Tumble Action Washer
Warranty and Service (U.S.)
Product Registration
Important Safety Instructions
Washing Procedures
Stain Removal
Common Washing Problems
Care and Cleaning
Avoid Service Checklist
Service (Canada)
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Warranty (Canada)
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
This owner's guide will
explain proper operation and care.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Record below the model and serial
numbers found on the washer serial
plate located at the top, inside of the
door opening. Keep these numbers
and the dated sales receipt for future
reference.
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, 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.
Model Number __________________
Serial Number ___________________
Date of Purchase_________________
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
The self-addressed
should be
filled in completely, signed and
returned.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.
If the hot 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.
is an instructional website with a slide
show presentation. It highlights
features unique to this tumble action
washer and will help you operate your
washer correctly. This website is
especially helpful if your previous
washer was a top load model.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious
bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision
of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow,
teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
This Owner's Guide provides general
operatinginstructionsforyourwasher.
It also contains information about
features for several other models. Your
washer may not have every feature
included here.
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.
Use the washer only as instructed in
this Owner's Guide and the
card included with your
washer.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal
injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
Beforethewasherisremovedfromserviceordiscarded, removethe
washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
©2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
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To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the
washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for
installer'sreference.RefertoINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfordetailedgrounding
procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and
reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical
power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized
3-prong outlet.
Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect
usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the
label.
mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized
factory parts.
tamper with controls.
install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. It may be necessary
to reinforce the floor 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. Beforeloading, unloadingoraddingitems, pushinthecycleselectorknob
and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will
stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool
down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off
during this time.
The instructions appearing in
this Owner's Guide are not meant to
cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
FrigidaireHomeProductshasdetermined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
Read the card for operating your specific model.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
, pages 3-4, before operating this washer.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.
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Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast
items.
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Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent
press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs
and chenille bedspreads.
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
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Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of
fiberglass left in the drum may stick to fabrics in other loads and cause skin
irritation.
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Empty pockets.
Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
Closezippers,fastenhooks,tiestringsandsashes,andremovenonwashable
trims and ornaments.
Empty pockets.
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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 such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a
mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
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See
, pages 7-8, for details.
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Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items
should not be more than half the total wash load.
Place delicate items in a mesh bag.
Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans may cause an out-
of-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
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Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed separately.
The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed.
The door should close easily.
Add laundry load to washer.
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• Add measured detergent to the detergent
compartment of the dispenser drawer.
• Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the
beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid
• Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the
safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out
until it stops.
detergent can be used.
Liquid detergent will
• After adding laundry products, slowly close the
dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly
could result in early dispensing of the bleach and
fabric softener.
drain into the washer drum as it is added.
• Low sudsing detergent is recommended for this
washer. Use the manufacturer's recommended
amount.
• Laundry products used with powder or liquid
detergent, such as color-safe bleach, water
conditioner,detergentbooster,andenzymeproducts
should be added to the empty tub before loading.
• If low sudsing detergent is not available, a reduced
amount of regular detergent may be used. Because
reducing the amount of detergent may reduce
cleaning,itisimportanttopretreatstains,sortcarefully
by color and soil level, and avoid overloading.
• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water
temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the
load.
From time to time you may see water in the
bleachandfabricsoftenercompartments. Thisisaresult
of the siphoning action and is part of the normal
operation of the washer.
• For best results, avoid oversudsing.
• If desired, measure out the recommended amount of
liquid chlorine bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL))
and pour it into the center compartment labeled
• If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric
softener into the compartment labeled "Fabric
Softener" and marked with this symbol
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"Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol
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• Diluteconcentratedsoftenerswithwarmwatertothe
• 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.
Fill Line.
• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can
cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which
could result in stained clothes.
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• Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not
recommended in tumble action washers.
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(See
card for your specific model controls.)
Close the washer door and pull out the cycle selector knob. For your safety, the
doorwillautomaticallylockduringtheentirewashcycle. TheDoorLockindicator
light will remain lit until the cycle ends.
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Washer will fill and tumble.
To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.
To open the door during tumbling, push in the cycle selector knob. Wait for
the water to run off of the door.
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To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob and turn it
the desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer.
To open the door during a spin cycle, push in the cycle selector knob. The
Door Lock indicator light will turn off. Wait 1-2 minutes for the lock to
to
release. The door can then be opened. Do not force open the locked door.
Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric
care label. Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in
the washer after the cycle has ended.
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The Door Lock indicator
light will turn off and the door will be unlocked. Slowly close the drawer, and
the washer will automatically resume operation.
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. This could result in damage to the washer.
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An open door could entice children
to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer.
Do not store or place laundry products
on top of washer at any time. They can
damage the finish or controls.
• To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury, DO NOT hang on or lean
against the washer door.
• Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the
washer. They can damage the finish or controls.
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
children's reach.
• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine
bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.
• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or
explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home.
Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.
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Remove stains promptly.
Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in
the stain removal chart below.
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To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made
from granular detergent and water.
