Frigidaire FARE4044MW Washer/Dryer User Manual
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1. CAUTION The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customer of potential exposure to such substances Included in this list are soot and carbon monoxide both of which may be produced by the use of this product amp NOTE The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situa tion that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new dryer A SUSPENSION ROLLERS The dryer drum is supported by a set of suspension rollers At times there may be a thumping or rolling sound when the dryer starts This may happen if the dryer has not been in use for a period of time or after a heavy load has remained in the dryer drum for an extended period creating a temporary flat spot on the edge of the roller The noise should dissipate as the dryer operates and the flat spots smooth out B AIR FLOW SYSTEM Your dryer is equipped with a high volume air handling system In some installations there may be some sounds associated with air movement throughout the dryer including the air duct blower and exhaust system This is normal and can vary with load2. denim jeans kids wear Select this specialty cycle for drying kids clothing and baby wear allergy Select this Auto Dry cycle where you wish to reduce allergens as you dry your load Items prone to heat damage are not recommended for this cycle Timed Dry Cycles amp WARNING FIRE HAZARD To avoid fire hazard do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down foam rubber plastics similarly textured rubber like materials Use a Timed Dry cycle and the air dry setting refresh Select refresh to help remove wrinkles from clean and dry items that were not taken from the dryer at the end of the cycle have been stored in crowded closets or drawers or unpacked from luggage following a trip It provides approximately 10 minutes of tumbling followed by a 5 minute cool down period quick dry Select this timed cycle to quickly dry a small load made up of just a few items It provides approximately 20 minutes of tumbling followed by a cool down period timed dry To manually select the drying time for any load turn the knob to a numbered setting Drying times from 60 to 90 minutes are available Moisture sensing bars are not active and dryer will continue to heat throughout the cycle until the final cool down period You will not be able to select a dryness level Cycle Settings For best results hie Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried Appropriate drying temperature dryness lev
3. buttons to scroll to the desired settings To select or delete an option press options then while the indicator is blinking press select The indicator will light when the option has been se lected It will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted amp NOTE If a setting is not available for the cycle selected the indicator will not light e Adjustments made to a cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future To return to factory settings press these two buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds 5 Start the cycle e Close the dryer door The dryer will not operate with the door open Push in or turn the cycle selector knob or press any option buttons to wake the dryer You will hear three beeps to indicate dryer is ready to operate After making your selections push in the selector knob to start the cycle You will hear one beep before the drum begins to rotate Select delay start to delay the beginning of the cycle if desired To add or remove items when the dryer is running push in the cycle selector knob to pause the cycle and open the door Opening the door with a cycle running will also pause the cycle You will hear two beeps Allow the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside Add or remove the item close the door and push in the selector knob again continuing the current cycle To cancel a running cycle pus
4. dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit Drying procedures have not been followed Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may be clogged or restricted High humidity Dryer is overloaded Items left in dryer too long Insufficient sorting of items Drying temperature too high Foreign objects such as coins pins clips or buttons are inside the dryer Permanently attached items such as belt buckles zippers and fasteners may be hitting the inside of the drum SOLUTION Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on a separate circuit Call authorized service person for replacement Replace fuse Check to make sure supply valve is open See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Refill or replace tank Dryer should heat when utility service is restored Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter before starting each cycle Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or semi rigid metal When in place the duct must have no more than four 90 bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Drying time will be 20 longer than drying on a 240 volt circuit See Operating Instructions Clean out any obstruction Use a dehumidifier near the dryer Do not overload See Operating Instructions
5. s Guide Use only authorized factory parts remove the dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries e Do not tamper with controls e Do not sit on step on or stand on the dryer Do not rest heavy loads on top The dryer is not meant to sup port weight e Do not install or store the dryer where it will be ex posed to the weather e A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation electric dryers only A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault e Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer s reference Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures If the dryer is moved to a new location have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer the electrical power cord of a gas dryer 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
