Gibson GWS1749AS0, GWS1149AS0 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'SGUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WASHER

P/NI31705300 (9707)

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VersiOn enespalol ......... 2

ProchctRegistration.......... 2

IKpsmtantSafetyInstructicrs. .. 2-3

Washing Procedures ......... 4-6

StainRemsval ............. 6-7

Common Washing Problems .... 8

Care and Cleaning ........... 9

AvoidSetviceChecklist ..... I0-ii

Warranty and Service ........ 12

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ProductRegistration

Thamkyouforchoosingthis

.Thisowner'sguidewill explain

properoperatic_and care.

Record Your Model and Serial

Numbers

Record below the model and serial
numbers found on the washer serial

plate locatedon the undersideof the
washer lid.Keep these numbers for

futurereferax_.

Model Number

SerialNunber

Date of Purchase

RegisterYour Pzoduct

The self -addressed PI_DDUCT_IS-
TRATION _%_D should be filled in

ccnpletely,signedandreturned.

ThisOwner's Guideprovidesgeneral
operatinginstructictusforyourwasher.

It alsocontains informationabout
featuresforseveralothermsdels.Your

washer may not have every feature

includedhere.

Use thewashercr_yasinstructedinthis
Owner 's Guide and the Operat_g
Ims_,,-- card included with your

washer.

:1997WhiteConsolidatedInchstries,Inc.

Z cant SafetyInstm ticms

Read_L1 _'ri,-_ - before using thiswasher.

_Torechcethe riskoffire,electricalshock,orinjurytopemscrsbhen
using this washer,ccmplywith the basicwarnrungsiistedbelow.

[ Failuretocmmplywiththese_s cmuldresultinsericusperscmalJnjuries.

_Do not wash items that have cleamed in, soaked in,he_npreviously

or spottedwithgasoline, cl_solvents, kerosm_e, cookingoils, waxes, etc. Do

not store these items cm or near the washer. These substances give of f vapors or

ch_nical reacticms that could ignite or explode.

_Do notput oilyorgreasyragsorclothingon topofthewasher.

Thesesmhstancesgiveoffvaporsthatcouldignitethematerials.

_Donot addgasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flm_nable or

explosive substances tothe wash water. These substancesgive off vapors that
cmuldigniteor explode.

_ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. BYDI_DG_ _ IS

. If thehot water system has not been used for such aperiod, hefore

using the washer, turn on ali hot water faucets and let the water flow from each

forseveralminutes. Tniswillreleaseanyaccu_mlated_irocj_ngas. Hlm]rog_ngas

isflmrmable; do not strokeor use an open flame during this time.

[]Failuretoccmplywiththesewarnincs_couldresultinfire,explosion,serious

bodilyinjuryand/ordamagetotheruhherorplasticpartsofthewasher.

_otect C_ildzln

_Do not allowchildrentoplaycnor smpervlsicm

ofchildren isnecessarywhen thewasher isusedmear children.As childrengrow,
teachth_ntheproper, safeuse of all appliances.

_troythe cart@n,plasticbagandotherpackingmaterialsafterthe
washeristmpacked.Childrenmightusethrumforplay.Cartcms@m_red withrugs,

bedspreadsorplasticsheetscanbeccrceairtightchambers.

_Keep outof children' reach. To

injury,chserveall_s cnproimt labels.

_Before thewasherisremgvT_fromservice di the
washer lidtoprevent accidentalentrant.

laundryprcducts

[ Failuretocmmplywiththese_s cumldresultinsericusperscr_lJnjuries.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other fim_nmble vapors or liquids in the
vicinityof thisor anyother appliance.

2

in the washer. Close

s

or re_Dve

preventpe o a

scarded,

Prin_edinu.S.A.

Safety

(co=i=_

r !vAv:_:_;Ih'L_Avoid fire hazard or

electrical shock. DO not use an

adaptorplug or extem_ian cord or
remove grounding prong from
electricalpower cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause

serlcesiuJury,fizecr_eath.

Grounding type

wall receptacle

/Do not under "\

any circumstances
cut, remove,

or bypass
the grounding prong

<<from this plug. j

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

J=7

_Toprevent shockhazardandassurestabilityduringoperaticn,the
washerKustheinstalledandelectrically_ byaqualifiedservioepers<min

a_withlocal codes.Installaticninstructicrsarepackedinthewasherfor

installer'sreferePm_.RefertoINSIZalLATI(IqINSIZLLZ_(I<_fordetailedgzDtmi[ing

procedures. Ifthe washer is moved to anew location,have itchecked and
reirstalledbyaqualifiedserviceperscn.

