Frigidaire GLGH1642FS0, GLEH1642FS0 Owner’s Manual

GUIDE

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Contents

Product Registration ...................................................................................... 1

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2-3

Washing Procedures.......................................................................... 4-6

Stain Removal .................................................................................. 6-7

Common Washing Problems ................................................................ 8

Drying Procedures ....................................................................... 9

Features ....................................................................................... 10

Common Drying Problems ................................................................. I 0

Care and Cleaning ................................................................ 11-13

Avoid Service Checklist ............................................................. 13-15

Wa rra nty ................................................................................ 16

Espa¢_ol .............................................................................. 17-31

Back Cover ....................................................................................................

Foryou rsafety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to

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 tile 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, (:allthe fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

ThisOwner's Guide provides general
operating instructionsforyourlaundrj

center. It also contains information
about features for several other

models. Your laundry center may
not haveeveryfeature included here.

Use the laundry (:enter only as
instructed inthis Owner's Guide and

the Operating Instructions
included with your laundry center.

Important Safety tnstrucdons

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

• To reduce the riskof fire, electrical shock, or injury to personswhen using this laundry center, comply with the basicwarnings

listed below.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

• Do not wash or 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 put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the laundry center. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the

materials.

Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give

off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system hasnot been used for such a period, before using tile washer, turn on
all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
Hydrogen gas isflammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured rubberqike materials, or items

containing feathers or down. UseAir Fluff (No Heat) only.

Clean the dryer 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 excessiveamount 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.

Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the laundry

center.

Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near laundry center at any time.
Do not usefabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or

product.

Donot placeitems exposed to cooking oilsinyour dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay contribute to a chemical reaction
that could cause a load to catch fire.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic
parts of tile laundry center. 2 Printedin US.A

ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesgeneral

operatinginstructionsfor yourlaundry
center.Italsocontainsinformationabout

featuresfor severalothermodels.Your

laundrycentermaynothaveeveryfeature
included.Usethelaundrycenteronlyas

instructedinthisOwner'sGuide.

Avoid fire hazard or

electricalshock.Donotuseanadaptorplug
orextensioncordor removegrounding
prongfromelectricalpowercord.Failureto

followthiswarningcancauseseriousinjury,
fireordeath.

GASLA UNDR Y CENTERS:

Grounding

type

wall

3-prong grounding plu_j

CORRECTUse this way ONLY

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Note: The instructions appearing in this
Owner's Guide are not meant to cover

every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and

caution must be practicedwhen installing,
operating and maintaining anyappliance.

chlorine bleach with other household
chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust

removers, acid or products containing
ammonia. These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.

Not under any _1

circumstances cut, _l

remove, or bypass _1

the grounding prong _1

from this plug ,y

Do not use or mix liquid

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Important Safety Instructions (Con't)

Protect Children

Do not allow children to play on or in the laundry center. Close supervision of

children isnecessarywhen the laundry center isusednear children. As children grow,
teach them tile proper, safe use of all appliances.

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the laundry

center isunpacked. 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 laundry center isremoved from serviceor discarded, remove the washer

lid and 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 assurestability during operation, the laundry center

must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in

accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the laundry
center for the installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor

detailed grounding procedures. If the laundry center ismoved to a new location,

have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

To prevent personal injury or damage to tile laundry center, the electrical power
cord of agaslaundry center must be plugged into a properly grounded system. Never
ground the laundry center to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an
adaptorplug.

• Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage (:an
produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.

Do not combine laundry products for usein 1load unlessspecified onthe tabel.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the laundry (:enter:

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 laundry center where it will be exposed to tile

weather.

ALWAYS disconnect the laundry center 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 of spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous

fumes or electrical shock could occur.

To prevent inju% do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before

loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the

tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

To prevent injury, do not reach into tile dryer if the drum ismoving. Wait until the

dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum.

