Frigidaire GLTF1040AS User Manual

9. Push in the cycle selector knob and turn it
clockwise to the desired wash cycle.
10. Start the washer by closing the door and
pulling out the cycle selector knob. The
washer will not operate with the door open.
As a safety measure, the door will
automatically lock during the entire wash
cycle.
 To stop the washer, push in the cycle
selector knob.
 To change a cycle, push in the cycle
selector knob and turn it clockwise to the
desired setting.
 Pull out the knob to restart the washer.
11. Remove items when cycle ends. A signal
will sound at the end of the cycle. On some
models, the Cycle Signal can be turned off.
(continued, reverse side)
Operating Steps
Read and follow Washing Procedures in your
Owner's Guide. It provides detailed information for
preparing the wash load and choosing control
settings to ensure best washing results.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed
together.
2. Prepare items for washing.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
4. Add laundry load to the wash drum.
5. Open the dispenser drawer and add the
measured amount of detergent to the
detergent compartment. If desired, add liquid
bleach and fabric softener to the appropriate
compartments. Slowly close dispenser drawer.
The washer will not operate with the drawer
open.
6. Set Wash/Rinse Temperature according to
fabric type and soil level of each load.
7. If desired, select Extra Rinse in the Regular
or Perm Press cycle.
8. Select Final Spin Speed, as desired, when
using the Perm Press or Hand Washables
cycles.
Printed in U. S. A.
Note: From time to time you may see water in
the bleach and fabric softener compartments.
This is a result of the siphoning action and is
part of the normal operation of the washer.
P/N 131932500 (0001)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Before Operating Your Washer
Read your washer 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 washer Owner's Guide before
operating this appliance.
PREWASH
REGULAR
WHITES
PERM PRESS
COLORS
DELICATES &
HAND WASHABLES
CYCLE SIGNAL
OFF
ON
FINAL
SPIN
FINAL
SPIN
FINAL
SPIN
WASH
WASH
WASH
HEAVY WASH
FINAL SPIN SPEED
EXTRA RINSE
DOOR
LOCK
YES NO
REGULAR/PERM PRESS
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
HOT
COLD
WARM
COLD
COLD
COLD
WARM
WARM

Frigidaire GLTF1040AS Specifications

General

Brand	Frigidaire
Model	GLTF1040AS
Type	Top Load Washer
Capacity	3.2 cu. ft.
Color	White
Spin Speed	700 RPM
Energy Star Certified	No
Voltage	120V
Width	27 inches

Summary

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Steps

Step-by-step guide for operating the washing machine, including sorting, pretreating, and cycle selection.

Before Operating Your Washer

Important advice before using the washer, emphasizing safety and warranty information from the Owner's Guide.

Cycle Selection

Prewash Cycle

Details the prewash cycle for removing protein stains and loosening soil before the main wash cycle.

Regular Cycle

Describes the regular cycle for most fabrics, detailing tumble action, rinses, and spin speeds.

Perm Press Cycle

Explains the perm press cycle for cottons and blends, including rinses, spins, and pause for wrinkle prevention.

Delicates and Hand Washables Cycle

Covers the gentle cycle for knits, delicates, and hand-washable items, with fewer rinses and spins.

Washer Controls

Wash/Rinse Temperature

Sets water temperatures for washing and rinsing; affects detergent effectiveness at lower temperatures.

Extra Rinse

Option to include an additional rinse cycle for removing excess dirt and detergent from loads.

Final Spin Speed

Adjusts spin speed for water extraction and drying time, with options for Normal, Medium, and Fast.

Door Lock Indicator Light

Indicates when the cycle selector knob is pulled out; light turns off at cycle completion.

Cycle Signal

Provides an audible signal at the end of the cycle, which can be turned off on some models.