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Frigidaire 131883500A User's Manual

1. qualified service personnel An excessiveamountoflintbuild upin these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire See Care and Cleaning page 6 VGN Do not operate the dryerif thelint screen isblocked damaged or missing Firehazard overheating and damageto fabricscan occur If yourdryerhas adrying rack alw aysreplace the lint screen when finished using thedrying rack SVG NILE Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areasfree fromtheaccumulation of lint dustand dirt YZ Do not obstructthe flow of ventilating air Do not stackor place laundry orthrow rugsagainstthe frontorbackofthedryer VINE Do not spray any type of aerosol into on orneardryeratany time NONIN Do not use fabricsofteners or productsto eliminate staticunless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabricsoftenerorproduct YYZ Do not place items exposed to cooking oilsin your dryer Items contaminated w ith cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could causea load to catch fire Al Failureto comply with thesew amingscould resultin fire explosion seriousbodily injury and ordamagetotherubberor plastic partsofthedryer 2 Printed in U S A pN ThisOw ner sGuide providesgeneral operating instructionsforyourdryer It alsocontainsinformationaboutfeatures forseveral other models Y our dryer may nothave every featureincluded Usethedryeronly asinstructed inthis Owner s Guide and the Operating Instructionscard included
2. repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY Note Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 2 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material or for appliances not in ordinary household use The consumer shall pay for such service calls 3 Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Frigidaire or its authorized servicers use of parts other than genuine Frigidaire Home Products parts obtained from persons other than such servicers or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply or acts of God 4 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined IF YOU NEED Keep your bill of sale delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record The date on the bill establishes the warranty SE
3. with your dryer Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Do notusean adaptor plug or extension cord or remove groundingprongfrom electricalpower cord Failureto follow thiswarningcan cause seriousinjury fireordeath ELECTRIC DRYERS 14 30R B FUSED 30 AMP 120 240 V OR 120 208 V WALL RECEPTACLE DRYER DRYER SERVICECORD CORRECT Use this way ONLY GAS DRYERS Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong from this plug QL Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug CORRECT Use this way ONLY Note Theinstructionsappearing in this Owner sGuidearenot meantto cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution mustbe practiced w heninstalling operating and maintaininganyappliance Protect Children PVM Do notallow children to play onorinthedryer Close supervision of children isnecessary w hen the dryerisused nearchildren Aschildren grow teach them the proper safe use of all appliances NEAN Destroy thecarton plasticbag and otherpacking materialsafterthe dryerisunpacked Children might use them for play Cartonscovered with rugs bedspreadsor plasticsheetscan becomeairtight chambers NENIE Keep laundry productsoutof children sreach To prevent personal injury observeallw amingson productlabels NENNE Before the dryerisremoved from service or discarded r
4. Augusta GA 30917 Product Registration Thank you for choosing this dryer Thisowner sguidewillexplain proper operation and care Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record below the model and serial numbersfound onthedryerserial plate located on the left side of the door opening Keepthesenumbersforfuture reference Model Number Serial Number Register Your Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should befilled incompletely signed and returned 1999 White Consolidated Industries Inc Allrights reserved Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this dryer ZG To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock orinjury to personswhen using thisdryer comply with the basicw arningslisted below Al Failureto comply with thesew arningscould resultin serious personal injuries Prevent Fire YYZ Do notdry itemsthat have been previously cleanedin soakedin or spotted with gasoline cleaning solvents kerosene waxes etc Do not storethese itemson ornearthe dryer These substances give off vaporsthat could igniteor explode WZ To preventfire do notuseheatto dry itemscontaining plastic foam rubber orsimilarly textured rubber like materials oritemscontainingfeathersor down Use Air Fluff No Heat only NMN clean the lint screen before orafter each load Theinteriorof the dryer lintscreen housing and exhaust duct should bedeaned approximately every 18 monthsby