Athermal limiter switch automatically turns off the dryer motor inthe unlikely event
of an overheated situation (electric dryers only). A servicetechnician must replace the
thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.

The washer isequipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop
if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after acool down
period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during

this time.

Failureto comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.

Washing Procedures

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together_

• Readtile Washer Operating Instructions for operating your specific raodel.

• Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read

Important $afetytnstructions before operating this washer.

3.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin

speeds.

• Separatewhite, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast items.
Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent

press,synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs
and chenille bedspreads.
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.

2.

Prepare items for washing.

• Empty pockets.

• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.

• Closezippers, fasten hooks, tie stringsand sashes,and remove nonwashable
trims and ornaments.

• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which
could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.

• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.

• Placedelicate items such as bras and hosiery in amesh bag to prevent
tangling during the wash cycle.

• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

Emptypockets.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag_

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soiL

SeeStain Removal for details.

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Add laundry lead to washer.

• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large
items should notbe morethan half thetotat wash toad.

Washing, such as a sweater, bath towel or jeans, is

not recommended. As the machine tumbles the load prior to final spin,
it may sense an out-of-balance load. If an out-of-balance load is

sensed, the washer will stop briefly and tumble for a short time to try to

balance the load. This stop4umble action may occur several times
before the end of the o!cle. If tile load can not be evenly balanced,
items may feel wet at the end of tile cycle. Adding 1or 2 similar items

will help balance the load.

If a load becomes tangled and out-of-balance, it may be necessaryto
rearrange the load by hand. Stop the washer by pushing in the cycle
selector knob and open the door. Remove the load, untangle the items

and return the load to the tub. Close the door and restart washer.

A single bulky item, such as a bedspread, comforter or sleeping bag,

can be laundered without adding extra items to the load.

Add laundryload to washer_

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Tile washer can befully loaded, but tile items should not be tightly packed.

The door should close easily.

5.

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OPENINGAND CLOSING THEDISPENSERDRAWER

Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the

safety latch to the right, then pulling tile drawer out

until it stops.

After adding laundry products,slowly closethedispenser

drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in
early dispensing of the bleach and fabric softener.
Dispenser drawer should be completely closed for

powdered detergent, bleach and fabric softener to

despense.
Laundryproducts usedwith powder or liquid detergent,

suchascolor-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent
booster and enzyme products should be added to the
empty tub before loading.

Note: Fromtimetotimeyou may seewater in the bleach
and fabric softener compartments. This isa result of the
siphoning action and ispart ofthe normal operation of the

washer.

B_ DETERGENT

Add measureddetergent to the detergent compartment
of the dispenser drawer.
Detergent isflushedfrom thedispenseratthe beginning
of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can
be used. Note; Liquid detergent will drain into the

washer drum as it is added.
Lowsudsing detergent isrecommended forthiswasher.

Usethe manufacturer's recommended amount.
If low sudsing detergent is not available, a reduced

amount of regular detergent may be used. Because
reducing the amount ofdetergent may reducecleaning,
it isimportant to pretreat stains, sort carefully by color
and soil level, and avoid overloading.
Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water
temperature, water hardness, sizeand soil levelof the

load.
For best results, avoid oversudsing.

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LIQUID BLEACH

If desired, measure out the recommended amount of
liquid chlorine bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL))

and pour it into the center compartment labeled

"Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol/_.

Do not exceed tile maximum fill line. Overfilling can

cause earlydispensing of the bleach which could result

in damaged clothes.
Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly

onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can
Occur.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

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D_ FABRICSOFTENER

If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric:
softener intothe compartmentlabeled_._"FabricSoftener"

and marked with this symbol _.
Dilute concentrated softeners with warm water to tile

Fill Line.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can

cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which
could result in stained clothes.

• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash

load.

Use of a fabric: softener dispensing ball is not
recommended in tumble action washers.