_TOprevent perscsml injuryor damage to the washer, the electrical
power cord of the washer I_dst he plugged into a properly grounded and polarized

3-prongoutlet. The thirdg1_mamdlm_prcm_m_stz_ver be removed. Never

groundthewm_er toa gaspipe.DO notuse anextensioncordor anadaptor

_ Followpackagedirecticmswhenusinglaundryproducts. Incorrect
usagecanprcducepoiscnausgas--resultinginseriousinjuryordeath.

• Donor combinelaundryproductsforuseini loadunlesss_ecifiedonthe

L%el.

• Donor mixchlorinebleachwithararoniaor acidssuchasvinegar.

_To preventseriouspersonalinjuryanddamageto thewasher:

• Allrepairsandservicingmustbeperformedhyanauthorizedservicer

unlessspecifically_ inthisOwner'sGuide.Useonlyauthorized

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

_Do not use or mix

liquidchlorine bleachwith other

householdchemaicalssuchastoilet
cleaners, rust removers, acidor

products containing ammonia.

These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes whichcancause

seriousiuJurycr_eath.

• Don0t tamperwithc_ntrols.

• DOnOr installorstorethewasherwhereitwillheexposedtotheweather.

__ dlsc(mmm_tthewasherfromtheelectricalsupplybefore
attemptinganyserviceorcleanm_.Failuretodosocanresultinelectricalshockor

_To preventinjury,do notreachintothewasherwhilepartsare
m_amg. Beforeicading,unloadingoraddingitem%_ushinthecycleselectorknob

andallowthetubtocoasttoac_plete stopbeforereachinginside.

[] Failuretoco_plywiththese_s cumldresultinsericusperscrelJnjuries.

]This washerisequippedwithanelectricaloverloadprotector.Them3torwill

stopifitheccmesoverheated.Thewasherwillautomaticallyrestartafteracool

downperiodofupto30minutes,ifthewasherhasnotbeenmanuallyturnedoff

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

=The instructionsappsaringin

this Owner' s Guide are notmeant to
covereverypossibleccnditicnand

situation that may occur. Co_on
sense and cautioni_dsthe practiced
_ installing,qseratir_and

t_aintaining anyappliance.

Was._J.ngProcedures

Sortlaundryintoloadsthatcanbe

washedtogether.

• Follow the 9uidelines below for p_ the wash load.

• Read the _ _ card for operating your specific model.

_Toregm_ theriskof fire,electricalsh3c_,csinjurytoperscrs,read

Safe_ _--_8, pages 2-3,heforeoperating thiswasher.

i Sottlaundryinto loadsthatcanbewashed together.

Sort items byre_dedwater temperatures, washtime, andagitate/spin

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

• Separate itemswhich shed lintfrcmitems which attract lint.Permanent

press,synthetic,knitaniccmch_oyiten3willpickuplintfromtcwels,rejs
andch_ille hedsvreads.

• Separateheavilysoilediten_fromlightlysoileditems.

• Separate lacy, sheer and looselyknit items from sturdy it_.

Z Prepareitm_ forwashing.

• 5kptypockets.

• Brdshoff lint anddirt. Shakeout rugs andbeach tow_ls.

• Closezivi_ms,fastenhooks,tiestr_andsashes, andrermvencrmasbmble

trims and o_ts.

• Removepins, decorativebuttons, helt buckles,andotherobjectswhich

couldhe damaged. This also helpsprotect other it_ in the wash load.

• Mend rips and tears toprevent further damage during washing.

• Placedelic_teitemssuchashras,shculderveds,hcsiery,_tsinam_sh

bag to prevent tanglingduring the washcycle.

• Turnkrititersinsidecuttoprev_ntpilling.

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Place delicate iten_ inai_shbag.

Bleach Dispe_ser (s_T_dels)

3. Pretreatstainsand_ soil.

See Staln_, pages 6-7, fordetails.

4b Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub

beforeaddingthe load.

Followdeterzemtmgnufacturer 's directions.Zhe an_untrequired dependson

typeofdetercsent, loadsizeandsoil level,andwaterharohess.

K If desired,addliq/idbleachtoBle_chDispemser (scmBm_ls).

