Frigidaire 137168300B important safety instructions Ately upon cycle completion

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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Common Washing Problems, continued

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES		SOLUTIONS		PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Residue stains /	•	Moisture in the washer.	•	Perform SYSTEM CLEAN	•	Run dehumidiﬁer in laundry
buildup, mold or	•	Use of non-HE detergent.		cycle		room.
mildew stains in	•	Overdosing detergent.	•	Scrub gasket with Comet™	•	Avoid overﬁlling detergent
gasket	•	Overloading wash drum.		Spray Gel Mildew Stain		and fabric softener compart-
	•	Leaving a wet load set in		Remover using brush to		ments of dispenser.
		washer.		remove stains.	•	Dry the inside of washer
	•	Cold water washes which	•	Use only HE (high efﬁciency		and gasket after every run.
		may not completely dissolve		detergent) along with rec-
		and remove detergents.		ommended dosage.
			• Remove wash load immedi-
				ately upon cycle completion.

Residue stains	•	Moisture in the washer.	•	Remove dispenser drawer	•	Avoid overﬁlling detergent
/ buildup, mold	•	Use of non-HE detergent.		and wipe dispenser and		and fabric softener compart-
or mildew stains	•	Overdosing detergent.		inserts with combination of		ments of dispenser.
in dispenser				¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach
drawer				and one gallon hot water.
				Rinse well, and repeat if
				necessary. Return drawer to
				location. NOTE: Wear rub-
				ber of latex gloves. Protect
				ﬂoor and clothing from
				bleach damage.
			•	Use only HE (high efﬁciency
				detergent) along with rec-
				ommended dosage.

Water in fold of	•	Result of washing and part	•	At the end of each wash,
ﬂexible gasket		of normal operation.		dry inside of gasket fold
				with clean dry towel all
				around gasket.

Odor	• Moisture in the washer.		• Perform SYSTEM CLEAN		• Leave door and dispenser
	•	Use of non-HE detergent.		cycle.		drawer open for a few
	•	Overdosing detergent.	•	At the end of each wash,		hours after use or whenever
	•	Leaving a wet load remain		dry inside of gasket fold		washer is not in use.
		in washer.		with clean, dry towel all
	• Cold water washes which			around gasket.
		may not completely dissolve	•	Use only HE (high efﬁciency
		and remove detergents.		detergent) along with rec-
				ommended dosage.
			• Remove wash load immedi-
				ately upon cycle completion.
			•	Pour one cup liquid chlorine
				bleach in standpipe; let
				remain a day and ﬂush with
				water.

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Contents Use&Care Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Important Safety InstructionsSave these instructions for future reference Product Record Protect Children Prevent FireHarmful Vapor Hazard Prevent InjuryPrevent Injury and Damage to the Washer Features Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together Operating InstructionsNormal Operating Sounds Operating Your WasherAdd laundry load to washer Prepare items for washingPretreat stains and heavy soil Other Wash Products Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the loadAdd laundry products to the dispenser Liquid or Powder DetergentStart the washer Heavy Deep Clean Sanitize on select modelsCycle Selection WASH/RINSE Water Temperature Cycle SettingsSpin Speed Auto Temp Hot/ColdAuto Temp Warm/Cold Cold/ColdSoil Level Other FeaturesCycle Options To Refresh or Clean Inside of Washer System Clean CycleOptions Washer Settings ChartStain Removal Guide Safe Stain Removal ProceduresStain Treatment Stain Removal SuggestionsInside Routine Cleaning Preventative Care and CleaningCleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Other Inside Routine Cleaning PreventativeWinterizing Instructions Outside Routine CleaningCommon Washing Problems Solutions to Common ProblemsSolutions to Common Problems Ately upon cycle completion Occurrence Possible Cause Solution Service Prevention ChecklistWater Exclusions Major Appliance Warranty Information