Frigidaire Washer Dryer FARG1011MW User Manual

All about the  
Use&Care  
of your Dryer  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Important Safety Instructions..............................2-4  
Operating Instructions......................................5-13  
Care and Cleaning...............................................14  
Solutions to Common Problems.......................15-16  
Warranty ............................................................17  
Notes .................................................................18  
Français..............................................................19  
Español ..............................................................37  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
240 v Electric Dryer  
120 v Gass Dryer  
Groundiing type  
wall receptacle  
10-30R  
3-wire  
UL-approved service  
cord mustt be installed  
on electric drryerss (not  
provided wiith unit  
except those  
Do not, under  
any circumsstances,  
cut, remove,  
(fused 30 amp)  
or bypass the  
grounding prong.  
manufactureed forr sale  
in Canada).  
14-30R  
4-wire  
(fused 30 amp)  
Power cord with  
3-prong grounded plug  
Avoid re 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, re or death.  
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE  
To reduce the risk of re, 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:  
PREVENT FIRE  
• 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  
qualied service personnel. An excessive amount of lint  
build-up in these areas could result in inefcient drying  
and possible re. 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 ow 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 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 re.  
• 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 re by spontaneous combustion.  
• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate  
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the  
fabric softener or product.  
• 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 re or  
serious injury. Contact a qualied technician immedi-  
ately.  
WARNING  
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  
surrounding area.  
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in  
re, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to  
the rubber or plastic parts of the dryer.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
PROTECT CHILDREN  
• 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.  
• 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 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  
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DRYER  
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an  
authorized servicer unless specically recommended in  
this Owner’s Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.  
• Do not tamper with controls.  
• Do not sit on, step on or stand on the dryer. Do not  
rest heavy loads on top. The dryer is not meant to sup-  
port weight.  
• 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.  
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during  
operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically  
grounded by a qualied service person in accordance with  
local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the  
dryer for the installer’s reference. Refer to INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the  
dryer is moved to a new location, have it checked and  
reinstalled by a qualied service person.  
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in  
serious personal injuries.  
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.  
CAUTION  
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  
which may be produced by the use of this product.  
ÍNOTE  
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  
appliance.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
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 at spot on the edge  
of the roller. The noise should dissipate as the dryer  
operates and the at spots smooth out.  
B. AIR FLOW SYSTEM Your dryer is equipped 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.  
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C. GAS VALVE (Gas models only.) The ow 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 ow.  
D. GAS BURNER (Gas models only.) When the burner  
is operating, there may be sounds generated as the  
air ow mixes with the gas ame. This noise is normal  
and will only occur when the gas is ignited in the  
combustion tube.  
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CAUTION  
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 re or  
serious injury. Contact a qualied technician immediately.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Operating Your Dryer  
3 Load the dryer and close the door.  
• Load items loosely. The average wet load will  
ll the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. Items need room to  
tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling.  
• If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on  
top of the load at the beginning of the cycle.  
To save energy and time and avoid uneven drying  
and wrinkling, do not overload the dryer.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or injury to  
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
in this Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer.  
1 Prepare load for drying.  
• Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction  
in the same load.  
• When drying large items, dry only two or three  
items at a time. Fill out the load with small and  
medium sized items.  
• For delicate or very small loads, add two or three  
similar items to improve tumbling action.  
• 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 re-  
moved in washing. Repeat stain removal process  
and wash again before drying. Dryer heat may  
permanently set some stains.  
4 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for  
each load.  
• See Dryer Operating Instructions on following  
pages.  
• Place delicate or small  
items in a mesh bag.  
• Be sure buckles,  
buttons and trim are  
heatproof and won’t  
damage the drum  
5 Start the dryer.  
• Close the dryer door. The dryer will not operate  
with the door open.  
• Push in or turn the cycle selector knob or turn any  
option knob to “wake” the dryer. You will hear three  
beeps to indicate dryer is ready to operate.  
• After making your selections, push in the selec-  
tor knob to start the cycle. You will hear one beep  
before the drum begins to rotate.  
nish. Close zip-  
(Mesh bag not included.)  
pers, button buttons,  
fasten hooks and Velcro®-like fasteners. Tie strings  
and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling.  