• Beforeadlingthewashload,addliquidbleachtobleachdJspewer located
inleftfrontcotterurierthelid:

• 3/4cirp(180ml)forsmallloads

• Ic_o (240mi)forlargeloads

• I-i/4c_ (3O0ml)forextra-largeloads.

• Thenaddl cup (240mi) water to flushthedispenser.

• Donot use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.

Formodelswithouta bleachdis_m_er, dilutethe reco_nendedamount

ofliquidchlorinebleachinlqual_(.95L)water._ddittowashwaterafter

a fewminutesof agitation.Donot puurbleachdirectlyc_washload.

(_

Pz Gz% em

& Add laundryload towasher.

• Dry loadlevelshouldnotbehigherthantoprowofholesinwashtub.

DO not overload washer.

• Donotput itemson topof agitatoror wrapthemaroundit.Loaditems
e_nly.

• Ombine largeandsr_llitch3inaload.Loadlargeitch3first.Larcseitems
shouldnotbemorethanhalfthetotalwashload.

Donot loaditemsabove

toprowofholesinwashtub.

Blilt-InFahricSoftenerDispe_ser

(somei_dels)

/

• When washing a single heavy item,add Ior 2towels to balance the load.

Ifdesired,addliquidfabricsoftemertoFabricSoftemer
Dis_mDser(scmem0_ls).

Fcrm04_iswithahuilt-iudi_mser(seepicturetotheleft):

1 Addliquidsoftenertothedispenser,followingfabricsoftenerlabel

Z Addwatertobringliquidleveltofillline@ndispensercap.

3. R_nsvethedisls_nserfrcmtbeagitatoraftereachuse.Rinsebethcapand
c_ withwarmwater.Replacedislse_erintheagitator.

_: Toseparatecapfr@mcup,puttht_nbintodispenserandpushagainst

sideofcup (seepicturetotheleft).Afterclearnr_,pushcapandcupfirmly
together.Replacedi_nser bylininguptheribsandgroovesandsnappingit

imo_tmn.

Fabricsoftenerwillbe flushedfromareaunderthebuilt-infabricsoftener
dispenserwhenLargeLoadWaterLevelisselected.Ifa build-upoffabric

softeneroccurs,clean with hot water.DONOT _ S_9-_(_CAP.

Blilt-InFahricSoftenerDispe_ser

(somemcdels)

R_vable FabricSoftenerDispenser

(somei_dels)

For models with a removable dispenser (seepicture below to the left) :
1 Attach fabricsoftanerdispe_er totopof agitatorbypressir_dm_9_ntly.
l hld softenertothedispenser,followinjfabricsoftenerlabeldirecticrs.

3. _ddwater to bring liquidlevel to tep of tbepeg intbe center of the cup.
R_n_vetbedisl:_nserftomtbe agitatoraftereachuse. Rinsebeth lidand
bowl thoroughly with warm water. Reassemble and place dispenser on

agitatcsGr store it nearby.

Furm_alswit!x_tafabricsof_ ,w_, followfabricsoftenerlabel
directicns.Adddilutedfabricsoftenertothefinalrinse.Doubtpourfabric
softemerdirectlyQnthewashload.

Set cycleselectorknobandwasher comtrolsaccordingto

type,size,andsoillevelofeachload,anddetergentused.

See01_ratIi__ foryourspecificm3delcontrols.

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Start ,'daet_t_aez'.

Closethewasherlidandpullo_tthecycleselector}mob.Washerwillfilland
agitatewiththelidopen.7hetubwillnotspinunlessthelidisclosed.

• To stopthewasher,pushinthecycleselectorknob.

• Donotstopandrestartwasherduringa spinwhenusingthefabricsoftenet

Stain

Safety LidLock

• Toc_ acycle,_ushinthecycleselectorknob.Turnitclockwisetothe
desiredsetting.Pullc_ttheknobtorestartthewasher.

10.Remove items when the cycle is completed.

ForyoJrsafety,thelidlockswh_nthetubisspin_. Itwillr_n_inlockedfor

aboutiminuteafterthetubstopsspinning.

• Toop_ theliddintingaspin,pushinthecycleselectorkndoandwaitabout

Iminuteforthelidlocktorelease.Donorforceopenthelockedlid.

Placewasheditemsinautcnmticdryer,linedry,ordryflatasdLrectedbyfahric
carelabel.Emsesswrinklir_,colortransferorolorslraydevelopinitemBleftin
thewasherafterthecyclehas_.

_TO avoidseriouspemgsnalinjury,donoroperatewasherifsafetylid

lockismissingordm_aged.

