Frigidaire FAFS4073NR Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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- Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 1
the Use &Care of your Washer TABLE 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 - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 2
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. Use - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 3
Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid to - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 4
service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on, step on or stand on the washer. Do not rest heavy loads on top. The washer is not meant to support weight. • To reduce the risk of - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5
LCD Display Control Lock Drum Light* Door Latch with Safety Lock Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Vent Latch Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | 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 FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. • Place delicate , or delicate items from durable items. • Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of fiberglass left in - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8
compartment also are supplied with a "Main Wash - liquid only" cup. See all of the following instructions for using this cup. If your model does washer. Powder Detergent • To use a high efficiency powder detergent, remove the "Main Wash - liquid only" cup and add the powder directly to the "Main Wash - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 9
OPERATING 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) or powder products with - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10
in dryer, line dry 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 in the washer after the cycle has ended, if not removed promptly. 7 Start the - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11
OPERATING 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. - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection, continued rinse & spin (on select models) Select for sanitization efficacy. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The wash water is heated by an internal boost heater to a maximum of 152° F (67° - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 13
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. jeans Wash Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers kids wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 14
best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried. Appropriate wash temperature, spin speeds, soil level and Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers hot Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 15
Cycle Options OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To add options, press the corresponding options buttons to illuminate . NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The allergy option will kill all dust mites and eliminate at least 95% of - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 16
will automatically advance to the regular wash cycle. See step 5 in "Operating Your Washer" section in this guide for details on adding detergent to washer cycle. Í NOTE The washer will automatically prompt you to run the clean washer cycle every 50 cycles. You may press the cancel button to manually - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 17
be displayed. Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by utilizing your washer's vent latch feature. To apply the vent lock, (1) in at the hinge location. Washer will still operate without latch arm installed. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STATUS DISPLAY The following will also - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | 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 wash delicates hand wash spin only temp sanitize hot warm cold cold water clean spin speed max high - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | 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 delicates rinse & spin quick sanitize jeans pet beds kids wear stuffed toys - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 20
on unknown stains as hot water can set stains. • Consult care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics. • Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside seam. • Rinse and wash items after stain removal. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use or mix - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 21
STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Baby Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash. Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric. Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 22
. Turn cycle selector to this position. IMPORTANT Items left in washer while performing the clean washer cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine. If installed, remove the "MAIN WASH - LIQUID ONLY" cup from the dispenser. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 23
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. • Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass. These areas should always be clean to ensure - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 24
the below cleaning procedure to help alleviate the problem. CLEANING PROCEDURE - Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load). Open (1) pouch of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in detergent drawer. Select clean washer cycle as above and start the washer. For best results Immediately - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 25
laundry products on top of washer at any time. They can damage the finish or controls. Winterizing Instructions IMPORTANT If the washer is stored in an vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door. 5 Select a spin only cycle. Press START and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 26
damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM Blue stains Discoloration, the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. • Static cling is attracting lint. • Load washed too - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 27
Some granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent. • Iron or manganese in water supply, water - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 28
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems, continued PROBLEM Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in dispenser drawer Water in fold of flexible gasket Odor POSSIBLE CAUSES • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 29
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 NOISE High pitch "jet engine" - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 30
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE WATER Water collects in folds of the bellows at the end of the cycle. Water collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments. Wash load too wet after spin. Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly. Warm or - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 31
provided instructions. Warranty Periods: • All parts - One year including labor • Wash tub - Functional life of the product (excluding labor) • Wash tub in accordance with the provided instructions. 8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your - Frigidaire FAFS4073NR | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 32
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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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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