Frigidaire GLET1041A Top Load Stacked Washer / Dryer
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1. Dryer does not have enough air supply to support the burner flame gas models See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility interruption of natural gas gas models Lint screen is clogged with lint Refill or replace tank Dryer should heat when utility service is restored Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint screen before starting each cycle Exhaust duct requirements have not been met Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or flexible metal When in place the duct must have no more than two 90 bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit Drying time will be 20 longer than drying on a 240 volt circuit Drying procedures have not been followed See Drying Procedures page 10 Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may be clogged or restricted Clean out any obstruction High humidity Dryer is overloaded Use a dehumidifier near the dryer Do not overload See Drying Procedures page 10 Items left in dryer too long Remove items as soon as cycle ends Insufficient sorting of items See Drying Procedures page 10 Drying temperature too high Follow fabric care label instructions FRIGIDAIRE LAUNDRY CENTER WARRANTY Your Frigidaire product is protected by this warranty WARRANTY FRIGI2. Drying Procedures Follow fabric care label instructions Place small items in a mesh bag Fill dryer drum 1 3 to 1 2 full e Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying e Read the Dryer Operating Instructions pages 19 20 for operating your specific model e Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels PINIWZNINTIME To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons read Important Safety Instructions pages 2 4 before operating this dryer 1 Prepare items for drying e Dry items of similar fabric weight and construction in the same load e Separate dark items from light colored items Separate items that shed lint from those that attract lint If an item sheds lint turn it inside out e Be sure buckles buttons and trim are heatproof and won t damage the drum finish Close zippers fasten hooks and Velcro like fasteners Tie strings and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling e f possible turn pockets inside out for even drying e Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing Dryer heat may permanently set some stains Repeat stain removal process before drying e Place small items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy removal 2 Check that lint screen is clean and in place 3 Load the dryer e Theaverage load will fill the drum 1 3 to 1 2 full Items need room
3. OCCURRENCE WASHER NOISE Clunking or gear sounds Rattling and clanking noise Squealing sound or hot rubber odor Thumping sound Vibrating noise WASHER OPERATING Washer does not start POSSIBLE CAUSE A certain amount of clunking or gear sounds are normal in a heavy duty washer Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in tub or pump SOLUTION This is normal Stop washer and check tub If noise continues after washer is restarted objects may be in pump Call your authorized servicer Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash tub Washer is overloaded Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound Laundry center is not resting on a solid firm floor To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub fasten fasteners and turn items inside out Do not overload washer Stop washer and reduce load This is usually normal If sound continues washer is probably out of balance Stop washer and redistribute wash load Move laundry center soit rests firmly on solid floor Additional floor bracing may be needed Adjust leveling legs See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details Shipping bolt and block have not been removed during installation See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolt and block Wash load unevenly distributed in tub Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose Stop washer and rearrange wash load
4. eLeaving items in dryer after cycle ends or low heat for 5 10 minutes e Remove items immediately Hang or fold 11 e Remove items as soon as cycle ends Care and Cleaning Clean lint screen after every load Wash lint screen occasionally YANO Use care with laundry products They can damage finish on the laundry center SWAG To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property comply with the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions pages 2 4 and those listed below Before cleaning the washer or dryer interior unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur Inside the Washer Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends Excess wrinkling color transfer and odors may develop in items left in the washer Dry the washer top the area around the lid opening and the underside of the lid These areas should always be dry before the lid is closed Before cleaning the washer interior unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards When extremely soiled items have been washed a dirty residue may remain on the tub Remove this by wiping the tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser Rinse thoroughly with water The agitator or tub may become stained from fabric dye Clean th
5. e Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap e Add a few bath towels to small loads for proper stains Rinse and rewash tumbling eSome silk like fabrics should be air dried e Use proper drying temperature Place fabric softener sheet on top of load before starting the dryer Lint e Overloading e Reduce load size and rewash using liquid Do not overload dryer e Overdrying causes static abric softener in the final rinse e Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce electricity eOr add a fabric softener sheet and static electricity eLint screen not clean when umble without heat e Remove items when they are slightly damp to cycle began e Use lint brush or roller to remove lint avoid overdrying eLint is attached to pills eCheck that lint screen is clean and in place Pilling e Pilling is normal with synthetic Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers Fibers break off and permanent press fabrics eWhen ironing use spray starch or fabric finish on ball up and cling This is due to abrasion from collars and cuffs to fabric normal wear Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion Shrinking Overdrying e Irreversible condition e Follow fabric care label directions elf shrinking is a concern check load often e Remove items while slightly damp eBlock knits into shape eLay flat to complete drying Wrinkling e Overloading e Reduce load size and tumble at medium e Do not overload dryer
6. support more than 1 use at a time Clean and straighten the drain hose Check and tighten hose connections Install rubber sealing washers provided House drain pipes are clogged Unclog drain pipes Contact plumber if necessary Oversudsing Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height 14 Use less detergent Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet Standpipe must be a minimum of 33 83 82 cm high to prevent siphoning See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OCCURRENCE DRYER Dryer does not start Dryer runs but won t heat Drying cycle takes too long outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot Excessive wrinkling POSSIBLE CAUSE Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose SOLUTION Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on a separate circuit Thermal limiter tripped There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown the drum may turn but the heater will not operate Call authorized service person for replacement Replace fuse Gas supply valve is not open gas models Check to make sure supply valve is open See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure
7. DAIRE THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD SERVICERS WILL RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL ONE YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs ofservice calls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchase date appliance which prove to be defective in materials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH Secondthroughfifthyears Provide a replacement for a defective or malfunctioning part Costs for labor and replacement parts other than YEAR WARRANTY from original purchase found in the washer transmission defective transmission parts date FULL 25 YEAR 25 years from original Provide a replacement and in home service labor without Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL INNERWASHBASKET purchase date charge for an inner wash basket that breaks due to defective RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER WARRANTY materials or workmanship Excluding Alaska LIMITED WARRANTY Timeperiods listed above All of the provisions of the full and limited warranties above Costs of the technician s travel to the home and Applicable to the and the exclusions listed below apply any costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance State of Alaska 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 thi
8. Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet House fuse blown circuit breaker tripped or a power outage has occurred Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If problem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician If problem is a power outage call local electric company Water supply faucets are not turned on 13 Turn on water supply faucets OCCURRENCE WASHER OPERATING continued Washer does not start continued Washer won t spin Residue left in tub WASHER WATER Wash load too wet after spin Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly Water level does not cover load Warm or hot water is not hot enough Water in washer does not drain or drains slowly Water leaks Incorrect wash and rinse temperatures Water is entering washer but tub does not fill POSSIBLE CAUSE Cycle selector is not in correct position SOLUTION Move indicator clockwise slightly Pull out knob Motor is overheated Lid is not completely closed Heavily soiled items Washer is overloaded Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes if washer has not been manually turned off Close lid completely Safety lid lock must not be broken Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser then rinse Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items bef
9. ape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent Or touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label Before moving the laundry center place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage 12 Follow Winterizing Instructions for cold weather care Winterizing Instructions If the laundry center is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the laundry center Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet Add 1 gallon nontoxic recreational vehicle RV antifreeze to empty wash tub Set cycle selector knob at a spin setting Pull out knob and let washer spin for 1 minute to drain out all water Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled Push in knob unplug electrical power cord dry tub interior and close lid 1 Turn off water supply faucets 2 3 4 Close lid 5 6 7 Store washer in an upright position 8 To remove antifreeze from washer after storage run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent Do not add wash load EE ee Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service review this list It may save both time and expense The list includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this laundry center
10. ese parts with a nonabrasive household cleanser This prevents dye transfer to future loads Inside the Dryer Clean the dryer lint screen after every load Lint build up in the screen restricts air flow which causes longer drying times The screen is located at the bottom of the door opening Remove by pulling straight up Remove the lint and replace the screen Occasionally a waxy build up may form on the lint screen from using dryer added fabric softener sheets To remove this build up wash the lint screen in warm soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace Do not operate the dryer without the lint screen in place If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics clean the drum with a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser Remove cleanser residue before drying the next load Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust duct These areas can collect lint and dust over time An excessive amount of lint build up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard Outside When laundering is completed wipe cabinet with a damp cloth Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build up in the hoses Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water Never use harsh gritty or abrasive cleansers If the cabinet becomes stained clean with diluted chlorine bleach 1 2 cup 120 ml in 1 quart 95 L water Rinse several times with clear water Remove glue residue from t
11. 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 SERVICE 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 Frigidaire Home Products erie FRIGIDAIRE Augusta GA 30917 HOME PRODUCTS 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 16
12. ore washing Do not overload washer See Washing Procedures Load is out of balance Rearrange load to allow proper spinning Drain hose is kinked Water supply is not adequate in area Straighten drain hose 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 filling Water inlet hoses are kinked Improper water level selection for models with water level load size control Straighten hoses Select higher water level load size Washer is overloaded Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from laundry center Do not overload washer When control is set at highest fill level dry load level should not be higher than top row of circular holes in wash tub Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer Water temperature should be at least 130 F 70 C Adjust water heater as necessary Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house Drain hose is kinked or clogged Fill hose connection at faucet or washer 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
13. s warranty Any obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire or an authorized Frigidaire servicer NORMAL 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 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
14. to illuminate the dryer drum during loading and unloading Closing the door turns off the light Drying Rack some models Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried AE 2 Insert drying rack into the dryer drum Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen 3 Place items to be dried on top of rack Weight should not exceed 10 Ibs Leave space between items but do not let items hang over the sides or through the grids Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried Use only the Air Fluff no heat temperature setting for items containing plastic foam rubber rubber like materials feathers or down When items are dry remove the rack and replace the lint screen If lint screen isnotin place tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and cause damage to the dryer Use the drying rack to dry items which should 5 not be tumbled Common Drying Problems Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results poor soil and stain removal residues of lint and scum and fabric damage For satisfactory drying results follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Greasy oily Fabric softener sheet
15. to tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling Do not overload dryer e When drying large items dry only 2 or 3 at a time Fill out the load with small and medium sized items e For delicate or very small loads add 2 lint free towels for better drying less wrinkling and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets e Donotoverdry items Overdrying can cause wrinkling shrinkage harshness and a build up of static electricity which can produce more lint e f desired add a dryer fabric softener sheet 4 Close the dryer door and set dryer controls some models See Dryer Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls 5 Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting 6 Start the dryer e Turn Start control clockwise to ON Hold for 1 2 seconds and release e Toaddorremove items when the dryer is running open the door The dryer will always stop when the door is opened e Allow the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside 7 When the cycle ends remove items immediately and hang or fold If load is removed before the cycle ends turn cycle selector to OFF 10 EE SeSe Features Cycle Signal Control some models When the Cycle Signal Control is ON a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and during the Press Saver setting some models The volume is adjustable on some models Drum Light some models A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened
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