5. FRIGIDAIRE Owner s Guide Product Registration ecer Cover Important Safety Instructions ccccceeeeeceetssteeeeeeeees 2 3 Drying Proc dures isrrsrinin 4 FeatU eS ireny 5 Common Drying Problems incsanisccsacerecacacareceted cntxanen 5 Care and Cleaning vannnirnsinansssadcraudtinddacededduuananspandinnsin 6 Avoid Service Checklist vississrssnavedincscasisniaseinncniannare 7 Waranty canisters ahovansitach sinnaltaarbuadelamedttdneianuhincanansstansauhite 8 www frgidaire com P N 131883500A 0310 Foryoursafety theinformation in thismanual must be follow ed to minimizethe risk of fire orexplosion orto prevent property damage personal injury orlossof life Do notstoreoruse gasoline orotherflammablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinity of thisorany other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do nottry to light any appliance Do nottouch any electrical switch do notuse any phonein your building Clearthe room building orarea of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e Ifyou cannotreach your gassupplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer serviceagency orthegassupplier Versi n en espa ol Sideseaobtenerunacopiaen espa olde esteManualdelUsuario s rvaseescribira ladirecci6n queseinduyeacontinuadon Solicite la P N 131878600 Spanish Owner sGuides Frigidaire Home Products P O Box 212378
6. NSIBLE FOR FULL ONE YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under WARRANTY purchase date appliance which prove to be defective in materials or IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE workmanship CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Time period listed above All of the provisions of the full warranty above and the Costs of the technician s travel to the home and any Applicable to the State of Alaska exclusions listed below apply costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required because of service Your appliance is warranted by Frigidaire Home Products a division of White Consolidated Industries Inc We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire or an authorized Frigidaire servicer IMPORTANT This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer is responsible for the RESPONSIBILITIES items listed below OF THE CONSUMER 1 Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product 2 Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing electrical and or gas codes 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses
7. RVICE period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts This written warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Frigidaire Home Products 800 944 9044 W Frigidaire Home Products FRI IDAIRE P O Box 212378 HOME PRODUCTS Augusta GA 30917 Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are made by White Consolidated Industries Inc This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U S A and Puerto Rico
8. Use only authorized factory parts e Donottamperwith controls e Donotinstallorstorethedryerw hereit willbe exposed to the weather mn Athermallimiterswitch automatically tumsoffthe motorin the unlikely event of anoverheated situation electricdryersonly A servicetechnician mustreplacethe thermallimitersw itch aftercorrecting thefault mn Failureto comply with these w arningscould resultin seriouspersonal injuries SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Drying Procedures Follow fabriccare label instructions Hoe MgC oe ee ee fis iT EP Ge ee LO rage ei ILL ee lt I a a LEDR n TEE AA ELLIE oe BE R Bae LLL Ta LO ee Te a i E it A mi Place small itemsin a mesh bag Filldryerdrum 1 3to 1 2 full Follow theguidelinesbelow forpreparing the load fordrying e Read the Operating Instructionscard foroperating yourspecificmodel e Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock orinjury to persons read Important Safety Instructions pages 2 3 before operating thisdryer 1 Prepare items for drying Dry itemsof similar fabric w eightand construction in thesame load Separate darkitemsfrom light colored items Separateitemsthatshed lint fromthosethatattractlint If an item shedslint turn itinsideout Besure buckles buttonsandtrimare heatproof and w on tdamagethedrum fin
9. at temperature setting foritemscontaining plastic foam rubber rubber likematerials feathersordown Blacethatrontbarunder 5 Whenitemsaredry removetherackand replace the lint screen If lintscreen isnotin place tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and cause damageto thedryer thelip of the lint screen opening Common Drying Problems Many drying problemsinvolvepoorcleaning results poorsoiland stain removal residuesof lintand scum and fabricdamage Forsatisfactory drying results follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Greasy oily Fabricsoftenersheet e Rubfabricsoftenerstainswithbarsoap Addafew bathtowelsto smallloadsfor stains Rinseand rewash propertumbling e Some silk like fabrics should be air dried e Useproperdrying temperature e Place fabricsoftenersheeton top of load beforestarting thedryer Lint e Overloading e Reduceloadsizeandrewashusingliquid Donotoverload dryer Overdrying causesstatic fabricsoftener in thefinal rinse Use fabricsoftenerin washerordryerto electricity e Or add afabricsoftenersheet and reduce staticelectricity e Lintscreen notclean tumble withoutheat e Removeitemsw hen they are slightly damp when cycle began e Uselint brush orrollerto remove lint to avoid overdrying Lintis attached to pills Check that lint screen isclean and in place Pilling e Pillingisnormal w
