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ENGLISH

TUMBLE ACTION WASHER
Machine à laver par culbutage

Owner’s Guide

ENGLISH

www.frigidaire.com

P/N 134454000C (0502)

Tumble Action Washer Warranty ............................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 3-4
Washing Procedures ............................................. 5-7
Stain Removal ...................................................... 7-8
Common Washing Problems ..................................... 9
Care and Cleaning ..............................................10-11
Avoid Service Checklist ..................................... 11-12
Service (Canada)....................................................................  13
Français.................................................................................   14-24

In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and
serial number of your product.  You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identification plate located at the
top, inside of the door opening.

Model No. 

__

____________________________________

Serial No. _____________________________________

Date of Purchase _______________________________
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.

Product Record

Summary of Contents for FTF2140ES0

Page 1: ...ice Checklist 11 12 Service Canada 13 Français 14 24 In the space below record the date of purchase model and serial number of your product You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate located at the top inside of the door opening Model No ______________________________________ Serial No _____________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________...

Page 2: ...anties 5 Travel costs of servicer to your home in the state of Alaska 6 Pickup delivery or installation of your washer 7 Repairs on products with serial plates that have been altered removed or cannot be read 8 Consequential or incidental damages such as property damage and incidental expenses resulting from any breach of this written or any implied warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion ...

Page 3: ... safe use of all appliances Destroy the carton plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked Children might use them for play Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers Keep laundry products out of children s reach To prevent personal injury observe all warnings on product labels Before the washer is removed from service or discarded ...

Page 4: ...oor to prevent vibration or movement To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply To prevent injury do not reach into the washer while parts are moving Before loading unloading or adding items push in the cycle selector kno...

Page 5: ...ms 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 nonwashable trims and ornaments Remove pins decorative buttons belt buckles and other objects which could be damaged This also helps protect other items in the wash load Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing Place delicate items su...

Page 6: ...ed with this symbol Fill to the mininum fill line MIN for small loads Fill to the maximum fill line MAX for large loads Do not exceed the maximum fill line Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum Fabric damage can occur Add powder or liquid color safe bleach to th...

Page 7: ... not place detergent bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the washer They can damage the finish or controls Safe Stain Removal Procedures To reduce the risk of fire 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 original labeled containers and out of ...

Page 8: ...Rinse thoroughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid 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 Brush off dry mud Pretreat or soak with product co...

Page 9: ...Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills Rewash load Reduce load size Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the Perm Press or Delicate cycle Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes Wash in hot water 120 F 49 C using full permanent press cycle Increase detergent Add bleach safe for fabric Or treat with color remover To restore discolored load of whites use rust rem...

Page 10: ...the drawer Pull out the drawer Figure 2 Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softener compartments Figure 3 Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap water to remove traces of accumulated powders and liquids Large amounts of fabric softener residue may indicate improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is required To clean the drawer opening use a small brush to clean the recess Remove a...

Page 11: ...list It may save both time and expense The list includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump Stop washer and check drum If noise continues after washer is restarted objects may be in pump Call your authorized se...

Page 12: ... too small Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load Load is out of balance Rearrange load to allow proper spinning Drain hose is kinked Straighten drain hose Water supply is not adequate in area Check another faucet in the house Wait until water supply and pressure increase Water supply faucets are not completely open Fully open hot and cold faucets Water is being used elsewhere in the ho...

Page 13: ...ure as the result of abuse improper or commercial use CONSUMER OWNERRESPONSIBILITY a To provide proof of the original date of purchase by means of a bill of sale or payment record verifying purchase date b To pay all costs to make the appliance readily accessible for service c To ensure proper power supply and connection of the appliance to same d Proper installation control setting and care of fi...

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