Frigidaire MLXE User manual

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WASHER OPERAASHER OPERA
ASHER OPERAASHER OPERA
ASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSTING INSTRUCTIONS
TING INSTRUCTIONSTING INSTRUCTIONS
TING INSTRUCTIONS
P/N 131546800 (9512)
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MLXE/MLXG42REMLXE/MLXG42RE
MLXE/MLXG42RE
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P. O. Box 9061
Dublin,Ohio 43017-0961
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Read your laundry center Owner's Guide.Read your laundry center Owner's Guide.
Read your laundry center Owner's Guide.Read your laundry center Owner's Guide.
Read your laundry center Owner's Guide. It has
important safety and warranty information. It also has
manysuggestionsforobtainingthebestwashingresults.
Toreducetheriskoffire,electricshock,
or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS in your laundry center Owner's Guide
beforeoperating this appliance.
To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector
knob. To change a cycle, push in the cycle
selectorknobandturnitclockwisetothedesired
setting. Pullouttheknob torestartthewasher.
10. If desired, add diluted liquid fabric softenerIf desired, add diluted liquid fabric softener
If desired, add diluted liquid fabric softenerIf desired, add diluted liquid fabric softener
If desired, add diluted liquid fabric softener
during the final rinse.during the final rinse.
during the final rinse.during the final rinse.
during the final rinse.
11. Remove items when the cycle is completed.Remove items when the cycle is completed.
Remove items when the cycle is completed.Remove items when the cycle is completed.
Remove items when the cycle is completed.
As a safety measure, the lid will AUTOMA-
TICALLY LOCK during the spin portion of each
cycle. The lid will automatically unlock
approximately1minuteaftertheendofthespin
cycle.
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle Selection
Forbestresults,followthefabriccarelabeldirections
on items to be washed. Check the Control SettingsControl Settings
Control SettingsControl Settings
Control Settings
ChartChart
ChartChart
Chart (reverse side) if the care label is not available.
TheRegular,PermPressandKnits&Delicatescycles
provideasprayrinseduringthefirstspin,followedby
a deep rinse and a final spin.
(continued, reverse side)
Operating StepsOperating Steps
Operating StepsOperating Steps
Operating Steps
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washedSort laundry into loads that can be washed
Sort laundry into loads that can be washedSort laundry into loads that can be washed
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed
together.together.
together.together.
together.
2. Prepare items for washingPrepare items for washing
Prepare items for washingPrepare items for washing
Prepare items for washing.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
Pretreat stains and heavy soil.Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
4. Add the measured amount of detergent toAdd the measured amount of detergent to
Add the measured amount of detergent toAdd the measured amount of detergent to
Add the measured amount of detergent to
the washer before adding the laundry load.the washer before adding the laundry load.
the washer before adding the laundry load.the washer before adding the laundry load.
the washer before adding the laundry load.
5. If desired, add liquid bleach to the BleachIf desired, add liquid bleach to the Bleach
If desired, add liquid bleach to the BleachIf desired, add liquid bleach to the Bleach
If desired, add liquid bleach to the Bleach
Dispenser.Dispenser.
Dispenser.Dispenser.
Dispenser.
6. Add the laundry load to the wash tubAdd the laundry load to the wash tub
Add the laundry load to the wash tubAdd the laundry load to the wash tub
Add the laundry load to the wash tub.
7. Set the Load Size control according to type,Set the Load Size control according to type,
Set the Load Size control according to type,Set the Load Size control according to type,
Set the Load Size control according to type,
size, and soil level of the load.size, and soil level of the load.
size, and soil level of the load.size, and soil level of the load.
size, and soil level of the load.
8. Push in the cycle selector knob and turn itPush in the cycle selector knob and turn it
Push in the cycle selector knob and turn itPush in the cycle selector knob and turn it
Push in the cycle selector knob and turn it
clockwise to the desired wash cycle.clockwise to the desired wash cycle.
clockwise to the desired wash cycle.clockwise to the desired wash cycle.
clockwise to the desired wash cycle. See
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle Selection for cycle descriptions and
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings Chart for suggested cycle
settings.
