Frigidaire FAFW3801LW- Manual

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 Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Cascading Wash Vanes Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adju...

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 colorfast items from dark • and non-colorfast items. Separate items that shed lint from items that at- • tract li...

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 a...

8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Add laundry products to the dispenser. Use a low-sudsing, high effi ciency 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...

9 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 duri...

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. To change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the cycle selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle. Whitest Whites (on select mode...

11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection, continued NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performanceof Residential and Commercial,Family-Sized Clothes Washers The Allergy cycle will kill all dust mites and eliminate at least 95% of pet dander. Since higher temperatures are required, please check f...

12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Settings, continued To select or delete the Chime, Stain Clean, Energy Saver, or Fresh Water Rinse, press Options until the blinking light indicates the desired option. Then, while it is blinking, press Select. The indicator will light when the option has been selecte...

13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 and begin counting down when you select Start. Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start t...

14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS System Clean Cycle TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHERTo clean and freshen the washer, perform the System Clean cycle. For best results use the System Clean cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press and hold the Spin Speed and Options buttons simultaneously for 10 seco...

15 WASHER SETTINGS CHART heavy normal light cancel spin speed START pause soil level options select auto temp max medium high low no spin extended spin stain clean freshwaterrinse chime d o o r l o c k s e n s i n g w a s h to u c h p a u s e to a d d a g a r m e n t delaystart normal bulky delicate...

18 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 re-...

19 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...

20 CARE AND CLEANING Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) 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 ser...

21 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 items from the washer as soon as the cycle • ends. Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.If there are ...

23 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 use...

24 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 ...

25 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 s...

27 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. ...

28 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...

29 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date ofpurchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove tobe defective in materials or workmanship when such appl...