Frigidaire Washer FFTW1001PW User Manual

All about the  
Use & Care  
of your Washer  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Important Safety Instructions........................... 2-4  
Operating Instructions................................... 5-11  
Care and Cleaning............................................ 12  
Avoid Service................................................... 13  
Warranty ......................................................... 14  
Français........................................................... 15  
Español ........................................................... 29  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic  
warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions:  
PREVENT FIRE  
PROTECT CHILDREN  
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned  
in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning sol-  
vents, 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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
ammable or explosive substances to the wash water.  
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or  
explode.  
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 dis-  
carded, remove the washer lid to prevent accidental  
entrapment.  
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-  
duced in a hot water system that has not been used  
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.  
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 ow from each for several  
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen  
gas. Hydrogen gas is ammable; do not smoke or use  
an open ame during this time.  
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in  
serious personal injuries.  
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable  
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other  
appliance.  
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in  
re, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to  
the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.  
Do not continue to use the washer if you hear squeak-  
ing, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This  
could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to  
re or serious injury. Contact a qualied technician  
immediately.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
PREVENT INJURY  
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE  
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during  
operation, the washer must be installed and electrically  
grounded by a qualied service person in accordance  
with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in  
the washer for installer’s reference. Refer to INSTAL-  
LATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding  
procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location,  
have it checked and reinstalled by a qualied service  
person.  
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the  
washer:  
All repairs and servicing must be performed by an  
authorized servicer unless specically recommended  
in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory  
parts.  
Do not tamper with controls.  
Do not install or store the washer where it will be  
exposed to the weather.  
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. The third grounding prong must never  
be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe.  
Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.  
Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid oor.  
It may be necessary to reinforce the oor to prevent  
vibration or movement.  
Do not sit on, step on or stand on the washer. Do not  
rest heavy loads on top. The washer is not meant to  
support weight.  
Follow package directions when using laundry  
products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas  
- resulting in serious injury or death.  
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  
appliance from the power supply.  
Do not combine laundry products for use in same load  
unless specied on the label.  
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids  
such as vinegar.  
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while  
parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding  
items, press CANCEL button to stop the cycle. Allow  
the wash tub to coast to a complete stop before  
reaching inside.  
WARNING  
FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD  
Avoid re hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an  
adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding  
prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this  
warning can cause serious injury, re or death.  
This washer is equipped with an electrical overload  
protector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes  
overheated.  
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in  
serious personal injuries.  
Groundiing type  
wall receptacle  
WARNING  
Do not, under  
any circumsttances,  
cut, remove,  
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 which can cause  
serious injury or death.  
or bypass the  
groundiing prong.  
Power cord with  
3-prong grounded plug  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Washing Procedures  
• Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery  
and baby socks in a mesh bag.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or injury to  
persons, read these IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.  
1
Sort laundry in
can be washed
(Mesh bag not included.)  
Pretreat stains and heavy soil.  
3
4
• See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for  
T
safe, successful stain  
removal instruc-  
tions.  
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• Sort items  
by recom-  
mended cycle  
and water  
Add a measured  
temperature.  
amount of detergent to the wash tub before  
adding the laundry load.  
• Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark  
and non-colorfast items.  
• Separate items that shed lint from items that  
attract lint. Casual, synthetic, knit, and corduroy  
items will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and  
bedspreads.  
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.  
• Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate items  
from durable items.  
• Do not machine wash items containing berglass.  
Small particles of berglass left in the drum may  
transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin  
irritation and/or damage to fabrics.  
For best results  
Use a low-sudsing, high efciency deter-  
gent to prevent oversudsing. Look for this  
symbol on the detergent label:  
• Follow detergent manufacturer’s directions. The  
amount required depends on type of detergent,  
load size and soil level, and water hardness.  
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If desired, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser.  
• Before adding the wash load, add liquid bleach to  
bleach dispenser located in left front corner under  
the lid:  
2
Prepare items for washing.  
