FRIGIDAIRE
Ow ner’s
Guide
Product Registration ......................................... Cover
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2-3
Drying Procedures ................................................... 4
Features .................................................................. 5
Common Drying Problems ....................................... 5
Care and Cleaning ................................................... 6
Avoid Service Checklist ........................................... 7
Warranty .................................................................. 8
Dryer
www.frigidaire.com
P/N 131883500A (0310)
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ThisOwner'sGuide providesgeneral
operating instructionsforyourdryer.It
alsocontainsinformationaboutfeatures
for severalother models. Your dryer
maynot have everyfeature included.
Protect Children
Do not allow children to playon orin the dryer.Close supervision of
children isnecessarywhen the dryerisused nearchildren.Aschildren grow,teach
them the proper,safe use ofallappliances.
Destroythe carton,plasticbag and otherpacking materialsafterthe
dryer is unpacked.Children might use them for play.Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreadsorplasticsheetscan become airtight chambers.
Use the dryeronlyasinstructed in this
Ow ner's Guide and the Operating
Instructions card included w ith your
dryer.
Keep laundryproductsout ofchildren'sreach.To prevent personal
injury,observe allwarningson product labels.
Avoid fire hazard or
electricalshock.Do not use an adaptor
plug or extension cord or remove
groundingprongfromelectricalpower
cord.Failure to follow thiswarning can
cause seriousinjury,fire ordeath.
Before the dryerisremoved from service ordiscarded,remove the
dryerdoorto prevent accidentalentrapment.
Failure to complywith these warningscould result in seriouspersonalinjuries.
Prevent Injury
ELECTRIC DRYERS:
To prevent shockhazard and assure stabilityduring operation,the
dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with localcodes.Installation instructionsare packed in the dryerforthe
installer'sreference.Referto INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfordetailed grounding
procedures.Ifthe dryerismoved to a new location,have it checked and reinstalled
bya qualified service person.
14-30R
DRYER
FUSED30 AMP
120/240 V OR
120/208 V
WALL
RECEPTACLE
To prevent personalinjury or damage to the dryer, the electrical
powercord ofa gasdryermust be plugged into a properlygrounded 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.
DRYER
SERVICECORD
CORRECT
Use this w ay ONLY
GAS DRYERS:
ALWAYSdisconnect the dryer from the electricalsupply before
attempting anyservice orcleaning.Failure to do so can result in electricalshockor
injury.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Do not under
any circumstances
cut, remove,
Do not use any type spray cleanser w hen cleaning dryer interior.
Hazardousfumesorelectricalshockcould occur.
or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug.
To prevent injury,do not reach into the dryerifthe drum ismoving.
Wait untilthe dryerhasstopped completelybefore reaching into the drum.
To prevent injuryand damage to the dryer:
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
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All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer
unlessspecificallyrecommended in thisOwner'sGuide.Use onlyauthorized
factoryparts.
Do not tamperwith controls.
Do not installorstore the dryerwhere it willbe exposed to the weather.
CORRECT
Use this w ay ONLY
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Athermallimiterswitch automaticallyturnsoffthe motorin the unlikelyevent
ofan overheated situation (electricdryersonly).Aservice technician must replace the
thermallimiterswitch aftercorrecting the fault.
Note:The instructionsappearing in this
Ow ner's Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
cautionmustbepracticedwheninstalling,
operatingandmaintaininganyappliance.
Failure to complywith these warningscould result in seriouspersonalinjuries.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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• Follow the guidelinesbelow forpreparing the load fordrying.
Drying Procedures
• Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specificmodel.
• Alw ays read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels.
To reduce the riskoffire,electricalshock,orinjuryto persons,read
Important Safety Instructions,pages 2-3,before operating this dryer.
1. Prepare items for drying.
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Dryitemsofsimilarfabric,weight and construction in the same load.
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Separate darkitemsfrom light-colored items.Separate itemsthat shed lint
from those that attract lint.Ifan item shedslint,turn it inside out.
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Besurebuckles,buttonsandtrimareheatproofandwon'tdamagethedrum
finish.Close zippers,fasten hooksand Velcro®-like fasteners.Tie stringsand
sashesto prevent snagging and tangling.
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Ifpossible,turn pocketsinside out foreven drying.
Checkforstainswhich maynot have been removed in washing.Dryerheat
may permanently set some stains.Repeat stain removalprocess before
drying.
Follow fabriccare labelinstructions.
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Place smallitemsin a mesh bag to prevent tangling and foreasyremoval.
