Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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All about the Use &Care of your Dryer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Solutions to Common Problems 14-15 Features 5 Warranty 16 Operating Instructions 6-11 Notes 17-18 Dryer Settings Chart 12 Español 35 Care and Cleaning 13 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137181700A (0901)
All about the Use &Care of your Dryer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Solutions to Common Problems 14-15 Features 5 Warranty 16 Operating Instructions 6-11 Notes 17-18 Dryer Settings Chart 12 Español 35 Care and Cleaning 13 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137181700A (0901)
Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; Do not store or use any other models. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if ...; If you to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Please read all instructions before using this dryer. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which is important but not hazard-related. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which...
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; Do not store or use any other models. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if ...; If you to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Please read all instructions before using this dryer. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which is important but not hazard-related. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which...
Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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...parts of ventilating air. Do not store these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. WARNING FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. An excessive amount of fire, electrical shock, or injury to fabrics can be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel. Do ... FIRE • Do not dry items that could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 240 v Electric Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer 10-30R 3-wire (fused 30 amp) 14-30R 4-wire UL-approved service cord must be installed on...
...parts of ventilating air. Do not store these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. WARNING FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. An excessive amount of fire, electrical shock, or injury to fabrics can be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel. Do ... FIRE • Do not dry items that could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 240 v Electric Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer 10-30R 3-wire (fused 30 amp) 14-30R 4-wire UL-approved service cord must be installed on...
Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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...electrical shock or injury. • Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the dryer must replace the thermal limiter switch after the dryer is moving. Failure to do not reach into the dryer if the drum...8226; Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customer of an overheated situation (electric dryers only). Included in this list are soot and carbon monoxide, both of which may occur. NOTE The instructions appearing in ...
...electrical shock or injury. • Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the dryer must replace the thermal limiter switch after the dryer is moving. Failure to do not reach into the dryer if the drum...8226; Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customer of an overheated situation (electric dryers only). Included in this list are soot and carbon monoxide, both of which may occur. NOTE The instructions appearing in ...
Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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...;ow mixes with a high volume air handling system. This could be a sign of time, or after a heavy load has remained in the dryer drum for stains which may not have been removed in the combustion tube. In some installations there may be some stains. • Place delicate or ...drying. fasten hooks and Velcro®-like fasteners. D. Repeat stain removal process and wash again before operating your dryer. 1 Prepare load for drying. • Dry items of fire, electric shock or injury to control the gas flow. GAS BURNER (Gas models only.) When the burner is...
...;ow mixes with a high volume air handling system. This could be a sign of time, or after a heavy load has remained in the dryer drum for stains which may not have been removed in the combustion tube. In some installations there may be some stains. • Place delicate or ...drying. fasten hooks and Velcro®-like fasteners. D. Repeat stain removal process and wash again before operating your dryer. 1 Prepare load for drying. • Dry items of fire, electric shock or injury to control the gas flow. GAS BURNER (Gas models only.) When the burner is...
Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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...direction to tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. • If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on top of the load at the beginning of static electricity. • Turn the cycle selector knob in the future. • To return to improve tumbling action. 4 Select ... Close the door and press Start to 1/2 full. See the "Dryer Settings Chart" for the cycle selected, the indicator will not light. • Adjustments made to a cycle will fill the drum 1/3 to resume the cycle. 6 When the cycle ends, remove items immedi- then, while the indicator is opened. ...
...direction to tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. • If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on top of the load at the beginning of static electricity. • Turn the cycle selector knob in the future. • To return to improve tumbling action. 4 Select ... Close the door and press Start to 1/2 full. See the "Dryer Settings Chart" for the cycle selected, the indicator will not light. • Adjustments made to a cycle will fill the drum 1/3 to resume the cycle. 6 When the cycle ends, remove items immedi- then, while the indicator is opened. ...
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... load is changed after a few minutes. If this timed cycle to turn the knob to the cycle desired. Quick Select this occurs, select a Timed Dry cycle. Drying time will automatically be dried at the back of the dryer drum sense the moisture level of selecting the correct drying time for... will beep and the status lights will flash, but the original cycle will be displayed. Auto Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics. Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can be selected by the sensors. Heavy Select this...
... load is changed after a few minutes. If this timed cycle to turn the knob to the cycle desired. Quick Select this occurs, select a Timed Dry cycle. Drying time will automatically be dried at the back of the dryer drum sense the moisture level of selecting the correct drying time for... will beep and the status lights will flash, but the original cycle will be displayed. Auto Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics. Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can be selected by the sensors. Heavy Select this...
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... sensing bars NOTE If your model did not come on DOOR REVERSAL, refer to illuminate the drum during the cycle: • Drying • Cool Down • Extended Tumble Drum Light The drum light will be lighted during loading and unloading. Press and hold for items which should not exceed...materials, feathers or down. The door can be displayed when the cycle is displayed during the cycle. When items are dry, remove the rack and store it in a convenient location. Insert the rack into the dryer drum, resting the back support on the moisture sensor bars and the front...
