Frigidaire 137339000A User Manual
All about the
Use & Care
of your Dryer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ..............................2-4
Features ...............................................................5
Operating Instructions ......................................6-14
Dryer Settings Chart .......................................15-17
Care and Cleaning ...............................................18
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Solutions to Common Problems .......................19-20
Warranty ............................................................21
Notes .................................................................22
Français ..............................................................23
137339000A (1003)
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:
Defi nitions
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 fi re or explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable 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 fi re department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed 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
Grounding type
10-30R
3-wire
240 v Electric Dryer
120 v Gas Dryer
14-30R
4-wire
(fused 30 amp)
(fused 30 amp)
ll receptacle
wer cord with
3-prong grgr
ounded plug
Do not,
under
y cir
cumstances,
cut,
removeve,
or b
ypass th
UL-approved service
cord must be installed
on electric dryers (not
provided with unit
except those
manufactured for sale
in Canada).
e
ounding pr
ong.
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
wawall receptacl
PoPower cord with
3-prong
ounded plug
Do not,
under
anany cir
cumstances,
cut,
remo
or b
ypass th
grgrounding pr
ong.
Avoid fi re 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, fi re or death.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE
To reduce the risk of fi re, 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
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.
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 fi re.
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 fi re by spontaneous combustion.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
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
qualifi ed service personnel. An excessive amount of lint
build-up in these areas could result in ineffi cient drying
and possible fi re. 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 fl ow 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 fi re or
serious injury. Contact a qualifi ed technician immedi-
ately.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in •
fi re, 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 qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed 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 specifi cally 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
Í
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
LCD 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. WATER VALVE (Steam models only.) The fl ow of water is
controlled by electric solenoids. During operation there may
be a clicking sound as the valve opens and closes to control
the water fl ow.
B. 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 fl at spot on the edge of the
roller. The noise should dissipate as the dryer operates and
the fl at spots smooth out.
C. 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.
D. GAS VALVE (Gas models only.) The fl ow 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 fl ow.
E. GAS BURNER (Gas models only .) When the burner is
operating, there may be sounds generated as the air fl ow
mixes with the gas fl ame. This noise is normal and will only
occur when the gas is ignited in the combustion tube.
A
B
E
D
C
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 fi re or serious injury.
Contact a qualifi ed technician immediately.
Operating Your Dryer
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, 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 fi nish. Close zippers;
fasten hooks and Velcro®-like fasteners. Tie strings
and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling.
Operating Your Dryer, continued
2 Check that the lint fi lter is clean and in place.
3 Load the dryer and close the door.
Load items loosely. The average wet load will •
fi ll 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.
NOTE
Í
Over-drying can cause wrinkles, shrinkage, lint,
harshness and a build up of static electricity.
Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to •
select the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle
will be illuminated.
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 •
options will automatically be indicated for the cycle selected. See the “Dryer Settings Chart” for more details.
To change the drying temperature and dryness •
level, press the Temp or Dry Level buttons to
scroll to the desired settings.
To select or delete an option, press the button for •
that option. The indicator will be illuminated when
the option has been selected. The indicator will no
longer be lighted when the option has been deleted.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
Í
If a setting is not available for the cycle selected, the
indicator will not light.
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.
Close the door and press • Start to begin the cycle.
The dryer will not operate with the door open. To
interrupt the cycle, press Pause; press Start to
resume the cycle. Press cancel to stop the cycle.
If changes to the cycle, temperature, dryness level •
or options are attempted after the cycle starts, the
lights will blink and a signal will beep.
To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, •
press cancel and select a new cycle. To change
the temperature, dryness level or options once the
cycle has begun, press Pause and make the new
selections.
To add or remove items when the dryer is running, •
open the door. The dryer will stop when the door
is opened. Allow the drum to come to a complete
stop before reaching inside.
Close the door and press • Start to resume the cycle.
A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the •
chime option has been selected.
6 When the cycle ends, remove items immedi-
ately and hang or fold.
IMPORTANT
Clean the lint fi lter after every load. CLEAN FILTER
will be displayed at the end of the cycle to remind you
to remove lint from the fi lter.
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