10. auseslonger drying times The screen islocated atthe bottom of thedooropening Removeby pulling straight up Removethelintand replace thescreen e Occasionally a waxy build up may form on the lint screen from using dryer added fabricsoftener sheets To remove thisbuild up wash thelintscreen in warm soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace Do not operate the dryer withoutthelintscreen in place e Ifthedryerdrum becomesstained from noncolorfast fabrics clean the drum with a damp cloth anda mild liquid household cleanser Remove cleanser residuebeforedrying thenextload e Every 18monthsan authorized servicershould clean thedryercabinet interior and exhaust duct Theseareascan collect lintand dustovertime An excessive amountoflintbuild up could resultin inefficientdrying and possiblefire hazard Outside e Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water Never use harsh gritty or abrasive cleansers e Ifthecabinet becomesstained clean with diluted chlorine bleach 1 2 cup 120 ml in 1 quart 95 liter w ater Rinse several times w ith clear water e Removeglueresiduefromtapeorlabelswitha mixtureof warm waterand mild detergent Or touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label e Beforemovingthedryer placea strip of cardboard orthin fiberboard under the frontleveling legsto preventdamageto floor Avoid Service Checklist OCCURRENCE Dryer does not start Dryer runs but won t heat Drying cycle takes too long outsid
11. e To restart dryer closethedoorthen push the Start Button for2 secondsor turn the START knob clockw iseto ON hold for 1 2 secondsand release Thedryerwill notstartifthe cycleselectorisin the OFF position When the cycle ends remove items immediately and hang orfold If load isremoved before the cycle ends turn cycle selectorto OFF 4 EE SeSe Features Cycle Signal Control some models When the Cycle Signal ControlisON asignal will sound atthe end of each cycle and during the Press Saver setting some models The volume is adjustable on somemodels Drum Light some models Adrumlightwillcomeonwheneverthe doorisopened to illuminate the dryer drum during loading and unloading Closing the doortumsoff the light Reversible Dryer Door Yourdryerisequipped with areversibledoor The doorcan behinged ontheright orleftside Referto the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS fordirectionson changing thedoor Drying Rack some models Use the drying rack to dry itemswhich should notbe tumble dried 1 Openthedryerdoorandremovethelintscreen 2 Insertdrying rackintothedryerdrum Placethefrontbarunderthelip of the lintscreen opening 3 Placeitemsto be dried on top of the rack Weight should not exceed 101lbs Leavespace between items butdo notletitemshang overthesidesorthrough the grids Do nottumble other itemswhen using the drying rack 4 Selectatimeddrysetting best suited foritemsbeing dried Use only the AirFluff no he
12. e of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot Excessive wrinkling Scratching orchipping of the drum finish Before calling for service review thislist It may save both time and expense The list indudes common occurrencesthatare notthe result of defective workmanship ormaterialsin thisdryer POSSIBLE CAUSE Electrical pow ercordisnotsecurely plugged in orplug may beloose SOLUTION Makesurethe plug fitstightly in wall outlet House fuse blown orcircuit breakertripped Reset circuit breaker orreplace fuse Makesure electrical lineisnot overloaded and thedryeris onaseparate circuit Thermal limitertripped There are 2 house fusesin the dryer circuit If lof the 2fusesisblown the drum may turn butthe heater w ill notoperate Callauthorized service person forreplacement Replace fuse Gassupply valve isnot open gasmodels Checkto make sure supply valveisopen See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure Dryer doesnot have enough airsupply to supportthe bumerflame gasmodels SeeINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LPgassupplytankisempty orthere hasbeen a utility interruption of natural gas gas models Lint screen is clogged with lint Refillorreplace tank Dryershould heat when utility serviceisrestored Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint screen before starting each cycle Exhaust duct requirements have not been met Exhaustduct mustbeatleast 4inchesin diametera
