Frigidaire GLTF2940FB Operating Instructions - Page 1

WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before Operating Your Washer Read your washer Owner's Guide. It has important safety and warranty information. It also has many suggestions for best washing results. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your washer Owner's Guide before operating this appliance. Operating Steps Read and follow "Washing Procedures" in your Owner's Guide. It provides detailed information for preparing the wash load and choosing control settings to ensure best washing results. 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. 2. Prepare items for washing. 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. 4. Add laundry load to the wash drum. 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. • Detergent, bleach and fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper time in the cycle. • Slide safety latch to the right to open the dispenser drawer. • Add the recommended amount of a high efficiency detergent to the detergent compartment. operation. • If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener to the appropriate compartments. • Slowly close dispenser drawer. The washer will not operate with the drawer open. • Any water remaining in the dispenser at the end of the cycle is a result of siphoning action and part of normal operation 6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the Cycle Selector knob to select the cycle. • Suitable wash and rinse water temperatures, final spin speed, options and soil level for each cycle will automatically be displayed. • To change the settings, press the TEMP, SPIN and SOIL buttons. To provide the best care for your laundry, not every temperature, spin speed, option and soil level is available with every cycle. If a setting is not available, its indicator will not light. • To select or delete an option, press OPTIONS, then, while the indicator is blinking, press SELECT. The indicator will light when the option has been selected. It will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted. • Adjustments to the cycle will be remembered each time that cycle is selected in the future. See the Cycle Selections chart for factory settings. 7. Select DELAY START to delay the beginning of the cycle for up to 12 hours. 8. Start the washer. • Close the door and press START. The washer will not operate with the door open. • As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle and the DOOR LOCK indicator will be lighted. • A forgotten item can be added to the wash drum if the ADD GARMENT indicator is lighted. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once, open the door, add the item, close the door and press START to resume the cycle. Note: Garments can not be added when the Delicate, Handwash, Wool and Bulky cycles are selected. The higher water level provides optimum cleaning and care for items washed in those cycles. The door remains locked throughout the entire cycle to prevent water spills. • If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it will take approximately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to re lease. DO NOT force open the door . • To stop the washer, press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. 9. A signal will sound when the Cycle Signal option is selected. Remove items from the washer when the cycle ends. Cycle Selection Turn the Cycle Selector knob to the desired cycle. For best results, follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. To change the selection after the cycle has begun, press PAUSE/CANCEL twice before making another choice. PN 134457800 (0501)