Frigidaire AEQ6000CES0 Operating Instructions Manual

PN 134598200 (0512)

DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The estimated drying time will be displayed for about
5 minutes. Then the display will change to “Ad” to
indicate drying time is automatically being determined
by the sensors. When the load has reached the
selected dryness level, it will continue to tumble,
unheated, during a Cool Down period. This helps reduce
wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during
unloading. The estimated Cool Down time will be
displayed. “dn” is displayed when the cycle is done.

Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of
load and fabric type. If the load is too small or almost
dry, the sensing bars may not detect enough moisture
to continue the cycle and the cycle may end after a few
minutes. Select a Timed Dry setting to dry such loads.

Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and
electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying
time.

Towels

Select this Auto Dry cycle for towel loads.

Heavy Duty

Select this Auto Dry cycle for sturdy work clothes.

Normal

Select this Auto Dry cycle for cotton items.

Perm Press

Select this Auto Dry cycle for cottons and blends with
a no-iron finish.

Delicates

Select this Auto Dry cycle for knits and delicate items.

Before Operating Your Dryer

Read your dryer Owner’s Guide. It has important

safety and warranty information. It also has many
suggestions for best drying results.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or injury to persons, read the IMPORT ANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS in your dryer Owner’s Guide before
operating this appliance.

Operating Steps

Read “Drying Procedures” in your Owner’s Guide. It
explains these operating steps in detail.

1. Prepare items for drying.

2. Check that lint filter is clean and in place.

3. Load the dryer. If desired, add a dryer fabric

softener sheet. Close the door.

4. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for

each load.

• Turn the Cycle Selector knob to select the cycle.
The estimated drying time will be displayed.

• A suitable drying temperature, dryness level and
options will automatically be indicated for each
cycle. See the “Dryer Setting Chart” for more
details.

• T o change the temperature and dryness level,
press T emperature or Dryness until the desired
selections are made.

• T o select or delete an option, press Options; then,
while the indicator is blinking, press Select. The
indicator will light when the option has been
selected. it will no longer be lighted when the option
has been deleted.

• If a temperature, dryness level or option is not
available for a cycle, it will not light.

• Adjustments to the cycle will be remembered
each time that cycle is selected in the future.

• To return to factory settings, press Start/Pause
and Select at the same time and hold until the
signal sounds.

5. Press Start/Pause to begin the cycle.

• To pause the cycle press Start/Pause. To
resume the cycle, press Start/Pause again.

• To stop or change the cycle, press Cancel.

6. A signal will sound at the end of the cycle and
periodically during Extended Tumble when the
Signal option is selected. When the cycle
ends, remove items immediately and hang or fold.

7. Clean the lint screen after every load.

Cycle Selection

Turn the Cycle Selector knob to the desired cycle. For
best results, follow the fabric care label instructions on
items to be dried. If the selection is changed after the
cycle starts, the indicator lights will blink, the signal
will beep and “ERR” will be displayed. T o change the
selection after the cycle has begun, press Cancel
before making another choice. Just turning the knob
to another selection will not change the cycle. The
signal will beep and the status lights will flash, but the
original cycle will continue.

Auto Dry

Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of drying time.
Loads dried using the T owels, Heavy Duty , Normal, Perm
Press, and Delicates cycles will dry automatically at
the selected temperature to the desired dryness level.

The dryer uses sensing bars to sense the moisture
level of the load as it tumbles through heated air. Auto
Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics.

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Dryness Level

To change the dryness level, press Dryness until the
desired selection is made. Select Normal for most
loads.

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 More Dry. For loads
requiring less drying time, select Less Dry.

Select Damp Dry for items you wish to partially dry
before hanging or ironing.

Note: T o prevent over-drying, not every dryness
level is available with every cycle.

Options

T o select an option, 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.

A Signal will sound at the end of the cycle and
periodically during Extended Tumble. The signal has
an adjustable volume level or can be turned off.

Select Shrink Guard to lower the initial drying
temperature to protect fabrics from overdrying.

Select Extended Tumble if the dried load might not
be removed promptly at the end of the cycle. The dry
load will continue tumbling without heat for 30 minutes
to help reduce wrinkling. When the Signal is selected,
a beep will be heard periodically. The load may be
removed any time during Extended Tumble.

Dryer Features

Control Lock

T o avoid having someone accidentally start or stop the
dryer, press Options and Select at the same time and
hold for 10 seconds. “LOC” will be displayed. T o remove
the control lock, press Options and Select again.

Start/Pause

Press Start/Pause to start, pause or restart a cycle.
“PAU” will be displayed alternately with the estimated
time remaining when the cycle is paused.

Cancel

Press Cancel to stop the cycle.

Status Lights

The following indicators may be lighted during the cycle:

• Drying

• Cool Down

• Extended Tumble

Cycle Selection (Con’t)

Touch Up

Select Touch Up to help remove wrinkles from clean
dry items that may have been left in the dryer, have
been stored in crowded closets or drawers or unpacked
from luggage following a trip. The load will tumble for
15 minutes at low heat.

Timed Dry

To manually select the drying time for any load, turn
the knob to Timed Dry. Drying times from 15 to 90
minutes can be selected by continuing to turn the knob.
Drying time will be displayed. You will not be able to
select a dryness level. Timed Dry is recommended
when using the Air Fluff/No Heat setting.

Note: To change cycles, press Cancel.

T o avoid fire hazard, do not use heat to
dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber,
plastic, or similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use
the Air Fluff/No Heat setting only.

Cycle Settings

Appropriate drying Temperature, Dryness Level and
Options will automatically be displayed for each cycle.
The settings can be changed before the cycle is started.
Those adjustments will automatically be remembered
each time that cycle is selected. If a temperature,
dryness level or option is not recommened for a cycle,
the indicator will not light.

If changes are attempted after the cycle starts, the
lights will blink, the signal will beep and “Err” will be
displayed. To change a setting after the cycle starts,
press Start/Pause, adjust the setting and press S tart/
Pause to resume the cycle. See the “Dryer Settings
Chart” for more details.

Drying Temperature

For best results, follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be dried. T o change the drying temperature,
press Temperature to scroll to the desired heat. To
protect your wardrobe, not all temperatures are available
with every cycle.

Maximim heat is recommended for sturdy fabrics.
High heat is recommended for most cotton fabrics.
Medium heat is recommended for wrinkle free,

permanent press and lightweight fabrics.

Low heat is recommended for delicate fabrics.
Air Fuff/No Heat should only be used with a Timed

Dry setting to dry items containing feathers, down,
foam rubber, plastics or rubber-like materials; to freshen
clothing, pillows or blankets; or to dust draperies.

Note: Using Air Fluff/No Heat in any Auto Dry
cycle will result in long drying times and /or
wet loads at the end of the cycle.