Frigidaire GLWS1233AS1 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Steps
Read Washing Procedures in your Owner's
Guide. It explains these operating steps in
detail.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
2. Prepare items for washing.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
4. Add the measured amount of detergent
to wash tub.
5. If desired, add diluted liquid bleach to
Bleach Dispenser.
6. Add laundry load to wash tub.
7. If desired, add liquid fabric softener to
the Fabric Softener Dispenser on some
models or during the final rinse.
Before Operating Your Washer
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's Guide before operating this appliance.
8. Set cycle selector and washer controls
according to type, size, and soil level of
each load.
9. Close lid and pull cycle selector knob to
start washer. The washer will fill, but not
agitate or spin with the lid open.
10. Remove items at end of cycle. Wait
about2minutesforsafety lid lock to release.
Cycle Selection
Always follow instructions on fabric care labels.
The Regular/Whites, Perm Press/Colors and
Knits/Delicates cycles provide a spray rinse
during the first spin, followed by a deep rinse
and final spin.
Regular/Whites Cycle
Provides up to 15 minutes of normal agitation
followed by a fast spin for most fabrics.
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P/N 134072200A (0207)
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SMALL
(LOW)
LARGE (FULL)
12 8
REGULAR/WHITES
LOAD SIZE (WATER LEVEL)
HOT
COLD
WARM
WARM
COLD
COLD
WARM
COLD
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
SOAK/
PREWASH
PERM
PRESS/COLORS
12
8
4
RESET
MEDIUM
RINSE
FINAL SPIN
*
*
SOAK
PREWASH
POWER SPIN
6
KNITS/
DELICATES
PERM PRESS PREWASH
*
SOME MODELS
15
4

minutes, then drain, spin and shut off. Use the
amount of detergent and other laundry products
recommended for a normal wash cycle. The
Prewash temperature is the same as the wash
water temperature selected.
Controls
Always follow instructions on fabric care
labels.
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE sets the water
temperatures for washing and rinsing. Select wash
watertemperatureaccordingto fibercontent andsoil
level of the load, and type of detergent used. A cold
water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling.
Thefollowingchart suggestswash/rinsetemperatures
for basic fabric types.
Wash/Rinse
Fabric Type 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 Warm/Cold
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.
• On some models, to increase water level after the
wash cycle begins, turn the Load Size control to
Resetand hold.When waterbegins to enterthe tub,
turn the control to the desired setting.
Energy Saving Tips
Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra energy.
Undersize loads waste energy.
When small wash loads cannot be avoided, use
lower water levels.
Select the appropriate cycle and time for each load.
Shorten wash times for lightly soiled loads.
To reduce drying time, select a fast spin speed to
remove more water from heavy items such as
towels and jeans.
Usewarm waterto wash mostloads. 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.
Followproperlaundryproceduresto avoidrewashing.
Cycle Selection (continued)
Perm Press/Colors Cycle
Providesupto 12minutesofnormal agitationfollowed
by a fast spin for cottons and blends with a no-iron
finish. Select Perm Press Prewash to help loosen soil
andremovestainsbefore washing.Addrecommended
amount of detergent to tub and select a cold water
rinse. Follow Perm Press Prewash with a complete
Perm Press/Colors cycle.
Knits/Delicates Cycle
Providesup to 6 minutesof gentle agitation followed
by a slow spin for knit and delicate items.
Soak & Prewash Cycle
• Soak — The Soak setting can be used to treat
heavilysoiled orstained items. Itprovides 2minutes
of agitation and 12 minutes of soaking time, then
advances to the Prewash portion of the cycle. Use
the amount of detergent recommended for a
normal wash cycle. For colorfast items, bleach or
a soaking agent may also be used. Follow
manufacturer'sdirections on the product label.The
Soak water temperature is the same as the rinse
water selected.
Prewash — When soaking is not necessary, the
Prewash setting can be used alone to help remove
protein-based stains such as milk, grass and blood
and to help loosen soils before washing. During
Prewash, the washer will agitate the load for 2
P/N 134072200A (0207)
SMALL
(LOW)
LARGE (FULL)
12 8
REGULAR/WHITES
LOAD SIZE (WATER LEVEL)
HOT
COLD
WARM
WARM
COLD
COLD
WARM
COLD
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
SOAK/
PREWASH
PERM
PRESS/COLORS
12
8
4
RESET
MEDIUM
RINSE
FINAL SPIN
*
*
SOAK
PREWASH
POWER SPIN
6
KNITS/
DELICATES
PERM PRESS PREWASH
*
SOME MODELS
15
4