Frigidaire GLER341CES0 User manual

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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
o 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 occupants.
Immediately calI your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. FolIowthe gassupplier'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.
Contents
Product Registration ........................ 2
Important Safety Instructions ........ 2-3
Drying Procedures ........................... 4
Features.......................................... 5
Common Drying Problems .............. 5
Care and Cleaning ......................... 6
Avoid Service Checklist ................... 7
Warranty and Service................. 8-10
Product Registration
Thank you for choosing this dryer.
This owner's guide will explain proper
operation and care.
Record Your Model and Serial
Numbers
Record below the model and serial
numbers found on the dryer serial
plate located on the left side of the
door opening. Keep these numbers for
futu re reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Register Your Product
Theself-addressed PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD should be filled
in completely, signed and returned.
Important Safety Instructions
Read aft instructions before using this dryer.
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.
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 or chemical reactions
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.
_To prevent fire, do not useheat to dry items containing plastic, foam
rubber or similarly textured rubberdike materials, or items containing feathers or
down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only.
Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the
driver,lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every
18 months by qualified service personnel. An excessiveamount of lint build-up in
these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and
Cleaning, page 6.
Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or
missing. Firehazard, overheating and damage to fabrics canoccur. If your dryer has
a drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack.
Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areasfree
from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
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 bythe manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
Failureto comply with thesewarnings could result infire, explosion, seriousbodily
injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the dryer.
Printed in U,SA_
°1997 White Consolidated Industries, Inc
All rights reserved, 2

This Owner's Guide provides general
operating instructions for you rdryer.
It alsocontains information about
features for several other models.
Your dryer may not have every
feature included.
Use the dryer only asinstructed in
this Owner's Guide and the
Operating Instructions card
included with your dryer.
Protect Children
Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of
children is necessarywhen the dryer isused near children. As children grow, teach
them tile proper, safe use of all appliances.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the
dryer is unpacked. Children might usethem for play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal
injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. Do not usean adaptor
plug or extension cord or remove
grounding prong from electrical power
cord. Failureto followthiswarning can
cause serious injuB/, fire or death.
14-30R
FUSED30AMP
120/240VOR
!20/208V
WALL DRYER
RECEPTACLE SERVmCECORD
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
GAS DRYERS:
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Do not under
any circumstances
cut_ remove,
or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug. j
Power supply
cord with 3@rong
grounding plug
CORREC[
Note: The instructions appearing in this
Owner's Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when
installing, operating and maintaining
any appliance.
Before tile 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 )ersonal 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 INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding
procedures. If the dryer ismoved 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 must be plugged into a properly grounded system. The thirdgrounding
prong must never be removed. Never ground the dryer to agas pipe. Do not
use an extension cord or an adaptor ptug.
ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before
attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do socan 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 ismoving.
Wait until tile dryer hasstopped completely before reaching into tile drum.
To prevent injury and damage to the dryer:
Aft 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 install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.
A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely event
of an overheated situation (electric dryers only). A servicetechnician must replacethe
thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Drying Procedures
Follow fabriccare label instructions,
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Place small items in a mesh bag.
Fill d_yer drum +113to 112f_ll,
Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying.
Readthe Operating _nstructions card for operating your specific model.
Alway_ read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product tabeis,
_To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
_mportantSafety_nstructions, pages 2-3, before operating this dryer.
Prepare items for drying.
• Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load.
Separate dark items from light<olored items. Separate items that shed lint
from those that attract lint. If an item sheds lint, turn it inside out.
Besurebuckles, buttonsand trim are heatproof andwon't damagethe drum
finish. Closezippers,fasten hooks and Velcro@qike fasteners. Tiestringsand
sashesto prevent snagging and tangling.
If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying.
Check for stainswhich may not have been removed inwashing. Dryer heat
may permanently set some stains. Repeat stain removal process before
drying.
Placesmall items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy removal.
2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
.Load the dryer.
Theaverage load will fillthe drum I/3 to 1/2full. Items need room totumble
freely for even drying and lesswrinkling. Do not oveHoad dryer.
When drying large items, dry only2 or 3at atime. Fillout the load with small
and medium sized items.
Fordelicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free towels for better drying, less
wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets.
Do not overdry items. Overdrying cancausewrinkling, shrinkage, harshness,
and a build-up of static electricity, which can produce more lint.
If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet.
4. Close the dryer door and set dryer controls (some models).
See Operating _nstructions (:arc]for your specific model controls.
5. Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting.
6. Start the dryer.
• PushStart button for 2 seconds.
Toadd or remove itemswhen the dryer isrunning, open the door. The dryer
will always stop when the door is opened. Allow the drum to come to a
complete stop before reaching inside.
To restart dryer, close the door, then pushthe STARTbutton for 2 seconds.
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• The dryer will not start if the cycle selector is in the OFFposition.
When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang
Of fold, If load is removed before the cycle ends, turn cycle selector to OFF.