6. 10 30R 3 wire k fused 30 amp ay fused 30 amp 14 30R 4 wire XY UL approved service cord must be installed on electric dryers not provided with unit except those manufactured for sale i in Canada T 120 v Gas Dryer Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under N any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong _ Power cord with 3 prong grounded plug Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury fire or death 4 WARNING RISK OF FIRE To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using this dryer comply with the basic warnings listed below Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow these Important Safety Instructions PREVENT FIRE Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in soaked in or spotted with gasoline cleaning solvents kerosene waxes etc Do not store these items on or near the dryer These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire Do not dry articles containing rubber plastic or simi
7. Contact a qualified technician immedi ately Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire explosion serious bodily injury and or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the dryer e e IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTI ONS PROTECT CHILDREN e Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close PREVENT I NJ URY supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children As children grow teach them the proper safe use of all appliances Destroy the carton plastic bag and other packing ma terials after the dryer is unpacked Children might use them for play Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers Keep laundry products out of children s reach To pre vent personal injury observe all warnings on product labels Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded e ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury e Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur e To prevent injury do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum PREVENT I NJ URY AND DAMAGE TO THE DRYER e All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner
8. FRIGIDAIRE Use amp Care TABEEORCONTLENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 4 Solutions to Common Problems 060 14 15 Operating SCO testes ne eeneeeeet 5 12 Waay A E a a 16 Gare and l Ceanna 13 Espanol araea ae tae eee eee eee eee 17 TITI VOO960VZET www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this dryer Recognize safety symbols words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below Definitions A This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury m IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related WARNING For your safety the following information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or e
9. Remove items as soon as cycle ends See Operating Instructions Follow fabric care label instructions Always remove foreign objects from pockets before laundering Remove objects from drum and restart dryer It may be necessary to sew a scrap of material securely around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and damage to the dryer Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached items is not covered by the warranty 15 MAJ OR APPLI ANCE WARRANTY I NFORMATION For the applicable warranty period as set forth below as measured from your original date of purchase Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions Warran ri All parts One year including labor Wash tub Functional life of the product excluding labor Wash tub drive motor non cosmetic defects Ten years excluding labor Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following 1 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 2 Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada 3 Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit 4 Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty 5 Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer
10. WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IF YOU NEED SERVICE Keep your receipt delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada In the USA your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations u
11. and or moisture sensing bars from using dryer added fabric softener sheets To remove this build up wash them with warm soapy water Dry the filter thoroughly and replace Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter 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 dry ing the next load Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dry er 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 OUTSI DE e Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water Never use harsh gritty or abrasive cleansers If the cabinet becomes stained clean with diluted chlo rine bleach 1 part bleach to 8 parts water Rinse several times with clear water Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent Or touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with ammonia or mild soap and water Before moving the dryer place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to the floor 13 SOLUTI ONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Drying Problems Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results poor soil and stain removal residues of lint and scum and fab
12. ave been designed to meet the requirements of NSF P154 protocol for sanitization efficacy NSF Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers NSF high Recommended for most cotton fabrics normal Recommended for wrinkle free easy care lightweight fabrics and bulky loads low Recommended for delicate fabrics air dry This setting no heat can only be selected with a timed cycle The air dry setting tumbles the load without heat Use this setting to dry items containing feathers down foam rubber plastics or rubber like materials to refresh clothing stuffed animal pillows or blankets and to dust draperies Dryness Level Auto Dry To change the preset level press the dryness level button to scroll to the degree of dryness desired To protect your fabrics not all dryness levels are available with every cycle If a dryness level is not appropriate for the cycle it cannot be selected The dryness level selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future Select the normal dry level for most Auto Dry cycles Occasionally a load may seem too damp or over dried at the end of the cycle To increase drying time for similar loads in the future select high For loads requiring less drying time select low Select damp for items you wish to partially dry before hanging or ironing OPERATING I NSTRUCTI ONS Cycle Options To select an optio
