Frigidaire FAFS4272LW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 33

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" noise. Rattling and clanking noise. Thumping sound. Vibrating noise. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle. Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum. Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer. To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out. Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Stop washer and redistribute wash load. Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. Shipping bolts 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 plug fits tightly in wall outlet. in or connection may be loose. House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company. Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets. Washer won't spin. Residue left in drum. Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. Washer door is not completely closed. Load is too small. Heavily soiled items. It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off). Close door completely. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing 33