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

_To reducetheriskoffireorseriousinjurytopem_ozmsorproperty,

ccnplywiththebasicwarningslistedbelow:

• Readandc<mplywithallinstructionsonstainremovalproducts.

• Keepprodmctsintheiroriginallabeledcontainersandoutofchildren's
r_rh.

Do not combine stain removal products.

Follow fabric ca_e label inst_ucticrs.

• Thoroughlywashanyutensilused.

• Donot canine stainremovalproducts,especiallyanm_oniaandchlorine

bleach.Dangerousfumesmay result.

• Never wash itemswhich havebeen previously cleaned in,washed in,
soaredinorspottedwithgasoline,dryclemnm_solventsorotherflammble

orexplosivesubstancesbecausetheygiveoffvaporsthatcouldigniteor

e_plode.

• Neverusehighiyflmmmble solvents,suchasgasoline,insidethehcme.

Vaporscanexplodeon contactwith flamesorsparks.

For succ_sful stain re.uval:

• Remove stains prompt ly.

• Determine the kind o f st ain, then fol low reconlnended treatment in the
stain removal chart on the next page.

• Topretreat stains, use aprewashproduct, liquid detergent , or apaste

made from granular detergent and water.

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

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

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

• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

Stain

STAIN TREATMENT

Ac_Jeslve tape, chewing Applyice. Scrape of f _ss. Place stain face do_l@npaper towels, Saturatewithprewashstain remover or

gum, rubber c_nt r_r_lam_ab]edryclear_r_ fluid.

Baby for_a, daizy Use product contairJr_ enz_s to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30minutes or more. Wash.
prc_cts, egg

Beve[agcs (coffee,tea, s<x_a, P_treat staln. Washusir_coldwater_Ibleaubsafe for fabric.

juice,alc_llc h_vera_)

Blood Rinse Wlth cold water. Bub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak Wlth product containing _nzymes. Wash usir_ bleach

Cm,dle wax, crayon Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face _ between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is absorbed.

Chocolate Pretreat or soak inwarmwater usir_ product cont ai_lir_enzymes. Wash us_p_ bleach safe for fabric.

Collar-or cur f soil, com_tics Pretreat withprewash sta'_ n remmver or rub withbar soap.

Dye trm%sfer on white fabric Use packaged color remover, Wash usir_ bleach safe for fabric.

Ck-_s Pretreat or soak inwarmwater usir_ product cont ai_lir_enzymes. Wash us_p_ bleach safe for fabric.

q_sse, oil, tar @_tter, fats, Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash us_ hottest water safe for fabric. For bsavy stamns _t t_-, apply

sa]addmessln_, ccckir_oils, nonflam_able dzy clean_ng fluld toback o f stai]1.Replace towels m_ier stai]_frequent ly. _<e thoroughly, Wash us_r_

cargrease, motor oils) hottestwater safe forfabric,

Irk S_e i_J<s may he i_poss_ble to r_e. Washing may set some inks, Use prewash stain remover, de_atured alcohol

Mildew, scorch Wash w_th chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or',soak _n oxy_ bleach and hot water before washing. Badly i@ idewed

M u d Brush of f dry_d. Pretreat or soak wlthproduct contaimp_ enz_s.

Mustard, tomato Pretreat withprewashstalnz_nsver. Washuslr_bleachsafe for fabric.

_Ipo]ish May be impossible to r_ve. Place stain face do_ on paper towels. Apply r_il palish remover to back of stain.

sgfeforfabric.

P_place paper towels frequent ly. Treat re_minlp_ stain with prewash stai]1_%m_ver or re@ifImm-able d_y cleaning
fluid. Hm,d wash to remove solvent. Washusing bleach safe for fabrlc,

or _onflam_mble dry clear_ fluid.

fabrics may be permanent ]y damaged.

Repeat, replaclng papsr towels frequent ly. Donot use on acetate fabrics.

_Jr_, va_ _6%TERBAS_: Rinse fabric in cool water while stai]liswet, Wash. C_ce palnt isdry, it canmot be l'_roved, OIL

BASED AN_9 VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.

P_irati_ Use pr@wash stai]__%m_ver or rubw_thbar soap. Rinse. Wash usir_ nonchlori_e bleach in hot test water safe for fabric.