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Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.
Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Adhesive tape, chewing gum,
rubber cement
Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.
Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.
Baby formula, dairy products,
egg
Beverages (coffee, tea, soda,
juice, alcoholic beverages)
Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach
safe for fabric.
Blood
Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is absorbed.
Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning
fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Candle wax, crayon
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.
Chocolate
Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics
Dye transfer on white fabric
Grass
Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash using
hottest water safe for fabric.
Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats,
salad dressing, cooking oils,
car grease, motor oils)
Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured alcohol
or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Ink
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.
Mildew, scorch
Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Mud
Mustard, tomato
Nail polish
May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain.
Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.
WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed. OIL BASED
AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.
Paint, varnish
Perspiration
Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for fabric.
For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate detergent and
nonchlorine bleach.
Rust, brown or yellow
discoloration
LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat with
prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using
bleach safe for fabric.
Shoe polish
Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Urine, vomit, mucus, feces
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Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory
washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
•Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener
compartments of dispenser.
•Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric
softener dispensed directly onto
fabric.
•If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml)
white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in a
plastic container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.
•If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with
bar soap. Wash.
•Sort items by soil level and color.
•Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
water and bleach safe for fabric.
•Not enough detergent.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Incorrect sorting.
•Rewash with correct amount of detergent
and hottest water safe for fabric. Add
bleach safe for fabric.
•Use correct amount of detergent and hottest
water safe for fabric.
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•Not enough detergent.
•Undiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric.
•Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid
detergent.
•Increase detergent and water temperature.
Rewash.
See
for
directions on adding softener.
•Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
•Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric.
•Check condition of items before washing. See
for preparing and
loading the wash load and adding chlorine
bleach.
•Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
•Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles.
•Rips, tears and broken threads.
•Overloading the washer.
•May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams
cannot be mended.
•Degradation of fabric.
•See
preparing the wash load.
•Do not overload washer.
•Use correct temperature and amount of
detergent, water and wash time.
for sorting and
•Incorrect sorting.
•Tissues left in pocket.
•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.
•Overloading the washer.
•Not enough detergent.
•Undissolved detergent has left a
residue resembling lint.
•Static cling is attracting lint.
•Load washed too long.
•Remove lint with lint brush or roller.
•Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate
fibers.
•When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish
on collars and cuffs.
•Pilling is normal with synthetic and
permanent press fabrics. This is due
to abrasion from normal wear.
•Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
(Fibers break off, ball
up and cling to
fabric.)
•Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
•Increase water temperature using hottest
water safe for fabric.
•Do not overload washer.
•Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating
water conditioner with nonphosphate
granular detergent.
•Undissolveddetergent.
•Rewash load.
•Some nonphosphate granular
detergents can combine with hard
water minerals to form a residue.
•Overloading the washer.
•Do not overload washer.
•Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is
completed.
•Overloading the washer.
•Incorrect wash cycle for wash load.
•Reduce load size.
•Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric
softener using the Perm Press or Delicate
cycle.
•Use liquid fabric softener.
•Select correct wash cycle.
•Use correct amount of detergent.
•Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm
water.
•Agitation time too short.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Not enough detergent.
•Soak in detergent booster or product
containingenzymes.
•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.
•Use nonprecipitating water softener.
•Before washing, run hot water for a few
minutes to clear lines.
•Iron or manganese in water supply, •To restore discolored load of whites, use
water pipes, or water heater.
rust remover safe for fabric.
•Drain water heater occasionally.
•For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in
your water supply system.
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When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth.
Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.
As needed, clean the cabinet with mild soap and water.
If door or console becomes stained, clean with
diluted chlorine bleach [1/2 cup (120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 L) water]. Rinse several
times with clear water.
Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard
under the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.
Figure 1
(Lock tab is visible only after drawer has
been pulled out)
Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should
be removed once or twice a month.
Remove the drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling
the drawer out until it stops. (Figure 1)
Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down
firmly on the lock tab (left rear portion of the drawer). Pull out the drawer.
(Figure 2)
Remove the inserts from the bleach and fabric softener compartments.
(Figure 3)
Figure 2
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.
Tocleanthedraweropening, useasmallbrushtocleantherecess. Remove
all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess. (Figure 4)
Returnthebleachandfabricsoftenerinsertstotheirpropercompartments.
Replace the dispenser drawer and run the Prewash cycle without any wash
load in the drum.
Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrinkling,
color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.
Figure 3
Before cleaning the washer interior,
avoid electrical shock hazards.
to
Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass. These
areas should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.
When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may remain on
the drum. Remove this by wiping the drum with a nonabrasive household
cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water.
The plastic drum vanes may become stained from fabric dye. Clean these parts
with a nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dye transfer to future
loads.
Figure 4
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If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing
temperatures, follow these winterizing 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 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty
wash drum. Close door.
5. Set cycle selector knob at a spin setting. Pull out knob and let washer spin for
1 minute to drain out all water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.
6. Push in knob, unplug electrical power cord, dry drum interior, and close door.
7. Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in compartments and dry
compartments. Replace drawer.
