Frigidaire FAHE4044MW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 19

AVOID SERVICE 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 Rattling and clanking noise. Thumping sound. Squealing sound or hot rubber odor. Vibrating noise. OPERATING Washer does not start. Washer won't spin. Residue left in drum. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in tub or pump. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash tub. Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Washer is overloaded. 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 tub, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out. Stop washer and redistribute wash load. Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce load. Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Shipping bolt has not been removed during installation. Wash load unevenly distributed in tub. Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolt. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. Washer lid is open. Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Water supply faucets are not turned on. Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. Lid is not completely closed. Heavily soiled items. Close washer lid. The washer will not operate when the lid is open. Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. 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. Turn on water supply faucets. Wait for the motor to cool down before attempting to restart. Close washer lid. The washer will not operate when the lid is open. Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing 19