P_ist,brownor yellow For spots, use _mst re@_er safe for fabric. Fordiscolorati@lof anentiz_ load, use_@,chlorlnebleaub. _

S%__-epelish LIG%KD: P_treat wlthapaste ofgranular detergent _idwater. PASTE: Scrape residue fro_ fabrlc. Pretreat with

Urine, vomit, _]cus, feces Pretreat or soaklnproduct containlnger_zymes, Washuslr_bleach safe for fabric.

prewash stain red,averor nonf imm_ble dry cleaning fluid. Pi_e. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using
bl_safe for fabric.

Comon Washing Problems

Mgnywashir_problemsinvolvepoorsoilandstainr_m_al,residuesofiintandsczm,andfabricdamage.Forsatisfactozywashing

results,follcmthese_stic_s prmvidedbyTheSoapandDetergentAssociaticn.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES

B_S_ •Eeterg_qt or liquid fabric softener •If causedb_/detergent, m_x ic_] (240 i_ ) •Add detergent before wash load. Then star t

didnotdissolveordlsperse, whitevlnegarwithlquart (.95L) water _n washer.

•Not enough detergent. •Rewash wit h collect amount of detergent •Sozz items by soll leveland color.

• Wash water temperature too low. and hottest water safe for fabric. Add •Use correct amount of detergent, hottest

• Irro_ct sc_tir_, bleachsafe for fahr±c, water and bleach safe for fabric.

a plastic container. Soak it_ i hour.Rinse.

•Ifceusedby fabrlc softenet, l_b stmu19 with •Dilute fabrlc softener withwater.

bar soap. Wash.

_e_, (_lysta_ •Not _gh detergent. •Treat withprewash staln r_ sDveror 1lquid •Use correct a!_Duntof detergent and

_es, tears, _ • Incorrectuse of chlorine ble_ch. •Maybe irreversable if rips,tears and seams •Never psur chlorine bleach di_ct ]yon fabric

(Fihersb_ekef f, hall

up asd cling to

_)

•[kdllutedliquid fabric softener deter_, hottest water safe for fabric.

psureddli_ct ]y c_ fabric. • I_lcrease detergent _t water t e_perature. •DO not _ llquld fabriQ SO ftepee

Rewash. dlrectly_ fa_c. See package chrections

•Rub fabric softener stalls withbar soap. or W_h_ _z_ for proper diluting.

• _]f astemed zippems, hooks, buckles, cabot be mended. • C_eck co_]ition of item_ be fore washing.

• Rips, tears _]d broken t_£_. See _ _S for preparing

•Overloading the washer, and loachng the wash load.

• Ee_raJationof fabric.

• Ir_rJ_y_ctscrtir_. ,Reduce load size. Rewashusing correct •See Washi_ Proce_ for sorting and

• Tissl_s left inpocket _ water temperature, water level, and preparLng the wash load.

•Overloadir_ the washer, arsDuntof deterg_]t. •Do not overload washer.

•Not enoughdetergent. 0;_idncnpreclpltatlngwaterc(xxlitioner to •Use co_:cectan_mlnt of detergent, water

•i_xlissolveddetercsentbinsleft wash water, te_rature ar_ water level.
reeld]9_ •Aid llquid fabricsof_r to f9_i rinse.

• Staticcli_isatts_rdr_lint. .Dry lead _ldryer.

•Load washed too long. •R_Dve lint_±th lintbzushor roller.

•Pillingis_o_mlwithsyntheticm_

_t pressfabrics.Tklsisdue

toabrasionfr_ _o_@l wear,

•Usea l_ntbrushor sh_verto_%_r7_epills.

• Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricatl

hies.

•_%eni_i!zg, usespraystarchorfabrlc
finish@_col]a_ andcuffs.

•'rumitemsinsideoutto reduceabrasion_

Residueorpowder

_ndarkit_m_;

•L_hssolveddetergent_

•Somenonphosphategranular
detergentscancombinewithbard

watermaneralstoforma_sid_e.

•Beduc_loadsize.

•Adddissolveddetergentto tab. Rewash
ksd.

•Mixl c_p (24011d)whitevinegar tol
gallon(3.8L)wa_water inplastic

container.Soakit_m Rir_em_Irewash.

• Incre3se water temperature using hottest
water safe forfabric.

•Do not overload washer.

•Use llgaid detergent or use nonprecipitating
water conditioner w_ th nenphospbat e

granular detergent.

Yellow buildup o£

bo_ysoil_

Yelloworbrown
r_t_

•Overleadir_thewasher.

•Agltaticn time tt_Ds_r t.

•Wash water temperature too low.

