Frigidaire 134305700B warranty Avoid Service Checklist, Noise

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Care and Cleaning

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Follow Winterizing Instructions for cold weather care.

Winterizing Instructions

If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer:

1.Turn off water supply faucets.

2.Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.

3.Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4.Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door.

5.Select the Drain/Spin option under Cycles. Press START and let the washer spin for 1 minute to drain out all the water. No all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.

6.Press Stop/Clear, unplug electrical power cord, dry off drum interior and close door.

7.Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer.

8.Store washer in an upright position.

9.To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent. Do not add wash load.

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Avoid Service Checklist

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer.

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION

NOISE

High pitch "jet engine" noise.	• A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle.

Rattling and clanking noise.	• Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Stop
	washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects
	may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer.
	• Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum. To prevent
	unnecessary noise and damage to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items
	inside out.

Squealing sound or hot rubber odor.	• Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce
	load.

Thumping sound.	• Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. If
	sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Stop washer and
	redistribute wash load.

Vibrating noise.	• Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Move washer so it rests firmly on floor.
	Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.
	• Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation.
	See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam
	block.
	• Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash
	load.

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Contents Product Record Lavadora CON TamboreacciónKeep your sales receipt FrigidairePrevent Fire Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this washer Your safety and the safety of others is very importantPrevent Injury Important Safety InstructionsPretreat stains and heavy soil Washing ProceduresSort laundry into loads that can be washed together Prepare items for washingDo not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenserStart the washer Remove items when the cycle is completedGeneral Precautions Safe Stain Removal ProceduresFor successful stain removal Stain RemovalStain Treatment Problem Possible Causes Solutions Preventive Measures Common Washing ProblemsInside Care and CleaningCleaning the Dispenser Drawer Area OutsideNoise Avoid Service ChecklistFollow Winterizing Instructions for cold weather care Residue left in drum TemperaturesWasher does not start Washer wont spin