Frigidaire FAFS4174NA - Manuals

5 FEATURES As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy effi ciency. Control Lock Drum Light* Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Door Striker Cascading Wash Vanes Vent ...

6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Abnormal, on-going sounds may be an indication of a pending washer failure and should be investigated by a qualifi ed technician. Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer:A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a fl exible drain ...

7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. WHITES CASUAL COLORS TOWELS (Mesh bag not included.) 1 Sort laundry into loads that...

8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Add laundry products to the dispenser. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high effi ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener will be dispensed a...

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 washer. IMPORTANT To prevent fabric damage, do not overfi ll the “Liquid ...

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Í NOTE To provide the best care for your laundry, not every setting or option is available with every cycle. If a setting or option is not available for the cycle selected, the indicator will not light. Í NOTE If the cycle is interrupted dur...

11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. Cycle Selection Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. For best results To change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel butt...

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 have been omitted in a regular cycle. Add the fabric softener to the dispenser chamber. Select the spin speed appropriate for the load. spin...

13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycle Selection Specialty Cycles (on select models) Turn 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 Wash soft-sided pet beds, pet pillows or pet ...

14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings Appropriate wash temperature, spin speeds, soil level and options will automatically be displayed for each cycle. The settings can be changed before the cycle is started. Make modifi cations according to fi ber content, colorfastness and soil level. Modifi ca...

15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To add options, press the corresponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. To delete options, press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn off. Some options require a “press & hold” effort to activate or deactivate the secondary ...

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. Washer will still operate without latch arm installed. Other Featur...

18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: sanitize hea vy dut y bedding whites normal casual quick w ash delicates hand w ash spin only temp sanitize 9 hot 9 9 9 9 warm 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 cold 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 cold water cl...

20 STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. For best results Safe Stain Removal Procedures To 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 r...

21 STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with pre- wash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product containing enzymes to pretre...

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 before unlocking the door. IMPORTANT Items left in washer while performing the clean washer cycle will cause a severe out-...

23 CARE AND CLEANING Í NOTE Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. • Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops. • Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cav- ity and press down fi rmly on the l...

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. Turn water faucets off to prevent pres- sure build-up in the hoses. • Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never u...

26 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric dam- age. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES ...

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 abra- sion from normal wear. • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. • Use fabric...

29 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE High pitch “jet engine” noise. ...

30 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WATER Water 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. Water collects in bleach and fabr...

31 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION For the applicable warranty period as set forth below, as measured from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used ...