Frigidaire LCE462L, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...d be filled in completely signed and returned Ihis information will register your pioduct and help us to serve you quickly in the future if necessary Important Safety Instructions 3 4 Washer Opeiating Steps 5 6 Washer Cycle Selection 67 Washer Peatures 8 Dryer Operating Steps 9 Dryer Cycle Selection 10 11 Dryer Control Settings Chart 12 13 Care and Cleaning 14 15 Avoid Service Checklist 16 21 If Y...

Page 3: ...lame during this time I_WARNING Clean lint screen before or after each load Ihe interior of the machine lint scleen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified seivice personnel An excessive amount of lint build up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire See the Care and Cleaning section in this manual _WARNING Keep area around ...

Page 4: ...NG t Follow package directions when using laundly products Incor ect usage can produce poisonous gas resulting in serious injury oI death Do not combine laundry products for use in one load unless specified on the label DO NOT mix chiorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar _ WARNtNGI TO prevent irljury and damage to the Laun y Center unit Do not repair or replace any part of the washer ...

Page 5: ...ind them around it For best results mix large items with small ones When washing a single heavy item such as a shag mg or bedspread add one or two smaller articles to balance the toad Large items should be no moIe than half the total load 7_ Set the controls Choose the control settings according to the type of load and the amount of soil Refer to the Control Settings Chart in this Owner s Guide fo...

Page 6: ...the cale label is not available Locate fablic type and read across for wash and _inse temperature suggested wash cycle and wash time This is only a general guide For best results follow label directions on specific items to be washed _ SELECT i i i Fabric Type Temp Wash Wash Time Wash Rinse Cycle rain i ii i1 11 REGULAR Heavily Soiled Colorfast White Cotton Linen Hot Cold Regular 15 Lightly Soiled...

Page 7: ...of wash agitation followed by a 1 minute cool down rinse to ieduce wlinkling in the first spin a deep water rinse and 8 minutes of slow spin to minimize wrinkling as water is removed in the final spin Knits Delicate Cycle 1he Knits_elicate wash cycle provides 6 minutes of slow agitation f0I the gentle care of delicate articles here is a splay rinse during the first spin followed by a deep water ri...

Page 8: ...s and rags a_e more absorbent and require larger amounts of water For best results when washing bulky items set the Water Level control at Large Bleach Dispenser IJkCAUTIONt I_ailure to follow these bleaching directions can cause bleach damage to your wash load When using bleach add it to the wash tub before clothes are added Io add bleach use the Bleach Dispenser located in the left fiont corner ...

Page 9: ...urn the Timer Knob clockwise to the desired time See Contlol Settings Chalt The setting can be changed any time during the cycle 6 To start the dryer push and hold the Start button for two seconds he dryer will always stop when the dooi is opened If the door is opened duling the cycle the Start button must be pushed in to iestalt the dryer If the timei knob is in the OFF position _vhen you push th...

Page 10: ...es up to 100 minutes of timed drying at the selected high medium low or no heat settings Automatic dry cycle provides drying at the heated temperature selection of your choice The Automatic y cycle determines diying time automatically Select either HIGH MEDIUM or LOW temperatme setting according to fabric type When the items are dry the heat automatically shuts off and the load is tumbled foi appr...

Page 11: ...res A safety door switch stops the dIyer automatically if the door is opened while the dryer is operating The drying cycle may be resumed by simply closing the door and pushing the start button again A safety door latch a lows the dryer to be opened from the inside in case a small chiId should accidentally become trapped inside the drying compart ment Ihe dryer heating element automatically shuts ...

Page 12: ...icles containing elastic Low Automatic Articles to be fluffed No Heat Iimed Dry 15 20 Minutes freshened or dusted Bedspreads chenille High 2imed Dry 50 60 Minutes Blankets Synthetic Electric Wool High limed Dry 30 Minutes check frequently See manufacturer s care label Eor more instruction see Total Laundry Care See manufacturer s care label For more instruction see Total Laundry Care Cottons linen...

