Frigidaire FARG4044MW0 Owner's manual

Important Safety :Inst_u_ions
Operating ,it}
Care"andCleaning
Solutions

Pleasereadallinstructionsbeforeusingthisdryer,
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:
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey al! safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
For your safety the following information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
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 fire department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier,
Read all instructions before using this appliance. This
book contains valuable information about:
- Operation
- Care
-Service
Keep it in a safe place.
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related,
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.
Save these instructions for future reference,
Product Record
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

240 v Electric Dryer 120 v GasDryer
Grounding type
wall receptacle
10-30R
3-wire UL-approved service Do not. under
cord must be installed any circumstances
'fused 30 amp) on electric dryers Inot cut. remove,
provided with unit or bypass the
except those grounding prong.
manufactured for sale
in Canada).
14-30R _
4-wire _ J
(fused 30 ampj Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Avoid fire 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, fire or death.
& WARNING - RISK OF FIRE
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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:
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 fire.
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 fire by spontaneous combustion.
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
* 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
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
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 if you hear squeaking,
grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This could
be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or
serious injury. Contact a qualified technician immedi-
ately.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to
the rubber or plastic parts of the dryer.

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 qualified service person in accordance with
local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the
dryer for the installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding 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 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.
ALWAYSdisconnect the dryer from the electrical supply
before attempting any service or cleaning. Failureto 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 IN]URY AND DAHAGE 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 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.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
serious personal injuries.
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.
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

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 fiat spot on the edge
of the roller. The noise should dissipate as the dryer
operates and the fiat 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 flow 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 flow.
D. GAS BURNER (Gas models only.) When the burner
is operating, there may be sounds generated as the
air flow mixes with the gas flame. This noise is normal
and will only occur when the gas is ignited in the
combustion tube. 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 fire or
serious injury. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Operating Your Dryer
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
thiS Use and CareG u!deb efore operat!ng your dryer.............
(Mesh bag not included.)
1Prepare load for drying,
o 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 finish. Close zippers;
fasten hooks and Velcro_-like fasteners. Tie strings
and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling.

Operating Your Dryer, continued
2Check that the lint filter is clean and in place.
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3 Load the dryer and close the door.
- Load items loosely. The average wet load wiii
fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2 furl. 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.
o For delicate or very small loads, add two or three
similar items to improve tumbling action.
4Select the appropriate cycle and settings for
each load,
Over-drying can cause wrinkles, shrinkage, lint,
harshness and a build up of static electricity.
Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to
select the cycle desired.
The estimated drying time for Auto Dry cycles or
the actual drying time for Timed Dry cycles will be
displayed.
A suitable drying temperature, dryness level and op-
tions will automatically be indicated for the cycle select-
ed. Seethe "Dryer Settings Chart" for more details.
To change the drying temperature and dryness
level, press the temp or dryness level 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.
If a setting is not available for the cycle selected, the
indicator will not light.
Adjustments made to a cycle will be remembered and
recalled each time that cycle isselected in the future.
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To return to factory settings,
press these two buttons at
the same time and hold until
the signal sounds.
Start the cycle,
=Close the dryer door. The dryer will not operate with
the door open.
• Push in or turn the cycle selector knob or press any
option buttons to "wake" the dryer, You will hear
three beeps to indicate dryer is ready to operate.
• After making your selections, push in the selector
knob to start the cycle. You will hear one beep before
the drum begins to rotate.
Select delay start to delay the beginning of the
cycle, if desired.
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.
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.
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.
6When the cycle ends, remove items immedi=
ately and hang or fold,
Clean the lint filter after every load,

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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.
Cycle Selection
Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle
desired.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label
instructions on items
to be dried.
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 flash and a signal will beep, but the
original cycle will continue.
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.
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.
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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.

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Cycle Selection, continued
casual
Select this cycle to dry cottons, blends and permanent
press items with a no-iron finish.
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.
towels
Select this cycle to dry heavy loads such as towels and
non-rubber-backed bath mats.
delicates
Select this cycle to dry knits and deNcates.
bedding
Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry bulky bedding items
such as comforters, blankets, sleeping bags and parkas.
jeans
Select this Auto Dry cycle for drying an entire load of
denim jeans.
kids wear
Select this specialty cycle for drying kids clothing and
baby wear.
allergy
Select this Auto Dry cycle where you wish to reduce
allergens as you dry your load. Items prone to heat
damage are not recommended for this cycle.
Timed Dry Cycles
FTRE HAZARD
To avoid fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items
containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics
similarly textured, rubbePlike materials, Use a Timed
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refresh
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.
quick dry
Select this timed cycle to quickly dry a small load made
up of just a few items. !rt provides approximately 20
minutes of tumbling followed by a cool down period.
timed dry
To manually select the drying time for any load, turn
the knob to a numbered setting. Drying times from 60
to 90 minutes are available. Moisture sensing bars are
not active and dryer will continue to heat throughout
the cycle until the final cool down period. You will not
be able to select a dryness level.

Cycle Settings
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be dried.
Appropriate drying temperature, dryness level and
options will automatically be displayed for each cycle. The
settings can be modified before the cycle is started. Make
modifications based on load size, dampness and fabric
type and durability. Modifications for each cycle will be
remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected
in the future.
sanitize
Recommended for durable fabrics and towels. Use this
selection to remove harmful bacteria from your clothing
or other items where sanitization is desired.
This option will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of
bacteria between loads. A higher temperatures is required.
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the same time and hold until
the signal sounds,
If changes are attempted after the cycle starts, the
lights will flash and a signal will beep, but the cycle will
continue,
To change the settings once the cyclehas begun, push
in the cycle selector knob to pause the cycle, make the
new selections and push in the selector knob again to
Drying Temperature
To change the preset temperature, press the temp
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.
Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the
requirements of NSF P154 protocol for sanitization
NSF Protocol P154
Sanitization Performance of
Residential Clothes Dryers
high
Recommended for most cotton fabrics.
normal
Recommended for wrinkle free, easy care, lightweight
fabrics and bulky loads.
low
Recommended for delicate fabrics.
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.
Dryness Level (Auto Dry)
To change the preset level, press the dryness level
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.
Select the normal dry 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 high. For loads requiring less
drying time, select low.
Select damp for items you wish to partially dry before
hanging or ironing.

Cycle 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.
Occasionally, a setting and option in the same cycle will
conflict with each other, like sanitize temp and damp
dry level. When this happens, the option selected first will
cause the conflicting option to not be selectable.
To change options 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
energy saver
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.
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.
shrink guard
Select shrink guard to lower the initial drying
temperature to protect fabrics from overdrying.
chime
A signal wil! sound at the end of the cycle (and
periodically during wrinkle release) if this option is
selected. The signal has an adjustable volume level or
can be turned off.
line dry
Select this option to simulate hanging your laundry in
a summer breeze combined with the wrinkle-releasing
benefits of tumble action. Since drying times are
calculated with the dryer's automatic moisture sensors
and heat is radically reduced or eliminated, cycle time
will be lengthened. As a result, depending on moisture
content of load, overall energy consumption decreases.
delay start
Press delay start to select a drying time convenientto
your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The delay
time selected will be displayed and begin counting down
when you push in the cycle selector knob to start the unit.
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estimated time
remain]ng
delay start
While counting down during delay start, you
will notice your dryer periodically tumbling for a
few minutes without heat to redistribute the load,
maximizing load freshness.
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