•Not enough detergent.

• Iron or manganese in water supply,

water pipes, or water heater.

•Beduc_loadsize.

•Rifleir_coldwater_±thllquidfabric
seftsmr.

•Soakindetergentboosterorproduct
con_ enzv_s.

•Washln_3twater (120oF/49_C)usi_ijfull
psr_anentpresscycle.7_cz_asedeter_ant_

Iddbleachsafeforfabric.

•Or,tteat w_h color re_over.

•TO restore dlsoOlored Iced of whites, use
rustremover safe forfabric.

DO not use chlorlme bleach to

_. x_i_

•Do not overloadwasher.

•Remsve items fromwasher as soon as cycle
iscempleted.

• L_e llqUid fabric softener.

•Washsyntheticsfrequentlyusingwaterat

least100OF(37_C)andcorrectwaterlevel.

•Use nonpreclpltat ir_ water softenet,

•Before washing, ru_lhot water for a few

minutes to clear lines _

•Drain water heat er occasicrmlly _

•For an enzoir_problem, nnstall an iron filter
inyour water supply system.

_Use carewithlaundry
products.Theycandanmgefinishon

thewasher.

• R_nsveitch3fromthewasherassocmasthecycleends.Ex=esswrinklinj,color
transfer,andodorsmaydevelopinitemsleftinthewasher.

• Drythewashertop,thearea_the lidopening,andtheundersideofthe
lid.Zheseareasshculdalwaysbedryheforethelidisclosed.

• Beforecleaningthewasherinterior,_1%_ theelectrical_ o0zdto
avoidelectricalshockhazards.

• Whereextremelysoileditemshavebeenwashed,adirtyresiduemayrenninon
thetub.Ransvethisbywipingthetubwitha rmnabrasivehsuseholdcl_nser.
Rinsetho_ywithwater.

• The agitatoror tubmayheccme stained fromfabricdye. Cleanthesepartswith
anonabrasive_ld cleanser.ZbJspreventsdyetransferto futureloads.

Outside

• Whenwashingiscc_pleted,wipetopandsidesofwasherwitha dampcloth.
Tdrnwaterfaucetsoff topreventpressurebuild-Lpinthehoses.

As needed,cleanthecabinetwithmild soapandwater.Neveruse harsh,

_-it_:ah_aBive_. iftcporlidhecom_stained,cleanwithdiluted
chlorinebleach[I/2cup(120ml)inlquart(.95L)water]._ severaltimes

withclearwater.

FollowWinterizing
I_s_ frrcold

weather care.

• Removeglueresiduefrmmtapeorlabelswithamixtureofwarmwaterandmild
det_t. Or,tcuchresiduewiththestickysideofthetapeorlabel.

• _mDv_g _hewasher,plaoea stripofcardboardorthinfiberboardunder
thefrontlevelinglegstopreventfloordmrege.

w n rlzi n tr tlu.s

Ifthewasherisstoredinan areawherefreezingcanoccurormovedinfreezing
ten[seratures,followthesewinterizinginstructionstopreventdanmgeto the

washer:

1 Turnoffwatersuz_lyfaucets.
1 Disconnecthosesfromwatersupplyanddrainwaterfrcmhoses.
i Plujelectricalcmrdintoaprq:erlyzmstmc_delectricalcutlet.

Addlgallcnncmtmxicrecreationalvehicle(RV)antifreezetoemptywashtub.

Clcselid.

K Setcycleselectorknobataspinsetting.Pulloutknobandletwasherspinfor

Imirmtetodrainoutallwater.NotalloftheRVantifreezewillheexpelled.
Pushinknob,tmplugelectricalpswercord,drytubJnterior,andcloselid.

7. Storewasherinanuprightposition.
Toremoveantifreezefromwasherafterstorage,runemptywasherthrougha
conplete cycleusingdetergent.DO mot_w_LSh 10ad.

AvoidService

Beforecallingforservice,reviewthislist.It_eysavehothtimeandexpense._helistincludes
cqrm%onccncemm_thatarenottheresultofdefectiveworkmanshipormaterialsinthiswasher.

Cmmkli

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

NOISE

"CI_" crg_ar _. Acertain amountof .clttnking.orgear Thisisrmrmgl.

scundsarenormelinaheavy dutywasher.

I_cL%_amd_Zamkb_. Fcreiglobjects_/chascoinsorsafe,ins Stop washer and check tub. Ifnoise ccntinuesafter

may be in tub or pump. washeris restarted,objectsmaybe inpump.Callyoor

ar/mrizedservicer.

