P/N131956700A(0407)
For your safety, 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 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.
ProductRegistration
Thank you for choosing this dryer.
This owner's guide will explain proper operation and care.
Record Your Model and Serial
Numbers
Record below the model and serial numbers found on the dryer serial plate located on the left side of the door opening.Keepthesenumbersforfuture reference.
Model Number _________________
SerialNumber _________________
DateofPurchase _______________
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this dryer.
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.
To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured
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
Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or missing.Firehazard,overheatinganddamagetofabricscanoccur.Ifyourdryerhas 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 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 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.
Failuretocomplywiththesewarningscouldresultinfire,explosion,seriousbodily
??2000 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the dryer.
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This Owner's Guide provides general operating instructions for your dryer. It alsocontainsinformationaboutfeatures for several other models. Your dryer may not have every feature included.
Use the dryer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide and the Operating Instructions card included with your dryer.
Avoid fire hazard or electricalshock.Donotuseanadaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.
ELECTRICDRYERS:
DRYER
FUSED30AMP 120/240 V OR 120/208 V
WALLDRYER
RECEPTACLE SERVICECORD
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
GASDRYERS:
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not under
any circumstances cut, remove,
or bypass
the grounding prong from this plug.
Power supply cord with
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
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 cautionmustbepracticedwheninstalling, operatingandmaintaininganyappliance.
ProtectChildren
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, bedspreadsorplasticsheetscanbecomeairtightchambers.
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.
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'sreference.RefertoINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfordetailedgrounding 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
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.
To prevent injury and damage 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 factoryparts.
???Do not tamper with controls.
???Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.
A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely event ofanoverheatedsituation(electricdryersonly).Aservicetechnicianmustreplacethe thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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DryingProcedures
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Place small items in a mesh bag.
Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full.
???Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying.
???Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.
???Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important Safety Instructions, pages
1.Prepare items for drying.
???Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load.
???Separate dark items from
???Besurebuckles,buttonsandtrimareheatproofandwon'tdamagethedrum
???If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying.
???Check for stains which maynot have been removed inwashing. Dryer heat may permanently set some stains. Repeat stain removal process before drying.
???Place small items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy removal.
2.Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
3.Load the dryer.
???The average load will fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. Items need room to tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. Do not overload dryer.
???When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at a time. Fill out the load with small and medium sized items.
???For delicate or very small loads, add 2
???Donotoverdryitems.Overdryingcancausewrinkling,shrinkage,harshness, and a
???If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet.
4.Close the dryer door and set dryer controls (some models).
See Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls.
5.Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting.
6.Start the dryer.
???PushStartButtonfor2secondsorturntheSTARTknobclockwisetoON,hold
???Toaddorremoveitemswhenthedryerisrunning,openthedoor.Thedryer will always stop when the door is opened. Allow the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside.
???To restart dryer, close the door then push the Start Button for 2 seconds or turn the START knob clockwise to ON, hold for
???The dryer will not start if the cycle selector is in the OFF position.
7.When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang or fold. If load is removed before the cycle ends, turn cycle selector to OFF.
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Features
Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening.
Cycle Signal Control (some models)
When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and during the Press Saver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on somemodels.
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 the door turns off the light.
Reversible Dryer Door
Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The door can be hinged on the right orleftside.RefertotheINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfordirectionsonchanging the door.
Drying Rack (some models)
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.
1.Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2.Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening.
3.Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight should not exceed 10 lbs. 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.Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Use only the Air Fluff (no heat) temperature setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber,
5.When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint screen is not in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and cause damage 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.
???Add a few bath towels to small loads for proper tumbling.
???Some
???Use proper drying temperature.
???Place fabric softener sheet on top of load before starting the dryer.
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Care and Cleaning
Clean lint screen after every load.
Do not store or place laundry products on top of dryer at any time. They can damage the finish or controls.
To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions, pages
???Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards.
???Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
Inside
???Clean the lint screen after every load. Lint
???Occasionally a waxy
???If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics, clean the drum with a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser residue before drying the next load.
???Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust duct. These areas can collect lint and dust over time. An excessive amount of lint
Outside
???Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasivecleansers.
???If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach [1/2 cup
(120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 liter) water]. Rinse several times with clear water.
???Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
???Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to floor.
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Avoid Service
Checklist
OCCURRENCE
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer.
POSSIBLECAUSE SOLUTION
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FRIGIDAIRE DRYER WARRANTY
YourFrigidaireproductisprotectedbythiswarranty
Your appliance is warranted by Frigidaire Home Products, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.
*IMPORTANT
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER
EXCLUSIONS
IF YOU NEED
SERVICE
This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below:
3.Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring.
4.Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.
5.Damages to finish after installation.
6.Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).
This warranty does not cover the following:
1.CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING
FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
2.Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.
3.Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Frigidaire or its authorized servicers; use of parts other
than genuine Frigidaire Home Products parts; obtained from persons other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.
4.Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.
Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Frigidaire Home Products:
800 ??? 944 ??? 9044
Frigidaire Home Products
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917