Frigidaire 137196700A manual Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, Temperature Selection

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Operating Instructions

Cycle Selection

your choice.

Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired cycle and setting.

• Delicates low heat is suggested for knit and delicate items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Initially set cycle selector on normal dry.

 

For best results

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• For items requiring more drying time, set cycle selector

 

 

 

 

Follow the fabric care label

 

on more dry.

 

 

• For items requiring less drying time, set cycle selector on

 

instructions on items to be

 

 

dried.

 

less dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If the wrinkle release option is turned to yes, the cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

selector will advance to the wrinkle release setting.

Each cycle ends with a cool down period. The heat

Unheated tumbling continues during wrinkle release

automatically turns off and the load continues to tumble

for 16 minutes to help reduce wrinkling if the dried load

during the cool down period. This reduces wrinkling and

cannot be removed promptly. A signal will sound briefly

makes items easier to handle during unloading.

every five minutes as a reminder to remove the load

Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load

when the end of cycle chime is turned on.

and fabric type. Room temperature and humidity, type of

TIMED DRY

installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also

This cycle provides approximately 60 minutes of drying time

affect drying time.

at the temperature selection of your choice.

AUTO DRY CASUAL

 

 

 

 

This cycle is best for permanent press items. Drying time is

Temperature Selection

determined automatically at the temperature selection of

Always follow directions on fabric care labels.

your choice.

 

 

 

 

• Casual medium heat is suggested for permanent press

 

 

 

- FIRE HAZARD - To avoid fire hazard, do not

items.

use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rub-

• Initially set cycle selector on normal dry.

ber, plastics, or similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use

• For items requiring more drying time, set cycle selector

the Timed Dry cycle and the Air Fluff/No Heat setting.

on more dry.

The whites-high heat, casual-medium heat, and

• For items requiring less drying time, set cycle selector on

delicates-low heat temperature settings may be used

less dry.

with any cycle setting. The air fluff-no heat setting can be

• A signal will sound toward the end of the cool down

used only in the Timed Dry cycle. Air fluff-no heat setting

period when the end of cycle chime is turned on.

tumbles the load without heat. Use air fluff to freshen

• If the wrinkle release option is turned to yes, the cycle

clothing, pillows or blankets, or to dust draperies.

selector will advance to the wrinkle release setting.

 

 

 

 

Unheated tumbling continues during wrinkle release

 

 

 

 

for 16 minutes to help reduce wrinkling if the dried load

 

 

 

 

Energy Saving Tips

cannot be removed promptly. A signal will sound briefly

• Keep the lint screen clean and exhaust the dryer correctly.

every five minutes as a reminder to remove the load

when the end of cycle chime is turned on.

• Sort laundry properly and select proper temperature and

AUTO DRY WHITES

cycle settings. Choose an automatic dry cycle whenever

This cycle is best for cotton items. Drying time is determined

possible for accurate drying time.

• Dry only full loads. Single items and small loads usually take

automatically at the temperature selection of your choice.

• Whites high heat is suggested for cotton items.

longer to dry.

• Avoid overloading, adding wet items to a partially dry load,

• Initially set cycle selector on normal dry.

and overdrying.

• For items requiring more drying time, set cycle selector

• Dry one load after another to take advantage of a warm dryer.

on more dry.

• Opening the door needlessly causes warm air to escape,

• For items requiring less drying time, set cycle selector on

which prolongs drying time.

less dry.

• If possible, use the dryer on low humidity days.

AUTO DRY DELICATES

• Install the dryer in an area where the room temperature is

This cycle is best for knit and delicate items. Drying time is

at least 45°F (7°C).

determined automatically at the temperature selection of

 

 

 

 

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Contents Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Prevent Fire Important Safety Instructions, con’tProtect Children Prevent InjurySelect the appropriate cycle and settings for each load Drying ProceduresPrevent Injury and Damage to the Dryer Prepare load for dryingEnergy Saving Tips Temperature SelectionOperating Instructions Cycle Selection Care and Cleaning FeaturesEND of Cycle Signal Reversible DoorCommon Drying Problems Care and Cleaning, con’tOccurrence Possible Cause Solution Avoid Service ChecklistMajor Appliance Warranty Information Page Http//www/frigidaire.com