User manual FRIGIDAIRE FAFW3577KA

[. . . ] All about the Use & Care of your Washer TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Washer Settings Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-25 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28 Français. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 137168300B (0902) www. frigidaire. com USA 1-800-944-9044 www. frigidaire. ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. WARNING For your safety the following information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: · Do not try to light any appliance. [. . . ] Remove items from the wash drum to drip dry or select the Spin Only cycle to remove excess water at a more convenient time. NOTE To change the temperature once the cycle has begun, press the Start/Pause button, make the new selection and press Start/Pause again. Auto Temp wash water temperatures are automatically regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance. 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. Auto Temp Sanitize (on select models) This setting sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast fabrics such as towels, bedding, and children's clothing by killing 99. 9% of bacteria using wash water heated with a boost heater to 152° F (67° C). Cold water is used to cool and rinse the load. NOTE This setting has been certified by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization dedicated to public health, safety and environmental protection. NSF Protolcol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Your model may differ. Cycle Settings, continued SOIL LEVEL Adjust the wash time in 3-minute increments based on the soil level of each load. Heavy, Normal, and Light Soil Levels are available. Cycle Options To select or delete the Energy Saver (if equipped), Extra Rinse, Stain Clean, Extended Spin (if equipped) or Signal Volume, press Options until the blinking light indicates the desired option. Not all options are available on every model or are compatible with every cycle. The indicator will not light if the option is not available with that cycle. Stain Clean Use the Stain Clean option to add a 5-minute soak in the middle of the wash portion of any cycle except Quick and Hand Wash. Extended Spin (on select models) Use this option to add several additional minutes to the final spin at the selected speed. Signal Volume A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if this option is selected. The signal has an adjustable volume level or can be turned off. Other Features Delay Start Press Delay Start to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The delay time selected will be displayed as 30, 60 or 90 minutes or 2 through 14 hrs. Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop the washer, press Options and Select at the same time and hold for 10 seconds until "LOC" is displayed alternately with the estimated cycle time. To unlock the controls, press Options and Select at the same time and hold 10 seconds until "LOC" is no longer displayed. Status Display/Status Lights The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected. The time may increase if water pressure is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. The following indicators may be lighted during the cycle: · Door Lock · Rinse · Final spin · Touch Pause to Add a Garment Drum Light (on select models) The drum light will turn on when the washer door is opened and remain lighted for 3 minutes or until the door is closed. NOTE To change the options once the cycle has begun, press the pause button, make the new selection and press start again. The options selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. To return to factory settings, press the Start/Pause and Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds. Energy Saver (on select models) The Energy Saver option reduces the warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy and also extracts more water to reduce drying time. Extra Rinse Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent. [. . . ] 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. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada. Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty. [. . . ]