Frigidaire FWT449GF User manual

10. Start the washer by closing the door andStart the washer by closing the door and
Start the washer by closing the door andStart the washer by closing the door and
Start the washer by closing the door and
pulling out the cycle selector knob.pulling out the cycle selector knob.
pulling out the cycle selector knob.pulling out the cycle selector knob.
pulling out the cycle selector knob. The washer
will notnot
notnot
not operate with the doordoor
doordoor
door open. As a safety
measure,the doordoor
doordoor
doorwillautomaticallylockduring
the entire wash cycle.
• Tostopthewasher,pushinthecycleselector
knob.
• To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector
knob and turn it clockwise to the desired
setting.
• Pull out the knob to restart the washer.
11. Remove items when cycle ends.Remove items when cycle ends.
Remove items when cycle ends.Remove items when cycle ends.
Remove items when cycle ends. When the
Cycle Signal control is on, a signal will sound at
the end of the cycle.
(continued, reverse side)
4. Add laundry load to the wash drum.Add laundry load to the wash drum.
Add laundry load to the wash drum.Add laundry load to the wash drum.
Add laundry load to the wash drum.
5. Open the dispenser drawer and add theOpen the dispenser drawer and add the
Open the dispenser drawer and add theOpen the dispenser drawer and add the
Open the dispenser drawer and add the
measured amount of detergent to themeasured amount of detergent to the
measured amount of detergent to themeasured amount of detergent to the
measured amount of detergent to the
detergent compartment.detergent compartment.
detergent compartment.detergent compartment.
detergent compartment. If desired, add liquid
bleach and fabric softener to the appropriate
compartments. Slowly close dispenser drawer.
The washer will not operate with the drawer
open.
6. Set Wash/Rinse Temperature according toSet Wash/Rinse Temperature according to
Set Wash/Rinse Temperature according toSet Wash/Rinse Temperature according to
Set Wash/Rinse Temperature according to
fabric type and soil level of each load.fabric type and soil level of each load.
fabric type and soil level of each load.fabric type and soil level of each load.
fabric type and soil level of each load.
See Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings Chart (reverse side) for
more information on suggested water
temperatures.
7. Select desired Cycle Signal volume.Select desired Cycle Signal volume.
Select desired Cycle Signal volume.Select desired Cycle Signal volume.
Select desired Cycle Signal volume.
8. If desired, select Extra Rinse in the Regular orIf desired, select Extra Rinse in the Regular or
If desired, select Extra Rinse in the Regular orIf desired, select Extra Rinse in the Regular or
If desired, select Extra Rinse in the Regular or
Perm Press cycle.Perm Press cycle.
Perm Press cycle.Perm Press cycle.
Perm Press cycle.
9. 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
CycleSelectionCycleSelection
CycleSelectionCycleSelection
CycleSelection(reverseside)forcycledescriptions
and the Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings Chart for suggested
cycle settings.
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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
suggestionsforbestwashingresults.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSinyourwasherOwner'sGuide
beforeoperating thisappliance.
Operating StepsOperating Steps
Operating StepsOperating Steps
Operating Steps
Read and follow Washing ProceduresWashing Procedures
Washing ProceduresWashing Procedures
Washing Procedures in your
Owner'sGuide.Itprovidesdetailedinformationfor
preparing the wash load and choosing control
settings to ensure best washing results.
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.
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Note:Note:
Note:Note:
Note: From time to time you may see water in the
bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is a
result of the siphoning action and is part of the
normaloperation of the washer.
P/N 131771500 (9805)
REGULARREGULAR
REGULARREGULAR
REGULAR
PULLTOSTART/
PUSH TO STOP
PREWASH
HEAVYWASH
WASH
RINSES
& SPINS
FINAL
SPIN
WASH
RINSES
& SPINS
FINAL
SPIN
WASH
FINAL
SPIN
KNITS &KNITS &
KNITS &KNITS &
KNITS &
DELICADELICA
DELICADELICA
DELICATESTES
TESTES
TES
PERM PRESSPERM PRESS
PERM PRESSPERM PRESS
PERM PRESS

Note: IfthesignalisturnedtotheOFFposition,itwill
not sound at the end of the cycle.
EXTRA RINSEEXTRA RINSE
EXTRA RINSEEXTRA RINSE
EXTRA RINSE - Use Extra Rinse when additional rinsing
is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent from
heavily soiled loads.
• Select Extra Rinse YESExtra Rinse YES
Extra Rinse YESExtra Rinse YES
Extra Rinse YES to automatically include an
extra rinse in the Regular or Perm Press cycle.
• Select Extra Rinse NOExtra Rinse NO
Extra Rinse NOExtra Rinse NO
Extra Rinse NO to conserve water when an
extra rinse is not desired.
