Frigidaire 137181700A User Manual
All about the
Use & Care
of your Dryer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ..............................2-4
Features ...............................................................5
Operating Instructions ......................................6-11
Dryer Settings Chart ............................................12
Care and Cleaning ...............................................13
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Solutions to Common Problems .......................14-15
Warranty ............................................................16
Notes ............................................................ 17-18
Español ..............................................................35
137181700A (0901)
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
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.
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 explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not •
use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of all occu-•
pants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a •
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
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:
Operation•
Care•
Service•
Keep it in a safe place.
This
Use and Care Guide
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
Guide
.
provides general operating
Use & Care
Save these instructions for future reference.
Product Record
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 opening. Record and retain these numbers.
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Model Number _____________________
Serial Number _____________________
Purchase Date _____________________
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
10-30R
3-wire
(fused 30 amp)
14-30R
4-wire
(fused 30 amp)
240 v Electric Dryer
UL-approved service
cord must be installed
on electric dryers (not
provided with unit
except those
manufactured for sale
in Canada).
120 v Gas Dryer
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass th
grounding prong.
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
e
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.
WARNING
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 similar 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.
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.
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 is 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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PROTECT CHILDREN
Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close •
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, •
remove the dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in •
serious personal injuries.
PREVENT INJURY
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.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DRYER
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.
Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer •
interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
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.
All repairs and servicing must be performed by an •
authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in
this Owner’s Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
Do not tamper with controls.•
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be ex-•
posed to the weather.
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.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in •
serious personal injuries.
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.
NOTE
The instructions appearing in this
tion that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.
Use and Care Guide
are not meant to cover every possible condition and situa-
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FEATURES
Drum Light
Large Surface
Moisture Sensor
Door Latch
Cycle Selector
LED Display
Control Lock
Reversible Door
Exhaust Channel
Outlet
Adjustable
Leveling Legs
Lint Filter
Stacking Kit for Mounting
on Matching Washer*
Door Strike
Heavy Duty
Drying Rack*
*Not all models come with drying rack and
stacking kit from the factory. They may be
purchased as accessories.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 load 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.
A
D
C
B
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.
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.)
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1 Prepare load for drying.
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 zippers;
fasten hooks and Velcro
and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling.
®
-like fasteners. Tie strings
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