FRIGIDAIRE 137153200A - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on
every model. Console shown above for reference only. Your model may differ.
Push in and turn the Cycle Selector knob clockwise to the
desired cycle.
The Whites, Casual and Delicates cycles progress through
wash agitation, drain and spin with a spray rinse, rinse
agitation, and a spray rinse during the fi nal spin.
WHITES
This cycle provides up to 15 minutes of normal agitation •
and a fast spin for most fabrics.
Power Spin
• provides 12 minutes of spin for maximum
removal of water. This conserves energy by reducing
drying time.
EXTRA RINSE
Use the • Extra Rinse cycle after any complete wash cycle
when an additional deep rinse may be needed to remove
excess detergent and soil. It provides 3 minutes of rinse
agitation in cold water, followed by a spray rinse at the
selected rinse water temperature during spin.
If desired, add liquid fabric softener to the water (not the
•
fabric softener dispenser) or use a softener sheet in the
dryer. DO NOT pour fabric softener directly onto the load.
CASUAL
This cycle provides up to 12 minutes of normal agitation •
and a fast spin for cottons and blends with a no-iron
fi nish. A cool down spray rinse helps reduce wrinkling.
Select the
• Casual Prewash setting to help loosen soil and
remove stains before washing. Add the recommended
amount of detergent and other laundry products desired
to tub. Add load. Select a cold water rinse and appropriate
load size. Load will agitate 4 minutes, drain and spin.
Follow Casual Prewash with a complete Casual cycle
and a half dose of detergent.
DELICATES
Provides 6 minutes of gentle agitation and a slow spin for •
the gentle care of knits and delicate items.
Select the
• Hand Wash setting for 3 minutes of gentle
agitation and a slow spin for the gentle care of hand
washable items.
Cycle Selection
Cycle Settings
SOAK/PREWASH
Soak
Use
• Soak to treat heavily soiled or stained items. Soak
provides 3 minutes of agitation and 12 minutes of soaking
time in cold water. The load then advances into the
Prewash portion of the cycle.
Use the amount of detergent recommended for a normal
•
wash cycle. If desired, use a bleach or a soaking agent safe
for the fabric.
Follow
• Soak with a complete wash cycle using a half dose
of detergent.
Prewash
Use
• Prewash to loosen soils before washing and to help
remove protein-based stains such as milk, grass and blood.
Prewash provides 3 minutes of agitation before the water
drains.
Use the amount of detergent recommended for a normal
•
wash cycle.
The
• Prewash water temperature is the same as the wash
water temperature selected. To avoid setting protein
stains, select cold water.
Follow
• Prewash with a complete wash cycle using a half
dose of detergent.
Follow the fabric care label
instructions on items to be
washed.
For best results
WASH-SPIN SPEED (on select models)
Select the agitation and spin speed combination suitable
for each load. The following chart suggests wash/spin
speeds for typical wash loads.
Fabric Type
Wash/Spin
Speeds
Regular/Whites Normal/Normal
Perm Press/Colors Normal/Gentle
Knits Gentle/Normal
Delicates / Hand washables Gentle/Gentle
Washable woolens Gentle/Gentle