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    www .frigidaire.com USA 1 -800-944-9044 www .frigidaire.ca Canada 1 -800-265-8352 All a bout th e Us e & Ca r e of y ou r W asher Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2-4 Features ...............................................................5 Operating Instructions ...................................... 6-14 W asher Se[...]

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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[...]

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    3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer , 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 Ins[...]

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    4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding type wa ll receptacle Po wer cord with 3-prong gr ounded plug Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass th e grounding pr ong. PREVENT INJURY T o prevent shock hazard and assure stability during • operation, the w asher must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service pers[...]

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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 efficiency . Control Lock Drum Light* Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Door Striker Cascading W ash V anes Stainless Steel W ash Drum Adjustable Leveling [...]

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    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 corduro y[...]

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    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 • dur[...]

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    8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Add laundry products to the dispenser. Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency 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 Your[...]

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    9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued  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.  NOTE If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it will take approximately 2-3 mi[...]

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    10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS T urn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. 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. If the selection is changed[...]

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    11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection, continued Cycle Settings WASH/RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE Whitest Whites The Whitest Whites cycle provides 15 minutes of tumble wash action followed by two rinses. Use this cycle to clean soiled white fabrics with the addition of bleach. Hot water is recommended to ensure optimal bleach activation. F or peak r[...]

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    12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings, continued This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or f eatures listed are available on every model. Console shown above for ref erence only . Your model ma y differ . The temperature selected f or the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the f uture. [...]

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    13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings, continued This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or f eatures listed are available on every model. Console shown above for ref erence only . Your model ma y differ . T o select or delete the Energy Saver (if equipped), Extr a Rinse, Stain Clean, Extended Spin (if equipped) or Signal V o[...]

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    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 ” .[...]

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    15 WASHER SETTINGS CHART These T emperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are av ailable with the following cycles: Deep Clean Sanitize (if equipped) Heavy Whitest Whites Normal/ Casual Quick Delicates (if equipped) Delicates/ Handwash (if equipped) Handwash (if equipped) Spin Only Estimated Cycle Duration** 108 min 56 min 46 min 43 min 25 [...]

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    16 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 fire or serious injury to persons or property , comply with the basic warnings listed below: Read and comply with all instructions on stain r e- • mov al products. K eep stain removal pr o[...]

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    17 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. Satur ate with pre- wash stain remov er or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or mor[...]

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    18 CARE AND CLEANING Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) Press and hold both for ten seconds to enter System Clean cycle. 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 whic[...]

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    19 CARE AND CLEANING  NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer . Residue should be remo ved once or twice a month. Remov e the drawer by pulling the dr awer out until it • stops. Reach back into the left r ear corner of the drawer cav - • ity and press down firmly on the lock tab . Pull out the drawer . Remov [...]

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    20 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 prevent pres- sure build-up in the hoses. Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water . Never use • harsh, gritty or abr asive cleansers If t[...]

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    21 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Many washing pr oblems involve poor soil and stain r emoval, r esidues of lint and scum, and fabric dam- age. For satisf actory washing results, f ollow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains Undiluted liquid detergent • or[...]

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    22 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 fib[...]

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    23 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 [...]

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    24 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[...]

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    25 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WA TER W ater collects in folds 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 o[...]

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    26 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 r epairing or r eplacing any parts of this appliance that pr ove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained i[...]

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