Frigidaire CAQE7011KW0, CAQE7011KB0 Owner’s Manual

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Dryer Settings Chart .........

Care and Cleaning ............................................... :1.3

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Pleasereadallinstructionsbeforeusingthisdryer.

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 indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not

hazard-related.

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 flam-
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 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 provides general operating

instructionsfor 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.

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 open-
ing. Record and retain these numbers.

Hodel Number
Serial Number

Purchase Date

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 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.

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:

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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.

- 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.

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

• 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 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.

PROTECT CHILDREN

- Do not aflow 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.

o 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
INSTRUCTIONSfor 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.

ALWAYSdisconnect the dryer from the electrical supply

before attempting any service or cleaning. Failureto 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.

PREVENT INJURY AND DAHAGE TO THE DRYER

- 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.

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

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

Drum Light

Large Surface
Moisture Sensor

Door Latch

Cycle Selector

Control Lock

LED D_y

Reversible Door

Exhaust Channel
Outlet

Adjustable

Leveling Legs

Lint Filter

Stacking Kit for Mounting
on Matching Washer*

Door Strike

*Not all models come with drying rack and

stacking kit from the factory, They may be
purchased as accessories.

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 isequipped with a

high volume air handling system. In some installations
there may be some sounds associated with air

movement throughout the dryer, includingthe 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.

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 qua!!fied techn!cian !mmediate!y- ......

Operating Your Dryer

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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Prepare load for drying,
o 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®-Iike fasteners. Tie strings
and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling.