Frigidaire GLWS1749FS Owners Guide - Page 8

Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE "Clunking" or gear A certain amount of "clunking" or gear sounds. sounds are normal in a heavy-duty washer. This is normal. Rattling and clanking Foreign objects such as coins or safety noise. pins may be in tub or pump. Stop washer and check tub. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer. Belt buckles and metal fasteners are To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub, hitting wash tub. fasten fasteners and turn items inside out. Squealing sound or hot Washer is overloaded. rubber odor. Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce load. Thumping sound. Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Stop washer and redistribute wash load. Vibrating noise. Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. Shipping bolt and block have not been See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing removed during installation. shipping bolt and block. Wash load unevenly distributed in tub. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. OPERATING Washer does not start. Washer lid is open. Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. Close washer lid. Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. 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. Cycle selector is not in correct position. Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob. Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off). Washer won't spin. Lid is not completely closed. Close lid completely. Residue left in tub. Heavily soiled items. Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing. 8