• Empty pockets.  
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach  
towels.  
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, button buttons, tie  
strings and sashes, and remove non-washable  
trims and ornaments.  
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage  
during washing.  
• Refer to bleach manufacturer’s directions for  
quantity to add.  
• Then add 1 cup (240 ml) water to ush the dis-  
penser.  
Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.  
• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispens-  
er. Add powdered bleach to the empty tub.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
8
Select the appropriate cycle and settings for  
the load.  
Washing Procedures, continued  
• See washer Operating Instructions on following  
pages.  
6
Add laundry load to washer.  
• For best washing performance, dry load level should  
not be higher than the upper row of holes in the  
wash tub. Do not overload the washer.  
9
Start the cycle.  
• Close the washer lid. The washer will not operate  
with the lid open.  
Turn the cycle selector knob or turn any option  
knob to “wake” the washer. You will hear three  
beeps to indicate washer is ready to operate.  
• After making your selections, press START to  
begin the cycle. You will hear one beep.  
To add a forgotten item to the wash tub, press the  
pause button to pause the cycle. You will hear two  
beeps. Lift the lid and add the item. Close the lid and  
press START again, continuing the current cycle.  
NOTE  
Lifting the lid before the safety lock has engaged during  
the nal spin will also pause the cycle. After the lid is  
lowered, press the START button to resume the cycle.  
• Combine large and small items in a load. Load  
large items rst. Large items should not be more  
than half the total wash load.  
• When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2  
towels to balance the load.  
To cancel a running cycle, press the CANCEL  
button.  
10 Remove items when the cycle is completed.  
• For your safety, the lid is locked during the nal spin  
of the cycle. It will unlock at the cycle end after the  
tub has come to a complete stop.  
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If desired, add liquid fabric softener to fabric  
softener dispenser.  
SAFETY LID LOCK  
• Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric  
softener label directions. DO NOT use granular  
detergent in this dispenser.  
• Add water to bring liquid level to ll line on dis-  
penser cap.  
• DO NOT ll above the maximum ll line.  
Turn fabric softener option on.  
To open the lid during cycle nal spin, press the  
pause button to pause the cycle. You will hear two  
beeps. Wait for the lid lock to release. Do not force  
open the locked lid.  
• Do not use bleach in this dispenser.  
CAUTION  
To avoid serious personal injury, do not operate washer  
if safety lid lock is missing, damaged or operating  
improperly.  
NOTE  
If a build-up of fabric softener occurs, clean with hot  
water. See Care and Cleaning section for additional  
information.  
• Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or  
dry at as directed by fabric care label. Excess wrin-  
kling, color transfer or odors may develop in items  
left in the washer after the cycle has ended.  
Other Wash Products  
• Water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme  
products may be added with the detergent.  
For best results  
Follow the fabric care label  
instructions on items  
to be dried.  
IMPORTANT  
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.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model.  
Console shown above for reference only. Your model may differ.  
Cycle Selection  
Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle  
desired.  
normal  
Use this load for light to normally soiled cottons,  
towels, shirts, denims and mixed loads.  
For best results  
Follow the fabric care label  
instructions on items  
to be washed.  
normal/heavy  
Use this cycle for heavily soiled towels, shirts, denims  
and mixed loads.  
bedding  
This cycle is designed for large items such as blankets,  
sheets, mattress pads, duvet covers and similar items.  
rinse & spin  
Select rinse & spin for loads that need a cold water  
rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been  
omitted in a regular cycle.  
Once a cycle is running, turning the selector knob to  
another selection will not change the cycle. If cycle  
selection change is attempted after the cycle starts, the  
indicator lights will ash and a signal will beep, but the  
original cycle will continue.  
presoak  
Use this cycle to soak heavily soiled and stained items  
before washing. Any temperature may be selected,  
but cold water is recommended with this cycle as  
warmer water may set some stains. Use the amount  
of detergent recommended for a normal wash cycle. If  
desired, use a bleach or a soaking agent safe for the  
fabric. The washer will drain at the end of the cycle.  
