Frigidaire 137118700A 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.