Frigidaire GLGT1142CS1 Safety Instructions

Read your Owner's Guide. It has important safety and warranty information. It also has many suggestions for best washing results. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your Owner's Guide before operating this appliance. Operating Steps Read Washing Procedures in your Owner's Guide. It explains these operating steps in detail. 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. 2. Prepare items for washing. 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. 4. Add the measured amount of detergent to wash tub. Regular/Whites Cycle This cycle provides up to 15 minutes of normal wash agitation followed by a fast spin for most fabrics. Extra Rinse Cycle Use the Extra Rinse cycle after a complete wash cycle when an additional rinse is desired. It provides 3 minutes of rinse agitation, followed by a spin at the selected wash water temperature. Select extra rinse by pushing in the cycle selector knob and turning it clockwise to Extra Rinse. Pull out knob to start. Perm Press/Colors Cycle This cycle provides up to 12 minutes of normal wash agitation followed by a fast spin for cottons and blends with a no-iron finish. • Select the Perm Press Prewash setting to help loosen soil and remove stains before washing. Add 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 Perm Press Prewash with a complete Perm Press/Colors cycle. Laundry Center Washer Operating Instructions 5. If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser. 6. Add laundry load to wash tub. 7. If desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric Softener Dispenser. 8. Set cycle selector and washer controls according to type, size, and soil level of each load. 9. Close lid and pull cycle selector knob to start washer. The washer will fill with water, but will not agitate or spin with the lid open. 10. Remove items at end of cycle. Wait about 2 minutes for safety lid lock to release. Cycle Selection Always follow instructions on fabric care labels. The Regular/Whites, Perm Press/Colors and Knits/ Delicates cycles provide a spray rinse during the first spin, followed by a deep rinse and final spin. P/N 134317700 (0310) Printed in U.S.A.


    

 

    
 

labels. WATER TEMPERATURE sets water temperatures for washing and rinsing. Select wash water temperature according to fiber content and soil level of the load, and type of detergent used. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling. If a cold rinse is selected, the washer will fill with cold water during rinse, followed by a cold spray rinse during final spin. If a warm rinse is selected, the washer will fill with cold water during rinse, followed by a warm spray rinse during final spin. The following chart suggests wash/rinse temperatures for basic fabric types. WATER LEVEL sets the amount of wash and rinse water for the wash load. Select a water level appropriate for the load size. There should be enough water for items to move freely. • To increase water level after the wash cycle begins, turn the Water Level control to Reset and hold. When water begins to enter the tub, turn the control to the desired setting. Wash/Rinse Fabric Type Temperature Heavily soiled white/colorfast Hot/Cold cotton, perm press Lightly soiled white/colorfastWarm/Cold cotton, perm press Noncolorfast fabrics, knits, Cold/Cold delicates Washable woolens Warm/Warm Cycle Selection (continued) Knits / Delicates Cycle This cycle provides 6 minutes of gentle wash agitation followed by a slow spin for knit and delicate items. Soak/Prewash Cycle Soak • Use Soak to treat heavily soiled or stained items. Soak provides 3 minutes of agitation and 12 minutes of soaking time. 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 bleach or a soaking agent for colorfast items. • The Soak water temperature is the same as the rinse water temperature selected. • Follow Soak with a complete wash cycle using the normal amount of detergent. Prewash • Use Prewash when soaking is not necessary. Prewash helps remove protein-based stains such as milk, grass and blood. It also helps loosen soils before washing. During Prewash, the washer will agitate the load for 3 minutes, then drain, spin and shut off. • 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 the normal amount of detergent. P/N 134317700 (0310) Energy Saving Tips • Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra energy. Undersize loads waste energy. • When small wash loads cannot be avoided, use lower water levels. • Select the appropriate cycle and time for each load. Shorten wash times for lightly soiled loads. • To reduce drying time, select a wash cycle with a fast spin speed to remove more water from heavy items such as towels and jeans. • Use warm water to wash most loads. Limit hot water washes to heavily soiled and white loads. Use cold water for lightly soiled items and rinsing. • Operate the washer in early morning and late evening when utility demands are low. • Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid rewashing.