Frigidaire FAFS4473LA manual

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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions bef ore using this appliance. This book contains valuable inf ormation about: Operation • Care • Service • K eep it in a safe place. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your washer are f ound on the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door . Re[...]

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING T o reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this w asher , comply with the basic warnings listed below . F ailure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. Y ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety I[...]

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding type Grounding type wa wa ll receptacl ll receptacl e Po P o wer cord with wer cord with 3-prong 3-prong gr gr ounded plug ounded plug Do not, Do not, under under an an y cir y cir cumstances, cumstances, cut, cut, remo remo ve ve , or b or b ypass th ypass th e gr gr ounding pr ounding pr ong. ong. PREVENT[...]

5 FEATURES As an ENERGY ST AR ® Partner , Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ST AR ® guidelines for energy effi ciency . Control Lock Drum Light* Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Door Striker Cascading W ash V anes V ent Latch Stainless Steel W ash Drum Inner g[...]

6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Sort items by recommended cycle and water tem- • perature. Separate white, light and colorf ast items from dark • and non-colorfast items. Separate items that shed lint from items that at - • tract lint. Casual, synthetic, knit, and corduroy [...]

7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued (Mesh bag not included. ) 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 non-washable trims and ornaments. Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage • duri[...]

8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Add laundry products to the dispenser. Use a low-sudsing, high ef fi ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: For best results Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric soft - ener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle. Operating Yo[...]

9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Í NOTE From time to time you may see water in the “ Main Wash - liquid only ”, “ Liquid Bleach ” and “ Fabric Softener ” chambers. This is part of the normal operation of the w asher . IMPORTANT T o prevent fabric damage, do not o ver fi ll the “ Liquid Bleach ” chamber or [...]

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Í NOTE T o provide the best care for your laundry , not every setting or option is av ailable with every cycle. If a setting or option is not av ailable for the cycle selected, the indicator will not light. Í NOTE If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it will take approximately 2-3 min[...]

11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS T urn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. T o change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel button before selecting a new cy cle. Just turning the cycle selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle. Cycle Selection Follow the [...]

12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sanitize Use the Sanitize cycle to clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children’ s clothing. V ery hot water , all spin speeds, all Soil Levels except light and extra light , and all options except Prewash , Energy Saver and Stain Pretreat (on select models) are av ailable [...]

13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection, continued and Energy Saver are av ailable options. All wash temperatures ex cept Sanitize (on select models) and all soil levels are av ailable. Casual Casual cycle provides 10 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for cot tons and blends with a no-iron fi nish followed by a Cool Down rinse, 2 additiona[...]

14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pet Beds (on select models) W ash soft-sided pet beds, pet pillows or pet blank ets with the Pet Beds cycle. The Allergy option will kill dust mites and eliminate 95% of pet dander with multiple rinses. Auto Temp Cold water to release protein stains, Freshwater Rinse and High Spin Speed to extract more water (reducing dryi[...]

15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings Appropriate wash temper ature, spin speeds, soil level and options will automatically be displayed for each cy cle. The settings can be changed before the cy cle is started. WASH WATER TEMPERATURE T o change the preset temperature, press the Temp button to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash water t[...]

16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Options T o add options, press the corresponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. T o delete options, press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn off . Some Options require a “Press & Hold” effort to activate or deactiv ate the secondary function. Not all options ar[...]

17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Options, continued Í NOTE Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum • during a steam wash cycle. Steam may not be present during entire steam wash • cycle. Add Steam Select this option to add approximately 20 minutes of tumbling in steam during the wash cycle. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads to[...]

18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pre Wash Select this option to add a short initial wash period to a cycle. Heavily soiled and stained loads will prewash for approximately 5 minutes. The w ater will drain and the load will automatically advance to the regular w ash cycle. See step 5 in “Operating Y our Washer” section in this guide for details on addi[...]

19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Í NOTE The vent latch may become dislodged from hinge point if door closure is attempted while latch arm is not in an acceptable closing position. The latch arm can be snapped back in at the hinge location. W asher will still operate without latch arm installed. Other Features Status Display/Status Lights The estimated to[...]

20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Clean Washer Cycle T urn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to enter Clean Washer cycle. REMOVE “LIQUID ONL Y” DISPENSER CUP “MAIN WASH” COMP ARTMENT Í NOTE If the Clean Washer cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the d[...]

21 These T emperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the f ollowing cycles: Sanitize Heavy/Bulky Allergy Whitest Whites Normal Casual Quick W ash Delicates Jeans (on select models) Rinse & Spin Spin Only Auto T emp Sanitize 9 Hot 9999 W arm 9 999999 Cold 9 99999 Cold W ater Clean 9 999999 9 1 Spin Speed Max 99999 9 999[...]

22 WASHER SETTINGS CHART These T emperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the f ollowing cycles: Sanitize Heavy/Bulky Allergy Whitest Whites Normal Casual Quick W ash Delicates Rinse & Spin Specialty Cycles Quick Sanitize (select models) Jeans Kids W ear Stuffed T oys Active W ear Auto T emp Sanitize 99 Hot 9999 9 W a[...]

23 WASHER SETTINGS CHART These T emperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the f ollowing cycles: Sanitize Bulky Heavy Whitest Whites Normal Casual Quick W ash Delicates Rinse & Spin Specialty Cycles Quick Sanitize Jeans Pet Beds Kids W ear Stuffed T oys Active W ear Auto T emp Sanitize 99 Hot 9999 99 W arm 9999999 9 C[...]

24 STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Follow the f abric care label instructions on items to be washed. For best results Safe Stain Removal Procedures T o reduce the risk of fi re or serious injury to persons or property , comply with the basic warnings listed below: Read and comply with all instructions on stain re- • moval products. K eep stain removal produ[...]

25 STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE ST AIN TREA TMENT Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape off ex cess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with pre- wash stain remover or non fl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or mo[...]

26 CARE AND CLEANING Í NOTE If the Clean Washer Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach bef ore unlocking the door . T urn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to enter Clean Washer cycle. IMPORTANT Items left in washer while [...]

27 CARE AND CLEANING Í NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer . Residue should be remov ed once or twice a month. Remov e the drawer by pulling the dr awer out until it • stops. Reach back into the left rear corner of the dr awer cav - • ity and press down fi rmly on the lock tab. Pull out the drawer . Remov e[...]

28 CARE AND CLEANING T urn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to enter Clean Washer cycle. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD 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 whi[...]

29 CARE AND CLEANING RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care. When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer • with a damp cloth. T urn water faucets off to prev ent pres- sure build-up in the hoses. Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water . Never use • harsh, gritty or abr asive cleansers If [...]

30 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Many washing problems in volve poor soil and stain remov al, residues of lint and scum, and fabric dam- age. For satisf actory washing results, follow these suggestions pro vided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains Undiluted liquid detergent • or [...]

31 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric. ) Pilling is normal with syn- • thetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abr a- sion from normal wear . Use a lint brush or shaver to • remove pills. Use fabric softener in the • washer to lubricate fi [...]

32 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket Moisture in the washer . • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. • Leaving a wet load set in • washer . Cold water washes which • may not completely dissolve [...]

33 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Before calling for service, review this list. It ma y save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this w asher . OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE High pitch “jet engine” noise. A certain amount of motor whine is nor- mal[...]

34 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WA TER W ater collects in f olds of the bellows at the end of the cycle. This is a result of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer . W ater collects in bleach and fabric softener com- partments. This is a result [...]

35 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION Y our appliance is cover ed by a one year limited warranty . For one year from your original date of purchase, Electr olux will pay all costs for repairing or r eplacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in [...]

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