9. Start the washer by closing the lid and pullingStart the washer by closing the lid and pulling
Start the washer by closing the lid and pullingStart the washer by closing the lid and pulling
Start the washer by closing the lid and pulling
out the cycle selector knob.out the cycle selector knob.
out the cycle selector knob.out the cycle selector knob.
out the cycle selector knob. The washer will
operate with the lid open; however, the tub will
not spin unless the lid is closed.

Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle Selection (continued)(continued)
(continued)(continued)
(continued)
Regular CycleRegular Cycle
Regular CycleRegular Cycle
Regular Cycle
Up to 15 minutes of wash agitation for most fabrics.
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-15 hot15 hot
15 hot15 hot
15 hot 15 minutes of wash agitation. A hot
waterwashand coldwaterrinseare
provided for heavily soiled items.
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-10 warm10 warm
10 warm10 warm
10 warm 10minutesofwashagitation.Awarm
waterwashand coldwaterrinseare
provided for normally soiled items.
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-5 cold5 cold
5 cold5 cold
5 cold 5 minutes of wash agitation. A cold
water wash and cold water rinse are
provided for lightly soiled items.
Perm Press CyclePerm Press Cycle
Perm Press CyclePerm Press Cycle
Perm Press Cycle
Up to 12 minutes of wash agitation for cottons and
blends with a no-iron finish.
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12 12minutesofwashagitation.Ahotwater
washandcoldwaterrinseareprovidedfor
heavily soiled permanent press items.
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8 8 minutes of wash agitation. A warm
water wash and cold water rinse are
provided for normally soiled permanent
press items.
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4 4minutesofwashagitation.Acoldwater
washandcoldwaterrinseareprovidedfor
lightly soiled permanent press items.
Knits & Delicates CycleKnits & Delicates Cycle
Knits & Delicates CycleKnits & Delicates Cycle
Knits & Delicates Cycle
Eight minutes of wash/pause action. A warm water
wash and cold water rinse are provided for knit and
delicate items.
Printed in U. S. A.
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings Chart
Locate fabric type and read across guide for suggested wash and rinse temperatures,
wash cycle and cycle settings.
This is only a general guide. For best results, follow fabric care label directions onThis is only a general guide. For best results, follow fabric care label directions on
This is only a general guide. For best results, follow fabric care label directions onThis is only a general guide. For best results, follow fabric care label directions on
This is only a general guide. For best results, follow fabric care label directions on
specific items to be washed.specific items to be washed.
specific items to be washed.specific items to be washed.
specific items to be washed.
*Always set the Knits & Delicates cycle to begin at the START position.*Always set the Knits & Delicates cycle to begin at the START position.
*Always set the Knits & Delicates cycle to begin at the START position.*Always set the Knits & Delicates cycle to begin at the START position.
*Always set the Knits & Delicates cycle to begin at the START position.
TemperatureTemperature
TemperatureTemperature
Temperature
(Wash / Rinse)(Wash / Rinse)
(Wash / Rinse)(Wash / Rinse)
(Wash / Rinse)
Hot Cold
Warm Cold
Cold Cold
Warm or
Hot Cold
Cold or
Warm Cold
Warm Cold
Warm Cold
Warm Cold
Cycle SettingCycle Setting
Cycle SettingCycle Setting
Cycle Setting
15 hot
10 warm
5 cold
8 warm or
12 hot
4 cold or
8 warm
Start* (8)
Start* (8)
Start* (8)
Fabric TypeFabric Type
Fabric TypeFabric Type
Fabric Type
REGULARREGULAR
REGULARREGULAR
REGULAR
Heavily Soiled
Colorfast & White
Cotton & Linen
Lightly Soiled
Colorfast & White
Cotton & Linen
Noncolorfast
Bright Colors
All Fabrics
PERMANENT PRESSPERMANENT PRESS
PERMANENT PRESSPERMANENT PRESS
PERMANENT PRESS
White or
Heavily Soiled
Colored or
Lightly Soiled
KNITS/DELICATESKNITS/DELICATES
KNITS/DELICATESKNITS/DELICATES
KNITS/DELICATES
Knitted Fabrics
Delicates
Washable Woolens
Wash CycleWash Cycle
Wash CycleWash Cycle
Wash Cycle
Regular
Regular
Regular
Perm Press
Perm Press
Knits & Delicates
Knits & Delicates
Knits & Delicates
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AUTO DRY-HIGH HEATAUTO DRY-HIGH HEAT
AUTO DRY-HIGH HEATAUTO DRY-HIGH HEAT
AUTO DRY-HIGH HEAT is recommended for regular
andpermanent press itemsthat can betumble dried at
high heat. The Auto Dry-High Heat cycle determines
drying time automatically.