Belthtr91e_an_metalf_ arehittir_ To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub,

washtub, fastenfastenersandturnitemsinsideout.

Squealing sound or hot Washer isoverloaded. Donot overloadwasher.Stcpwasber andreduce load.

Thum_ping sound. Heavywash ioadsmayproducea thtm_ing Thisisusuallynormal. If soundccntinues,washeris

scund, probablyoutofbalance.Stopwasherandredistribute

wash load.

V__. Zgs_r isnotrestingfirmlycnfloor. MDve_mshersoitrestsfirmlycnfloor.;{]justlevelir_

legs.see INSTALLATIC_INSTRUCTIONSfordetails.

shipping belt andblockhavenotbeen See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing
remmveddmJr_installaticn, shippingboltandblock.

Zi_shloadunevenlydistributedintub. Stop washerand rearrange wash load.

OPERATING

Ws_har 4_e8 _ j_. Elect rical power cord may not be plugged M_kesure pluz fits tightly inwal 1 _it let.

in or connecticn maybe loose.

Hsusefuseblm_n,circuitbreakertripped, Resetcircuitbreakerorreplacefuse.Donot_

orapower outagehas occurred, fusecapacity.Ifproblemisacircuitoverload,haveit

corrz_tedbyaqualifiedelectrician.Ifproblemisa

pcwer cutage, call lccal electric ccnpany.

Water suf_ly faucet s are not turned @n. Turn cn water suLply faucet s.

Cycleselectc_isnotincorrectpcsiticn. Mmveindicatorclcckwiseslier ly.Pullcutkncb.

_btorisoverheated. Zi_shermotorwillstopifitbecc_esoverheated.Itwill

automaticallyrestartaftera ccoldcmnperiodofupto

30minutes (if washer has not been manually turned

Washer wc_, t spin. Lidisnotccnpletelyclosed. Clcselidcompletely.

_m_le_ _. H_avilysoileditems. Wipetub witha nonabrasivehcuseholdcleanser,then

rinse.Shakeor brush excessdirtand sandfrcmitems

heforewashing.

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OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

WATER

Wash load too wet after Washerisoverloaded. Do notoverloadwasher,see Wa_mh_gProcedures.

Loadisoutofbalance. _e loadtoallowprcperspimir_.

Drainlr_eis_. Straightendrainh_e.

Water does not enter Watersu!oplyisnotadequateinarea. Checkanotherfaucetintheh_use.waituntil_ter
washercr it enters_ly. m%_ly andpressure mncreas_.

Watersqcplyfaucets arenotccmpletelyopen. F@Ilyopenhotandcoldfaucets.

Waterisbeingusedelsewhem_ inthehouse. Waterpressul_mustbeat least30psi (260kPa).

Avoid rurming water elsewhere while washer is

Waterinlethosesare_. Strai_qtenhce_s.

Water level €_3eanot _ _r _ter levelselection(formsd_iswith Selecthigherwaterlevel/loadsize.

waterlevel/icadsizeccr_rol).

Washerisoverloaded. Donot overloadwasher. When control isset at

highestfilllevel,dryloadlev_l_drct behi_ner
thantoprowof circularheles inwashtub.

Warm or hot water is not Hotwaterheaterissettool_or isadistance Measurehot water temperature at nearby faucet
hotenough, frcmwasher, with candy or meat thermometer. Water

teqseratureshouldbeatleast130OF(70oC).Adjust
_t erheaterasnecessary.

Hot_ter isheingusedelm-_whereinthehc_se. Avoidusinghot water elsewherebeforeor during

washer use. There may not be enough hot water
availableforprc_erclemma_Z. Ifprd01empersists,
your hot water systemmaybe unable to support

m3re than Iuse at a time.

Water in washer doea not Drainhsseiskinkedor clogged. Cleanandstraightenthedrainhsse.

drainor draine slowly.

Water leaka. Filihosecc_necticmatfaucetorwasher. Checkandti_ten hoseccrmscticms.Installruhh_r

_i_e_o_d_.

House drain pipes are clogged, t_clcg drain pipes. CEntact pltmber if _sary.

Ov_rsuJsing. Uselessde_t.

Incorrect wash and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected to connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and

txm_erat_irea, wrmngsimplyfaucets, coldwaterhos_to coldwaterfaucet.

_is_ter_washer_s_i_is_i_.

