Frigidaire 137181900A User manual

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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
Français..............................................................19
Español ..............................................................35
TABLE OF CONTENTS
137181900A (0901)

2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. This
book contains valuable information about:
Operation•Care•Service•
Keep it in a safe place.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your dryer are found on
the dryer serial plate located at the top of the door open-
ing. Record and retain these numbers.
Model Number _____________________
Serial Number _____________________
Purchase Date _____________________
Product Record
Save these instructions for future reference.
This Use and Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your dryer. It also contains information
about features for several other models. Your dryer may
not have every feature included.
Use the dryer only as instructed in this Use & Care
Guide .
WARNING
For your safety the following information in this manual
mustbefollowedtominimizetheriskofreorexplosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
Donotstoreorusegasolineorotheram-
mable 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 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redepartment.
Installation and service must be performed
byaqualiedinstaller,serviceagencyorthe
gas supplier.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Denitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this dryer.
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with
a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as
described below:

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Grounding type
10-30R
3-wire
240 v Electric Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer
14-30R
4-wire
(fused 30 amp)
(fused 30 amp)
wall receptacle
P o wer cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass th
UL-approved service
cord must be installed
on electric dryers (not
provided with unit
except those
manufactured for sale
in Canada).
e
grounding prong.
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.
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.
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
qualiedservicepersonnel.Anexcessiveamountoflint
build-upintheseareascouldresultininefcient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 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 is 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qualiedtechnicianimmedi-
ately.
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.
WARNING
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:
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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PROTECT CHILDREN
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
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during• operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically
groundedbyaqualied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qualied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 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.
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.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DRYER
All repairs and servicing must be performed by an•authorizedservicerunlessspecicallyrecommendedin
this Owner’s Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
Do not tamper with controls.•
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.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in•serious personal injuries.
NOTE
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.
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.

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FEATURES
*Not all models come with drying rack and
stacking kit from the factory. 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*

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Your Dryer
(Mesh bag not included.)
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.
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qualiedtechnicianimmediately.
Normal Operating Sounds
A
B
C
D
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.
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.
1Prepare load for drying.
Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction•in the same load.
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 removed•in washing. Repeat stain removal process and wash
again before drying. Dryer heat may permanently
set some stains.
Place delicate or small items in a mesh bag.•Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproof•andwon’tdamagethedrumnish.Closezippers;
fasten hooks and Velcro®-like fasteners. Tie strings
and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
Cleanthelintlteraftereveryload.
2 Check that the lint lter is clean and in place.
NOTE
Over-drying can cause wrinkles, shrinkage, lint,
harshness and a build up of static electricity.
NOTE
If a setting is not available for the cycle selected, the
indicator will not light.
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.
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.
4 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for
each load.
A suitable drying temperature, dryness level and•options will automatically be indicated for the cycle
selected. See the “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 to a cycle will be remembered•and recalled each time that cycle is selected 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.
Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to•select the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle
will be illuminated.
The estimated drying time for Auto Dry cycles or•the actual drying time for Timed Dry cycles will be
displayed.
Operating Your Dryer, continued
5 Start the cycle.
To add or remove items when the dryer is running,•open the door. The dryer will stop when the door
is opened. Allow the drum to come to a complete
stop before reaching inside.
Close the door and press Start to resume the cycle.•
6 When the cycle ends, remove items immedi-
ately and hang or fold.
Press and hold both for ten seconds
to return to factory settings.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle
desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated.
To change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel
button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the
cycle selector knob to another selection will not change
the cycle. If the selection is changed after the cycle
starts, the indicator lights will blink, the signal will beep
and “
Err ” will be displayed. The signal will beep and the
statuslightswillash,buttheoriginalcyclewillcontinue.
Auto Dry Cycles
Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of selecting the
correct drying time for each load. Moisture sensing bars
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.
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.
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 affect drying
time.
Towels/Bedding
Select this Auto Dry cycle for towel loads.
Heavy
Select this Auto Dry cycle for sturdy work clothes.
Normal
Select this Auto Dry cycle for cotton items.
Casual
Select this Auto Dry cycle for cottons and blends with a
no-ironnish.
Delicates
Select this Auto Dry cycle for knits and delicate items.
Timed Dry Cycles
Quick
Select this timed cycle to quickly dry small loads in 25
minutes.
Timed Dry
To manually select the drying time for any load, turn
the knob to Timed Dry. Drying times from 15 to 90
minutes can be selected by continuing to turn the
knob. Drying time will be displayed. You will not be able
to select a Dryness level.
This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available
on every model. Console shown above for reference only. Your model may differ.
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be dried.
For best results
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theTimed
DrycycleandtheAirFluff/NoHeatsetting.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cycle Settings
Appropriate drying Temperature, Dryness Level and
Options will automatically be displayed for each cycle.
The settings can be changed before the cycle is started.
If changes are attempted after the cycle starts, the lights
will blink, the signal will beep and “ Err ” will be displayed.
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be dried.
For best results
Drying Temperature
To change the preset temperature, press the Temperature
button to scroll to the desired setting.
To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available
with every cycle.
The temperature selected for the cycle will be remembered
and recalled each time that cycle is selected 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, easy care, lightweight
fabrics and bulky loads.
Low
Recommended for delicate fabrics.
Air Fluff/No Heat
This setting (no heat) should only be used with a
Timed Dry cycle 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.
This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available
on every model. Console shown above for reference only. Your model may differ.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cycle Settings, continued
Dryness Level (Auto Dry)
To change the preset level, press the Dryness button to
scroll to the degree of dryness desired.
To protect your fabrics, not all dryness levels are available
with every cycle. If a Dryness level is not appropriate for
the cycle, it cannot be selected.
The Dryness level selected for the cycle will be remembered
and recalled each time that cycle is selected 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 Dryness level after the cycle starts, press
Start/Pause,adjustthesettingandpressStart/Pauseto
resume the cycle.
Select the Normal dryness level for most Auto Dry cycles.
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 More Dry. For loads requiring
less drying time, select Less Dry.
Select 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ashes,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 overdrying.
Extended Tumble
SelectExtendedTumble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 the Signal is selected, a beep will be
heard periodically. The load may be removed any time
duringExtendedTumble.
Signal Volume
A signal will sound at the end of the cycle and
periodicallyduringExtendedTumble.Thesignalhasan
adjustable volume level or can be turned off.
NOTE
To change the Options after the cycle starts, press
Start/Pause,adjustthesettingandpressStart/Pauseto
resume the cycle.
This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available
on every model. Console shown above for reference only. Your model may differ.