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Cyde Signal Control (some models)
When the Cycle Signal Control isON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle
and during the PressSaversetting (some models). Thevolume isadjustable on some
models.
Drum Light (some models)
A dru m light will come on whenever the door isopened to illuminate the dryer dru m
during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.
Placethe front bar under
the lip of the lint screenopening
Reversible Dryer Door
Your dryer isequipped with a reversible door. The door can be hinged on the right
or left side. Refer to tile INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor directions on changing
tile door.
Drying Rack (some models)
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.
1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2. Insert drying rack into tile dryer drum. Placetile 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 !0 Ibs.
Leavespace between items, but do not let items hang overthe sides or through
the grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack.
4. Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Useonly the Air Fluff
(no heat) temperature setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber, rubber-
like materials, feathers or down.
5. When items are 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 tile dryer.
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Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage.
Forsatisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided byTile Soap and Detergent Association.
Greasy, oily
stains
Lint
POSSIBLE CAUSES PREVENTIVE MEASURES
•Fabricsoftener sheet, ,Rubfabric softenerstainswith bar soap, ,Add a few bathtowels to smallloadsfor
Rinseand rewash, proper tumbling
Some "silkdike" fabrics should be air dried,
Useproper drying temperature_
Placefabric softenersheeton top of load
before starting the dryer
Donot overloaddryer
Usefabric softenerin washer or dryerto
reducestaticelectricity
Removeitemswhen they are slightlydamp
to avoidoverdrying.
Checkthat lint screeniscleanand in place.
Pilling
(Fibers break
off, ball up and
cling to fabric.)
Shrinking
Wrinkling
Overloading_
Overdrying causes static
electricity.
Lint screen not clean
when cycle begam
Lint is attached to "pills_"
Reduceload size and rewash using liquid .
fabric softener in the final rinse_
Or, add afabric softenersheetand
tumble without heat
Uselint brushor rollerto removelint,
Pilling is normal with
synthetic and permanent
press fabrics This is due
to abrasion from normal
wear_
Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers
When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs_
Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion
Overdrying
Overloading.
Leaving items in dryer
after cycle ends
Irreversible condition
Reduce load size and tumble at medium
or low heat for 5-10 minutes_
Remove items immediate[y_ Hang or fold.
Follow fabric care label directions
If shrinking is a concern, check load often.
Remove items while slightly damp and
hang or lay fiat to complete drying_
Block knits into shape
Do not overload dryer
Remove items as soon as cycle ends

Care and Cleaning
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Clean lint screen after every Ioad_
Do not store or place laundry products on
top of dryer at any time They can damage
the finish or controls_
_To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply
with the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instrucdons, pages 2-3, and
those listed below.
Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the etectrical power cord to avoid
electrical shock hazards.
• Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous
fumes or electrical shock could occur.
Inside
Cleanthe lint screenafter every load. Lint build4@ inthe screen restrictsair flow,
which causeslonger drying times. Thescreen islocated atthe bottom of the door
opening. Remove bypulling straight up. Removethe lint and replacetile screen.
Occasionally awaxy build-up mayform on the lint screenfrom using dryer-added
fabric softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash the lint screen in warm,
soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the
lint screen in place.
Ifthe dryerdrum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics, cleanthe drum with
a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser residue
before drying the next load.
Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior
and exhaust duct. Theseareas can collect lint 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 c/eansers.
If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach [I/2 cup
(120 ml) in 1 quart (.g5 liter) water]. Rinse several times with clear water.
Removeglue residuefrom tape or labelswith a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of tile tape or label.
Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under
the front leveling legsto prevent damage to floor.

