Brand: FRIGIDAIRE
Category: Washer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: ES , EN
Manual for LD17Y, FWAB17M3ESPW, FWAB17M3EEPW, FWAB17M5EEPW, LD20Y, FWAB20M3ESPW, FWAB20M3EEPW, FWAB20M5EEPW
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:01 p.m.
Warranty Information
This manual provides information on the use, safety, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Frigidaire washing machine.
User Manual:
This manual provides essential information for the safety and proper use of your Frigidaire washing machine.
Safety Instructions:- Keep packing materials away from children.
- Do not allow children to operate the machine.
- Unplug the machine before cleaning or maintenance.
- Do not pull the cord to disconnect; use the plug.
- Do not alter the plug or machine specifications.
- Avoid installation over drains or carpets.
- Packaging material is recyclable.
- Do not dispose of the appliance as household waste; take it to a recycling center.
Details the parts of the washing machine, including the control panel, agitator, drum, dispenser, and hoses.
Installation:- Qualified service technician is recommended.
- Verify the correct electrical voltage.
- Ensure proper electrical installation and grounding.
- Connect to a dedicated outlet, without extensions.
- Ensure correct hydraulic installation of hoses.
- Level the washing machine.
- Separate clothes by color and fabric type.
- Place detergent, softener, and bleach in their respective compartments.
- Select the appropriate wash program and water level.
- Press "ON/OFF" to start.
Description of buttons and their functions (Water Levels, Economy, ON/OFF, Washing Programs, Skip Stage, Extra Rinse, Water Temperature).
Washing Programs:Explains the different washing programs available and their approximate durations.
Cleaning and Maintenance:Instructions for cleaning the interior, lint filter, dispenser, water filter, and exterior.
Troubleshooting:Table with common problems, their probable causes, and corrections.
Tips and Advice:Recommendations for clothing care, stain removal, and environmental protection.
International Symbols:Explanation of clothing care symbols.
Technical Specifications:Technical details of the models.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Probable Causes | Corrections |
| If the washing machine doesn't work | The Washing Programs knob is not properly positioned. | Position the knob on the chosen program. |
| The blue LED of the ON/OFF key is not ON. | Press the key and wait for 5 seconds. | |
| The machine is in the soaking step. | Please wait the end of the soak step. | |
| The plug is not properly connected to the outlet. | Check the plug and outlet in which the machine is connected. | |
| The electrical circuit (outlet, power cord, circuit breaker) is in bad condition. | Check the electrical circuit. If necessary, call an electrician. | |
| Blackout. | Wait for the return of the energy. | |
| The washing machine lid is opened. | Close the lid. | |
| It is been used an adaptor ou extension cord. | Do not use adaptors, replace the socket. Do not use extension cord. | |
| The supply voltage is low. | Call an electrician to check the electric net voltage in your home. | |
| Wrong voltage. | Check the correct voltage for your washing machine. | |
| If agitation is low. | The Delicate program was selected. | During the Delicate washing the agitation is slower to not damage clothing. Does not require correction. |
| If the washing machine doesn't drain/spin. | The drain hose is too high. | Place the hose to a maximum height of 140cm. |
| The end of the drain hose in the laundry sink is submerged in water. | Do not let the end of the drain hose stay submerged when the laundry sink is full. | |
| The washing machine lid is opened. | Close the lid. | |
| The drain hose is folded or strangled. | Unfold or clean the drain hose. | |
| Vibration/noises. | The machine is not leveled. | Level the washing machine. |
| The machine is against the wall or to a furniture. | Take the washing machine far from the wall or furniture. | |
| The clothes are badly distributed in the drum. | Distribute the clothes correctly and do not wrap them in agitator. | |
| The package base has not been removed. | Remove all package parts. | |
| Noise during spin. | The drain pump is turned ON causing a characteristic noise, which is normal. | |
| Noise during the start of spin. | It is normal to occur in some cases the contact between the drum and the inside of the washing machine. This does not affect the operation of the washing machine. | |
| If the washing machine fills and drain at the same time. | It was placed more than 20cm o f the drain hose in the drain outlet. | Place it at maximum of to 20 cm of drain hose in the drain outlet. |
| The outlet hose water was amended. | The drain hose can not be amended. Check the hydraulic installation of the residence. | |
| The drain hose is too low. | Position the drain hose at a minimum height of 90cm. | |
| Noise of water inside the washing machine. | Balancing system. | It is normal because your washing machine has a balancing system with a liquid which is inside the drum. This liquid is especially developed to not cause damage to your washing machine. |
| Water doesn't enter in the washing machine. | The faucet is closed. | Open the faucet. |
| The filter in the water inlet hose is clogged. | Clean the filter. | |
| No water comes out of the faucet. | Check the hydraulic system of the residence. | |
| The inlet hose is folded or strangled. | Unfold or clear the hose. | |
| Wrong voltage. | Check the correct voltage for your washing machine. | |
| If softener/bleach comes before its time. | The maximum level was exceeded. | Do not exceed the maximum level indicated in the dispenser. |
| If the softener doesn't exit. | Softener too dense. | Dilute softener with a little of water. |
| Too much softener and/or soap. | Use the quantity recommended on page 25. | |
| The water of the house is dirty. | Install a filter in the faucet. | |
| If the clothes get stained. | Internal cleaning of the washing machine wasn't done. | Clean the washing machine as recommendations. |
| It was mixed clothes of different fabrics. | Separate the clothes according to the table programs indicated on the panel, or according to Tips and Advice. | |
| The clothes are not adequate to wash in the washing machine. | Check the instructions in the clothes labels. See either the International Symbols on page 35. | |
| There are lints in the clothes, | It was mixed clothes of different fabrics. | Separate the clothes according to the table programs indicated on the panel, or according to Tips and Advice. |
| The lint filter is dirty. | Clean the lint filter. | |
| If the drum downs. | Washing machine suspension system. | It is normal the drum downs when full of clothes and water. |
| If the lid does not open. | The safety lock is activated. The machine is in the spinning step. | Wait a few minutes to release the lid (see page 20). |