FRIGIDAIRE Affinity Washer FAHE1011MW - Manual (Page 6)

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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 (available on some models).
For models with built-in dispenser:
Washing Procedures, continued
Í NOTE
To prevent staining, do not overfi ll the “FABRIC
SOFTENER” chamber or pour liquid fabric softener
directly on the wash load.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For models without a built-in fabric softener
dispenser:
• Follow fabric softener label directions.
• Add diluted fabric softener to the fi nal rinse. You
may use a fabric softener dispensing ball.
Other Wash Products
• Water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme
products may be added with the detergent.
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.
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.
• Push in or 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, push in the selector
knob to start the cycle. You will hear one beep and
the washer lid will lock.
• To add a forgotten item to the wash tub, push in
the cycle selector knob to pause the cycle. You will
hear two beeps. After the lock releases, lift the lid
and add the item. Close the lid and push in the
selector knob again, continuing the current cycle.
• To cancel a running cycle, push in and hold the
cycle selector until the washer discontinues run-
ning.
• Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fab-
ric softener label directions. DO NOT use granular
detergent in this dispenser.
• DO NOT fi ll above the maximum fi ll line.
• Turn fabric softener option on.
• Do not use bleach in this dispenser.