8

Common Washing Problems .... 9

Drying Proceimes .......... 10

Features ................. 11

Common Drying Problems .... 11

Care and Cleaning ........ 12-13

Avoid Service (l_cklist ..... 13-15

Warranty and Service ........ 16

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Spanish Owmer 'sGuides Frigidaire@smpar_

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

Thankyou for_ this_ c_nter.Thisowmer'sguidewill_<plain

properoperationandcare.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record below the model and serial numbersfoundonthe laundrycenter

serialplatelocated<mtheinsidaofthe

dryer door. Keepthesenumbers for

futurereference.

Model Number SerialNunber Dateof Purchase

RegisterYourProduct

The self-addressed PRODUCT _--ZSTR_LTZ(_q_shouldbe filled

inccmpletely,signedandreturned.

I nm mtSafetyT. tr tioos

Readalli.structlansbeforeusingthislamdrycenter.

_Toregm_theriskof fire,electricalshock,cminjurytoperscr_wh_n usingthis laundrycenter,ccmplywiththebasicwarnings listedbelow.

[] Failuretoc_plywiththesewarnir_sosuldresultinsericuspersmPmlinjuries.

_mt F_ze

_Do not washordry itelnsthathavebeenpreviouslycleanedin, soakedin,orspottedwithgasolime,cleammg solvents,kerosene,cookingoils,

waxes,etc.Donotstoretheseit_ @%ornearthedryer.Thesesubstancesgiveoff vaporsthatc_mldigniteorexplcde.

_Do put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top laundry center. %llesesllbstances give o ffvapors that could ignite the mat erials.

_Do gasol, cleaning , or or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give offvapors that

c_aldigniteor ewplode.

_ D%qdercertain c_ndit ions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. _GAS IS

using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for severalminutes . Tniswillreleaseanyaccu_ulatedhydrogengas. H_

gas isfimm%mble; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

_Toprevent fire,danotuseheattodryit_n3c_ntainir_plastic,foam rubberorsimilarlytexOured_- liken_terials,oritemsc_ntainingfeathersor

down.UseAirFluff (NoHeat)only.

_Cleanthe dryerlintscreenbeforeorafter eachload.Theinteriorof the dryer, lint screenhousingand exhaustduct shouldbe clearnedapproximately

every18m_nths by qualifiedservicepemscrmel.An excessiveamszmtof lintbuild- t%ointheseareascculdresult ininefficientdryingandpossible fire.See_ _, pages 12-13.

not of the

not add ine solvents other flam_gble

. If thehot water system has not been used for such a period, be fore

'1996 White Ccs_olidat ed Inck_t ries, Inc.

ThisO,mer'sGuideprovidesgerm_ral cperatinginstructionsforyourlatrJry

om_ter.Italsoccmtaimsinformation absutfeaturesforseveralother

inodels.Yourlaundrycentermaynot

bareeveryfeatureincluded.

_Do not operate the dryer ifthe lint screen isblocked, damaged or missir@.Firehazard,_tir@anddammi_to fabricscanoccur.Ifycurdryerbas

adryingrack,always replacethe lintsc1_=enwhen finishedusingthe dryingrack.

_Keep areaaroundtheexhaustopeningandsurroundingareasfree

frmmtheaccurulatimnoflint,dmstanddirt.

Use the laundry center cnly as

instructed in this Owner ' s Guide and

the Opera_-ng _--n_ cards

includedwithyour laundry center.

_ Avoid fire hazard or

electricalshock.Donotuseanadaptor plug or extension cord or remove grozmdingpKmgfrmmelectricalpower

cord.Failuretofoli_ thiswarnm_can

causeseriousinjury,fireardeath.

Grounding type wall receptacle

/Do not under '_

any circumstances

cut_ remove,

or bypass the grounding prong

_from this plug,

_Do notohetructtheflowofventilatingair.Donotstackorplace

laundryorthrowrugsagainstthefrc_torbackofthelaundrycenter.

_Do notsprayanytypeofaerosolinto,onornearlaundrycenterat

anytii_.

_Do notuse fabric softenersor productsto eliminatestatic unless

recam_ended by the manufacturer ofthe fabric softener or product.

[]Failuretoccmplywiththesewazningscouldresultinfire,explosic_,serious bodilyinjuryand/ordamagetotherubberorplasticpartsofthelaundrycenter.

_Do not allow children to play on or in the iatmiry center. Close

s_per_ sic_nof childrenisnecessarywh_-nthelatmdrycenterisuseimear children.

As childrengrow, teachth_ntheproper, safeuseofall appliances.

_Uestroythe cartcm,plasticbagandotherpackingn_terialsafterthe

latmdrycenteristmpacked.Childre_mightuseth_nforplay.Cartonscoveredwith rugs,bedspreadsorplasticsheetscanhecateairtightchar0hers.

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding piug

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

Note: The instructicmsappearingin

this Owner' sGuide are not meant to

coverevezypcssible ccmditicmand

situation that may occur. Co_n sense and cautioni_dsthepracticed

when installing, operatinj and

maintaininganyappliance.

_Keep laundryproductsoutofchildren'sreach.TOpreventpemsonal

injury,c_all warmmgsc_pro_ labels.

_Before thelaundrycenterisrelm_edfr@mserviceordiscarded,

removethewasheriidanddryerdoortopreventaccidentalentrapment.

[] Failuretoc_mplywiththese_s czuldresultinseriousL_rscrmlinjuries.

