Frigidaire TUMBLE ACTION LAUNDRY CENTER important safety instructions Dryer

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OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

DRYER

Dryer does not start.	Electrical power cord is not securely		Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
	plugged in or plug may be loose.

	House fuse blown or circuit breaker		Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
	tripped.		Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer
			Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer
			is on a separate circuit.

	Thermal limiter tripped.		Call authorized service person for replacement.

Dryer runs but won't heat.

There are 2 house	fuses in the dryer	Replace fuse.
circuit. If 1 of 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 is open. See
					INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure.

				Dryer does not have enough air supply to	See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
				support the burner flame (gas models).

				LP gas supply tank is empty or there has	Refill or replace tank.
				been a utility interruption of natural gas	Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.
				(gas models).	Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.

	Drying cycle takes too			Lint screen is clogged with lint.	Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint
	long, outside of the dryer				screen before starting each cycle.
	feels too hot or smells
	feels too hot or smells
	hot.			Exhaust duct requirements have not been	Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and
				met.	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.

				Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt	Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt
				circuit.	circuit.

				Drying procedures have not been	See Drying Procedures, page 9.
				followed.

				Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct	Clean out any obstruction.
				may be clogged or restricted.

				High humidity.	Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.

	Excessive wrinkling.			Dryer is overloaded.	Do not overload. See Drying Procedures, page 9.

				Items left in dryer too long.	Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

				Insufficient sorting of items.	See Drying Procedures, page 9.

				Drying temperature too high.	Follow fabric care label instructions.

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Contents Contents Product RegistrationPrevent Fire Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this laundry center Use this way only Protect ChildrenPrevent Injury Tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching insidePrepare items for washing Washing ProceduresSort laundry into loads that can be washed together Pretreat stains and heavy soilDo not use powdered bleach in the dispenser Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash loadSafe Stain Removal Procedures Remove items when the cycle is completedGeneral Precautions Stain RemovalFor successful stain removal StainRemovalStain Treatment Common Washing Problems Problem Possible Causes Solutions Preventive MeasuresPrepare items for drying DryingProceduresCheck that lint screen is clean and in place Load the dryer Close the dryer door and set dryer controls some modelsCycle Signal Control some models FeaturesCommon Drying Problems Problem Possiblecauses SolutionsInside Care and CleaningCleaning the Dispenser Drawer Area Inside the DryerNoise Avoid Service ChecklistFollow Winterizing Instructions for cold weather care Washer wont spin TemperaturesWasher does not start Residue left in drumDryer Frigidaire Tumble Action Laundry Center Warranty This warranty does not cover the following