Frigidaire FAFW3517K Use And Care Manual

Frigidaire FAFW3517K Use And Care Manual

Frigidaire fafw3517k: user guide
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Important Safety Instructions ..............................2-4
Features ...............................................................5
Operating Instructions ......................................6-14
Washer Settings Chart .........................................15
Stain Removal Guide ...................................... 16-17
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Care and Cleaning .......................................... 18-20
Solutions to Common Problems ....................... 21-25
Warranty ............................................................26
Notes ............................................................ 27-28
Français ..............................................................29

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions ...2-4 Features ...5 Operating Instructions ...6-14 Washer Settings Chart ...15 Stain Removal Guide ... 16-17 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 & Care TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Care and Cleaning ... 18-20 Solutions to Common Problems ...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Save these instructions for future reference. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door. Record and retain these numbers. WARNING For your safety the following information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion...
  • Page 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, 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 •...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    • Do not tamper with controls. • Do not install or store the washer where it will be ex- posed to the weather. • Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or movement.
  • Page 5: Features

    Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Door Striker Stainless Steel Wash Drum As an ENERGY STAR Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency. Control Lock Adjustable Leveling Legs ® Partner, Electrolux ® guidelines FEATURES LED Display Drum Light*...
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home. You will hear water flowing into your stand pipe. This is a normal part of the operation of the washer.
  • Page 7 Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. • Wash a single heavy item such as a king-sized comforter, bedspread or sleeping bag separately. • The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed. The door should close easily.
  • Page 8 NOTE From time to time you may see water in the “LIQUID BLEACH” and “FABRIC SOFTENER” chambers. This is part of the normal operation of the washer. Liquid Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the cham- ber labeled “LIQUID BLEACH”...
  • Page 9 Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. • Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may de- velop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended, if not removed promptly. CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open if there are small children or pets present.
  • Page 10: Cycle Selection

    final temperature of the wash water may be lower and sanitation may be reduced. As a precaution, the washer door is locked once the water temperature reaches 130° F. If the cycle is cancelled during the wash phase and if the water temperature is greater than 150°...
  • Page 11: Cycle Settings

    Spin Only Use the Spin Only cycle anytime you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to a No Spin selection. Select the spin speed appropriate to the load. To add a rinse prior to spin, select the Extra Rinse option.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Cycle Options

    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.
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    System Clean Cycle. NOTE If the System Clean 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. Press and hold both for ten seconds to enter System Clean cycle.
  • Page 15: Washer Settings Chart

    Stain Clean Extended Spin (if equipped) Signal Volume * Factory presets Available selections **Estimated cycle duration is based on factory settings and does not include water fill times, out-of-balance, or oversudsing conditions. WASHER SETTINGS CHART Heavy Whitest Normal/ Quick Whites...
  • Page 16: Stain Removal Guide

    STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Safe Stain Removal Procedures To reduce the risk of fire 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. • Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children’s reach.
  • Page 17: Stain Removal Guide

    Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with pre- gum, rubber cement wash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. products, egg Wash.
  • Page 18: Inside Routine Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) To help prevent odors, mold or mildew, leave the door open for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is not in use. CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open if there are small children or pets present.
  • Page 19 • If there are no small children or pets present, you may leave the door ajar when the washer is not in use. • Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of the wash day.
  • Page 20 floor. 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 Turn off water supply faucets.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Reduce load size. Rewash • See Operating Your, steps 1 using correct water tem- and 2. perature, water level, and • Do not overload washer. amount of detergent. • Use correct temperature • Add nonprecipitating water and amount of detergent, conditioner to wash water to water and wash time.
  • Page 22 PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Use a lint brush or shaver to • Use fabric softener in the remove pills. washer to lubricate fibers. • When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on col- lars and cuffs. • Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
  • Page 23 Run dehumidifier in laundry room. Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compart- ments of dispenser. Dry the inside of washer and gasket after every run. Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compart- ments of dispenser. Leave door and dispenser...
  • Page 24 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE NOISE High pitch “jet engine”...
  • Page 25: Solutions To Common Problems

    120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as neces- sary. Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water avail- able for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time.
  • Page 26: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 27: Notes

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