13. el and options will automatically be displayed for each cycle The settings can be modified before the cycle is started Make modifications based on load size dampness and fabric type and durability Modifications for each cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future To return to factory settings press these two buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds If changes are attempted after the cycle starts the lights will flash and a signal will beep but the cycle will continue amp NOTE To change the settings once the cycle has begun push in the cycle selector knob to pause the cycle make the new selections and push in the selector knob again to restart the dryer Drying Temperature To change the preset temperature press the temp button to scroll to the desired setting To protect your fabrics not all temperatures are available with every cycle The temperature selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future OPERATING INSTRUCTI ONS sanitize Recommended for durable fabrics and towels Use this selection to remove harmful bacteria from your clothing or other items where sanitization is desired This option will kill 99 9 of bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between loads A higher temperatures is required Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage amp NOTE Only sanitizing cycles h
14. failures 6 Products used in a commercial setting 7 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions 8 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance 9 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 is shipped from the factory 10 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters water filters other consumables or knobs handles or other cosmetic parts 11 Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska 12 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF I MPLI ED WARRANTIES LI MI TATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED
15. h in and hold the cycle selector until the dryer discontinues running A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the chime option has been selected L NOTE If drying a single large or bulky item such as a comforter remove the item part way through the cycle and turn it inside out to maximize drying effectiveness Place item back in dryer and re start cycle 6 When the cycle ends remove items immedi ately and hang or fold m IMPORTANT Clean the lint filter after every load OPERATING INSTRUCTI ONS push to start push to pause push amp hold to cance normal casual heavy duty towels wrinkle release high high 75 delicates shrink guard normal chime low ae bedding EE line dry damp normal low air dry temp options quick dry jeans delay start dryness level allergy refresh select kids wear FRIGIDAIRE affinity clean lint filter drying cooldown wrinkle release done Cet This manual covers many models and not all cycles options or features listed are available on every model Console shown above for reference only Your model may differ Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle Auto Dry Cycles desired Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of selecting the correct drying time for each load Moisture se
16. he cycle and the cycle may end after a few minutes If this occurs select a Timed Dry cycle Room temperature and humidity type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying time OPERATING I NSTRUCTI ONS casual push to start push to pause push amp hold to cancel heavy duty towels high wrinkle release normal shrink guard chime low air dy line dry temp options quick dry allergy o clean lint filter drying FRIGIDAIRE affinity cooldown wrinkle release done high delicates normal low o bedding damp jeans delay start dryness level refresh Cycle Selection continued casual Select this cycle to dry cottons blends and permanent press items with a no iron finish normal Select this cycle to dry everyday fabrics including cottons linens and sheets heavy duty Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry durable fabrics such as work wear and overalls towels Select this cycle to dry heavy loads such as towels and non rubber backed bath mats delicates Select this cycle to dry knits and delicates bedding Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry bulky bedding items such as comforters blankets sleeping bags and parkas jeans Select this Auto Dry cycle for drying an entire load of
17. ied from the factory with a drying rack you may order one Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop the dryer press options and select at the same time and hold for 10 seconds If you attempt to activate the dryer while it is locked the display will flash and error beeps will sound To remove the control lock press options and select again Estimated Time Remaining The initial drying time will be displayed for about 5 minutes after the start of a cycle Then in auto dry cycles the out side of the display will light up in a circular track to indicate the estimated drying time is automatically being calculated by the sensors Timed dry cycles continue with actual time remaining Status Lights The following indicators may be lighted during the cycle e clean lint filter e drying cool down e wrinkle release done Drum Light The drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the drum during loading and unloading Clos ing the door turns off the light Reversible Door Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door The door can be hinged on the right or left side amp NOTE For step by step instructions on DOOR REVERSAL refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with this dryer 12 rear support moisture sens ing bars mx high shrink guard normal chime low Line dry damp options r Press and hold both fo
18. ippers fasten hooks and Velcro like fasteners Tie strings and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling OPERATING I NSTRUCTI ONS Operating Your Dryer continued 2 Check that the lint meer is clean and in place 3 Load the dryer and close the door Load items loosely The average wet load will fill the drum 1 3 to 1 2 full Items need room 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 the cycle To save energy and time and avoid uneven drying and wrinkling do not overload the dryer When drying large items dry only two or three items at a time Fill out the load with small and medium sized items For delicate or very small loads add two or three similar items to improve tumbling action 4 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for each load L NOTE Over drying can cause wrinkles shrinkage lint harshness and a build up of static electricity e Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the cycle desired The estimated drying time for Auto Dry cycles or the actual drying time for Timed Dry cycles will be displayed A suitable drying temperature dryness level and op tions will automatically be indicated for the cycle select ed See the Dryer Settings Chart for more details To change the drying temperature and dryness level press the temp or dryness level
