Frigidaire 134306300A warranty Occurrence Possible Cause, Solution

Models: 134306300A

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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE

Avoid Service Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes

Checklist common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer.

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Dryer does not start. Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose.

Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.

House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

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

Check to make sure supply valve is open. See

 

models).

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure.

 

 

 

 

Dryer does not have anough air supply

See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

 

to 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

 

 

(gas models).

Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.

Drying cycle takes too long, Lint screen is clogged with lint. outside of the dryer feels too

hot or smells hot.

Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint screen 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 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

 

 

 

circuit.

volt circuit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drying procedures have not been

See Drying Procedures, page 5.

 

 

 

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 5.

 

 

 

Items left in dryer too long.

Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

 

 

 

Insufficient sorting of items.

See Drying Procedures, page 5.

 

 

 

Drying temperature too high.

Follow fabric care label instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

Scratching or chipping of the

Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips

drum finish.

or buttons are inside the dryer.

 

Permanently attached items such as belt

 

buckles, zippers and fasteners may be

 

hitting the inside of the drum.

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 or permanently attached items is not covered by the warranty.

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Frigidaire 134306300A warranty Occurrence Possible Cause, Solution, Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips