Frigidaire FAFS4073NA Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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- Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 1
OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Solutions to Common Problems 26-30 Features 5 Warranty 31 Operating Instructions 6-19 Notes 32 Stain Removal Guide 20-21 Français 33 Care and Cleaning 22-25 Español 65 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265 - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 2
This book contains valuable information about: • Operation • Care • Service Keep it in a safe place. This Use and Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your washer. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your washer may not have every feature included - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 3
if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do not wash items serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer. • Do not continue to use the washer • Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid to - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 4
during operation, the laundry center must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5
ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Cascading Wash Vanes *Not all models are available with drum light. 5 - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer: 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 - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7
Prepare items for washing. • Empty pockets. (Mesh bag not included.) 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil. • See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4 Add laundry load to washer. • Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels. • Close zippers - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8
liquid only" cup. See all of the following instructions for using this cup. If your model does not have a Prewash compartment, add either powder to time you may see water in the "Main Wash liquid only" chamber. This is part of the normal operation of the washer. Powder Detergent • To use a high effi - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 9
INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Other Wash Products • Water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may be added with the detergent. • Put liquid products with liquid detergent in the "Main Wash - liquid only" chamber (on select models chambers. This is part of the normal - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and or dry flat as directed on the fabric care label. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. • Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11
INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycles may include, but not limited to: • quick sanitize • jeans • pet beds • kids wear • stuffed toys • hand wash This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown above for reference only. Your model - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection, continued rinse & spin (on select models) Select rinse & spin for loads that need a or select no spin if you want to perform a drain only cycle. spin only (on select models) Use the spin only cycle anytime you want to drain water from the washer and spin out - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 13
Specialty Cycle Selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 14
the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from model to model and cycle to cycle. Increasing the spin speed will extract more water - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 15
Cycle Options OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To add options, press the corresponding options buttons to starts, press pause, adjust the setting and press START to resume the cycle. allergy (on select models) If you have asthma or allergy sufferers in your home, add this option to combine hot water - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 16
INSTRUCTIONS for the toughest stains. pre wash (on select models) Select this option to add a short initial 5 in "Operating Your Washer" section in this guide for details on adding detergent to the dispenser. chime You may press the cancel button to manually perform the cycle at another time. control - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 17
can be released either of two ways - by pulling door out and manually returning latch arm to lower position or by pushing door shut and allowing latch location. Washer will still operate without latch arm installed. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STATUS DISPLAY The following will also be displayed at - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: sanitize heavy duty bedding whites normal casual quick - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 19
Washer Settings Chart OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: specialty cycles sanitize bedding heavy duty whites normal casual quick wash - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 20
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 removal products. • Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 21
STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Baby formula, dairy products, egg Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice, alcoholic beverages) Blood Candle wax, - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 22
clean washer and then START when prompted during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions: Rotate cycle knob to severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine. If installed, remove the "MAIN WASH - LIQUID ONLY" cup from the dispenser - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 23
well with tap water. • To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess. • Replace the insert by pressing it in place until you hear a slight click. Return the dispenser drawer. Daily Preventive Maintenance • Remove - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 24
gasket folds isn't done, and severe odor, mold, mildew, or residue buildup have developed, follow the below cleaning procedure to help alleviate the problem. CLEANING PROCEDURE - Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load). Open the detergent drawer and pour eight (8) cups of - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 25
. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of tape. • When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with ammonia or mild soap and water. • Before moving freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer: 1 Turn off water - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 26
of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM Blue stains Discoloration, graying Greasy, oily stains Holes, tears, or snags Lint POSSIBLE CAUSES • Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 27
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.) Residue or powder on hot water for a few minutes to clear lines. • Drain water heater occasionally. • For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system. 27 - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 28
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Result of washing and part of normal operation. • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 29
PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist Before calling for service, review INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off). Close door completely. Add - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 30
may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time. Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose. Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maximum Reduce standpipe height to less than 8' (2.4 m). See standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m). INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. House drain pipes - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 31
original owner to installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance. 9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory. 10. Service - Frigidaire FAFS4073NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 32
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USA 1-800-944-9044
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All about the
Use
&
Care
of your
Washer
Important Safety Instructions
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2-4
Features
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5
Operating Instructions
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6-19
Stain Removal Guide
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20-21
Care and Cleaning
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22-25
Solutions to Common Problems
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26-30
Warranty
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31
Notes
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32
Français
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33
Español
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65
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