Frigidaire FFFS5115PW Use and Care Manual
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- Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 1
All about the Use & Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Solutions to Common Problems 21-24 Features 5 Warranty 25 Operating Instructions 6-14 Notes 26 Stain Removal Guide 15-16 Français 27 Care and Cleaning 17-20 Español 53 137621400B (1307) - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 2
before using this appliance. 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 - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 3
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer. • Do not continue to use the washer if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 4
. PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer: • All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts. • Do not tamper with controls - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 5
Dispenser Drawer Door Striker FEATURES LCD Display Control Lock Drum Light* Door Latch with Safety Lock Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs Vent Latch Cascading Wash Vanes *Not all models are available with drum light. 5 - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - 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 FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 7
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. 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. • Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - 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 - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 9
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 and rinse water spin, - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 10
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 10 NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The wash water is heated by an internal boost heater - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 11
99.9% of bacteria using wash water heated with a boost heater to 152° F (67° C). Cold water is used to cool and rinse the load. SPIN SPEED Max, high, medium and low spin speeds are available for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from model to model and cycle to cycle - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 12
are available on every model. To protect your like no spin (or low spin) and energy water fill level of the agitation portion of any wash loads or if household members have sensitive skin. clean washer To clean and freshen the washer, perform the clean washer cycle. Add bleach according to instructions - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 13
INSTRUCTIONS Other Features Status Display/Status Lights The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected. The time may increase if water pressure is low, oversudsing occurs or the load odor buildup and mildew between washes by utilizing your washer's vent latch feature. - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 14
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 medium low - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 15
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 FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 16
STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Baby remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics. WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 17
OR one (1) pouch of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. DO NOT use both. Press START to begin. For best results Immediately follow up with a spin only cycle. Select fresh rinse on max spin speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left after the clean washer cycle. NOTE If the - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 18
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 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 FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 19
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 fresh rinse on max spin - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 20
dispenser drawer. Drain any water in compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer. 8 Store washer in an upright position. 9 To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, perform clean washer cycle as described earlier. RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 21
to final rinse. • Dry load in dryer. • Remove lint with lint brush or roller. • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. • Rewash load. • See Operating Your, steps 1 and 2. • Do not overload washer. • Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time. • Use fabric softener in - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 22
PROBLEM Wrinkling Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics Yellow or brown rust stains Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket POSSIBLE CAUSES • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 23
during the spin cycle. Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum. Heavy wash loads may - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 24
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 hot water is - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 25
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 calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs - Frigidaire FFFS5115PW | Use and Care Manual - Page 26
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All about the
Use
&
Care
of your
Washer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
137621400B (1307)
Important Safety Instructions
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Features
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5
Operating Instructions
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6-14
Stain Removal Guide
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15-16
Care and Cleaning
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17-20
Solutions to Common Problems
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21-24
Warranty
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25
Notes
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Français
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Español
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