Frigidaire FAFW3801LW 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[...]

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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 Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Cascading W ash V anes Stainless Steel W ash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs LED Display Door St[...]

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 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 minu[...]

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS T urn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. 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. Whitest Whites (on select models) The Whitest Whites cycle provides 15 minute[...]

11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection, continued NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy cycle will kill all dust mites and eliminate at least 95% of pet dander . Since higher temperatures are required, please check f abric care labels to prevent damage. Sanitize [...]

12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings, continued T o select or delete the Chime , Stain Clean , Energy Saver , or Fresh Water Rinse , press Options until the blinking light indicates the desired option. Then, while it is blinking, press Select . The indicator will light when the option has been selected. It will no longer be lighted when the opt[...]

13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features Delay Start Press Delay Start to select a wash time conv enient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The delay time selected will be displayed and begin counting down when you select Start . Control Lock T o avoid having someone accidentally start the w asher , press Options and Select at the sa[...]

14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS System Clean Cycle TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER T o clean and freshen the washer , perform the System Clean cycle. F or best results use the System Clean cycle 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 ” .[...]

15 WASHER SETTINGS CHART heavy normal light cancel spin speed ST ART pause soil level options select auto temp max medium high low no spin extended spin stain clean freshwater rinse chime door lock sensing wash touch pause to add a garment delay start normal bulky delicates casual rinse & spin hot cool warm cold cold water clean These T emperat[...]

16 WASHER SETTINGS CHART heavy normal light cancel spin speed ST ART 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 [...]

17 WASHER SETTINGS CHART heavy normal light cancel spin speed ST ART pause soil level options select auto temp sanitize warm hot cold cold water clean 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 allergy quick wash casual delicates heavy/ bulky rin[...]

18 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[...]

19 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[...]

20 CARE AND CLEANING Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) 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 which can cause serious injury or death. T o help prevent odors, mold[...]

21 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 items from the washer as soon as the cycle • ends. Excess wrinkling, color transfer , and odors may develop in items left in the washer . If there are no small children or pets present, you ma[...]

22 CARE AND CLEANING Í NOTE If the System Clean 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 . Immediately follow up with a Spin Only Cycle. Select Fresh W ater Rinse on Max Spin Speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear any residu[...]

23 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 [...]

24 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 [...]

25 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 [...]

26 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 [...]

27 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[...]

28 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 [...]

29 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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