Frigidaire ATF8000FS Operating Instructions - Page 1

WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before Operating Your Washer Read your washer Owner's Guide. It has important safety and warranty information. It also has many suggestions for best washing results. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your washer Owner's Guide before operating this appliance. Operating Steps Read and follow "Washing Procedures" in your Owner's Guide. It provides detailed information for preparing the wash load and choosing control settings to ensure best washing results. 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. 2. Prepare items for washing. 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. 4. Add laundry load to the wash drum. 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. • Detergent, bleach and fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper time in the cycle. • Open the dispenser drawer and add the recommended amount of a high efficiency detergent to the detergent compartment. • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener to the appropriate compartments. • Slowly close dispenser drawer. • Any water remaining in the dispenser at the end of the cycle is a result of siphoning action and part of the normal operation. 6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the Cycle Selector knob in either direction to select the cycle. The estimated cycle time will be displayed. • Suitable wash and rinse water temperatures, final spin speed, options and soil level for each cycle will automatically be displayed. See the Cycle Selection Chart for more details. • To change the settings, press the Temperature, Spin Speed and Soil Level buttons. • To select or delete an option, press Options, then, while the indicator is blinking, press Select. The indicator will light when the option has been selected. It will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted. • 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, its indicator will not light. • Adjustments to the cycle will be remembered each time that cycle is selected in the future. To return to the factory settings, press Start/Pause and Select at the same time and hold until a signal sounds. 7. Select Delay Start to delay the beginning of the cycle for up to 14 hours, if desired. 8. Start the washer. • Close the door and press Start/Pause. The washer will not operate with the door open. The status lights will blink, the signal will beep and "dr" will be displayed as a reminder to close the door. • As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle and the Door Lock indicator will be lighted. • To add a forgotten item to the wash drum, press Start/ Pause, open the door, add the item, close the door and press Start/Pause to resume the cycle. "PAU" will be displayed alternately with the estimated cycle time. • If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it will take approximately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to release. DO NOT force open the door. • To stop the washer, press Cancel. 9. A signal will sound when the Signal option is selected. Remove items from the washer when the cycle ends. Cycle Selection Turn the Cycle Selector knob to the desired cycle. For best results, follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. To change the selection after the cycle has begun, press Cancel before making another choice. Just turning the knob to another selection will not change the cycle. Deep Clean Sanitary Use the Deep Clean cycle for heavily soiled colorfast items that should be washed in very hot water. Only the Hot/Cold Temperature setting is available. The household water heater should be set at a minimum of 120° F. If the setting is lower, the cycle time will be extended by 30 minutes or more. The wash water is heated by an internal boost heater to a maximum of 152° F as the load tumbles for up to 90 minutes. " SAn" is displayed during the wash phase alternately with the estimated cycle time. Cold water is added to cool down the load prior to drain and spin. If the voltage at your outlet is under 110V, the internal heater may not adequately heat the wash water. (If the cycle is interrupted while the water is heating, the 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° F, an automatic Cool Down and drain will occur before the door can be opened. "cd" will be displayed. Heavy Duty The Heavy Duty cycle provides 20 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled sturdy items. Hot water is recommended to remove heavy soil and most stains. Stain Clean, Extra Rinse and Extended Spin are available options. PN 134851000B (0706)