Frigidaire FAQE7011KW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 15

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save 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 plugged in or plug Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet. may be loose. House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Dryer runs but won't heat. Drying cycle takes too long, outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot. Excessive wrinkling. Scratching or chipping of the drum finish. Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on a separate circuit. Thermal limiter tripped. Call authorized service person for replacement. There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. If 1 of the 2 Replace fuse. fuses is blown, the drum may turn but the heater will not operate. (electric models) Gas supply valve is not open (gas models). Check to make sure supply valve is open. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure. Dryer does not have enough air supply to support the See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. burner flame (gas models). LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility Refill or replace tank. interruption of natural gas (gas models). Dryer should heat when utility service is restored. Lint filter is clogged with lint. Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter before starting each cycle. Exhaust duct requirements have not been met. Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or semi-rigid metal. When in place, the duct must have no more than two 90° bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit. Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt circuit. Drying procedures have not been followed. See "Operating Instructions." Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may be clogged Clean out any obstruction. or restricted. High humidity. Use a dehumidifier near the dryer. Dryer is overloaded. Do not overload. See "Operating Instructions." Items left in dryer too long. Remove items as soon as cycle ends. Insufficient sorting of items. See "Operating Instructions." Drying temperature too high. Follow fabric care label instructions. Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or buttons are inside the dryer.* Always remove foreign objects from pockets before laundering. Remove objects from drum and restart dryer. Permanently attached items such as belt buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting the inside of the drum.* It may be necessary to sew a scrap of material securely around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and damage to the dryer. *Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached items is not covered by the warranty. 15