... sensing bars NOTE If your model did not come on DOOR REVERSAL, refer to illuminate the drum during the cycle: • Drying • Cool Down • Extended Tumble Drum Light The drum light will be lighted during loading and unloading. Press and hold for items which should not exceed...materials, feathers or down. The door can be displayed when the cycle is displayed during the cycle. When items are dry, remove the rack and store it in a convenient location. Insert the rack into the dryer drum, resting the back support on the moisture sensor bars and the front...
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... may differ slightly on default dryness level and factory settings for electric dryers. DRYER SETTINGS CHART These Temperature, Dryness levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Towels/ Bedding Heavy Normal Casual Quick Estimated Cycle Duration** 60 min 55 min 50 min 40 min 25 min Delicates Timed Dry ... * * * * * * * Dryness More Dry * * Normal * * Less Dry * Damp Dry Options Shrink Guard * Extended Tumble * Signal Volume * * * * * * * * Factory presets Available selections **Estimated cycle duration is based on gas models. 12
... may differ slightly on default dryness level and factory settings for electric dryers. DRYER SETTINGS CHART These Temperature, Dryness levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Towels/ Bedding Heavy Normal Casual Quick Estimated Cycle Duration** 60 min 55 min 50 min 40 min 25 min Delicates Timed Dry ... * * * * * * * Dryness More Dry * * Normal * * Less Dry * Damp Dry Options Shrink Guard * Extended Tumble * Signal Volume * * * * * * * * Factory presets Available selections **Estimated cycle duration is based on gas models. 12
Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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...with a mixture of the door opening. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and in place. • If the dryer drum becomes stained from using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. WARNING To reduce risk of lint around the opening and remove any type spray cleanser when...restricts air flow, which causes longer drying times. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could result in the Important Safety Instructions and those listed below. • Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to the floor. 13 Remove the lint and replace the...
...with a mixture of the door opening. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and in place. • If the dryer drum becomes stained from using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. WARNING To reduce risk of lint around the opening and remove any type spray cleanser when...restricts air flow, which causes longer drying times. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could result in the Important Safety Instructions and those listed below. • Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to the floor. 13 Remove the lint and replace the...
Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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...shrinking is attached to "pills." • Overdrying. • Temperature too high. • Overdrying. • Overloading. • Leaving items in dryer after cycle ends. Rinse and rewash. • Reduce load size and rewash using liquid fabric softener in the final rinse. • Or, add... cling to fabric.) Shrinking Wrinkling POSSIBLE CAUSES • Fabric softener sheet. • Overloading. • Overdrying causes static electricity. • Lint screen not clean when cycle began. • Lint is a concern, check load often. • Remove items while slightly damp and hang or ...
...shrinking is attached to "pills." • Overdrying. • Temperature too high. • Overdrying. • Overloading. • Leaving items in dryer after cycle ends. Rinse and rewash. • Reduce load size and rewash using liquid fabric softener in the final rinse. • Or, add... cling to fabric.) Shrinking Wrinkling POSSIBLE CAUSES • Fabric softener sheet. • Overloading. • Overdrying causes static electricity. • Lint screen not clean when cycle began. • Lint is a concern, check load often. • Remove items while slightly damp and hang or ...
Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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...a 240 volt circuit. Make sure all lint has been removed from drum and restart dryer. Drying time will not operate. (electric models) Gas supply valve is open (gas models). Insufficient sorting of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot. It may be loose. may ... must have not been met. Check to a 208 volt circuit. Use a dehumidifier near the dryer. Do not overload. See "Operating Instructions." Foreign objects such as cycle ends. High humidity. The list includes common occurrences that are 2 house fuses in this list. Scratching or...
...a 240 volt circuit. Make sure all lint has been removed from drum and restart dryer. Drying time will not operate. (electric models) Gas supply valve is open (gas models). Insufficient sorting of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot. It may be loose. may ... must have not been met. Check to a 208 volt circuit. Use a dehumidifier near the dryer. Do not overload. See "Operating Instructions." Foreign objects such as cycle ends. High humidity. The list includes common occurrences that are 2 house fuses in this list. Scratching or...
Wiring Diagram (All Languages)
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...the Product for blocked lint filter, blocked exhaust, air leaks around air duct, broken blower fan blades, worn or loose drum seals, dryer installed in closet with communications or memory did not check, one has become corrupted. Watch Dog Reset The safety (high...If problem persists, replace electronic control. If problem persists, replace electronic control. CAUTION: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL CURRENT BEFORE SERVICING Please Return This Sheet to the memory or input/output. Rotate the cycle selector knob 2 turns counterclockwise. Problem reading or writing to its wiring is within 50 K...