NOTE  
To change the cycle selection once the cycle has begun,  
press the CANCEL button before selecting a new cycle.  
casual  
Use this cycle for poly blends with a permanent press  
or no-iron nish.  
NOTE  
Follow presoak with a complete wash cycle suitable for  
the load using a half dose of detergent.  
delicates  
Use this cycle for lightly soiled knits and delicates which  
require gentle washing.  
heavy duty  
Use 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.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Cycle Settings  
Other Features  
Load Size Sensing  
For best results  
Follow the fabric care label instructions  
on items to be washed.  
Water level is automatically calculated by the washer.  
The washer will perform a dry load sensing procedure  
to determine load size before adding water to the tub.  
If your model has status lights, the “sensing” indicator  
will be lit.  
Select appropriate wash water temperature and options  
most suitable for each load. Make selections according to  
ber content, colorfastness and soil level.  
The settings can be changed before the cycle is started. If  
changes are attempted after the cycle starts, the lights will  
ash and a signal will beep, but the cycle will continue.  
Status Lights  
The following indicators may be lighted during the  
cycle:  
NOTE  
To change the temperature once the cycle has begun,  
press the pause button, make the new selection and  
press START again.  
• sensing  
• add a garment  
• wash  
nal spin  
• clean  
Wash Water Temperature  
Turn the temp knob until the desired wash water  
temperature is selected. To protect your fabrics, the  
temperature range from low to high settings may be  
different depending on cycle selected. If an unavailable  
temperature setting is selected by the user, the nearest  
available temperature will be substituted.  
Out of Balance Protection  
Your model is equipped with special sensors and  
software to prevent machine damage caused by  
extreme cases of unbalanced loads at high spin speeds.  
In the event that a load is lopsided and weight is  
not evenly enough distributed before nal spin, the  
machine will pause the spinning phase and notify you  
of an out of balance situation.  
The water heater setting and its distance from the  
washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and  
seasonally low ground water temperature in some  
geographic areas can affect water temperature.  
What does the washer do? The washer will stop  
spinning, the status indicator lights will blink and an  
alarm will beep 3 times quickly every 30 seconds until  
the condition is resolved.  
hot  
Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast  
cottons and blends.  
What do you do? Lift the washer lid, redistribute the  
unbalanced load, close the lid and press START to  
resume the nal spin of the current cycle.  
warm  
Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast  
cottons or blends.  
cool  
Use this setting for normally soiled sheets, casual items  
and washable woolens.  
cold  
Some warm water will automatically blend with cold tap  
supply to achieve cold. Use this setting for lightly soiled  
non-colorfast items, knits, delicates, and hand washables.  
Cycle Options  
fabric softener  
If your model is equipped with an automatic fabric  
softener dispenser, you must turn the fabric softener  
switch to the “on” position for correct operation. See  
Care and Cleaning for dispenser cleaning procedures.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Safe Stain Removal Procedures  
To reduce the risk of re or serious injury to persons or  
WARNING  
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD  
property, comply with the basic warnings listed below:  
• Read and comply with all instructions on stain  
removal products.  
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other  
household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust  
removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These  
• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled  
containers and out of children’s reach.  
mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can  
cause serious injury or death.  
• Thoroughly wash any utensils used.  
• Do not combine stain removal products, especially  
ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes can  
result.  
• Never wash items which have been previously  
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with  
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other ammable  
or explosive substances because they give off vapors  
that could ignite or explode.  
• Never use highly ammable solvents, such as gaso-  
line, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact  
with ames or sparks.  
For Successful Stain Removal:  
• Remove stains promptly.  
For best results  
Follow the fabric care label instructions  
on items to be washed.  
• 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.  
• Consult care label instructions for treatments to avoid  
on specic fabrics.  
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover prod-  
ucts on an inside seam.  
• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Stain Removal Suggestions  
STAIN  
TREATMENT  
Adhesive tape, chewing  
gum, rubber cement  
Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with  
prewash stain remover or nonammable dry cleaning uid.  
Baby formula, dairy  
products, egg  
Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more.  
Wash.  
Beverages (coffee, tea,  
soda, juice, alcoholic  
beverages)  
Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.  
Blood  
Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing  
enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Candle wax, crayon  
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 nonammable dry cleaning uid. Hand wash to remove  
solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Chocolate  
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach  
safe for fabric.  
Collar or cuff soil,  
cosmetics  
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.  
Dye transfer on white  
fabric  
Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Grass  
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach  
safe for fabric.  
Grease, oil, tar (butter,  
fats, salad dressing,  
cooking oils, car grease,  
motor oils)  
Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy  
stains and tar, apply nonammable dry cleaning uid to back of stain. Replace towels  
under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.  
Ink  
Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain  
remover, denatured alcohol or nonammable dry cleaning uid.  
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.  
Mud  
Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.  
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Mustard, tomato  
Nail polish  
May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail pol-  
ish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on  
acetate fabrics.  
Paint, varnish  
Perspiration  
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.  
Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach  
in hottest water safe for fabric.  
Rust, brown or yellow  
discoloration  
Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify  
discoloration.  
Shoe polish  
LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue  
from fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonammable dry cleaning uid.  
Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Tomato  
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Urine, vomit, mucus,  
feces  
Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.  
Wine  
Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest water and bleach safe for fabric  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Common Washing Problems  
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.  
PROBLEM  
Blue stains  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
SOLUTIONS  
PREVENTIVE MEASURES  
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.  
Add detergent to empty tub. Do  
not pour on dry load.  
Avoid overlling fabric softener  
compartment of dispenser.  
If caused by fabric softener, rub stains  
with bar soap. Wash.  
Discoloration,  
graying  
• Not enough detergent.  
• Wash water temperature  
too low.  
Rewash with correct amount of deter-  
gent and hottest water safe for fabric.  
Add bleach safe for fabric.  
Sort items by soil level and color.  
• Use correct amount of detergent,  
hottest water and bleach safe  
for fabric.  
Incorrect sorting.  
Greasy, oily  
stains  
• Not enough detergent.  
Treat with prewash stain remover or  
liquid detergent.  
• Use correct amount of detergent  
and hottest water safe for fabric.  
Do not pour liquid fabric softener  
directly on fabric. See Operating  
Your, step 5.  
Undiluted liquid fabric  
softener poured directly on  
fabric.  
• Increase detergent and water tempera-  
ture. Rewash.  
Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.  
Holes, tears, or  
snags  
• Incorrect use of chlorine  
bleach.  
May be irreversible if rips, tears and  
seams cannot be mended.  
Never pour chlorine bleach directly  
on fabric.  
Check condition of items before  
washing. See Operating Your, steps  
2 and 5.  
Unfastened zippers, hooks,  
buckles.  
Rips, tears and broken threads.  
Overloading the washer.  
Degradation of fabric.  
Lint  
Incorrect sorting.  
• Reduce load size. Rewash using correct  
water temperature, water level, and  
amount of detergent.  
• See Washing Procedures, steps  
1 and 2.  
Tissues left in pocket.  
Overloading the washer.  
Do not overload washer.  
• Not enough detergent.  
Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to • Use correct temperature and  
Undissolved detergent has left  
a residue resembling lint.  
Static cling is attracting lint.  
Load washed too long.  
wash water to remove detergent residue.  
Add liquid fabric softener to nal rinse.  
Dry load in dryer.  
amount of detergent, water and  
wash time.  
Remove lint with lint brush or roller.  
Pilling  
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.  
Use fabric softener in the washer  
(Fibers ball up  
and cling to  
fabric.)  
to lubricate bers.  
• When ironing, use spray starch or  
fabric nish on collars and cuffs.  
