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www.frigidaire.com   USA 1-800-944-9044            www.frigidaire.ca   Canada 1-800-265-8352

 All about  the

Use

 & 

Care

 of  your 

Dryer

Important Safety Instructions ..............................2-4
Operating Instructions ......................................5-13
Care and Cleaning ...............................................14
Solutions to Common Problems ....................... 15-16

Warranty ............................................................17
Notes .................................................................18
Español ..............................................................19

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137349700A (1211)

Summary of Contents for FARE1011MW

Page 1: ...aire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 All about the Use Care of your Dryer Important Safety Instructions 2 4 Operating Instructions 5 13 Care and Cleaning 14 Solutions to Common Problems 15 16 Warranty 17 Notes 18 Español 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS 137349700A 1211 ...

Page 2: ... 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 o...

Page 3: ...ted can under certain circumstances produce fire 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 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 ...

Page 4: ... 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 T...

Page 5: ...an extended period creating a temporary flat spot on the edge of the roller The noise should dissipate as the dryer operates and the flat 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 ...

Page 6: ...tems 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 See Dryer Operating Instructions on following pages 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...

Page 7: ...b 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 Cycle Selection Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried For best results ÍNOTE To change the cycle selection once the cycle has begun push in and hold the cycle selector knob...

Page 8: ...owded 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 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 timed dry To manually select the drying time for any...

Page 9: ...me select low Select damp on select models for items you wish to partially dry before hanging or ironing 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 shrink guard on select models Select shrink guard to...

Page 10: ...ual normal heavy duty delicates timed dry 15 90 temp1 high 9 9 9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 air dry 9 options chime 9 9 9 9 9 chime wrinkle release 9 9 9 9 wrinkle release 9 9 9 9 9 Available selections 1 If an unavailable temperature setting is selected by the user the nearest available temperature will be substituted ...

Page 11: ...h 9 9 9 9 9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 air dry 9 dryness level high 9 9 9 9 9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 options chime 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 shrink guard 9 9 9 9 9 9 wrinkle release 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 wrinkle release shrink guard 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Available selections Non modifiable presets 1 If an unavailable temperature or dryness level setting is selected by the user the nearest available temperature or...

Page 12: ... 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 9 air dry 9 9 9 dryness level max 9 9 9 high 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 normal 9 9 9 9 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 damp 9 9 options chime 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 energy saver 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 shrink guard 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 wrinkle release 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 wrinkle release shrink guard 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Available selections Non modifiable presets 1 If an unavailable temperature or dryness level settin...

Page 13: ...on Instructions supplied with this dryer ÍNOTE If your model did not come supplied from the factory with a drying rack you may order one Estimated Time Remaining on certain models The initial drying time will be displayed for about 5 min utes after the start of a cycle Then in auto dry cycles the estimated drying time begins automatic time calcu lation throughout the cycle by the moisture sensors ...

Page 14: ...exhaust duct These areas 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 cleansers If the cabinet becomes stained clean with diluted chlo rine bleach 1 part bleach to 8 parts water Rinse several times with clear water Remove glue...

Page 15: ...nal rinse Or add a fabric softener sheet and tumble without heat Use lint brush or roller to remove lint Do not overload dryer Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce static electricity Remove items when they are slightly damp to avoid overdrying Check that lint filter is clean and in place Pilling Fibers break off ball up and cling to fabric Overdrying Use a lint brush or shaver to remov...

Page 16: ...ter is clogged with lint Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter before starting each cycle Exhaust duct requirements have not been met Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or semi rigid metal When in place the duct must have no more than four 90 bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electric dryer is connected t...

Page 17: ...service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROV...

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