For items requiring more drying time, set the cycle
selector on MORE DRY. For items requiring less drying
time, set the cycle selector on LESS DRY.
Thiscycleworksbestwithitemsofsimilarfabric,weight
andconstruction.
TIME DRY-LOW HEATTIME DRY-LOW HEAT
TIME DRY-LOW HEATTIME DRY-LOW HEAT
TIME DRY-LOW HEAT provides up to 90 minutes of
drying time at low heat for permanent press, knit and
delicate items.
AIR FLUFF-NO HEATAIR FLUFF-NO HEAT
AIR FLUFF-NO HEATAIR FLUFF-NO HEAT
AIR FLUFF-NO HEAT provides up to 30 minutes of
tumblingwithoutheat.UseAirFluff-NoHeattofreshen
clothing,pillows or blankets or to dust draperies. Heat-
sensitiveitemssuchasplastics,foamrubberorsimilarly
texturedrubber-likematerialsoritemscontainingfeathers
ordownshouldbedried onlyonly
onlyonly
only withtheAirFluff-NoHeat
cycle.
To avoid fire hazard, do not use heat to
dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber,
plastics,orsimilarlytextured,rubber-likematerials.Use
Air Fluff-No Heat cycle only.
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Instrucciones de Funcionamiento, sírvase escribir a
la dirección que se incluye a continuación.
Solicite la P/N 131547100.
SpanishOwner'sGuides
FrigidaireCompany
P. O. Box 9061
Dublin,Ohio 43017-0961
BeforBefor
BeforBefor
Before Operating Ye Operating Y
e Operating Ye Operating Y
e Operating Your Laundrour Laundr
our Laundrour Laundr
our Laundryy
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CenterCenter
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Read your laundry center Owner's Guide.Read your laundry center Owner's Guide.
Read your laundry center Owner's Guide.Read your laundry center Owner's Guide.
Read your laundry center Owner's Guide. It has
important safety and warranty information. It also has
manysuggestionsforobtainingthebestdrying results.
Toreducetheriskoffire,electricshock,
or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS in your laundry center Owner's Guide
beforeoperating this appliance.
Cycle SettingsCycle Settings
Cycle SettingsCycle Settings
Cycle Settings
Turnthecycleselectorclockwisetothedesiredcycleand
setting.
Each cycle ends with a cool down period. The heat
automaticallyturnsoffandtheloadcontinuestotumble
for 5-10 minutes. This reduces wrinkling and makes
items easier to handle during unloading.
Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of
load, weight and fabric type. Room temperature and
humidity,typeofinstallationandelectricalvoltageorgas
pressure can also affect drying time. P/N 131546900 (9512)
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Operating StepsOperating Steps
Operating StepsOperating Steps
Operating Steps
1. Prepare items for drying.Prepare items for drying.
Prepare items for drying.Prepare items for drying.
Prepare items for drying.
2. Check that lint screen is clean and properly inCheck that lint screen is clean and properly in
Check that lint screen is clean and properly inCheck that lint screen is clean and properly in
Check that lint screen is clean and properly in
place.place.
place.place.
place.
3. Load the dryer.Load the dryer.
Load the dryer.Load the dryer.
Load the dryer. If desired, add a dryer fabric
softenersheet.
4. Close the dryer door.Close the dryer door.
Close the dryer door.Close the dryer door.
Close the dryer door.
5. Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired setting.Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired setting.
Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired setting.Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired setting.
Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired setting.
