Frigidaire 137181900A Clothes Dryer User Manual


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CARE AND CLEANING
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 •
interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
INSIDE
Cleanthelintlteraftereveryload.Lintbuild-uponthe•
lterrestrictsairow,whichcauseslongerdryingtimes.
Thelterislocatedatthebottomofthedooropening.Re-
move by pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replace
thelter.
Occasionallyawaxybuild-upmayformonthelintlter•
and/ormoisturesensingbarsfromusingdryer-added
fabric softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash them
withwarm,soapywater.Drythelterthoroughlyand
replace.Donotoperatethedryerwithoutthelintlterin
place.
If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast •
fabrics, clean the drum with a damp cloth and a mild liquid
household cleanser. Remove cleanser residue before dry-
ingthenextload.
Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dry-•
ercabinetinteriorandexhaustduct.Theseareascancollect
lintanddustovertime.Anexcessiveamountoflintbuild-up
couldresultininefcientdryingandpossiblerehazard.
OUTSIDE
Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use •
harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers.
If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlo-•
rine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several
times with clear water.
Removeglueresiduefromtapeorlabelswithamixtureof•
warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the
sticky side of the tape or label.
When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with •
ammonia or mild soap and water.
Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboard or thin •
berboardunderthefrontlevelinglegstopreventdamage
totheoor.
WARNING
Toreduceriskofreorseriousinjurytopersonsorproperty,
comply with the basic warnings listed in the Important
Safety Instructions and those listed below.
IMPORTANT
Do not store or place laundry products on top of
dryeratanytime.Theycandamagethenishor
controls.
IMPORTANT
Cleanthelintlteraftereveryload.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The
dryermustbeconnectedtoanoutdoorsexhaust.
Regularlyinspecttheoutdoorexhaustopening
and remove any accumulation of lint around the
opening and in the surrounding area.
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