Frigidaire FFFS5115PW Manual Do Proprietário

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OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

WATER

Water collects in folds of 

the bellows at the end of 

the cycle.

This is a result of the washing action and is 

part of the normal operation of the washer.

Water collects in bleach 

and fabric softener com-

partments.

This is a result of the siphoning action and is 

part of the normal operation of the washer.

Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Care 

and Cleaning in this guide) and draining water into the empty drum 

or sink.

Wash load too wet after 

spin.

Washer is overloaded.

Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer, step 4.

Load is too small.

Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

Load is out of balance. 

Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.

Drain hose is kinked. 

Straighten drain hose.

Water does not enter 

washer or it enters slowly.

Water supply is not adequate in area. 

Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure 

increase.

Water supply faucets are not completely 

open. 

Fully open hot and cold faucets.

Water is being used elsewhere in the house. 

Water pressure must be at least 30 psi 

(260 kPa). 

Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is fi lling.

Water inlet hoses are kinked. 

Straighten hoses.

Warm or hot water is not 

hot enough.

Hot water heater is set too low or is a 

distance from washer. 

Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat 

thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C). 

Adjust water heater as necessary.

Hot water is being used elsewhere in the 

house. 

Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use. 

There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning. If 

problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to support 

more than 1 use at a time. 

Water in washer does not 

drain or drains slowly.

Drain hose is kinked or clogged. 

Clean and straighten the drain hose.

Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maximum 

standpipe height is 8’ (2.4 m).

Reduce standpipe height to less than 8’ (2.4 m). See INSTALLATION 

INSTRUCTIONS.

House drain pipes are clogged. 

Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.

Water leaks.

Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or 

washer. 

Check and tighten hose connections. Ensure rubber sealing washers 

are installed.

Oversudsing.

Wrong detergent.

Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high effi ciency detergent. 

Too much detergent.

Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.

Incorrect wash and rinse 

temperatures.

Hot and cold water hoses are connected to 

wrong supply faucets. 

Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to 

cold water faucet.

Water is entering washer 

but tub does not fi ll.

Drain hose standpipe is too low. Standpipe 

must be a minimum of 23.6” (60 cm) high to 

prevent siphoning.

Increase standpipe height to at least 23.6” (60 cm). See INSTALLA-

TION INSTRUCTIONS.