DOOR LOCK INDICATOR LIGHTDOOR LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT
DOOR LOCK INDICATOR LIGHTDOOR LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT
DOOR LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT - The indicator light is
onwhen the cycleselectorknob ispulledout. The light
turnsoffattheendofthecycle.SeeyourOwner'sGuide
fordetailedinformation.
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle SelectionCycle Selection
Cycle Selection
Forbestresults,followthefabriccarelabeldirectionson
items to be washed. Check the Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings Chart
if the care label is not available.
Prewash CyclePrewash Cycle
Prewash CyclePrewash Cycle
Prewash Cycle
ThePrewashCyclecanbeused to helpremoveprotein-
based stains such as milk, grass or blood and to help
loosensoilsbeforewashing.DuringPrewash,thewasher
will tumble the load for 6 minutes, drain, spin and shut
off. Use the amount of detergent and other laundry
products recommended for a normal wash cycle.
• The Prewash water temperature is the same as the
washwater temperatureselected. Toavoid setting
protein stains, select cold water.
• Thiscycleshouldalways be followedbyacomplete
wash cycle using the recommended amount of
detergent.
Regular CycleRegular Cycle
Regular CycleRegular Cycle
Regular Cycle
Up to 19 minutes of reversing tumble action for most
fabrics.Threerinsesandahigh-speedfinalspincomplete
the cycle.
•HeavyWashHeavyWash
HeavyWashHeavyWash
HeavyWashprovidesupto19minutesofreversing
tumble action for heavily soiled fabrics.
•WashWash
WashWash
Wash providesupto13minutesofreversingtumble
action for normally to lightly soiled fabrics.
Perm Press CyclePerm Press Cycle
Perm Press CyclePerm Press Cycle
Perm Press Cycle
Upto13minutesofreversingtumbleactionforcottons
andblendswithano-ironfinish.Threerinsesand2spins
complete the cycle.
To help reduce wrinkling and protect permanent press
items, this cycle does not have a high-speed final spin.
The wash load may feel damper at the end of the Perm
PresscyclethanitwouldattheendoftheRegularcycle.
Knits & Delicates CycleKnits & Delicates Cycle
Knits & Delicates CycleKnits & Delicates Cycle
Knits & Delicates Cycle
Up to 9 minutes of gentle tumble action for the gentle
care of knit and delicate items. Two rinses and 2 slow
speed spins complete the cycle.
ControlsControls
ControlsControls
Controls
Always follow instructions on fabric care labels. Check
the Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings Chart if the care label is not
available.
Wash CycleWash Cycle
Wash CycleWash Cycle
Wash Cycle
Regular
Regular
Regular
Perm Press
Perm Press
Knits & Delicates
Knits & Delicates
Knits & Delicates
Temperature (Wash / Rinse)Temperature (Wash / Rinse)
Temperature (Wash / Rinse)Temperature (Wash / Rinse)
Temperature (Wash / Rinse)
Hot Cold
Hotor
Warm Cold
Cold Cold
Hotor
Warm Cold
Warm
or Cold Cold
Cold Cold
Cold Cold
Warm Cold
Fabric TypeFabric Type
Fabric TypeFabric Type
Fabric Type
REGULARREGULAR
REGULARREGULAR
REGULAR
Heavily Soiled
Colorfast & White
Cotton & Linen
Normally to Lightly Soiled
Colorfast & White
Cotton & Linen
Noncolorfast
BrightColors
All Fabrics
PERMANENT PRESSPERMANENT PRESS
PERMANENT PRESSPERMANENT PRESS
PERMANENT PRESS
White or
Normally Soiled
Coloredor
Lightly Soiled
KNITS/DELICATESKNITS/DELICATES
KNITS/DELICATESKNITS/DELICATES
KNITS/DELICATES
KnittedFabrics
Delicates
WashableWoolens
Cycle SettingCycle Setting
Cycle SettingCycle Setting
Cycle Setting
Heavy Wash
Wash
Wash
Wash
Wash
Wash
Wash
Wash
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings ChartControl Settings Chart
Control Settings Chart
Locatefabrictypeandreadacrossguideforsuggestedwashandrinsetemperatures,washcycleandcycle
setting. This is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific itemsThis is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific items
This is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific itemsThis is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific items
This is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific items
to be washed.to be washed.
to be washed.to be washed.
to be washed.
P/N 131771500 (9805)
Note: There is no need to select a water level because
thewasherautomaticallyadjuststhewaterlevel
to the type and size of wash load.
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATUREWASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATUREWASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE - This determines water
temperatures for washing and rinsing. For example, the
Warm/Cold setting provides a warm water wash and a
cold water final rinse.
Note: Detergents are not as effective at wash water
temperatures below 65° F.
CYCLE SIGNALCYCLE SIGNAL
CYCLE SIGNALCYCLE SIGNAL
CYCLE SIGNAL - A signal will sound at the end of the
cycle.TheCycleSignalisadjustableandcanbesetatOFF
or from QUIET to LOUD.