Frigidaire FAFS4474LA Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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- Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 1
&Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Care and Cleaning 26-29 Features 5 Solutions to Common Problems 30-34 Operating Instructions 6-20 Warranty 35 Washer Settings Chart 21-23 Notes 36 Stain Removal Guide 24-25 Français 37 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800 - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 2
manual touch any electrical switch; 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 the washer only as instructed - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | 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 door to - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 4
operation, the washer 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 washer is moved - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5
Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Door Striker FEATURES 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 - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 6
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. WHITES CASUAL TOWELS COLORS 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. • Sort items by recommended cycle and - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7
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. • See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the dispenser. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 9
loads, select the Pre- wash option and add the recommended amount of detergent to the "Pre-Wash" detergent cup. Í NOTE From time to time you may see water in the "Main Wash - liquid only", "Liquid Bleach" and "Fabric Softener" chambers. This is part of the normal operation of the washer. Liquid - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10
INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. • The estimated cycle time, suitable wash during spin, it - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11
Active Wear 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 may differ. not change the cycle. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. 11 - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 12
P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers tumble wash action are followed by 5 minutes of gentle tumbling, 2 rinses and a final spin. Fresh Water Rinse and Stain Pretreat (on select models) are available with this cycle. Heavy/Bulky (on select - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 13
Rinse options are available. Specialty Cycle Selection Jeans (on select models) Wash an entire load of denim jeans with the Jeans cycle. It provides 20 minutes of reversing tumble wash action with Auto Temp Cold water, Medium Spin Speed to reduce wrinkling and a Freshwater Rinse to remove excess - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 14
-Sized Clothes Washers Kids Wear Wash normally-soiled kids wear and baby wear with this specialty cycle. Freshwater Rinse, High Spin Speed and Auto Temp Hot water are default presets. Allergy will also be selected as an option if available on your model. Pet Beds (on select models) Wash soft-sided - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 15
water temperatures are automatically regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance. 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 - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 16
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Steam and Energy Saver. When this happens, the option selected first will cause the conflicting option to not be selectable. Í NOTE To change the Options after the cycle starts, press Pause, adjust the setting and press Start to resume the cycle. Allergy (on select models - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 17
for heavily soiled loads to help enhance the release of tough stains from fabrics after initial agitation. It is available with all cycles except Delicates, Quick Wash, Rinse & Spin and Spin Only. Í NOTE • Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum during a steam wash cycle. • Steam may not be - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 18
You may press the Cancel button to manually perform the cycle at another time. Control Lock To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold the Control Lock button for 5 seconds. Repeat to unlock the controls when you are ready to operate the washer. Use this feature to reduce the likelihood of - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 19
at the hinge location. Washer will still operate without latch arm installed. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STATUS DISPLAY The following will also be displayed at the appropriate times during the cycle: DOOR LOCK RINSING PREWASHING WASHING ADDING STEAM DRAINING SPINNING CYCLE COMPLETE SNAP HINGE - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 20
washer, perform the Clean Washer cycle. For best results use the Clean Washer cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press Select when prompted during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions: Rotate cycle knob to Rinse & Spin (or Spin Only, if your models - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 21
WASHER SETTINGS CHART These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Sanitize Heavy/Bulky Allergy Whitest Whites Normal Casual Quick Wash Delicates Jeans (on select models) Rinse & Spin Spin Only Auto Temp Sanitize Hot Warm Cold Cold Water Clean - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 22
Speed Max High Medium Low No Spin 99999 9 99 9 9999999 9 9 999999 99 9 9 9999 99 9 99 99 Soil Level Max Heavy Normal Light Extra Light 99999 999999 999999 9 99999 99999 999 9 9 Options Energy Saver 9 999 Add Steam 999999 9 Pre Wash 9 99 Delay Start 99999999999999 - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 23
Low No Spin 99999 9 99 9 9999999 9 99 999999 99 9 9 999 99 9 99 99 Soil Level Max Heavy Normal Light Extra Light 99999 999999 999999 9 9 99999 99999 9 9 999 9 Options Allergy 9 9 99 Energy Saver 99999 Add Steam 999999 9 9 Stain Pretreat 99999 9 Pre Wash - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 24
water. • Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains. • Consult care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics. • Check for colorfastness by cause serious injury or death. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. 24 - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 25
STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain Removal tar (butter, fats, salad dressing, cooking oils, car grease, motor oils) Ink Mildew, scorch Mud Mustard, tomato Nail polish Paint . Rinse thoroughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 26
washer, perform the Clean Washer cycle. For best results use the Clean Washer cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press Select when prompted during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions: Rotate cycle knob to Rinse & Spin (or Spin Only, if your models - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 27
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 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, fl - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 28
problem. CLEANING PROCEDURE - Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load front rubber WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in detergent drawer. Select Clean Washer Cycle as above and start the washer. For best results Immediately follow up with a Spin Only cycle. Select Extra Rinse on Max Spin - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 29
supply and drain water from hoses. 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 4 Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door. 5 Select the Spin Only cycle. Press Start and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 30
of fabric. • Incorrect sorting. • Tissues left in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. • Static cling is attracting lint. • Load washed too long. SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES • If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 31
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 pipes, or - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 32
• Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. • Leaving a wet load set in washer. • Cold water washes which may not completely dissolve and remove detergents. • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Result of washing and part of normal operation. • Moisture - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 33
and foam block have not been removed during installation. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam block. Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. OPERATING Washer does not start. Electrical power cord may not be plugged Make sure - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 34
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 FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 35
used in a commercial setting. 7. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions. 8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or - Frigidaire FAFS4474LA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 36
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All about the
Use
&
Care
of your
Washer
Important Safety Instructions
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Features
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Operating Instructions
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6-20
Washer Settings Chart
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21-23
Stain Removal Guide
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24-25
Care and Cleaning
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26-29
Solutions to Common Problems
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30-34
Warranty
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35
Notes
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Français
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