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Standpipe must be aminimumof 33" (83.82 cm)
high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

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WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, T_0U_ ITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUltER WILL BE

PERIOD _ERVIC_, WILLI RESPOHIBLE FORz

FULL 0NE-YEAR One year from ®riginal pay all c®sts for repairing ®r replacing any par t s ®f this _ts of _ice calls t_t are listed underl

WARRANTY purchase date. appliance which prove to Be defective in _t erials or RE_PC_SIBILZTIES OF THE CONmDNER. *

LIMITED 2ND - 5TH Second through fifth Provldeareplac_t fora_fectiveormalfunctic_i_pa_t Costsforlaborandreplac_tpartsotherthan

YEAR WARRANTy years from original fottndinth_washertransmissicn. _e_tlvetr_ionp_/ts.

FD_LL25-YE_
IHI_ER WASH BA_KE_

WARRANTY

(_cl_dlng _U,aka}

LZMITID WAR]h%_Y T±_ p_iioJslisted-_a!k_av_Allof _b_provisions®f t_1_fulls/J iL_idtedwarrantiesabove Oosts o£ _b_techniciarus travelto _ b<m1_and any

(A_licable _o the and theexclusions listedbelowapply, costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance

S_a_ of A_) _ired beca_ of service.

purchase date.

2 5 years from original _ts of _ice calls t_t are listed under I
purchase date. RESP0_IBILITIES OF THE CONSUI_ER. *

Your applianceiswarranted by FrigidaireHome Products, a division ofWhite Consolidated Industries, Inc.We authorize noperson to change or
add toany of ourobligations under thiswarranty. Any obligationsfor serviceand paz[sunder this warranty_r_stbe perfoz_d by Frigidaireor an

authorizedFriglda_reservicer.

*NORMAL

RESPO_IBILITIES

OF Tim _ONS_MER

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the const_mer is responsible for the
iteml listed below_

Properuse of theappliance inaccordmnce with i_structionsprovided with the product.
Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordancewith instructions provided with the appliance and in

accordancewith all localplumbing,electricaland/orgascodes.
Proper connection to agroundedpower supplyof sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose
correctionsor defectsinhouse wiring.

Exper_esfori_J<ingtheapplianceaccessibleforservicing,suchas removaloftrim,cupboa_uhs,shelves,etc.,whichare
not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.

E Damagestof_mshafter i_]stallation_

6. Replae_t of lightbulbs and/or fluorescenttubes (onmodelswith thesefeatures).

EXCLUSIONS

This warrausty does not cover the following:

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCN AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING
FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Note: Somes_ates donot a12ow tl_ exc2usionorlimltationof incidentalor oozmg_ial da_es, So thi_limitation
or _rc_usion maymot apply toyou.

Z Servicecaliswhich do_ot involve_i functionor defectsinworkmanshipormaterial,or forappliancesnotinozdimary

householduse. Theconsumer s_l ipay forsuch sezvicecalls.

i Damagescausedby servicesperformedby servicersotherthan Frigidaireor itsauthorizedservicers;useof partsother

thengenuineFrigidaireHome Productsparts;obtainedfro_ personsother thansuchsez_vicers;orextezraI causessuch
as abuse, i_suse, inadequatepower supply or acts of God.

Products with origimal serialnumbers thathave been removed or altered and cannot be readily detelT_lined.

IF YOU NEED

SERVICE

KeepyourbilIof sale,deliverysl_p,ors_neotherappropriatepaymentrecord.'[hedateon thebili establishesthewarranty
perledsh_ttldservicebe required.Ifserviceisperformed,itisinyoul-bestinteresttoobtaln_idkeepallreceipts._s written

warrantygives you specificlegal rights.Youmay alsohave other rightsthatvary from stateto state. Serviceunder th_s
warr_]itymust be obtained by contacting Frigidaire Home Products :

workmanship.

Provide a replacement and in h_ service labor, without
o_mr_e,fora/]ir_ washbasket tk_t breaksdue to d_fective

E_eterialsor %orkmanship.

800 • 944 • 9044
FrigidaireHome Products

P.O. Box 7181
Dublin, Ohio 43017

[] FRIGIDAIRE

HOME PRODUCTS

Productfeaturesor specificationsas describedorillustratedare st_jact tochangewithoutnotice.1%11warrantiesarei_de

by WhiteConsolidatedIndustries,Inc.This warrantyappliesonly in the 50statesof theU.S.A.and Puez[oRico.

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