Turn items inside out to reduce  
abrasion.  
Residue or  
powder on dark  
items;  
Undissolved detergent.  
• Rewash load.  
• Increase water temperature using  
hottest water safe for fabric.  
Some granular detergents  
can combine with hard water  
minerals to form a residue.  
Overloading the washer.  
Do not overload washer.  
Stiff, harsh  
fabrics.  
Use liquid detergent or use  
nonprecipitating water conditioner  
with powder detergent.  
Wrinkling  
Overloading the washer.  
• Reduce load size.  
Do not overload washer.  
• Incorrect wash cycle for  
wash load.  
Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric  
softener using the casual or delicate  
cycle.  
• Remove items from washer as  
soon as cycle is completed.  
Use liquid fabric softener.  
Yellow buildup  
of body soil on  
synthetic fabrics  
Agitation time too short.  
• Soak in detergent booster or product  
containing enzymes.  
Select correct wash cycle.  
• Wash water temperature  
too low.  
• Use correct amount of detergent.  
• Wash synthetics frequently using  
hot or warm water.  
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric  
using casual cycle.  
• Not enough detergent.  
Increase detergent.  
Add bleach safe for fabric or treat with  
color remover.  
Yellow or brown  
rust stains  
• Iron or manganese in water  
supply, water pipes, or water  
heater.  
To restore discolored load of whites, use  
rust remover safe for fabric.  
Do not use chlorine bleach to remove  
rust stains. It may intensify discolor-  
ation.  
Use nonprecipitating water  
softener.  
Before washing, run hot water for  
a few minutes to clear lines.  
Drain water heater occasionally.  
For an ongoing problem, install  
an iron lter in your water supply  
system.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
Cleaning Instructions  
INSIDE  
• Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrin-  
kling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.  
• Dry the washer top, the area around the lid opening, and the un-  
derside of the lid. These areas should always be dry before the lid is  
closed.  
• Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to  
avoid electrical shock hazards.  
• When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may  
remain on the tub. Remove this by wiping the tub with a nonabrasive  
household cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water.  
• The agitator or tub may become stained from fabric dye. Clean these  
parts with a nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dye transfer  
to future loads.  
FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER  
• Remove the fabric softener dispenser by grasping the dispenser cap  
and lifting upward.  
• Rinse the cup with a combination of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and  
1 gallon hot tap water to remove any buildup. Large amounts of fabric  
softener residue may indicate improper dilution or more frequent  
cleaning is required. Rinse well with tap water.  
• Use a small brush to clean the recesses. Remove all residue.  
• Replace the dispenser cup assembly by pressing it rmly into the  
agitator.  
OUTSIDE  
• 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.  
• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or  
abrasive cleansers  
• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach (1  
part bleach to 8 parts 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 tape.  
• Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or thin berboard  
under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to the oor.  
IMPORTANT  
Do not store or place laundry products  
on top of washer at any time. They can  
damage the nish or controls.  
Winterizing Instructions  
IMPORTANT  
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
2
Turn off water supply faucets.  
Follow WINTERIZING  
INSTRUCTIONS for  
cold weather storage  
and care.  
Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from  
hoses.  
3
4
Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.  
Add 4 gallons (15 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV)  
antifreeze to empty wash tub. Close lid.  
5
6
Select the rinse & spin cycle. Start the cycle and let the  
washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water. Not all  
of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.  
Stop the cycle, unplug electrical power cord, dry off tub  
interior and close the lid.  
7
8
Store washer in an upright position.  
To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty  
washer through a complete cycle using detergent. Do not  
add wash load.  
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AVOID SERVICE CHECKLIST  
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences  
that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer.  
OCCURRENCE  
NOISE  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Rattling and clanking  
noise.  
Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be  
in tub 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  
tub.  
To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub, fasten  
fasteners and turn items inside out.  
Thumping sound.  
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.  
Squealing sound or hot  
rubber odor.  
Washer is overloaded.  
Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce load.  
Vibrating noise.  
Washer is not resting rmly on oor.  
Move washer so it rests rmly on oor. Adjust leveling legs.  
See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.  
Foam shipping support has not been removed dur-  
ing installation.  
See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing foam ship-  
ping support.  
Wash load unevenly distributed in tub.  
Stop washer and rearrange wash load.  
OPERATING  
Washer does not start.  
Washer lid is open.  
Close washer lid. The washer will not operate when the lid is  
open.  
Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or con- Make sure plug ts tightly in wall outlet.  
nection may be loose.  
House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a  
power outage has occurred.  
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse  
capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by  
a qualied electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local  
electric company.  
Water supply faucets are not turned on.  
Turn on water supply faucets.  
Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if it  
becomes overheated.  
Wait for the motor to cool down before attempting to restart.  
Washer won’t spin.  
Lid is not completely closed.  
Close washer lid. The washer will not operate when the lid is  
open.  
Washer stopped during  
Wash load unevenly distributed in tub and out of  
Open washer lid, redistribute load. Close lid and press START to  
resume nal spin.  
nal spin. Status lights are balance condition has occurred.  
blinking and washer beeps  
3 times every 30 seconds.  
Residue left in drum.  
Heavily soiled items.  
Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake  
or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing  
WATER  
Wash load too wet after  
spin.  
Washer is overloaded.  
Load is out of balance.  
Drain hose is kinked.  
Washer lid is open.  
Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures.  
Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.  
Straighten drain hose.  
Water does not enter  
washer or it enters  
slowly.  
Close washer lid. The washer will not operate when the lid is  
open.  
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.  
Water is being used elsewhere in the house.  
Fully open hot and cold faucets.  
Water pressure must be at least 10 psi (69 kPa). Avoid running  
water elsewhere while washer is lling.  
Water inlet hoses are kinked.  
Washer is overloaded.  
Straighten hoses.  
Water level does not  
cover load.  
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  
or meat thermometer. Water temperature should be at least  
120°F (50°C). Adjust water heater as necessary.  
hot enough.  
from washer.  
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 clean-  
ing. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable  
to support more than 1 use at a time.  
Water in washer does not Drain hose is kinked or clogged.  
drain or drains slowly.  
Clean and straighten the drain hose.  
Water leaks.  
Loose ll hose connection at faucet or washer.  
Check and tighten hose connections. Ensure rubber sealing  
washers are installed.  
House drain pipes are clogged.  
Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.  
Incorrect wash and rinse  
temperatures.  
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.  
Water is entering washer Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height.  
but tub does not ll.  
Standpipe must be a minimum of 36” (90 cm) high to prevent  
siphoning. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.  
Water is present in tub after Lid lock malfunction.  
wash cycle is complete.  
Do not bypass lid lock. Call your authorized servicer.  
The drain and spin cycles Lid lock malfunction.  
did not occur.  
Do not bypass lid lock. Call your authorized servicer.  
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MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION  
Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay  
all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such  
appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.  
Exclusions  
This warranty does not cover the following:  
1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.  
2. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada.  
3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.  
4. Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty.  
5. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.  
6. Products used in a commercial setting.  
7. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary  
household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.  
8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.  
9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a  
part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.  
10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air lters, water lters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other  
cosmetic parts.  
11. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage  
expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.  
12. Damages to the nish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to oors, cabinets, walls, etc.  
13. Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other 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, res, 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 WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT  
NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS  
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR  
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
IF YOU NEED SERVICE  
Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be  
required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be  
obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.  
This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North  
America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux  
authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this warranty  
must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specications as described or illustrated are  
subject to change without notice.  
USA  
Canada  
1.800.265.8352  
Electrolux Canada Corp.  
5855 Terry Fox Way  
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada  
L5V 3E4  
1.800.944.9044  
Electrolux Major Appliances  
10200 David Taylor Drive  
Charlotte, NC 28262  
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