Washing Procedures

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Safety

Door Lock

6. Set cyde selector knob and washer controls according to
type, size, and soil level of each toad.

(See Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls.)

Z Start the washer.

Close the washer door and pull out the cycle selector knob. For your safety, tile
door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. The Door Lock indicator

light will remain lit until the cycle ends.

Washer will fill and tumble.
To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.

To open the door during tumbling, push in the cycle selector knob. Wait for

the water to run off of the door.

To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob and turn it clockwise to

the desired setting. Pullout the knob to restart the washer.

Toopen the door during a spincycle, push inthe cycleselector knob. TheDoor

Lock indicator light will turn off. Wait 1-2 minutes for the Iockto release.The

door can then be opened. Do not force open the locked door.

8.

Remove items when the cycle is completed,

Placewashed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric:
care label. Excesswrinkling, color transfer orodors may develop in items left in the
washer after the cycle has ended.

9. General Precautions

• Do not open the dispenser drawer when the washer is running.

Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force the door open when
locked (Door Lock light ON). This could result in damage to the washer.

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Do not store or place laundry products
on top of laundry center at any time
They can damage the finish or

controls_

Stain Removal

Do not use or mix

liquid chlorine bleach with other

household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or

products containing ammonia. These
mixtures can produce dangerous

fumes which can cause serious injury

or death.

DO NOTleave the washer door open. An open door could entice children to

hang on tile door or crawl inside the washer.
To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury, DO NOT hang on or lean

against the washer door.
Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the

washer. They can damage the finish or controls.

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

_To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property,
comply with the basic warnings listed below:

Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of

children's reach.
Thoroughly wash any utensil used.

Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine
bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.

Never wash items which have been previously (:leaned in, washed in, soaked
in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or

explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.

Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home.

Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.

For successful stain removal:

• Remove stains promptly.

Determine the kind of stain, then followthe recommended treatment in the

stain removal chart below.

To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made

from granular detergent and water.

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Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.

\\ \ • Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.

\ • Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.

Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

Follow fabric care labem instructions.

STAIN

Adh_:_sivetape, chewing gum, Apply ice. Scrape off _xcess Place stain face down on paper town,Is. Saturate with prewash stain remover or

rubber cement nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Baby formula, dairy products, Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains Soak for 30 minutes or more Wash.
egg

Beverages(coffee,tea,soda,juice, Pretreat stain Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.
alcoholic beverages)

Blood Rinse with cold water Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using

Candle wax, crayon Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Presswith warm iron until wax is

Chocolate Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.

Dye transfer on white fabric Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Grass Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Grease,oil,tar(butter,fats,salad Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply
dressing, cooking oils, nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently Rinse thoroughly. Wash

car grease, motor oils) using hottest water safe for fabric.

Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured

Mildew, scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. C)r, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly

Mud Brush off dry mud Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.

Mustard, tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Nail polish Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.

bleach safe for fabric.

absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable
dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.

May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain.

WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed. OIL

Paint, varnish BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.

Perspiration fabric.

Rust, brown or yellow Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.
discoloration

Shoe polish LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat

Urine, vomit, mucus, feces Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for

with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area.

Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

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Common Washing Problems

Manywashing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residuesof lint and scum, and fabric damage. Forsatisfactory washing
results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.

POSSMBLE CAUSES PREVENTWE MEASURES

Blue stains

Discoloration, `'Wash water temperature too +Rewash with correct amount of ,Sort items by soil level and color.

graying low. detergent and hottest water sale for -Use correct amount of detergent, hottest

Greasy, oily stains `'Undiluted liquid fabric soltener liquid detergent, hottest water safe for fabric.

Holes, tears, or

snags

Lint

Pilling

(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling to

fabric.)

,Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric

softener dispensed directly onto
fabric.

`'Not enough detergent.

`'incorrect sortinq, fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric, water and bleach safe for fabric.