2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
3. Load the dryer.
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The average load willfillthe drum 1/3to 1/2full.Itemsneed room to tumble
freely for even drying and less wrinkling.Do not overload dryer.
When drying large items,dryonly2or3at a time.Fillout the load with small
and medium sized items.
Fordelicate orverysmallloads,add 2lint-free towelsforbetterdrying,less
wrinkling,and to prevent grease stainscaused byfabricsoftenersheets.
Place smallitems in a mesh bag.
Donotoverdryitems.Overdryingcancausewrinkling,shrinkage,harshness,
and a build-up ofstaticelectricity,which can produce more lint.
Ifdesired,add a dryerfabricsoftenersheet.
4. Close the dryer door and set dryer controls (some models).
See Operating Instructions card for your specificmodelcontrols.
5. Turn cycle selector clockw ise to the desired setting.
6. Start the dryer.
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PushStartButtonfor2secondsorturntheSTARTknobclockwisetoON,hold
for1-2secondsand release.
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To add orremove itemswhen the dryerisrunning,open the door.The dryer
w illalw ays stop w hen the door is opened.Allow the drum to come to a
complete stop before reaching inside.
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To restart dryer,close the doorthen push the Start Button for2secondsor
turn the STARTknob clockwise to ON,hold for 1-2 secondsand release.
The dryerwillnot start ifthe cycle selectorisin the OFFposition.
Filldryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full.
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
When the Cycle SignalControlis ON, a signalw illsound at the end of each cycle
and during the Press Saver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on
some models.
Drum Light (some models)
Adrum light w illcome on w henever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer
drum during loading and unloading.Closing the door turns off the light.
Reversible Dryer Door
Yourdryerisequipped with a reversible door.The doorcan be hinged on the right
orleft side.Referto the INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfordirectionson changing
the door.
Drying Rack (some models)
Use the drying rack to dry items w hich 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 itemshang overthe sidesorthrough
the grids.Do not tumble other items w hen using the drying rack.
4. Select a timed drysetting best suited foritemsbeing dried.Use onlythe AirFluff
(no heat)temperature setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber,
rubber-like materials,feathersordown.
5. When itemsare 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.
Place the front bar under
the lip of the lint screen opening.
Common Drying Problems
Manydrying problemsinvolve poorcleaning results,poorsoiland stain removal,residuesoflint and scum,and fabricdamage.
Forsatisfactorydrying results,follow these suggestionsprovided byThe Soap and Detergent Association.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Greasy, oily
stains
• Add a few bath tow els to smallloads for
propertumbling.
• Fabricsoftener sheet.
• Rub fabricsoftener stains with bar soap.
Rinse and rewash.
• Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air dried.
• Use properdrying temperature.
• Place fabricsoftener sheet on top of load
before starting the dryer.
Lint
• Do not overload dryer.
• Use fabricsoftener in w asher or dryer to
reduce staticelectricity.
• Remove itemswhen theyare slightlydamp
to avoid overdrying.
• Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
• Overloading.
• Overdrying causesstatic
electricity.
• Lint screen not clean
w hen cycle began.
• Lint is attached to "pills."
• Reduce load size and rewash using liquid
fabricsoftener in the finalrinse.
• Or, add a fabricsoftener sheet and
tumble without heat.
• Use lint brush or roller to remove lint.
Pilling
• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
• Use fabricsoftener to lubricate fibers.
• When ironing,use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
• Pilling is normalwith
syntheticand permanent
press fabrics. This is due
to abrasion from normal
wear.
(Fibersbreak
off, ballup and
cling to fabric.)
• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Shrinking
• Irreversible condition.
• Follow fabriccare labeldirections.
• If shrinking is a concern, check load often.
• Remove itemswhile slightlydamp and
hang or lay flat to complete drying.
• Block knits into shape.
• Overdrying.
Wrinkling
• Reduce load size and tumble at medium
or low heat for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove itemsimmediately.Hang orfold.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
• Overloading.
• Leaving items in dryer
after cycle ends.
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To reduce riskoffire orseriousinjuryto personsorproperty,comply
w ith the basicw arnings listed in Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, and
those listed below.
Care and Cleaning
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Before cleaning the dryer interior,unplug the electricalpower cord to avoid
electricalshockhazards.
Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior.Hazardous
fumes or electricalshock could occur.
Inside
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Clean the lint screen after every load.Lint build-up in the screen restricts air
flow,which causeslongerdrying times.The screen islocated at the bottom of
the dooropening.Remove bypulling straight up.Remove the lint and replace
the screen.