6. Start dryer.Start dryer.
Start dryer.Start dryer.
Start dryer. Push the Push to Start button for 2
seconds.
7. At end of cycle, remove items immediately andAt end of cycle, remove items immediately and
At end of cycle, remove items immediately andAt end of cycle, remove items immediately and
At end of cycle, remove items immediately and
hang or fold.hang or fold.
hang or fold.hang or fold.
hang or fold.
8. Clean lint screen after every load.Clean lint screen after every load.
Clean lint screen after every load.Clean lint screen after every load.
Clean lint screen after every load.

Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings Chart
TYPE OF LOADTYPE OF LOAD
TYPE OF LOADTYPE OF LOAD
TYPE OF LOAD
Bedspreads, chenille
Blankets
Cotton
Electric
Wool
Synthetics or blends
Cottons, linens
Full dry
Damp dry, for ironing
Curtains
Cottons or cotton blends
Sheer synthetics
Heavy synthetics
To freshen all types
Delicates - sheer lingerie and blouses,
nylon items, washable silk and
washable rayon
Glass fiber
Items containing elastic
Itemstobefluffed,freshenedordusted
Knits
Cotton or cotton blends
Synthetics
Wool
Permanent Press
100% cotton
100% synthetics and blends
Pillows
Plastics
Rugs (4'x6')
Slipcovers
Table linens, damp dry for ironing
Tennis shoes
Wrinkled, but not soiled,
permanent press or knit items
TIMETIME
TIMETIME
TIME
30-45 minutes; check frequently
30 minutes; check frequently
30 minutes
30-45 minutes
15 minutes
15-30 minutes; check frequently
30-45 minutes
15 minutes
30-45 minutes
30 minutes; check frequently
30-45 minutes
30-45 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
15-30 minutes
15 minutes
CYCLE SETTINGCYCLE SETTING
CYCLE SETTINGCYCLE SETTING
CYCLE SETTING
Auto Dry-High Heat
Auto Dry-High Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
Auto Dry-High Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
Dry in small loads. Remove as soon as dryer stops.
Auto Dry-High Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
Air Fluff-No Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat.
Remove while elastic is still damp.
Air Fluff-No Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
See manufacturer's care label.
Remove immediately. Hang or fold.
Time Dry-Low Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
See above.
Add several dry bath towels to
absorb excess moisture.
Air Fluff-No Heat
See above.
Add several dry bath towels to
absorb excess moisture.
Air Fluff-No Heat
See above.
See manufacturer's care label.
Time Dry-Low Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
Remove immediately. Hang or fold.
Select temperature and cycle setting according to fabric. Remove when slightly damp.
Donotdryglass fiber items indryerunlessrecommended by manufacturer. Smallglassparticles
left in the drum can be picked up by the next load and may cause skin irritation.
Always consult care labels when drying tennis shoes. Improper care can permanently damage some
shoes. Air dry or dry on drying rack (available on some models).
Electric blankets can be partially dried in dryer if recommended by manufacturer. Tumble with dry
towelstocushion electrical parts.Removeblanket while stilldamp.Finish drying byhangingacross
two parallel lines or rods. Block to original dimensions.
Follow label instructions. Place on flat surface and gently stretch to block to original dimensions.
Printed in U.S.A.
Always consult fabric care labels before drying. For items without labels, follow suggested settings below. The suggested drying
times are approximate. Actual time needed will vary depending on size and dampness of load, weight and fabric type. Room
temperature and humidity, type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying time. Items dried in a
dryer operating on a 208 volt circuit instead of a 240 volt circuit require 20% more drying time than listed. To avoidTo avoid
To avoidTo avoid
To avoid
fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics, or similarly textured,fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics, or similarly textured,
fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics, or similarly textured,fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics, or similarly textured,
fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics, or similarly textured,
rubber-like materials. Use Air Fluff-No Heat setting only.rubber-like materials. Use Air Fluff-No Heat setting only.
rubber-like materials. Use Air Fluff-No Heat setting only.rubber-like materials. Use Air Fluff-No Heat setting only.
rubber-like materials. Use Air Fluff-No Heat setting only.
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