19. ironing use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs Turn items inside out to reduce abra sion Follow fabric care label directions If shrinking is a concern check load often Remove items while slightly damp and hang or lay flat to complete drying Block knits into shape Do not overload dryer Remove items as soon as cycle ends SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service review this list It may save both time and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer OCCURRENCE 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 Scratching or chipping of the drum finish POSSIBLE CAUSE Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 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 electric models Gas supply valve is not open gas models Dryer does not have enough air supply to support the burner flame gas models LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility interruption of natural gas gas models Lint filter is clogged with lint Exhaust duct requirements have not been met Electric
20. lar ma terials such as bras galoshes bath mats rugs bibs baby pants plastic bags and pillows that may melt or burn Some rubber materials when heated can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion amp WARNING FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint The dryer must be connected to an outdoors exhaust Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the opening and in the surrounding area e Clean the lint screen before or after each load The in terior of the dryer lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel An excessive amount of lint build up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire See Care and Cleaning Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked damaged or missing Fire hazard overheating and damage to fabrics can occur Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer Do not spray any type of aerosol into on or near dryer at any time Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product Do not continue to use the dryer if you hear squeaking grinding rubbing or other unusual noises This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or serious injury
21. n press options until the indicator for the desired option flashes then press select If an option is not available for a cycle the indicator will not light Follow the same steps to delete an option Occasionally a setting and option in the same cycle will conflict with each other like sanitize temp and damp dry level When this happens the option selected first will cause the conflicting option to not be selectable energy saver The energy saver option reduces the drying temperature a few degrees to save energy In conjunction with automatic moisture sensors cycle times will increase Slightly but overall energy usage will decrease wrinkle release Select wrinkle release if the dried load might not be removed promptly at the end of the cycle The dry load will continue tumbling without heat to help reduce wrinkling When chime is selected a beep will be heard periodically The load may be removed any time during wrinkle release shrink guard Select shrink guard to lower the initial drying temperature to protect fabrics from overdrying chime A signal will sound at the end of the cycle and periodically during wrinkle release if this option is selected The signal has an adjustable volume level or can be turned off line dry Select this option to simulate hanging your laundry in a summer breeze combined with the wrinkle releasing benefits of tumble action Since drying times are calculated with the dryer s automatic m
22. nder this warranty Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice USA Canada 1 800 944 9044 1 800 265 8352 Electrolux Major Appliances 2 Electrolux Electrolux Canada Corp 10200 David Taylor Drive 5855 Terry Fox Way Charlotte NC 28262 Mississauga Ontario Canada L5V 3E4 16
23. nsing bars at the back of the dryer drum sense the moisture level of ve For best results ___ the load as it tumbles through the heated air With Auto Follow the fabric care label Dry cycles the load will automatically be dried at the instructions on items selected temperature to the desired dryness level Auto to be dried Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics The estimated drying time will be displayed for about 5 minutes Then the outside of the display will light up in a circular track to indicate the drying time is automatically Once a cycle is running turning the selector knob to being determined by the sensors When the load has another selection will not change the cycle If cycle reached the selected dryness level it will continue to selection change is attempted after the cycle starts the tumble during a cool down period This helps reduce indicator lights will flash and a signal will beep but the wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during original cycle will continue unloading NOTE 1 initial 2 aa 3 estimated To change the cycle selection once the cycle has begun push in and hold the cycle selector knob to cancel the current cycle make the new selection and push in the selector knob again to restart the dryer Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load and fabric type If the load is too small or almost dry the moisture sensing bars may not detect enough moisture to continue t
24. oisture sensors and heat is radically reduced or eliminated cycle time will be lengthened As a result depending on moisture content of load overall energy consumption decreases delay start Press delay start to select a drying time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours The delay time selected will be displayed and begin counting down when you push in the cycle selector knob to start the unit 10 amp NOTE To change options once the cycle has begun push in the cycle selector knob to pause the cycle make the new selections and push in the selector knob again to restart the dryer energy saver wrinkle release shrink guard chime line dry options select estimated time remaining delay start L NOTE While counting down during delay start you will notice your dryer periodically tumbling for a few minutes without heat to redistribute the load maximizing load freshness OPERATING INSTRUCTI ONS Dryer Settings Chart h to start push to paus el e push amp hold to canc normal casual heavy duty max towels sanitize energy saver wrinkle release diiad ia high high 75 delicates remaining normal normal shrink guard low chime i low 60 bedding air dry line dry damp quick dry Jeans delay start dryness level temp options refresh allerg
