Frigidaire Washer important safety instructions Avoid Service Checklist, Noise, Operating

Avoid Service Checklist

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

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

NOISE

"Clunking"

or gearsounds.

A certain amount

of

"clunking"

or

gear

This is normal.

sounds are normal in a heavy-duty washer.

Rattling

and

clanking

noise.

Foreignobjectssuchascoinsorsafetypins

Stop

washer

and

check

tub.

If

noise

continues

after

may be in tub or pump.

washer is restarted,

objects may

be in pump.

Call your

authorized

servicer.

Beltbucklesandmetalfastenersarehitting

To prevent

unnecessary

noise

and

damage

to

tub,

wash tub.

fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.

Squealing

sound

or hot

Washer

is overloaded.

Do notovedoad

washer. Stopwasher

and reduce

load.

rubber

odor.

Thumping

sound.

Heavywashloadsmayproduceathumping

This is usually

normal.

If

sound

continues,

washer

is

sound,

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 bolt and block have

not

been

See

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

for

removing

removed during installation,

shipping

bolt

and

block.

Wash load

unevenly

distributed

in tub.

Stop washer and rearrange wash load.

OPERATING

Washer

does not start.

Electrical power cord

may not be plugged

Make sure plug fits tightly

in wall

outlet.

in or connection may be loose.

Housefuseblown,circuitbreakertripped,

Reset circuit

breaker

or

replace

fuse.

Do not

increase

or a power

outage

has occurred,

fuse capacity.

If problem

is a circuit

overload,

have

it

corrected

by

a

qualified

electrician.

If problem

is

a

power outage, call local electric company.

Water

supply

faucets

are not turned

on.

Turn

on water

supply

faucets.

Cycle selector

is not

in correct

position.

Move

indicator

clockwise

slightly.

Pull out

knob.

Motor

is overheated.

Washer motor

will

stop

if it becomes overheated.

It will

automatically restart after a cool down period of up to

30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned

off).

Washer

won't

spin.

Lid is not completely

closed.

Close

lid completely.

Residue

left

in

tub.

Heavily

soiled

items.

Wipe

tub

with

a nonabrasive

household

cleanser,

then

rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items

before washing.

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