Frigidaire FWS235RF User manual

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OPERAOPERA
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSTING INSTRUCTIONS
TING INSTRUCTIONSTING INSTRUCTIONS
TING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating StepsOperating Steps
Operating StepsOperating Steps
Operating Steps
Read Washing Procedures in your Owner'sRead Washing Procedures in your Owner's
Read Washing Procedures in your Owner'sRead Washing Procedures in your Owner's
Read Washing Procedures in your Owner's
Guide.Guide.
Guide.Guide.
Guide. It explains these operating steps in
detail.
1.1.
1.1.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can beSort laundry into loads that can be
Sort laundry into loads that can beSort laundry into loads that can be
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.washed together.
washed together.washed together.
washed together.
2.2.
2.2.
2. Prepare items for washing.Prepare items for washing.
Prepare items for washing.Prepare items for washing.
Prepare items for washing.
3.3.
3.3.
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.
4.4.
4.4.
4. Add the measured amount of detergentAdd the measured amount of detergent
Add the measured amount of detergentAdd the measured amount of detergent
Add the measured amount of detergent
to wash tub.to wash tub.
to wash tub.to wash tub.
to wash tub.
5.5.
5.5.
5. If desired, add diluted liquid bleach toIf desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
If desired, add diluted liquid bleach toIf desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
If desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
Bleach Dispenser.Bleach Dispenser.
Bleach Dispenser.Bleach Dispenser.
Bleach Dispenser.
6.6.
6.6.
6. Add laundry load to wash tub.Add laundry load to wash tub.
Add laundry load to wash tub.Add laundry load to wash tub.
Add laundry load to wash tub.
7.7.
7.7.
7. If desired, add liquid fabric softener toIf desired, add liquid fabric softener to
If desired, add liquid fabric softener toIf desired, add liquid fabric softener to
If desired, add liquid fabric softener to
the Fabric Softener Dispenser.the Fabric Softener Dispenser.
the Fabric Softener Dispenser.the Fabric Softener Dispenser.
the Fabric Softener Dispenser.
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Read your washer Owner's Guide.Read your washer Owner's Guide.
Read your washer Owner's Guide.Read your washer Owner's Guide.
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,orinjurytopersons,readtheIMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your washer
Owner'sGuidebeforeoperatingthisappliance.
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8.8.
8.8.
8. Set cycle selector and washer controlsSet cycle selector and washer controls
Set cycle selector and washer controlsSet cycle selector and washer controls
Set cycle selector and washer controls
according to type, size, and soil level ofaccording to type, size, and soil level of
according to type, size, and soil level ofaccording to type, size, and soil level of
according to type, size, and soil level of
each load.each load.
each load.each load.
each load.
9.9.
9.9.
9. Close lid and pull cycle selector knob toClose lid and pull cycle selector knob to
Close lid and pull cycle selector knob toClose lid and pull cycle selector knob to
Close lid and pull cycle selector knob to
start washer.start washer.
start washer.start washer.
start washer.
10.10.
10.10.
10.Remove items at end of cycle.Remove items at end of cycle.
Remove items at end of cycle.Remove items at end of cycle.
Remove items at end of cycle. Wait
about1minuteforsafetylidlocktorelease.
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle Selection
Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.
Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.
Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.
The Regular, Perm Press and Knits & Delicates
cycles provide a spray rinse during the first
spin, followed by a deep rinse and final spin.
Regular CycleRegular Cycle
Regular CycleRegular Cycle
Regular Cycle
Provides up to 15 minutes of wash agitation
for most fabrics.
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P/N 131705100 (9707)Printed in U.S.A.
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Frigidaire Company
P. O. Box 9061
Dublin,Ohio 43017-0961

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• Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra
energy. Undersize loads waste energy.
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• When small wash loads cannot be avoided,
use lower water levels.
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• Select the appropriate cycle and time for each
load. Shorten wash times for lightly soiled
loads.
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• To reduce drying time, select a fast spin speed
to remove more water from heavy items such
as towels and jeans.
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• Usewarm waterto washmostloads. Limithot
water washes to heavily soiled and white
loads. Use cold water for lightly soiled items
and rinsing.
••
••
• Operate the washer in early morning and late
evening when utility demands are low.
••
••
• Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid
rewashing.
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle Selection (continued)(continued)
(continued)(continued)
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Perm Press CyclePerm Press Cycle
Perm Press CyclePerm Press Cycle
Perm Press Cycle
Providesup to12minutesofwash agitationfor
cottons and blends with a no-iron finish.
Knits & Delicates CycleKnits & Delicates Cycle
Knits & Delicates CycleKnits & Delicates Cycle
Knits & Delicates Cycle
Provides 8 minutes of wash/pause agitation for
the gentle care of knit and delicate items.
Always set the Knits & Delicates cycle to begin
at the START position.
ControlsControls
ControlsControls
Controls
Always follow instructions on fabric careAlways follow instructions on fabric care
Always follow instructions on fabric careAlways follow instructions on fabric care
Always follow instructions on fabric care
labels.labels.
labels.labels.
labels.
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATUREWASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATUREWASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE sets the water
temperatures for washing and rinsing. Select
wash water temperature according to fiber
content and soil level of the load, and type of
detergentused.Acoldwaterrinsesavesenergy
and reduces wrinkling.
The following chart suggests wash/rinse
temperatures for basic fabric types.
Wash/RinseWash/Rinse
Wash/RinseWash/Rinse
Wash/Rinse
Fabric TypeFabric Type
Fabric TypeFabric Type
Fabric Type TemperatureTemperature
TemperatureTemperature
Temperature
Heavily soiled white/colorfast Hot/Cold
cotton, perm press
Lightly soiled white/colorfast Warm/Cold
cotton, perm press
Noncolorfast fabrics, knits, Cold/Cold
delicates, washable woolens
LOAD SIZELOAD SIZE
LOAD SIZELOAD SIZE
LOAD SIZE sets the amount of wash and rinse
water for the wash load. Select a water level
appropriate for the load size. There should be
enough water for items to move freely.
•To increase water level after the wash cycle
begins, turn the Load Size control to Reset
and hold. When water begins to enter the
tub, turn the control to the desired setting. P/N 131705100 (9707)