Frigidaire 137196700A manual Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, Temperature Selection

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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