...the Product for blocked lint filter, blocked exhaust, air leaks around air duct, broken blower fan blades, worn or loose drum seals, dryer installed in closet with communications or memory did not check, one has become corrupted. Watch Dog Reset The safety (high...If problem persists, replace electronic control. If problem persists, replace electronic control. CAUTION: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL CURRENT BEFORE SERVICING Please Return This Sheet to the memory or input/output. Rotate the cycle selector knob 2 turns counterclockwise. Problem reading or writing to its wiring is within 50 K...
Wiring Diagram (All Languages)
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...is displayed. 3 turns: Drive motor runs; Drying LED is lit. After entering the test mode, the cycle selector knob can now be reset for 6 seconds or disconnect power from dryer. Drying LED is lit. Opening the door (press in on door switch plunger) and placing a finger ... 0 turns: All LED's will be rotated to select the following tests: Rotate the cycle selector knob clockwise from the bottom. heat source is off . "H" and the control thermistor reading will rapidly flash. d. Dryer will flash. 1 turn: Drive motor runs; Press and hold Select and Cancel buttons ...
...is displayed. 3 turns: Drive motor runs; Drying LED is lit. After entering the test mode, the cycle selector knob can now be reset for 6 seconds or disconnect power from dryer. Drying LED is lit. Opening the door (press in on door switch plunger) and placing a finger ... 0 turns: All LED's will be rotated to select the following tests: Rotate the cycle selector knob clockwise from the bottom. heat source is off . "H" and the control thermistor reading will rapidly flash. d. Dryer will flash. 1 turn: Drive motor runs; Press and hold Select and Cancel buttons ...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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All about the Installation of your Dryer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-3 Reversing Door 18-21 Installation Requirements 4-10 Accessories 22 Installed Dryer Dimensions 11 Notes 23-24 Installation Instructions 12-17 Español 25 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137112200B (0903)
All about the Installation of your Dryer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-3 Reversing Door 18-21 Installation Requirements 4-10 Accessories 22 Installed Dryer Dimensions 11 Notes 23-24 Installation Instructions 12-17 Español 25 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 137112200B (0903)
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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... qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • The electrical service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas ...10.2 cm), rigid metal or semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work • 3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt cord kit (electric dryer) • 4 in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000. • The dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants, beauty salons, etc. • Do not install a clothes...
... qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. • The electrical service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas ...10.2 cm), rigid metal or semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work • 3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt cord kit (electric dryer) • 4 in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000. • The dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants, beauty salons, etc. • Do not install a clothes...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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...WARNING Please read thoroughly Door latches and drum tumbles when cycle starts Registration card sent in 3 Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to -back Cabinet is setting solid on all corners Gas Supply (Gas Dryer) Manual shutoff valve present in death or... injury hazards. check with soapy water, NEVER check with flame 240v Electric Supply (Electric Dryer) Approved NEMA 10-30R or 14-30R service cord with a WARNING or CAUTION based on Dryer plugged in minor or moderate injury. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety...
...WARNING Please read thoroughly Door latches and drum tumbles when cycle starts Registration card sent in 3 Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to -back Cabinet is setting solid on all corners Gas Supply (Gas Dryer) Manual shutoff valve present in death or... injury hazards. check with soapy water, NEVER check with flame 240v Electric Supply (Electric Dryer) Approved NEMA 10-30R or 14-30R service cord with a WARNING or CAUTION based on Dryer plugged in minor or moderate injury. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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...circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral. Electrical requirements for washer and dryer. OUTLET RECEPTACLE - POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current. GROUNDING ... recommended. Use separately fused circuits for electric dryer CIRCUIT - IMPORTANT This dryer is internally grounded to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is prohibited for use with clothes dryers. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Í NOTE Because ...
...circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral. Electrical requirements for washer and dryer. OUTLET RECEPTACLE - POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current. GROUNDING ... recommended. Use separately fused circuits for electric dryer CIRCUIT - IMPORTANT This dryer is internally grounded to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is prohibited for use with clothes dryers. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Í NOTE Because ...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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...line should be 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) pipe. 3 If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used to connect your dryer to the dryer. 6 The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. branch circuit fused with...corrode when subjected to or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa). 8 Connections for the gas supply must comply with 15 amp. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Electrical requirements for Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.24. 5 The tubing MUST be constructed of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in excess of...
...line should be 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) pipe. 3 If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used to connect your dryer to the dryer. 6 The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. branch circuit fused with...corrode when subjected to or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa). 8 Connections for the gas supply must comply with 15 amp. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Electrical requirements for Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.24. 5 The tubing MUST be constructed of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in excess of...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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...between the vent hood and the ground or any lint prior to prevent drafts and the entrance of fire. When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to installing dryer duct. WARNING FIRE HAZARD Failure to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. The following are known to follow these instructions...only 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid or flexible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-out damper(s) that open when the dryer is in operation. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of insects and rodents.
...between the vent hood and the ground or any lint prior to prevent drafts and the entrance of fire. When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to installing dryer duct. WARNING FIRE HAZARD Failure to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. The following are known to follow these instructions...only 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid or flexible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-out damper(s) that open when the dryer is in operation. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of insects and rodents.