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Occasionally a w axy build-up may form on the lint screen from using dryer-
added fabricsoftenersheets.To remove thisbuild-up,wash the lint screen in
w arm, soapy w ater. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer
without the lint screen in place.
Clean lint screen after every load.
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Ifthe dryerdrum becomesstained from noncolorfast fabrics,clean the drum
w ith a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser
residue before drying the next load.
Every18monthsan authorized servicershould clean the dryercabinet interior
and exhaust duct.These areascan collect lint and dust overtime.An excessive
amount oflint build-up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard.
Outside
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Clean the cabinet w ith mild soap and w ater. Never use harsh, gritty or
abrasive cleansers.
If the cabinet becomes stained,clean with diluted chlorine bleach [1/2 cup
(120 ml)in 1 quart (.95 liter)w ater].Rinse severaltimes w ith clear w ater.
Remove glue residue from tape orlabelswith a mixture ofwarm waterand mild
detergent.Or,touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
Do not store or place laundry products
on top of dryer at any time. They can
damage the finish or controls.
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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Before calling for service,review this list.It may save both time and expense.The list includes
common occurrencesthat are not the result ofdefective workmanship ormaterialsin thisdryer.
Avoid Service
Checklist
OCCURRENCE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Electricalpowercord isnot securelyplugged
in or plug may be loose.
Make sure the plug fits tightly in walloutlet.
Dryer does not start.
House fuse blown orcircuit breakertripped.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Make sure electricalline is not overloaded and the dryer is
on a separate circuit.
Thermallimitertripped.
Callauthorized service person forreplacement.
Replace fuse.
There are 2house fusesin the dryercircuit.If
1 of the 2 fusesisblown,the drum may turn
but the heaterwillnot operate.
Dryer runs but w on't heat.
Gas supply valve is not open (gas models).
Checkto make sure supplyvalve isopen.See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONSforprocedure.
Dryer does not have enough air supply to
support the burnerflame (gasmodels).
See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS.
LPgassupplytankisemptyorthere hasbeen
a utility interruption of natural gas (gas
models).
Refillor replace tank.
Dryershould heat when utilityservice isrestored.
Lint screen is clogged with lint.
Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint
screen before starting each cycle.
Drying cycle takes too long,
outside of the dryer feels
too hot or smells hot.
Exhaust duct requirements have not been
met.
Exhaust duct must be at least 4inchesin diameterand made
of rigid or flexible metal.
When in place, the duct must have no more than tw o 90°
bendsand must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Electricdryerisconnected to a 208volt circuit.
Drying procedureshave not been followed.
Drying time w illbe 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt
circuit.
See Drying Procedures, page 4.
Clean out any obstruction.
Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may
be clogged or restricted.
High humidity.
Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.
Dryerisoverloaded.
Do not overload. See Drying Procedures, page 4.
Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
See Drying Procedures, page 4.
Excessive w rinkling.
Items left in dryer too long.
Insufficient sorting ofitems.
Drying temperature too high.
Follow fabriccare labelinstructions.
Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or
buttonsare inside the dryer.
Alw ays remove foreign objects from pockets before
laundering.Remove objects from drum and restart dryer.
Scratching or chipping of the
drum finish.
Permanently attached items such as belt
buckles,zippersand fastenersmaybe hitting
the inside of the drum.
It may be necessary to baste a scrap of materialsecurely
around ornamentsbefore drying to prevent scratching and
damage to the dryer.
Dru m d a m a g e ca u se d b y fo re ig n o b je ct s o r
permanently attached items is not covered by the
w arranty.
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FRIGIDAIRE DRYER WARRANTY
YourFrigidaire product isprotected bythiswarranty
WARRANTY
PERIOD
FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED
SERVICERS, WILL:
THE CONSUMER WILL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
One year from original
purchase date.
Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under
appliance which prove to be defective in materials or IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
workmanship.
CONSUMER.*
LIMITED WARRANTY
(Applicable to the
State of Alaska)
Time period listed above.
All of the provisions of the full warranty above and the Costs of the technician's travel to the home and any
exclusions listed below apply.
costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance
required because of service.
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
This w arranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the
it e m s list e d b e lo w :
1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.
2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in
accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.
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).
EXCLUSIONS
This w arranty does not cover the follow ing:
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:
IF YOU NEED
SERVICE
800 • 944 • 9044
Frigidaire Home Products
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917
Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. All warranties are made
by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico.
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