Avoid Se_ice Beforecallingforservice,reviewthislist.Itmaysavebothtimeandexpense.Thelistincludes
commonoccurrencesthatarenottileresultofdefectiveworkmanshipormaterialsinthisdryer.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dryer does not start. Electrical power cord isnot securely plugged Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet,
in or plug may be loose
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse,
Make sure electrical line isnot overloaded and the dryer ison
a separate circuit,
Thermal limiter tripped Call authorized service person for replacement
Dryerrunsbutwon'theat. There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit If Replace fuse
1of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may turn
but the heater will not operate
Gas supply valve is not open (gas models) Check to make sure supply valve isopen, See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONSfor procedure
Dryer does not have enough air supply to See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
support the burner flame (gas models)
LPgassupplytankisemptyor there has been Refill or replace tank_
a utility interruption of natural gas (gas
models)_ Dryer should heat when utility service is restored_
Drying cyde takes too long, Lint screen is clogged with lint Makesurealllinthasbeenremovedfromthedryerlintscreen
outsideofthedryerfeelstoo before starting each cycle.
hot or smells hot. Exhaust duct requirements have not been
met, Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made
of rigid or flexible metal
When in place, the duct must have no more than two 90°
bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt
circuit
See Drying Procedures, page 4,
Clean out any obstruction,
Scratching or chipping of the
drum finish.
Electric dryer isconnected to a 208 volt circuit
Drying procedures have not been followed
Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may
be clogged or restricted,
High humidity
Excessive wrinkling, Dryer is overloaded
Items left in dryer too long
Insufficient sorting of items,
Drying temperature too high
Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or
buttons are inside the dryer,
Permanently attached items such as belt
buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting
the inside of the drum,
Use a dehumidifier near the dryer
Do not overload See Drying Procedures, page 4,
Remove items as soon as cycle ends
See Drying Procedures, page 4_
Follow fabric care label instructions
Always remove foreign objects from pockets before
laundering, Remove objects from drum and restart dryer,
It may be necessary to baste a scrap of material securely
around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and
damage to the dryer,
Drum damage caused by foreign objects orpermanently
attached items is not covered by the warranty.

FRIGIDAIRE DRYER WARRANTY
Your Frigidaire product is protected by this warranty
WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH/TSAUTHOR/ZED THECONSUMER WILL BE
PERIOD SERVICERS, WILL: RESPONS/BLE FOR:
FULLONE-YEAR One year from original Paya))costsforrepairingorrepladnganyparlsoflhisappl)ance Costs of service caHsthat are )isted under lMPORTANT
WARRANTY purchase date which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship RESPONS/B/LITE50FTHECONSUMER.*
UMITEDWARRANTY Time period listed above. Al)oftheprovisionsoftheful)warrantyaboveandtheexe)usions Costsofthetechnidan'straveltothehomeandar_ycosts
(AppJicabletethe listed below apply, for pick up and delivery of the appliance required
State efAlaska) because of service
Your app%nce 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.
*/MPOR TANT
RESPONSIBIL/TES
OF THE CONSUMER
EXCL USIONS
/F YOU NEED
SERVICE
ThB warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed
below:
I. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product
2. Proper insta%tion by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance
with all (ocal plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.
3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement ol blown fuses, repair of loose connections
or defects in house wiring,
4. Expenses for making the app%nce 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 alter installation.
6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features),
This warranty does not cover the following:
I. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTYDAMAGE AND iNCiDENTAL EXPENSESRESULTINGFROM
ANY BREACH OF THIS WRIlq-EN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Not_: Some sta/_s do not aflow the exclusion or limitation of inddental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusien
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 ol God,
4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined
Keep your bill ol 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 al( 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:
800,944,9044
Frigidaire Home Products
P.O. Box 212_}78
Augusta, GA 30917
mFRIGIDAIRE
HOME PRODUCTS
Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice, Al( warranties are made by White
Consolidated Industries, Inc. This warranty applies only in the B0 states of the U,S.A, and Puerto Rico.

