Frigidaire FFSG5115PW manual

All about the Use & Care of your Dryer Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2-5 Features ...............................................................6 Operating Instructions ...................................... 7-13 Care and Cleaning ............................................... 14 Solutions to Common Problems ...[...]

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For y our safety the following information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHA T T O DO IF Y[...]

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS De fi nitions 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. Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based o[...]

4 Avoid fi re hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. F ailure to follow this warning can cause serious injury , fi re or death. Grounding type Grounding type 10-30R 10-30R 3-wire 3-wire 240 v Electric Dryer 240 v Electric Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer [...]

5 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 pl[...]

6 FEATURES *Not all models come with drying rack and stacking kit from the factory . They may be purchased as accessories. Control Lock LCD Display Drum Light Exhaust Channel Outlet Heavy Duty Drying Rack* Reversible Door Door Latch Cycle Selector Door Strike Lint Filter Large Surface Moisture Sensor Adjustable Leveling Legs Stacking Kit for Mounti[...]

7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Dryer (Mesh bag not included. ) Normal Operating Sounds Y ou may or may not hear the following sounds from your new dryer: A. WATER VALVE (Steam models only .) The fl ow of water is controlled by electric solenoids. During operation there may be a clicking sound as the v alve opens and closes to control the [...]

8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 Check that the lint fi lter is clean and in place. 3 Load the dryer and close the door. • Load items loosely . The average wet load will fi ll 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 beg[...]

9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS T urn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. T o change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the cycle selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle. Cycle Selection This manual c[...]

10 Dryness Level (Auto Dry) T o change the preset level, press the dry level button to scroll to the degree of dryness desired. T o protect your fabrics, not all dryness levels are available with every cycle. If a dry level is not appropriate for the cycle, it cannot be selected. The dry level selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled [...]

11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS line dry Select this option to simulate hanging your laundry in a summer breeze combined with the wrinkle-releasing bene fi ts 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[...]

12 Drying Rack (on select models) Use the drying rack for items which should not be tumble dried. Insert the rack into the dryer drum, resting the back support on the moisture sensor bars and the front legs on the air grill. Place items to be dried on top of the rack, leaving space between items and not allowing them to hang over the sides or throu[...]

13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS These T emperatures, Dryness Levels and Options are available with the f ollowing cycles: heavy duty towels normal bedding casual mixed load quick dry delicates steam refresh time dry (15-75 min) time dry (90 min) temp sanitize 99 9 high 9999 9 99 99 normal 999999 9 99 low 9999 9 99 air dry 99 dry level max 9999 high 99999[...]

14 IMPORTANT Do not store or place laundry products on top of dryer at any time. They can damage the fi nish or controls. IMPORTANT Clean the lint fi lter after every load. • Before cleaning the dryer interior , unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. • Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning the dryer int[...]

15 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Drying Problems Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain remo val, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, f ollow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Greasy[...]

16 Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may sav e both time and expense. The list includes 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[...]

17 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION For the applicable warr anty period as set forth below , as measur ed from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, us ed and maintained in accordance with the provided[...]

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