To add or remove items when the dryer is running,  
push in the cycle selector knob to pause the cycle  
and open the door. Opening the door with a cycle  
running will also pause the cycle. You will hear two  
beeps. Allow the drum to come to a complete stop  
before reaching inside. Add or remove the item,  
close the door and push in the selector knob again,  
continuing the current cycle.  
2 Check that the lint lter is clean and in place.  
To cancel a running cycle, push in and hold the  
cycle selector until the dryer discontinues running.  
• A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the  
chime option has been selected.  
ÍNOTE  
If drying a single large or bulky item, such as a  
comforter, remove the item part way through the cycle  
and turn it “inside out” to maximize drying effectiveness.  
Place item back in dryer and re-start cycle.  
6 When the cycle ends, remove items immedi-  
ately and hang or fold.  
IMPORTANT  
Clean the lint lter after every load.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown above  
for reference only. Your model may differ.  
Cycle Selection  
Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle  
desired.  
Once a cycle is running, turning the selector knob to  
another selection will not change the cycle. If cycle  
selection change is attempted after the cycle starts, the  
indicator lights will ash and a signal will beep, but the  
original cycle will continue.  
For best results  
Follow the fabric care label  
instructions on items  
to be dried.  
ÍNOTE  
To change the cycle selection once the cycle has  
begun, push in and hold the cycle selector knob to  
cancel the current cycle, make the new selection and  
push in the selector knob again to restart the dryer.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Cycle Selection, continued  
Auto Dry Cycles  
towels (on select models)  
Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of selecting  
the correct drying time for each load. Moisture sensing  
bars (if equipped) at the back of the dryer drum sense  
the moisture level of the load as it tumbles through  
the heated air. With Auto Dry cycles, the load will  
automatically be dried at the selected temperature to  
the desired dryness level. Auto Dry cycles save time and  
energy and protect fabrics.  
Select this cycle to dry heavy loads such as towels and  
non-rubber-backed bath mats.  
delicates  
Select this cycle to dry knits and delicates.  
bedding (on select models)  
Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry bulky bedding items  
such as comforters, blankets, sleeping bags and parkas.  
jeans (on select models)  
Select this Auto Dry cycle for drying an entire load of  
denim jeans.  
The estimated drying time will be displayed for about 5  
minutes. Then the outside of the display will light up in a  
circular track to indicate the drying time is automatically  
being determined by the sensors. When the load has  
reached the selected dryness level, it will continue to  
tumble during a cool down period. This helps reduce  
wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during  
unloading.  
Timed Dry Cycles  
WARNING  
FIRE HAZARD  
To avoid re hazard, do not use heat to dry items  
containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics  
similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use a Timed  
Dry cycle and the air dry setting.  
1. initial  
2. calculating  
3. estimated  
refresh (on select models only)  
Select refresh to help remove wrinkles from clean and  
dry items that were not taken from the dryer at the  
end of the cycle, have been stored in crowded closets  
or drawers, or unpacked from luggage following a  
trip. It provides approximately 10 minutes of tumbling  
followed by a 5-minute cool down period.  
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.  
quick dry (on select models only)  
Select this timed cycle to quickly dry a small load made  
up of just a few items. It provides approximately 20  
minutes of tumbling followed by a cool down period.  
Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and  
electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying  
time.  
timed dry  
To manually select the drying time for any load, turn  
the knob to a numbered setting. Depending on model,  
drying times from 15 to 90 minutes may be available.  
Moisture sensing bars (if equipped) are not active and  
dryer will continue to heat throughout the cycle until  
the nal cool down period. Because this is not an Auto  
Dry cycle, you will not be able to select a dryness level.  
casual  
Select this cycle to dry cottons, blends and permanent  
press items with a no-iron nish.  
normal  
Select this cycle to dry everyday fabrics including  
cottons, linens and sheets.  
heavy duty  
Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry durable fabrics such as  
work wear and overalls.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Cycle Settings  
For best results  
normal  
Recommended for wrinkle free, easy care, lightweight  
fabrics and bulky loads.  