13. emovethe dryerdoorto preventacddental entrapment mn Failureto comply with these w arningscould resultin seriouspersonal injuries Prevent Injury PRU To prevent shock hazard and assurestability during operation the dryer must beinstalled and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance w ith local codes Installation instructionsare packed inthedryerforthe installer sreference Referto INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS fordetailed grounding procedures Ifthedryerismovedto a new location haveit checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person PZT To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer the electrical pow ercord of agasdryer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong outlet The third grounding prong must never be removed Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug AWE ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning Failure to do so can resultin electrical shock or injury PY VAINILMe Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryerinterior Hazardousfumesorelectrical shock could occur INI To prevent injury do notreachinto thedryerif the drumismoving Waituntilthedryerhasstopped completely before reaching intothedrum 4 WARNING preventinjury and damagetothedryer All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unlessspecifically recommended inthis Ow ner sGuide
14. ish Close zippers fasten hooksand Velcro like fasteners Tiestringsand sashesto prevent snagging andtangling If possible turn pocketsinside out foreven drying Checkforstainsw hich may nothavebeen removed in washing Dryerheat may permanently set some stains Repeat stain removal processbefore drying Placesmallitemsinamesh bag to preventtangling and for easy removal Check that lint screen is dean and in place Lo ad the dryer Theaverageload willfillthe drum 1 3to 1 2full temsneed roomto tumble freely foreven drying and lesswrinkling Do notoverload dryer When dryinglargeitems dry only 2or3atatime Fillouttheload with small and medium sized items Fordelicate orvery smallloads add 2 lint free tow elsforbetterdrying less wrinkling and to prevent grease stainscaused by fabricsoftenersheets Donotoverdry items Overdrying can causewrinkling shrinkage harshness anda build up of staticelectricity w hich can producemorelint If desired add adryerfabricsoftenersheet Close the dryer door and set dryer controls some models See Operating Instructionscard for your specific model controls Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting Start the dryer Push Start Button for2secondsortum the START knobdockwisetoON hold for1 2secondsand release To addorremoveitemswhenthedryerisrunning open thedoor Thedryer willalwaysstop when the doorisopened Allow the drum to cometo a completestop before reaching insid
15. ith e Usealintbrush orshaverto removepills Usefabricsoftenertolubricatefibers Fibersbreak syntheticand permanent e Whenironing use spray starch orfabric off ballupand _ pressfabrics Thisisdue finish on collarsand cuffs clingtofabric to abrasion from normal e Turnitemsinside outto reduce abrasion wear Shrinking e Overdrying Irreversiblecondition Follow fabriccare label directions If shrinking isa concern check load often Removeitemsw hile slightly damp and hang orlay flatto complete drying Block knits into shape Do notoverload dryer Removeitemsassoon ascycle ends Wrinkling Overloading Reduce load size and tumble at medium Leaving itemsin dryer orlow heatfor 5 10 minutes after cycle ends Removeitemsimmediately Hang orfold 5 Care and Cleaning Clean lintscreen after every load Do notstore or place laundry products ontopofdryeratany time They can damage thefinish or controls Toreducerisk of fire orseriousinjury to personsorproperty comply with the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions pages 2 3 and thoselisted below e Beforecleaning thedryerinterior unplug the electrical pow ercord to avoid electrical shockhazards e Donotuseanytype spray cleanserw hen cleaning dryerinterior Hazardous fumesor electrical shock could occur Inside e Clean the lint screen after every load Lint build up in the screen restrictsair flow which c
16. nd made of rigid orflexible metal Whenin place the duct must have no more than two 90 bendsand must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electricdryerisconnected to a208 voltcircuit Drying time will be 20 longerthan drying ona240volt circuit Drying procedureshave not been follow ed See Drying Procedures page 4 Outsideexhausthoodorexhaustductmay Clean outany obstruction beclogged orrestricted Highhumidity Use adehumidifiernearthedryer Dryerisoverloaded Do not overload See Drying Procedures page 4 Itemsleftin dryertoo long Removeitemsassoon ascycle ends Insufficient sorting of items See Drying Procedures page 4 Drying temperaturetoo high Foreign objectssuch ascoins pins clipsor buttonsareinsidethedryer Permanently attached items such as belt buckles zippersand fastenersmay be hitting theinside of the drum Follow fabriccarelabelinstructions Always remove foreign objects from pockets before laundering Removeobjectsfrom drum and restart dryer It may be necessary to baste a scrap of material securely aroundomamentsbeforedrying to preventscratchingand damageto the dryer Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached items is not covered by the warranty FRIGIDAIRE DRYER WARRANTY Your Frigidaire product isprotected by thiswarranty WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD SERVICERS WILL RESPO

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