`'Not enough detergent. -Treat with prewash stain remover or -Use correct amount of detergent and

poured directly on fabric. ,increase detergent and water ,Do not pour liquid fabric softener

`'incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
`'Unfastened zippers, hooks,

buckles.

`'Rips, tears and broken threads.
`'Overloading the washer.

`'Degradation of fabric.

,,incorrect sorting.
`'Tissues left in pocket.

`'Overloading the washer.
`'Not enough detergent.
`'Undissolved detergent has lelt a

residue resembling lint.

`'Static cling is attracting lint.
`'Load washed too long.

`'Pilling is normal with synthetic and

permanent press fabrics. This is
due to abrasion from normal

wear.

+If caused by detergent, mix I cup (240

ml) white vinegar with I quart (.95 L)

water in a plastic container. Soak item 1

hour. Rinse.

+If caused by fabric softener, rub stains

with bar soap. Wash.

temperature. Rewash. direcdy on fabric See Washing

,Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. Procedures for directions on adding

-May be irreversible if rips, tears and
seams cannot be mended.

,Reduce load size. Rewash using correct

water temperature, water level, and

amount el detergent.

,Add nonpredpitating water conditioner

to wash water to remove detergent

residue.

-Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.

-Dry load in dryer

-Remove lint with lint brush or roller.

-Use a lint brush or shaver to remove

pills.

-Avoid pouring liquid deterent directly onto
fabric.

-Avoid overfilling fabric softener
compartment of dispenser.

softener.

-Never pour dflodne bleach directly on

fabric.

,Check condition of items before washing.

See Washing Procedures for preparing
and loading the wash load and adding

chlorine bleach.

-See Washing Procedures for sorting and
preparing the wash load.

-Do not overload washer.

-Use correct temperature and amount of
detergent, water and wash time.

-Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate fibers.

,When ironing, use spray starch or fabric

finish on collars and cuffs.

,Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.

Residue or powder`'some granular detergents can

on dark items; combine with hard water

stiff, minerals to form a residue.
harsh fabrics. `'Overloading the washer.

Wrinkling

Yellow buildup of
body soil on

synthetic fabrics

Yellow or brown

rust stains

`'Undissolved detergent.

`'Overloading the washer.
`'incorrect wash cycle for wash

load.

`'Wash time too short.
`'Wash water temperature too

low.

`'Not enough detergent,

`'iron or manganese in water

supply, water pipes, or water
heater.

+Rewash load.

,Reduce load size.

-Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric
soltener using tile permanent press or

delicate cycle,

-Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes.

-Wash in hot water using full permanent
press cycle. Increase detergent.

,Add bleach safe for fabric.

-Or, treat with color remover.

-To restore discolored load of whites, use
rust remover safe for fabric.

+Do not use chlorine bleach to remove

rust stains, it may intensify

discoloration.

,,increase water temperature using hottest

water safe for fabric.

,Do not overload washer.

-Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating
water conditioner with granular detergent.

,Do not overload washer.
,Remove items from washer as soon as cycle

is completed

,Use liquid fabric softener.

-Select correct wash cycle.

,Use correct amount of detergent.
,Wash synthetics frequently using hot or

warm water.

,Use nonprecipitating water softener.
+Bolero washing, run hot water for a few

minutes to clear lines.

,Drain water heater occasionally.

-For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter

in your water supply system.

Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying.
Readtile Dryer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model.

• Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product tabets.

_To reduce the riskof fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
tmportantSafetytnstructions before operating this dryer.

Prepare items for drying.

• Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in tile same load.

• Separate dark items from light-colored items. Separate items that shed lint
from those that attract lint. If an item sheds lint, turn it inside out.

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Follow fabric care label instructions_

Place small items in a mesh bag

• Besurebuckles, buttons andtrim are heatproof andwon't damagethedrum
finish. Closezippers,fasten hooks and Velcro@qike fasteners.Tiestrings and
sashesto prevent tangling.

• If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying.

