Frigidaire FGQ1452HE Operating Instructions - Page 1

DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before Operating Your Dryer When the load has reached the selected dryness level, it will Read your dryer Owner's Guide. It has important safety and warranty information. It also has many suggestions for best drying results. continue to tumble, unheated, during a Cool Down period. This helps reduce wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during unloading. Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load, To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury weight and fabric type. Room temperature and humidity, type of to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect your dryer Owner's Guide before operating this appliance. drying time. Towels Operating Steps Select this Auto Dry cycle for towel loads. Read "Drying Procedures" in your Owner's Guide. It explains Normal these operating steps in detail. Select this Auto Dry cycle for cotton items. 1. Prepare items for drying. Perm Press 2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place. Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry cottons and blends with a noiron finish. 3. Load the dryer. If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet. Close the door. Delicate Select this Auto Dry cycle for knits and delicate items. 4. Select the cycle and drying temperature for each load. To change the temperature, turn the TEMP knob to the desired Quick temperature. Select this cycle to quickly dry a small load made up of just a few items. It provides approximately 20 minutes of tumbling fol- 5. A suitable dryness level and options will automatically be lowed by a 10-minute cool down period. displayed for each cycle. To change the dryness level, press DRYNESS until the desired selection is made. To select an Touch Up option, press OPTIONS until the indicator for a desired option Select Touch Up to help remove wrinkles from clean and dry flashes and press Select. Follow the same steps to delete items that were not taken from the dryer at the end of the cycle, an option. If a dryness level or option is not available for a have been stored in crowded closets or drawers, or unpacked cycle, it will not light. from luggage following a trip. It provides approximately 10 minutes of tumbling followed by a 5-minute cool down 6. The changes you make will be remembered the next time period. that cycle is selected. See the "Dryer Settings Chart" for more details. Timed Dry To manually select the drying time for any load, turn the knob to 7. Press START to begin cycle. a numbered setting. Drying times from 15 to 90 minutes are • To pause the cycle or change settings, press Pause/ available in 15-minute increments. You will not be able to select Cancel once.To resume the cycle, press START again. a cycle or dryness level. Timed Dry is recommended when us- • To stop or change the cycle, press Pause/Cancel twice. ing the No Heat option. 8. A signal will sound at the end of the cycle and periodically Note: To change cycles, press Pause/Cancel twice. during Press Saver when the Cycle Signal option is selected. When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang or fold. Temperature Selection 9. Clean the lint screen after every load. For best results, follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried. Cycle Selection For best results, follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried. Auto Dry Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of drying time. The load will automatically be dried at the selected temperature to the desired dryness level. The dryer senses the moisture level of the load as it tumbles through heated air. Auto Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics. High is recommended for sturdy fabrics. Medium is recommended for wrinkle free, permanent press and lightweight fabrics. Low is recommended for delicate fabrics. No Heat should only be used with a Timed Dry setting to dry items containing feathers, down, foam rubber, plastics or rubber-like materials; to freshen clothing, pillows or blankets; or to dust draperies. PN 137102200 (0806)