Frigidaire 137181900A Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Avoidrehazardorelectricalshock.Donotuseanadaptorplugorextensioncordorremovegrounding
prongfromelectricalpowercord.Failuretofollowthiswarningcancauseseriousinjury,reordeath.
Grounding type
10-30R
3-wire
240 v Electric Dryer
120 v Gas Dryer
14-30R
4-wire
(fused 30 amp)
(fused 30 amp)
wall receptacle
P ower cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not,under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass th
UL-approved service
cord must be installed
on electric dryers (not
provided with unit
except those
manufactured for sale
in Canada).
e
grounding prong.
PREVENT FIRE
Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, •
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents,
kerosene,waxes,etc.Donotstoretheseitemsonor
near the dryer. These substances give off vapors that
couldigniteorexplode.
Donotplaceitemsexposedtocookingoilsinyourdryer.•
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
achemicalreactionthatcouldcausealoadtocatchre.
Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic or similar ma-•
terials such as bras, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags and pillows that may melt or burn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain
circumstancesproducerebyspontaneouscombustion.
Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The in-•
teriorofthedryer,lintscreenhousingandexhaustduct
shouldbecleanedapproximatelyevery18monthsby
qualiedservicepersonnel.Anexcessiveamountoflint
build-upintheseareascouldresultininefcientdrying
andpossiblere.SeeCareandCleaning.
Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, •
damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and
damage to fabrics can occur.
Donotobstructtheowofventilatingair.Donotstack•
or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back
of the dryer.
Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer •
at any time.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate •
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the
fabric softener or product.
Do not continue to use the dryer is you hear squeaking, •
grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This could
beasignofmechanicalbreakdownandleadtoreor
seriousinjury.Contactaqualiedtechnicianimmedi-
ately.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in •
re,explosion,seriousbodilyinjuryand/ordamageto
the rubber or plastic parts of the dryer.
WARNING
Toreducetheriskofre,electricalshock,orinjurytopersonswhenusingthisdryer,complywiththebasicwarnings
listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions:
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.