Frigidaire FFQG5100PW manual

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    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 ...[...]

  • Page 2

    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[...]

  • Page 3

    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

  • Page 6

    6 FEATURES *Not all models come with drying rack and stacking kit from the factory . They may be purchased as accessories. Control Lock LED 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[...]

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    7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Dryer (Mesh bag not included. ) 1 Prepare load for drying. • Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load. • Separate dark items from light-colored items. Sepa- rate items that shed lint from those that attr act lint. • Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing[...]

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    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[...]

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    9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are av ailable on every model. Consoles shown above for reference only . Y our model may differ . T urn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. T o change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel button before selecting [...]

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    10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Options 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 c[...]

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    11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 [...]

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    12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS These T emperatures, Dryness levels and Options are available with the f ollowing cycles: bulky normal casual timed dry (30-90) temp max 9 9 high 9 9 normal 9 9 low 9 air dry 9 dry level high 9 normal 9 99 low 9 damp 9 options wrinkle release 9999 chime 9999 9 = Available selections. = Cycle defaults. = Non-modi fi able p[...]

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    13 CARE AND CLEANING 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 clea[...]

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    14 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[...]

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    15 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS 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 pl[...]

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    16 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[...]