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Service information To avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience, make a few simple checks before
calling for service. Common occurrences and their solutions can be found in the
Avoid Service Checklist. Besure you havefollowed the instructions in this manual.
If you are unable to locate tile cause of a problem, call for service. Insist on factory
service by an authorized ELECTROLUXPARTSAND SERVICEdepot.
ELECTROLUX PARTSA ND SERVtCE
All Frigidaire appliances are backed by ELECTROLUXPARTSAND SERVICE,one of
Canada's largest parts and service networks.
The Frigidaire reputation means you can enjoy complete professional servicefrom
one of our hundreds of trained technicians across the country. Ask your Frigidaire
dealer for details about the Extended Service Plan offered by ELECTROLUXPARTS
AND SERVICEto all purchasers of Frigidaire appliances in Canada.
PARTS AND SERVICE:
ELECTROLUXHOME PRODUCTSCANADA
6150 McLaughlin Road, Unit#1
Mississauga, Ontario
LSR4C2
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Place the name, address and telephone number of your service depot in the
spaces below.
Product andfeature specifications as describedori//ustratedare sub/ect to
change without notice.

WARRANTY (CANADA)
AUTOMATIC WASHERS AND DRYERS
WARRANTOR:
ELECTROLUXHOME PRODUCTSCANADA
6150 McLaughlin Road, Unit#1
Mississauga, Ontario
LSR4C2
WARRANTY PERIOD:
Forthe first yearafter purchase bythe original consumer/
owner:
For twenty five years after purchase by the original
consumer/owner:
Top load automatic washers only: transmission for the
second through fifth year after purchase bythe original
consumer/owner:
Forservice under thiswarranty, contact your local dealer/
retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIREPARTSANDSERVICEdepot, or:
PART5A AID$ERVICE:
ELECTROLUXHOME PRODUCTSCANADA
6150 McLaughlin Road, Unit#1
Mississauga, Ontario
LSR4C2
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
WARRANTOR WILL THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED
5ERWCEDEPOT:
Pay all costs to repair or replace any defective parts.
Payall costs of adefective polypropylene washer basket.
Payall costs (excluding labour to install) to replace any
defective transmission parts.
WARRANTYAPPLIE5 TO:
a) Products purchased and installed in Canada for personal single family household use.
b) Defects resulting or arising out of the manufacturing process.
c) Products bearing legible manufacturer's model and serial numbers.
d) Replacement parts only for the remainder of the original warranty.
WARRANTY DOE5 NOTA PPLY TO:
a) Transportation damage.
b) Supply and replacement of porcelain, fuses, glass and light bulbs.
c) Partsandservi(esuppliedorobtainedfromotherthanFRIGIDAIREPARTSAND SERVICEorFRIGIDAIREPARTSANDSERVICE
authorized depots.
d) Damage or failure as the result of abuse, improper or commercial use.
CONSUMER/O WNERRESPONSIBILITY:
a) Toprovide proof of the original date of purchase by means of a bill of saleor payment record verifying purchase date.
b) To pay all costs to make the appliance readily accessible for service.
c) To ensure proper power supply and connection of the appliance to same.
d) Proper installation, control setting and care of finish.
This warranty isin addition to anystatutory warranties contained in anyapplicable legislation. The terms and conditions
of this warranty are not intended to exclude or limit your rights under those statutes. Tile warrantor however reserves
the right to charge transportation and travelling costsfor distances in excessof 48 kilometres (30 miles)from the nearest
FRIGIDAIREPARTSANDSERVICEauthorized service depot.
This warranty plus tile statutory warranties mentioned are the only warranties given to the consumer/owner for this
product,
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