Frigidaire 137408600C, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ... 2 5 _0id SeniLe 20 21 Washer Operating Instructions 6 13 _r_n_ ilil i ii iiiii iiiiii iiii i 22 23 Dryer Operating Instructions 14 17 ESpa_ Care and Cleaning 8 19 o oo N www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 ...

Page 2: ...ry to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occu pants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the ...

Page 3: ...water system has not been used for such a period before using the washer turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas Hydrogen gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not ...

Page 4: ...ordance with local codes Tnstallation instructions are packed in the washer for installer s reference Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures Tfthe laundry center is moved to a new location have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center the electrical power cord of a gas dryer must be plugged int...

Page 5: ...top The laundry center is not meant to support weight To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance Canceling a cycle or turning the power off at the console does not disconnect this appli ance from the power supply This laundry center is equipped with an electrical over load protector The washer motor will stop if it be...

Page 6: ...items for washing Empty pockets Mesh bag not included 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil See Stain Removal Guide_ in this guide for safe successful _ stain removal _ _ instructions 4 Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub before adding the laundry load For best results Use a low sudsing high efficiency deter gent to prevent oversudsing Look for this symbol on the detergent label _ 5 Foll...

Page 7: ...T use granular detergent in this dispenser DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line Turn fabric softener option on Do not use bleach in this dispenser Use of multi product detergent plus softener sheets or color absorbing sheets NOT recommended They could disable your machine and result in unwarranted repair costs 8 g Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load See Washer Operating Instr...

Page 8: ...ected by fabric care label Excess wrin kling color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed To open the lid during cycle operation push in the cycle selector knob to pause the cycle You will hear two beeps Wait for the lid lock to release Do not force open the locked lid To a...

Page 9: ... this cycle for heavily soiled durable garments ex towels sports gear or fabric tote bags For best soil and stain removal use the hottest water safe for the fabrics being washed delicates Use this cycle for lightly soiled knits and delicates which require gentle washing normal heavy on select models only Use this cycle for heavily soiled cottons towels shirts denims and mixed loads bedding This cy...

Page 10: ...delicates and hand washables cold water clean on select models Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to temperature of cold tap supply Use this selection for fabrics and colors that are prone to dye transfer For use with cold water _ detergents Water Level on select models automatic on others Turn the water level knob on select models to select a water level appropriate for the load size For ...

Page 11: ...ide the home Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks For Successful Stain Removal Remove stains promptly Determine the kind of stain then follow the recom mended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page To pretreat stains use a prewash product liquid detergent or a paste made from powder detergent and water Use cold water on unknown stains as hot water can set stains Consu...

Page 12: ...er stain frequently Rinse thoroughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric motor oils Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Mildew scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Or soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged M...

Page 13: ...e if rips tears and seams cannot be mended Reduce load size Rewash using correct water temperature water level and amount of detergent Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water to remove detergent residue Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse Dry load in dryer Remove lint with lint brush or roller Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills e e e e e e Add detergent to empty tub Do n...

Page 14: ... items dry only two or three items at a time Fill out the load with small and medium sized items For delicate or very small loads add two or three similar items to improve tumbling action Over drying can cause wrinkles shrinkage lint harshness and a build up of static electricity 4 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for each load See Dryer OPerating Instructions on following pages S Startth...

Page 15: ...rature to a specific dryness level Auto Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics When the load has reached the dryness level it will continue to tumble during a cool down period This helps reduce wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during unloading Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load and fabric type If the load is too small or almost dry the moisture sensing...

Page 16: ...ides approximately 10 minutes of tumbling followed by a 5 minute cool down period timed dry To manually select the drying time for any load turn the knob to a numbered setting 15 on select models 30 60 or 90 minutes Moisture sensing bars if equipped are not active and dryer will continue to heat throughout the cycle until the final cool down period Drying Cycle Settings Drying Temperature Select t...

Page 17: ... Wri nkling POSSIBLE CAUSES PREVENTIVE MEASURES Fabricsoftener sheet Overloading Overdrying causes static electricity Lint screen not clean when cycle began Lint is attached to pills Overdrying Temperature too high SOLUTIONS Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap Rinse and rewash e e Overloading Leaving items in dryer after cycle ends Reduce load size and rewash using liquid fabric softener in t...

Page 18: ...rying the next load Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust duct These areas can collect lint and dust over time An excessive amount of lint build up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard INSIDE WASHER Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends Excess wrinkling color transfer and odors may develop in items left in...

Page 19: ...n damage the finish or controls Winterizing Instructions If the laundry center is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these w nteriz ng instructions to prevent damage to the washer 1 Turn off water supply faucets 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 4 Add 1 g...

Page 20: ...it for the motor to cool down before attempting to restart becomes overheated Washer won t spin Lid is not completely closed Close washer lid The washer will not operate when the lid is open Residue left in drum Heavily soiled items Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser then rinse Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing Dryer does not start Electrical power cord is ...

Page 21: ...er inlet hoses are kinked Straighten hoses Water level does not Improper water level selection for models with Select higher water level load size cover load water level load size control Washer is overloaded Do not overload washer Warm or hot water is not Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy hot enough from washer or meat therm...

Page 22: ...than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED W...