Follow the fabric care label instructions  
on items to be dried.  
low  
Recommended for delicate fabrics.  
Select appropriate drying temperature, dryness level and  
options most suitable for each load. Make selections based  
on load size, dampness and fabric type and durability.  
air dry  
This setting (no heat) can only be selected with a timed  
cycle. The air dry setting tumbles the load without  
heat. Use this setting to dry items containing feathers,  
down, foam rubber, plastics or rubber-like materials;  
to refresh clothing, stuffed animal, pillows or blankets;  
and to dust draperies.  
The settings can be changed before the cycle is started.  
If changes are attempted after the cycle starts, the  
lights will ash and a signal will beep, but the cycle will  
continue.  
ÍNOTE  
Dryness Level (Auto Dry, on select models)  
To change the preset level, rotate the dry level knob  
(on select models) to the degree of dryness desired.  
Select the normal dryness level for most Auto Dry cycles.  
To change the settings once the cycle has begun, push  
in the cycle selector knob to pause the cycle, make the  
new selections and push in the selector knob again to  
restart the dryer.  
Occasionally a load may seem too damp or over-dried at  
the end of the cycle. To increase drying time for similar  
loads in the future, select high. For loads requiring less  
drying time, select low.  
Drying Temperature  
Turn the temp knob until the desired drying temperature  
is selected. To protect your fabrics, the temperature range  
from low to high settings may be different depending on  
cycle selected. If an unavailable temperature setting is  
selected by the user, the nearest available temperature will  
be substituted. Refer to complete dryer settings chart.  
Select damp (on select models) for items you wish to  
partially dry before hanging or ironing.  
sanitize (on select models)  
Recommended for durable fabrics and towels. Use this  
selection to remove harmful bacteria from your clothing  
or other items where sanitization is desired.  
Options  
energy saver (on select models)  
The energy saver option reduces the drying  
temperature a few degrees to save energy. In  
conjunction with automatic moisture sensors, cycle  
times will increase slightly, but overall energy usage will  
decrease.  
ÍNOTE  
Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the  
requirements of NSF P154 protocol for sanitization  
efcacy.  
shrink guard (on select models)  
Select shrink guard to lower the initial drying  
temperature to protect fabrics from overdrying.  
NSF Protocol P154  
Sanitization Performance of  
Residential Clothes Dryers  
wrinkle release  
Select wrinkle release if the dried load might not  
be removed promptly at the end of the cycle. The dry  
load will continue tumbling without heat to help reduce  
wrinkling. When chime is selected, a beep will be  
heard periodically. The load may be removed any time  
during wrinkle release.  
This option will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover  
of bacteria between loads. A higher temperatures is  
required. Please check fabric care labels to prevent  
damage.  
chime  
A signal will sound at the end of the cycle (and  
periodically during wrinkle release) if this option is  
selected.  
max (on select models)  
Recommended for durable fabrics and towels.  
high  
Recommended for most cotton fabrics.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Dryer Settings Chart  
These Temperatures and Options are available with the following cycles:  
temp1  
high  
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air dry  
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chime  
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chime/wrinkle release  
wrinkle release  
9 = Available selections.  
1If an unavailable temperature setting is selected by the user, the nearest available temperature will be substituted.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Dryer Settings Chart  
These Temperatures, Dryness levels and Options are available with the following cycles:  
temp1  
max  
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high  
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air dry  
dryness level  
high  
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normal  
low  
options  
chime  
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shrink guard  
wrinkle release  
wrinkle release/shrink guard  
9 = Available selections.  
= Non-modiable presets.  
1If an unavailable temperature or dryness level setting is selected by the user, the nearest available temperature or dryness level will be substituted.  
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Dryer Settings Chart  
These Temperatures, Dryness levels and Options are available with the following cycles:  
temp1  
sanitize  
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low  
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dryness level  
max  
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high  
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normal  
low  
damp  
options  
chime  
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energy saver  
shrink guard  
wrinkle release  
wrinkle release/shrink guard  
9 = Available selections.  
= Non-modiable presets.  
1If an unavailable temperature or dryness level setting is selected by the user, the nearest available temperature or dryness level will be substituted.  
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