Page 13: ...ic Pillows Plastics AWt_RUtNC Fo prevent fire and serious personal injury do not use heat to dry foam or feather pillows and c othing made of feathels or down _WARNING go prevent fire nevei use heat to dry plastics foam rubbei or similarly textured rubber like materials Use the NO HEAI temperatute setting only Slipcovels Select temperature and time according to fabric Remove when slightly damp Tab...

Page 14: ... screen after each load Lint build up in the scleen restricts air flow which causes longer dlying times Ihe scleen is located at the bottom of the door opening Remove by pulling up Brush the tint fiom the screen and replace Occasionally a waxy build up may orm on the lint scleen from the use of dryer added fabric softener sheets To remove this build up wash the lint screen in warm soapy water and ...

Page 15: ... _hen run the washer thlough a hot wash cycle using detergent and bleach When using tints oi dyes always follow package directions Be SUle that items to be dyed ale machine washable Please note that tinted clothes will not be colorfast and should be washed separately to avoid transferring color to other garments Winterizing Instructions If your I aundry CenteI is stored in an area susceptible to f...

Page 16: ...n timer knob slightly past desired position and pull knob out the wash cycle is in a pause stage This is normal A pause occurs between each wash and spin there is a brief pause in the finaI spin Ibis is normal of each cycle Motor is overheated Fhe washer motor will stop if it becomes oveiheated It will automatically restart after a cooldown period of up to 30 minutes if the timer has not been manu...

Page 17: ... nearby sink to drain cool water from pipes Hot water is being used elsewhere in the home Iry not to use hot water elsewhere in the home before or while the washer is running q here may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning If problem persists your hot water system may be unable to support more than one use at a time u i Water in washer does not drain or drains slowly I IIHI I II D...

Page 18: ...mer to last iinse which should flush out the extra suds See Io Recondition Clothes in Total Laundry Care book Detergent is not compatible with A low sudsing detergent may be water conditions necessary in special soft water conditions Items were pretreated befme When pretreating laundry aids will washing remain in items Use less detergent than recommended iiii iiii iiiiii Permanent press items beco...

Page 19: ...mi Dryer does not start Laundry Center is not resting on a solid firm floor Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound at the beginning of the spin cycle Additional floor bracing may be needed Contact carpenter to correct sagging oi sloping floor mH H Hi This is normal If sound continues stop machine by pushing in timer knob and open lid Redistribute wash load I r Unit may not be plugged in or ...

Page 20: ...ired exhaust diameter is 4 inches Do not use a smaller duct Exhaust duct has more than two The maximum number Of 90 bends bends allowed in the exhaust duct is two Relocate the Laundry Center to comply to these requirements Exhaust duct and or lint screen Have duct and or lint screen housing housing is clogged or restricted cleaned by qualified service personnel Lint screen is clogged with lint Cle...

Page 21: ...inside drye See problem Permanent press items become wrinkled in the washer Always check pockets for foreign ob jects when loading the dryer Remove objects from drum and restart dryer DRUM AND INNER DOOR FINISH Sclatching or chipping of the finish Permanently attached objects such as belts buckles zippers hooks and fasteners will produce a noise IH I Foreign objects such as coins pins and clips an...

Page 22: ...OUR APPLIANCE FOLLOWTHESE STEPS iN ORDER 1 Read the Avoid Service Checklist This could help prevent charges for an unnecessary service call both during and after the warranty period Com _ mon occurrences and their solutions can be found in the checklist 4 Call Frigidaire Service If your problem cannot be solved by using the Avoid Service Checklist call your Prigidabe dealer If your dealer does not...

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Page 24: ...allation or B incorrect electric current 2 l oconditions resulting fi omconsumer damage such as A improper maintenance or B misuse abuse accident alteration 3 If the original serial number cannot be readily determined 4 r o service calls not invoIving malfunction or defecks in materials or work aaxmlship and nat_atallythe consumer shall pay for such calls 5 To Laundry Cenle_s instalIed outside the...