Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FAFS4174NA Frigidaire
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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 ...........................................
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 .
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING T o reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this w asher , comply with the basic warnings listed below . F ailure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 which can cause serious injury or death.
5 FEATURES As an ENERGY ST AR ® Partner , Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ST AR ® guidelines for energy effi ciency .
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Abnormal, on-going sounds may be an indication of a pending washer failure and should be in vestigated by a quali fi ed technician. Normal Operating Sounds Y ou may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer: A.
7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer WARNING T o reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPOR T ANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before oper ating your washer . W H I T E S C A S U A L C O L O R S T O W E L S (Mesh bag not included.
8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Add laundry products to the dispenser. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high ef fi ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load w ashers. Look f or this symbol on the detergent label: Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.
9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Í NOTE From time to time you may see water in the “ Main Wash - liquid only ”, “ Liquid Bleach ” and “ Fabric Softener ” chambers. This is part of the normal operation of the w asher .
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Í 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.
11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS T urn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. Cycle Selection Follow the f abric care label instructions on items to be washed. For best results T o change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel button before selecting a new cy cle.
12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS rinse & spin (on select models) Select rinse & spin for loads that need a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener that may ha ve been omitted in a regular cycle. Add the f abric softener to the dispenser chamber . Select the spin speed appropriate for the load.
13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycle Selection Specialty Cycles (on select models) T urn the cycle selector to specialty cycles to access additional custom cycles. Scroll through the cycles by pressing the outer buttons under the LCD screen. pet beds W ash soft-sided pet beds, pet pillows or pet blank ets with the pet beds cycle.
14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings Appropriate wash temper ature, spin speeds, soil level and options will automatically be displayed for each cy cle. The settings can be changed before the cy cle is started. Mak e modi fi cations according to fi ber content, colorfastness and soil lev el.
15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS T o add options, press the corresponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. T o delete options, press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn off . Some options require a “press & hold” effort to activ ate or deactivate the secondary f unction.
16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Options, continued Í NOTE • Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum during a steam wash cycle. • Steam may not be present during entire steam wash cycle. add steam Select this option to add approximately 20 minutes of tumbling in steam during the wash cycle.
17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Í NOTE The vent latch may become dislodged from hinge point if door closure is attempted while latch arm is not in an acceptable closing position. The latch arm can be snapped back in at the hinge location. W asher will still operate without latch arm installed.
18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS These T emperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the f ollowing cycles: sanitize heavy duty bedding whites normal casual quick wash delicates hand .
19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS These T emperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the f ollowing cycles: sanitize bedding heavy duty whites normal casual quick wash delicates rinse.
20 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 fi re or serious injury to persons or property , comply with the basic warnings listed below: • Read and comply with all instructions on stain re- moval products.
21 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. Saturate with pre- wash stain remover or non fl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains.
22 CARE AND CLEANING Í NOTE If the clean washer cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach bef ore unlocking the door .
23 CARE AND CLEANING Í NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer . Residue should be remov ed once or twice a month. • Remove the drawer by pulling the dr awer out until it stops. • Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cav - ity and press down fi rmly on the lock tab.
24 CARE AND CLEANING Í NOTE If the Clean Washer cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach bef ore unlocking the door . Immediately follow up with a spin only cycle.
25 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 prev ent pres- sure build-up in the hoses. • Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water .
26 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Many washing problems in volve poor soil and stain remov al, residues of lint and scum, and fabric dam- age. For satisf actory washing results, follow these suggestions pro vided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
27 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.
28 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.
29 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.
30 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WA TER W ater collects in f olds 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 .
31 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION For the applicable w arranty period as set f orth below , as measur ed from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this .
32 NOTES.
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