Frigidaire FAFS4174NA Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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- Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 1
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 1-800-265-8352 - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | 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 FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 3
washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | 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 FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5
Cycle Selector 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 - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | 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 FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7
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, fasten hooks, tie - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | 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 - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued Other Wash Products • Water conditioner, ", "Liquid Bleach" and "Fabric Softener" chambers. This is part of the normal operation of the washer. Liquid Chlorine Bleach • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the cham- ber labeled "Liquid - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10
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 FAFS4174NA | 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 FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Selection, continued rinse & spin (on select models) Select rinse & . spin only (on select models) Use the spin 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 speed appropriate - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 13
Specialty Cycle Selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specialty Cycles (on select models) Turn the cycle Fresh rinse and low spin speed to prevent deformation of toys are also preset selections. Protect your washer drum finish and maximize toy life by placing it in a pillow case and tying the end - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 14
Settings For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried. Appropriate wash temperature, NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers hot Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | 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 FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 16
INSTRUCTIONS regular wash cycle. See step 5 in "Operating Your Washer" section in this guide for details on adding detergent to the dispenser. chime 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 FAFS4174NA | 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 back in at the hinge location. Washer will still operate without latch arm installed. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STATUS DISPLAY The following will also be - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and max heavy normal light extra light options energy saver add steam stain clean delay start fresh rinse clean washer control lock press & hold chime press & hold max fill 9 = Available selections. 9 9999 - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 19
Washer Settings Chart OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options light extra light options allergy energy saver add steam stain pretreat pre wash delay start fresh rinse clean washer control lock press & hold light press & hold chime press & hold max fill 9 = - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | 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 FAFS4174NA | 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 FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 22
TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER To clean and freshen the washer, perform the clean washer cycle. For best results use the clean washer cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press clean washer and then START when prompted during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by following - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 23
drawer. Daily Preventive Maintenance • Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may 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 - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 24
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 bleach into - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 25
damage to the floor. CARE AND CLEANING IMPORTANT Do not store or place 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 area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 26
these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM Blue stains Discoloration, graying Greasy, oily stains Holes, tears threads. • Overloading the washer. • Degradation of fabric. • Incorrect sorting. • Tissues left in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 27
remove rust stains. It may intensify discoloration. PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers. • When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on • Drain water heater occasionally. • For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system. 27 - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | 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 FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 29
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 to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off). Close - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 30
Cleaning in this guide) and draining water into the empty drum or sink. Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer, step 4. washer use. There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to support - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 31
transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada. 3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit. 4. Products purchased accordance with the provided instructions. 8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use - Frigidaire FAFS4174NA | Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 32
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www.frigidaire.com
USA 1-800-944-9044
www.frigidaire.ca
Canada 1-800-265-8352
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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