Frigidaire FRG5714KW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5

Operating Instructions Cycle Selection your choice. Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired cycle and setting. • Delicates low heat is suggested for knit and delicate items. • Initially set cycle selector on normal dry. For best results • For items requiring more drying time, set cycle selector Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried. on more dry. • For items requiring less drying time, set cycle selector on less dry. • If the wrinkle release option is turned to yes, the cycle Each cycle ends with a cool down period. The heat automatically turns off and the load continues to tumble during the cool down period. This reduces wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during unloading. selector will advance to the wrinkle release setting. Unheated tumbling continues during wrinkle release for 16 minutes to help reduce wrinkling if the dried load cannot be removed promptly. A signal will sound briefly every five minutes as a reminder to remove the load Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load when the end of cycle chime is turned on. and fabric type. Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying time. AUTO DRY CASUAL TIMED DRY This cycle provides approximately 60 minutes of drying time at the temperature selection of your choice. This cycle is best for permanent press items. Drying time is determined automatically at the temperature selection of your choice. Temperature Selection Always follow directions on fabric care labels. • Casual medium heat is suggested for permanent press - FIRE HAZARD - To avoid fire hazard, do not items. use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rub- • Initially set cycle selector on normal dry. ber, plastics, or similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use • For items requiring more drying time, set cycle selector the Timed Dry cycle and the Air Fluff/No Heat setting. on more dry. • For items requiring less drying time, set cycle selector on less dry. • A signal will sound toward the end of the cool down period when the end of cycle chime is turned on. • If the wrinkle release option is turned to yes, the cycle selector will advance to the wrinkle release setting. The whites-high heat, casual-medium heat, and delicates-low heat temperature settings may be used with any cycle setting. The air fluff-no heat setting can be used only in the Timed Dry cycle. Air fluff-no heat setting tumbles the load without heat. Use air fluff to freshen clothing, pillows or blankets, or to dust draperies. Unheated tumbling continues during wrinkle release for 16 minutes to help reduce wrinkling if the dried load cannot be removed promptly. A signal will sound briefly every five minutes as a reminder to remove the load when the end of cycle chime is turned on. AUTO DRY WHITES This cycle is best for cotton items. Drying time is determined automatically at the temperature selection of your choice. • Whites high heat is suggested for cotton items. • Initially set cycle selector on normal dry. • For items requiring more drying time, set cycle selector on more dry. • For items requiring less drying time, set cycle selector on less dry. AUTO DRY DELICATES This cycle is best for knit and delicate items. Drying time is determined automatically at the temperature selection of Energy Saving Tips • Keep the lint screen clean and exhaust the dryer correctly. • Sort laundry properly and select proper temperature and cycle settings. Choose an automatic dry cycle whenever possible for accurate drying time. • Dry only full loads. Single items and small loads usually take longer to dry. • Avoid overloading, adding wet items to a partially dry load, and overdrying. • Dry one load after another to take advantage of a warm dryer. • Opening the door needlessly causes warm air to escape, which prolongs drying time. • If possible, use the dryer on low humidity days. • Install the dryer in an area where the room temperature is at least 45°F (7°C). 5