Frigidaire FFFW5000QW manual

All about the Use & Care of your W asher T ABLE OF CONTENTS 137619500B (1307) Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2-4 Features ...............................................................5 Operating Instructions ...................................... 6-14 Stain Remov al Guide ...................................... 15[...]

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS De fi nitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based o[...]

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT FIRE • Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning sol- vents, 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 oi[...]

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 Control Lock Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Cascading Wash V anes Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs LED Display Door Striker V ent Latch Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp[...]

6 Normal Operating Sounds Y ou may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer: A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a fl exible drain hose to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home. Y ou will hear water fl owing into your stand pipe. This is a normal part of the operation of the washer . B. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As wat[...]

7 Operating Your Washer W H I T E S C A S U A L C O L O R S T O W E L S (Mesh bag not included. ) 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. • Sort items by recom- mended cycle and water temperature. • Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and non-colorfast items. • Separate items that shed lint from items that attra[...]

8 For best results Use a low-sudsing, high ef fi ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly . Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener . IMPORTANT T o p[...]

9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried. For best results NOTE If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it will take approximately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to release. DO NOT force open the door . NOTE T o provide the best care for your laundry , not every setting[...]

10 T urn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. Cycle Selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are av ailable on every model. Consoles shown above f or reference only . Your model may diff er . Follow the fa[...]

11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings Appropriate wash temperature, spin speeds, soil level and options will automatically be displayed for each cycle. The settings can be changed before the cycle is started. Make modi fi cations according to fi ber content, colorfastness and soil level. Modi fi cations for each cycle will be remembered and r[...]

12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features 1 2 3 Snap Hinge IMPORTANT Do not attempt to close door if vent latch arm is disengaged and arm is in an outward position. Return latch arm to lower position before closing and latching the door . NOTE The vent latch may become dislodged from hinge point if door closure is attempted while latch arm is not in[...]

13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS heavy normal light cancel spin speed START pause soil level options select auto temp max medium high low no spin energy saver stain clean freshwater rinse chime door lock sensing wash touch pause to add a garment delay start normal bulky delicates casual rinse & spin heavy spin only hot cool warm cold cold water clean [...]

14 Follow the fabric 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 removal products. • Keep stain removal products in their origina[...]

15 STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE ST AIN TREA TMENT Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain f ace down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash 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 more[...]

16 TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER T o clean and freshen the washer , perform the system clean cycle. For best results use the system clean cy cle once a month. T o begin the cycle, press and hold the spin speed and options buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the display changes to “ CLn ” . REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before ?[...]

17 CARE AND CLEANING • Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops. • Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down fi rmly on the lock tab. Pull out the drawer . • Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softener compartments. • Rinse the drawer and inserts with a combination of ¾ cup liquid[...]

18 Inside Cleaning (Aggressive) In cases where the clean washer cycle along with care and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn’t done, and severe odor , mold, mildew, or residue buildup have developed, follow the below cleaning procedure to help alleviate the problem. CLEANING PROCEDURE - Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes loa[...]

19 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 prevent pressure build-up in the hoses. • Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water . Never use harsh, gritty or abrasiv e cleansers • If[...]

20 Many washing problems involv e poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and f abric damage. For satis- factory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POS SIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains • Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener dispensed dire[...]

21 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM POS SIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Wrinkling • Overloading the washer . • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the casual or delicate cycle. • Do not overload washer . • Remove[...]

22 Before calling for service, review this list. It may sav e both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer . OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE High pitch “jet engine” noise. A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle. Rattling[...]

23 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WA TER Water collects in folds 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 . Water collects in bleach and fabric softener com- partments. This is a result of [...]

24 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION For the applicable warr anty period as set forth below , as measur ed from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, us ed and maintained in accordance with the provided[...]