Frigidaire 137181700A, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...0 265 8352 All about the Use Care of your Dryer Important Safety Instructions 2 4 Features 5 Operating Instructions 6 11 Dryer Settings Chart 12 Care and Cleaning 13 Solutions to Common Problems 14 15 Warranty 16 Notes 17 18 Español 35 TABLE OF CONTENTS 137181700A 0901 ...

Page 2: ...o 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...

Page 3: ...haust 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 ...

Page 4: ...rd or an adaptor plug 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...

Page 5: ...They may be purchased as accessories Control Lock LED Display Drum Light Exhaust Channel Outlet Heavy Duty Drying Rack Reversible Door Door Latch Cycle Selector Door Strike Lint Filter Large Surface Moisture Sensor Adjustable Leveling Legs Stacking Kit for Mounting on Matching Washer ...

Page 6: ...ed with a high volume air handling system In some installations there may be some sounds associated with air movement throughout the dryer including the 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 c...

Page 7: ...he Dryer Settings Chart for more details To change the drying temperature and dryness level press the Temperature or Dryness buttons to scroll to the desired settings To select or delete an option press Options then while the indicator is blinking press Select The indicator will light when the option has been se lected It will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted Adjustments made ...

Page 8: ...nloading Cycle Selection Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load and fabric type If the load is too small or almost dry the moisture sensing bars may not detect enough moisture to continue the cycle and the cycle may end after a few minutes If this occurs select a Timed Dry cycle Room temperature and humidity type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also af...

Page 9: ...d in the future To return to factory settings press the Start Pause and Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds NOTE To change the Temperature after the cycle starts press Start Pause adjust the setting and press Start Pause to resume the cycle Maximum Recommended for durable fabrics and towels High Recommended for most cotton fabrics Medium Recommended for wrinkle free ea...

Page 10: ... Damp Dry for items you wish to partially dry before hanging or ironing Options To 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 Shrink Guard Select Shrink Guard to lower the initial drying temperature to protect fabrics from overdryi...

Page 11: ...s supplied with this dryer NOTE If your model did not come supplied from the factory with a drying rack you may order one Control Lock To 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 To remove the control lock press Options and Select again Status Display Status Lights The estimated total cycle tim...

Page 12: ... 40 min 25 min 20 min 15 90 min Temperature Maximum High Medium Low Air Fluff No Heat Dryness More Dry Normal Less Dry Damp Dry Options Shrink Guard Extended Tumble Signal Volume Factory presets Available selections Estimated cycle duration is based on default dryness level and factory settings for electric dryers Displayed cycle duration may differ slightly on gas models DRYER SETTINGS CHART ...

Page 13: ...and dust over time An excessive amount of lint build up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard OUTSIDE Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water Never use harsh gritty or abrasive cleansers If the cabinet becomes stained clean with diluted chlo rine bleach 1 part bleach to 8 parts water Rinse several times with clear water Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture ...

Page 14: ...final rinse Or add a fabric softener sheet and tumble without heat Use lint brush or roller to remove lint 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 filter is clean and in place Pilling Fibers break off ball up and cling to fabric Overdrying Use a lint brush or shaver to remov...

Page 15: ...lter is clogged with lint Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter before starting each cycle Exhaust duct requirements have not been met Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or semi rigid metal When in place the duct must have no more than two 90 bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electric dryer is connected to...

Page 16: ...om persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ...

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