8. Store washer in an upright position.
9. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through
a complete cycle using detergent.
Before calling for service, review this 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 normal sound made by the timer.
• 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 servicer.
• Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum. To prevent unnecessary
noise and damage to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.
• Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce load.
• Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. If sound
continues, washer is probably out of balance. Stop washer and redistribute wash
load.
• Washerisnotrestingfirmlyonfloor.Movewashersoitrestsfirmlyonfloor.Adjust
leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.
• Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation. See
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam block.
• Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load.
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• Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. Make
sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
• House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Reset
circuitbreakerorreplacefuse. Donotincreasefusecapacity. Ifproblemisacircuit
overload, haveitcorrectedbyaqualifiedelectrician. Ifproblemisapoweroutage,
call local electric company.
• Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets.
• Cycle selector is not in correct position. Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out
knob.
• Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will
automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has
not been manually turned off).
• Dispenser drawer is not completely closed. Close dispenser drawer.
• Washer door is not completely closed. Close door completely.
• Dispenser drawer is not completely closed. Close dispenser drawer.
• Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
• Heavilysoileditems.Wipedrumwithanonabrasivehouseholdcleanser,thenrinse.
Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing.
• This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the
washer. Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Page 9,
Figures 1 and 2) and draining water into the empty drum or sink.
• Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See
• Load is 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.
• Watersupplyisnotadequateinarea.Checkanotherfaucetinthehouse.Waituntil
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 house. Water pressure must be at least 30
psi (260 kPa). Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.
• Water inlet hoses are kinked. Straighten hoses.
• Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer. Measure hot water
temperatureatnearbyfaucetwithcandyormeatthermometer.Watertemperature
should be at least 130°F (70°C). Adjust water heater as necessary.
• Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house. Avoid using hot water elsewhere
before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water available for
proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to
support more than 1 use at a time.
• Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
• Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer. Check and tighten hose
connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided.
• House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
• Oversudsing. Use less detergent.
• Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets. Connect hot
water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet.
• Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. Standpipe must be a minimum of 23.6"
(60 cm) high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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To avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience, make a few simple checks before
calling for service. Common occurrences and their solutions can be found in the
Avoid Service Checklist. Be sure you have followed the instructions in this manual.
If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, call for service. Insist on factory
service by an authorized FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS PARTS AND SERVICE
depot.
All Frigidaire appliances are backed by FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS PARTS AND
SERVICE, one of Canada's largest parts and service networks.
The Frigidaire reputation means you can enjoy complete professional service from
one of our hundreds of trained technicians across the country. Ask your Frigidaire
dealer for details about the Extended Service Plan offered by FRIGIDAIRE HOME
PRODUCTS PARTS AND SERVICE to all purchasers of Frigidaire appliances in
Canada.
7075 Ordan Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 1K6
of your service depot in the
spaces below.
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WARRANTY (CANADA)
FRIGIDAIRE TUMBLE ACTION WASHERS
WARRANTOR:
Frigidaire Home Products Canada
7075 Ordan Drive
For service under this warranty, contact your local
dealer/retailer,authorizedFRIGIDAIREHOMEPRODUCTS
PARTS AND SERVICE depot, or:
Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 1K6
FRIGIDAIREHOMEPRODUCTSPARTS&SERVICE
7075 Ordan Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 1K6
Tel.:
Fax:
(905) 565-9200
(905) 565-0937
WARRANTOR WILL THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED
SERVICE DEPOT:
WARRANTY PERIOD:
For the first year after purchase by the original
consumer/owner:
Pay all costs to repair or replace any defective parts.
Forthesecondthroughfifthyearafterpurchasebythe
originalconsumer/owner:
Payallcosts(excludinglabourtoinstall)toreplaceany
defective motor, driven pulley, or motor controller.
Forthesecondthroughtwenty-fifthyearafterpurchase
bytheoriginalconsumer/owner:
Pay all costs (excluding labour to install) of an inner
wash basket.
WARRANTY APPLIES TO:
a) Products purchased and installed in Canada for personal single family household use.
b) Defects resulting or arising out of the manufacturing process.
c) Products bearing legible manufacturer's model and serial numbers.
d) Replacement parts only for the remainder of the original warranty.
WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
a) Transportation damage.
b) Supply and replacement of porcelain, fuses, glass and light bulbs.
c) Parts and service supplied or obtained from other than FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS PARTS AND SERVICE or
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS PARTS AND SERVICE authorized depots.
d) Damage or failure as the result of abuse, improper or commercial use.
CONSUMER/OWNER RESPONSIBILITY:
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 finish.
This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranties contained in any applicable legislation. The terms and
conditions of this warranty are not intended to exclude or limit your rights under those statutes. The warrantor
however reserves the right to charge transportation and travelling costs for distances in excess of 48 kilometres
(30 miles) from the nearest FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS PARTS AND SERVICE authorized service depot.
This warranty plus the statutory warranties mentioned are the only warranties given to the consumer/owner for this
product.
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