Frigidaire APWD15P, APWD15GB, APWD15E, APWD15W User Manual

ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER

Use & Care Guide

SECADORA A GAS Y ELÉCTRICA

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

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Product registration......................................................................................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................2-4

Drying Procedures................................................................................................................................................4

Features.................................................................................................................................................................5

Care and Cleaning.............................................................................................................................................5-6

Common Drying Problems..................................................................................................................................6

Avoid Service Checklist........................................................................................................................................7

Warranty................................................................................................................................................................8

Español ...........................................................................................................................................................9-16

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Product Record

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Read and Save These Instructions

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your dryer are found on the dryer serial plate located of the left side of the door opening. Record and retain these numbers.

Noter les numéros de modèle et de série

Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book contains valuable information about:

• Operation

• Care

• Service

Keep it in a safe place.

Model Number__________________________________

Serial Number__________________________________

Purchase Date__________________________________

Pedestal A pedestal accessory, Model No. APWD15W (White), APWD15GB (Glacier Blue), APWD15P (Platinum) and APWD15E (Black), specifically designed for this washer may be used when elevating the washer for ease of use. Failure to use accessories

certified by the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage or damage to the washer.

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 & Care Guide and the Operating Instructions included with your dryer.

Important Safety Instructions

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages will

be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:

DANGER

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

- 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 occupants.

• 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.

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to

ELECTRIC

Grounding type w

grounding plug

DRYERS:

14-30R

FUSED 30 AMP 120/240 V OR 120/208 V WALL RECEPTACLE

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

Important Safety Instructions Con't

DRYER

DRYER SERVICE CORD

all receptacle

Grounding type wall receptacle

Power supply cord with 3-prong

CORRECT Use this way ONLY

GAS

DRYERS:

Do not under

Do not under any

any circumstances

circumstances cut,

cut, remove,

remove or bypass the

or bypass

grounding prong

the grounding prong

from this plug

from this plug.

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

Note: The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

• 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.

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 materials 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.

• Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The interior 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. If your dryer has a drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack.

• - Risk of Fire - A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must be connected to an exhaust outdoors. Regularly

inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the surrounding area.

• 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.

• 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.

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 materials 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 prevent 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.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from

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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:

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