Prevent nJury

_TOprevent shockhazard amdassure stabilityduringoperatic_, the

laundryc_nteri_nsthe installedand electrically_by aqualifiedservice

pemsc_in a_ withlocalcodes.Installaticminstructicrsarepackedin the

laundrycenterforthe installer'sref_. RefertoINSIBLIATICN_(lk_ fordetailedgr@ mdingp_. Ifthelaundryc_nterisKovedto a new locaticm,

have itcheckedandreinstalledbya qualifiedservicepePsmn.

ImportantSafety nstruc

_To preventpersonalinjuryordamagetothe laundrycenter,the electricalpowerc_rdn_isthepluggedintoaproperlygroundedandpolarized3-

prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the laundry center to a gas pipe. DO not usa an extem_ic_ cordor an adaptorplug.

_Do not use or mix

liquidchlorinebleach with other householdchemicalssuchas toilet

cleaners, rust removers, acidor

products containing ammonia.

These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause

se_-ousiuJurycrdeath.

_ Followpackagedirecticrswhenusinglaundryproducts. Incorrect usagecanprcducepoiscmousgas--resultinginseriousinjuryordeath.

• DOnor c_mbinelaundryproductsforuse inIloadunlessspecifiedonthe

LIP1.

• DOnot mixchlorinebleachwitharsroniaoracidssuchas vinegar.

_To preventseriouspersonalinjury anddamageto the laundry _r_r:

• All repairsand servicingmustbe perfozmedby an authorizedservicer

unlessspecificallyrecqrs_endedinthisOwner'sGuide.Useonlyauthorized

fa*mqamrts.

• DOnottamperwithcontrols.

• DOnot installor storethe laundrycenterwhereitwillheexposedtothe weather.

_ ALMtYSdisccmmectthelaundrycenterfromtheelectricalsupply beforeattemptinjanysem_ic_orclemmi_.Failuretodosocanresultinelectrical

sheckcsinj_y.

_Donot use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazamim_ ftKesor electricalshockcouldocctrr.

_To preventinjury,donot reachintothewasherwhilepartsare msvlr_.Beforeloading,unloadingoradlingit_n_,pushinthecycleselectorknob

andallowthetubtocoasttoaoKq31etestopbeforereachinginside.

_To preventinjury,donotreachintothedryerifthedminismoving. WaituntilthedryerhasstoppedoK_pletelybeforereachingintothedr_n.

[] Athemrallimiterswitchautomaticallyturnsoffthedryermstorintheunlikely eventofan_ted situation(electricdryersonly).Aserviceteckricianiudst replacethethemr_llimiterswitchaftercumrectinjthefault.

[]The washerisequippedwithanelectricaloverloadprotector.Themotorwill stopifitbeo_es overheated.Zhewasherwillautomaticallyrestartafteracool downperiodofupto 30minutes,ifthewasherhasnotbeenmanuallyturnedoff duringthistin_.

[] Failuretoomplywiththese_s cumldresultinseriousperscrelinjuries.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Washing Procedures

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

Emptypocket s.

• Followthe9uidelinesbelowforpreparingthewashload.

• Readthe_ 0E_-a_ _ cardforoperatingyour specific imiel.

• Always read and followfabric careand la_dryprod_ct labels.

_Toregm_ theriskoffire,electricalshock,csinjurytoperscrs,read

_Instructions, pages2-4,beforeoperatingthiswasher.

Sortlaundryinto loads thatcanbe washed together.

Sort items byreccrmm_ndedwater tenperatures, washtime, andagitate/spin

• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast

items.

• Separate ite@s which shed lint frcmitems which attract lint. P_t

press,synthetic,knitand_yit_willpicktp lintfKmto_is, ru_s and_lle bedspreads.

• Separateheavilysoileditemsfromlightlysoiledite@s.

• Separatelacy,sh_erandlooselyknititcn_fromsturdyitems.

Prepareitemsforwuhing.

• EKpty pockets.

• Brdshof f lint anddirt. Shake out rugs and beach t ow_ ls.

• Close zit_sems, fastenhooks, tiestringsandsashes, andreTovencr_asbmble trims and ornament s.

• Removepins, decorativebuttons, belt buckles, andotheTcobjectswhich could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.

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

• Place delicate items suchasbras, shoulderpads, hosiery, andbelts ina t_esh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.

• Turn knit itfms inside c_t to prevent pillir_.

Place delicate iten_ inai_shbag.

Bleach Dispenser (soae T_Ddels)

Pretreatstai_sandhea_ysoil.

See__, pages 7-8, fordetails.

Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub

beforeaddingthelauedryloed.

Fol low detergent mmnufacturer 's directions. 2he an_unt required depends on

typeofdet_t, loadsizeandsoillevel,andwaterhaKhess.

If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser (sc_e

m0d_ls).

• Be fore adding tbe wash load, add liquidbleach to bleach d Jspenser located

in left frc_t corner urJer the lid:

• 3/4 cLp (18oml) forsmall loads

• lcup (240ml) for large loads

• 1-1/4cups (30oml) forextra-largeloads.

• Thenaddl cup (240ml) water to flush the dislsenser.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.

For models without a bleach dispe_ser, di lut e the recon_ended amount

of liquid chlorine bleach in l quart (.95L) water. Addit towashwaterafter

a fewminutes of agitation. DOlt 1x_lrbleachdirectly_wQsh load.

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