FRIGIDAIRE FFTW1001PW - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
Lifting the lid before the safety lock has engaged during
the fi nal spin will also pause the cycle. After the lid is
lowered, press the START button to resume the cycle.
NOTE
If a build-up of fabric softener occurs, clean with hot
water. See Care and Cleaning section for additional
information.
6 Add laundry load to washer.
• For best washing performance, dry load level should
not be higher than the upper row of holes in the
wash tub. Do not overload the washer.
• Combine large and small items in a load. Load
large items fi rst. Large items should not be more
than half the total wash load.
• When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2
towels to balance the load.
7 If desired, add liquid fabric softener to fabric
softener dispenser.
Washing Procedures, continued 8 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for
the load.
• See washer Operating Instructions on following
pages.
9 Start the cycle.
• Close the washer lid. The washer will not operate
with the lid open.
• Turn the cycle selector knob or turn any option
knob to “wake” the washer. You will hear three
beeps to indicate washer is ready to operate.
• After making your selections, press START to
begin the cycle. You will hear one beep.
• To add a forgotten item to the wash tub, press the
pause button to pause the cycle. You will hear two
beeps. Lift the lid and add the item. Close the lid and
press START again, continuing the current cycle.
• Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric
softener label directions. DO NOT use granular
detergent in this dispenser.
• Add water to bring liquid level to fi ll line on dis-
penser cap.
• DO NOT fi ll above the maximum fi ll line.
• Turn fabric softener option on.
• Do not use bleach in this dispenser.
SAFETY LID LOCK
• To cancel a running cycle, press the CANCEL
button.
10 Remove items when the cycle is completed.
• For your safety, the lid is locked during the fi nal spin
of the cycle. It will unlock at the cycle end after the
tub has come to a complete stop.
• To open the lid during cycle fi nal spin, press the
pause button to pause the cycle. You will hear two
beeps. Wait for the lid lock to release. Do not force
open the locked lid.
IMPORTANT
Use of multi-product (detergent plus softener) sheets
or color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended. They
could disable your machine and result in unwarranted
repair costs.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, do not operate washer
if safety lid lock is missing, damaged or operating
improperly.
Other Wash Products
• Water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme
products may be added with the detergent.
Follow the fabric care label
instructions on items
to be dried.
For best results
• Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or
dry fl at as directed by fabric care label. Excess wrin-
kling, color transfer or odors may develop in items
left in the washer after the cycle has ended.