25. r ten seconds to lock or unlock the controls dryness level estimated time remaining O O clean lint filter drying cool down wrinkle release done WARNING FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint The dryer must be connected to an outdoors exhaust Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the opening and in the surrounding area F 5 Y AS ca f x a Z h ae peer m IMPORTANT Clean the lint filter after every load mJ IMPORTANT Do not store or place laundry products on top of dryer at any time They can damage the finish or controls e CARE AND CLEANING WARNING To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property comply with the basic warnings listed in the Important Safety Instructions and those listed below Before cleaning the dryer interior unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning the dryer interior Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur NSI DE Clean the lint filter after every load Lint build up on the filter restricts air flow which causes longer drying times The filter is located at the bottom of the door opening Re move by pulling straight up Remove the lint and replace the filter Occasionally a waxy build up may form on the lint filter
26. ric damage For satisfactory drying results follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Greasy oily stains Pilling Fibers break off ball up and cling to fabric Shrinking Wrinkling 14 e Fabric softener sheet Overloading Overdrying causes static electricity Lint screen not clean when cycle began Lint is attached to pills Overdrying Temperature too high Overdrying Overloading Leaving items in dryer after cycle ends e Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap Rinse and rewash Reduce load size and rewash using liquid fabric softener in the final rinse Or add a fabric softener sheet and tumble without heat Use lint brush or roller to remove lint Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills Irreversible condition Reduce load size and tumble at medium or low heat for 5 10 minutes Remove items immediately Hang or fold e Add a few bath towels to small loads for proper tumbling Some silk like fabrics should be air dried Use proper drying temperature Place fabric softener sheet on top of load before starting the dryer Do not overload dryer Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce static electricity Remove items when they are slightly damp to avoid overdrying Check that lint filter is clean and in place Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers When
27. size and type C GAS VALVE Gas models only The flow of gas is controlled by electric solenoids During operation there may be a clicking sound as the valve opens and closes to control the gas flow D GAS BURNER Gas models only When the burner iS operating there may be sounds generated as the air flow mixes with the gas flame This noise is normal and will only occur when the gas is ignited in the combustion tube Operating Your Dryer WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer Mesh bag not included OPERATING INSTRUCTI ONS CAUTION Do not continue to use the dryer if you hear squeaking grinding rubbing or other unusual noises This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or serious injury Contact a qualified technician immediately 1 Prepare load for drying e Dry items of similar fabric weight and construction in the same load Separate dark items from light colored items Sepa rate items that shed lint from those that attract lint Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing Repeat stain removal process and wash again before drying Dryer heat may permanently set some stains Place delicate or small items in a mesh bag Be sure buckles buttons and trim are heatproof and won t damage the drum finish Close z
28. xplosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Clear the room building or area of all occu pants e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Read all instructions before using this appliance This book contains valuable information about e Operation e Care e Service Keep it in a safe place This Use and Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your dryer It also contains information about features for several other models Your dryer may not have every feature included Use the dryer only as instructed in this Use amp Care Guide Save these instructions for future reference Product Record Model Number Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your dryer are found on the dryer serial plate located at the top of the door open ing Record and retain these numbers Serial Number Purchase Date 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 240 v Electric Dryer
29. y select kids wear FRIGIDAIRE affinity clean lint filter drying cooldown wrinkle release done These Temperatures Dryness levels and Options are available with the following cycles A fo S 2 2 ta faj 5 gl 5 5 E a a delicates kids wear temp seie TE CT ww Tw Tw TT Cw a AAAA FARA em e fev fat vt tt tv tv dryness level A EE rin dtl wT Tw yv wiv froma EM Tw TV ULM tv Tw Tv oT e i aa a ea ae a a a jm Ew TT l CE S e T e l options jenerysver MW Tw S e S UE CT e e e S jwinkereese VW VW v v v v v tv ivivivi jsorinkguard tw Tw TT PT ww TT ET finery tw Tw UT d UT CT S s e S v Available selections Cycle defaults Ml Non modifiable presets H OPERATING I NSTRUCTI ONS Other Features Drying Rack on select models Use the drying rack for items which should not be tumble dried Insert the rack into the dryer drum resting the back support on the moisture sensor bars and the front legs on the air grill Place items to be dried on top of the rack leaving space between items and not allowing them to hang over the sides or through the holes The weight should not exceed 10 Ibs 4 5 kg Select the air dry no heat setting for items containing plastic foam rubber rubber like materials feathers or down When items are dry remove the rack and store it in a con venient location L NOTE If your model did not come suppl
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