Frigidaire FARE4044MW Owner's manual

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All about the

Use&Care

of your Dryer

Important Safety Instructions..............................2-4

Operating Instructions......................................5-12

Care and Cleaning...............................................13

Solutions to Common Problems.......................14-15

Warranty ............................................................16

Español ..............................................................17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

137409600A (1111)

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 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.

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.

Deﬁnitions

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:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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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.

• 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.

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.

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:

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 qualiﬁed 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 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.

• 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 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.

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.

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 ﬁre or

serious injury. Contact a qualiﬁed technician immediately.

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 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

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.

Operating Your Dryer

(Mesh bag not included.)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock or injury to

persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

in this Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer.

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 ﬁnish. Close zippers;

fasten hooks and Velcro®-like fasteners. Tie strings

and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

Clean the lint ﬁlter after every load.

2 Check that the lint ﬁlter is clean and in place.

ÍNOTE

Over-drying can cause wrinkles, shrinkage, lint,

harshness and a build up of static electricity.

ÍNOTE

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

ﬁll 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.

• Adjustments made to a cycle will be remembered and

recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future.

• 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. See the “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.

Operating Your Dryer, continued

5 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.

To return to factory settings,

press these two buttons at

the same time and hold until

the signal sounds.

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 ﬂash and a signal will beep, but the

original cycle will continue.

Cycle Selection

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.

Follow the fabric care label

instructions on items

to be dried.

For best results

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.

1. initial 2. calculating 3. estimated

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 delicates.

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

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. It 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.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

To avoid ﬁre 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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Cycle Settings

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.

Follow the fabric care label instructions

on items to be dried.

For best results

ÍNOTE

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.

If changes are attempted after the cycle starts, the

lights will ﬂash and a signal will beep, but the cycle will

continue.

NSF Protocol P154

Sanitization Performance of

Residential Clothes Dryers

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.

Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage.

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.

ÍNOTE

Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the

requirements of NSF P154 protocol for sanitization

efﬁcacy.

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.

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.

To return to factory settings,

press these two buttons at

the same time and hold until

the signal sounds.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 will 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 convenient to

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.

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.

ÍNOTE

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

restart the dryer.

ÍNOTE

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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