Frigidaire FFLG3900UW Complete Owners Guide - Page 21

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 laundry center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE Rattling and clanking noise • Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. • Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum. Thumping sound • Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usu- ally normal. If sound continues, washer may be out of balance. Vibrating noise • Washer is not resting firmly on floor. • Wash load unevenly distributed in tub. • Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized service provider. • To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out. • Stop washer and redistribute wash load. • Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. • Stop washer and rearrange wash load. OPERATING Washer does not start • Washer lid is open. • Close washer lid. Washer will not operate • Electrical power cord may not when the lid is open. be plugged in or connection • Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. may be loose. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. DO • House fuse blown, circuit breaker NOT increase fuse capacity. If problem is tripped, or a power outage has a circuit overload, have it corrected by a occurred. qualified electrician. If problem is a power • Water supply is not turned on. outage, call local electric company. • Motor is overheated. Washer • Turn on water supply faucets. motor will stop if it becomes • Wait for the motor to cool down before overheated. attempting to restart. Washer won't • Lid is not completely closed. spin • Close washer lid. The washer will not operate when the lid is open. Residue left in • Heavily soiled items. drum • Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing. Dryer does not • Electrical power cord is not start securely plugged in or plug may be loose. • House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. • Thermal limiter tripped. • Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. • Make sure electrical line is not overloaded. • Call authorized service person for replace- ment. Dryer runs but won't heat • If 1 of the 2 fuses in the dryer circuit is blown, the drum may turn but the heater will not operate (electric models). • Gas supply valve is not open (gas models). • Dryer does not have enough air supply to support the burner flame (gas models). • LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility interruption of natural gas (gas models). • Replace fuse. • Check to make sure supply valve is open. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure. • See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. • Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility service is restored. 21