• Check for stainswhich may not have been removed in washing. Dryer heat

may permanently set some stains. Repeat stain removal process before

drying.

• Placesmall items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy removal.

2. Check that lint screen is dean and in place.

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Load the dryer.

Theaverage load will fillthe drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. Items need room totumble
freely for even drying and lesswrinkling. Do not overload dryer.

When drying largeitems, dry only2 or 3 atatime. Filloutthe loadwith small
and medium sized items.

Fordelicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free towels for better drying, less

wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets.

Donot overdry items. Overdrying can causewrinkling, shrinkage, harshness,

and a build-up of static electricity, which can produce more lint.

If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet.

Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full

4. Close the dryer door and set dryer controls (some models).

SeeDryer Operating Instructions for your specific model controls.

5. Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting.

6.

5tart the dryer.

PushStartButton for 2 secondsorturn the STARTknob clockwise to ON, hold

for I-2 seconds and release.
Toadd or remove itemswhen the dryer isrunning, open the door. Thedryer

will always stop when the door is opened. Allow the drum to come to a
complete stop before reaching inside.

To restart dryer, closethe door then push the Start Button for 2 seconds or
turn tile STARTknob clockwise to ON, hold for I-2 seconds and release.

The dryer will not start if tile cycle selector is in the OFFposition.

7. When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang

or fold. If load isremoved before tile cycle ends, turn cycle selector to OFF.

Features

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Jse the drying rack to dry items which should

not be tumbled

Cyde 5ignM Control (some models)

When the Cycle Signal Control isON, asignal will sound at the end of each cycleand

during the PressSaver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some
models.

Drum Light (some models)

A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer drum

during loading and unloading. Closing tile door turns off the light.

Drying Rack (somemodels)

Usethe drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.

1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.

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2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Placethe front bar under the lip of the lint

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screen opening.

3. Placeitems to bedried on top of rack. Weight should not exceed 10 Ibs. Leave
space between items, but do not let items hang over the sides or through the

grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack.

4. Selecta timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Useonly the Air Fluff
(no heat) temperatu resetting for items containing plastic, foam rubber, rubber-
like materials, feathers or down.

5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint screen
isnot in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust systemand causedamage
to the dryer.

Common Drying

Problems

Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage.
For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.

PREVENTNE MEASURES

_Add a few bad_ towels to small loads for proper

tumbling.

_Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air dried,
°Use proper drying temperature.

_Place fabric softener sheet on top of load before

starting the dryer,

_Do not overload dryer,
°Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce

static electricity.

_Remove items when they are slightly damp to

avoid overdrying.

_Check that lint screen is clean and in place.

°Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
_When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on

collars and cuffs,

_furn items inside out to reduce abrasion,

_lf shrinking is a concern, check load often.
_Remove items while slightly damp.

_Block knits into shape
_Lay flat to complete drying,

Lint

Pilling

(Fibers break off,

ball up and cling

to fabric,)

Shrinking

SOLUIION$

_Fabric softener sheeL

_Overloading.
_Overdrying causes static

electricity.

_Lint screen not clean when

cycle began.

_Lint is attached to "pills,"

_Pilling is normal with synthetic _Use a lint brush or shaver to remove

and permanent press fabrics, pills,
This is due to abrasion from

normal wear.

,Overdrying.

_Rub fabrk softener stains with bar

soap. Rinse and rewash,

_Reduce load size and rewash using

liquid fabric softener in the final rinse.

_Or, add a fabric softener sheet and

tumble at low heat for 5-10 minutes.

_Use lint brush or roller to remove lint,

_lrreversible condition. _Follow fabric care label directions.

Wrinkling

_Overloading.
_Leaving items in dryer after

cycle ends.

_Reduce load size and tumble at low

heat for 5-10 minutes.

_Remove items immediately, Hang or

fold,

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_Do not overload dryer,
_Remove items as soon as cycle ends.