Frigidaire GLTF530DS0 User manual

8. Startthewasherbyclosingthedoorand
pulling out the cycle selector knob. The
washer will not operate with the door open.
As a safety measure, the door will
automatically lock during the entire wash
cycle. When the door is closed, the Door Lock
Indicator lights up when the washer starts, and
turns off at the end of the cycle.
• To stop the washer, push in the cycle
selectorknob.
• To change a cycle, push in the cycle
selector knob and turn it clockwise to the
desiredsetting.
• Pull out the knob to restart the washer.
9. Removeitems when cycle ends. Asignal will
sound at the end of the cycle when the Cycle
Signal ON is selected.
2. Prepareitemsforwashing.
3. Pretreatstainsandheavysoil.
4. Addlaundryload to the wash drum.
5. Openthedispenser drawer andaddthe
measuredamount of detergent tothe
detergentcompartment. Ifdesired, add liquid
bleach and fabric softener to the appropriate
compartments. Slowly close dispenser drawer.
The washer will not operate with the drawer
open.
6. SetTemperaturesswitchaccordingtofabric
typeandsoillevel ofeach load.
7. Push in the cycle selector knob and turn it
clockwisetothedesiredwashcycleand
setting.
BeforeOperatingYourWasher
Read your washer Use and Care 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 Use and Care Guide
beforeoperating thisappliance.
Operating Steps
Read and follow Washing Procedures in your Use
and Care 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.
Printed in U. S. A.
Note: From time to time you may see water in
thebleach andfabric softenercompartments.
This is a result of the siphoning action and is
partof the normal operation of the washer.
P/N 134392600 (0402)
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
KNITS/DELICATES
FINAL SPIN
WASH
NORMAL
HEAVY WASH
FINAL SPIN
LIGHT
WASH
REGULAR
PERM PRESS
QUIET
LOUD
EXTRA RINSE
OFF
ON
DOOR LOCK
OFF

P/N 134392600 (0402)
Cycle Selection
For best results, follow the fabric care label directions
on items to be washed.
RegularCycle
Up to 17 minutes of reversing tumble action for most
fabrics. Three rinses, three spins, a pause and a brief
tumble complete the cycle.
•HeavyWash providesupto17minutes of
reversing tumble action for heavily soiled fabrics.
•Normalprovidesupto12 minutesofreversing
tumble action for normally soiled fabrics.
•PermPressprovidesupto9minutes of reversing
tumble action for normally soiled fabrics.
•Light Wash provides up to 6 minutes of reversing
tumble action for lightly soiled fabrics.
Knits/Delicates Cycle
Up to 11 minutes of gentle tumble action for the gentle
care of knit, delicate and hand washable items. Two
rinses and two spins complete the cycle.
Controls
Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.
Note: There is no need to select a water level
because the washer automatically adjusts the
water level to the type and size of wash load.
TEMPERATURES-Thisdetermineswatertemperatures
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 (18.3°C).
Wash/Rinse
FabricType Temperature
Heavily soiled white/colorfast Hot/Cold
cotton, perm press
Normally soiled white/colorfast Warm/Cold
cotton, perm press
Lightly soiled/noncolorfast Cold/Cold
fabrics, knits, delicates,
hand washables
Washable woolens Warm/Cold
When the door is closed, the Door Lock
Indicator lights up when the cycle selector
knob is pulled out, and turns off at the end
of the cycle.
Thefollowing chartsuggestswash/rinsetemperatures
for basic fabric types.
EXTRA RINSE - Use Extra Rinse when additional
rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and
detergent from heavily soiled loads.
• Select Extra Rinse ON to automatically
include an extra rinse in Regular or Perm Press
cycle.
• Select Extra Rinse OFF to conserve water
when an extra rinse is not desired.
KNITS/DELICATES
FINAL SPIN
WASH
NORMAL
HEAVY WASH
FINAL SPIN
LIGHT
WASH
REGULAR
PERM PRESS
QUIET
LOUD
EXTRA RINSE
OFF
ON
DOOR LOCK
OFF
CYCLE SIGNAL - A signal will sound at the end of
the cycle. The Cycle Signal is adjustable and can
be set at OFF or from QUIET to LOUD.
Note: If the signal is turned to the OFF position, it
will not sound at the end of the cycle.