Frigidaire GLGH1642DS1 Owner's Manual page 10

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Cyde 5ignM Control (some models)
When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and
during the Press Saver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some
models.
Drum Light (some models)
A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer dru m
during loading and unloading. Closing tile door turns off the light.
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not be tumbled
Drying Rack (some mode_s)
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.
1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Placethe front bar under the lip of the lint
screen opening.
3. Place items to be dried on top of rack. Weight should not exceed 10 Ibs. Leave
space between items, but do not let items hang over the sides or through the
grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack.
4. Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Use only the Air Fluff
(no heat) temperatu re setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber, rubber-
like materials, feathers or down.
5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint screen
isnot in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and cause damage
to the dryer.
Common Drying
Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage.
For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling
to fabric,)
Shrinking
Wrinkling
_Fabric softener sheeL
SOLUIIONS
_Rub fabrk soltener stains with bar
soap. Rinse and rewash,
PREVENT_E MEASURES
_AcJd a few bad_ towels to smaN loads for proper
tumbling.
,Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air dried,
°Use proper drying temperature.
,Place fabric softener sheet on top of load belore
s_arting the dryer,
,Overloading.
,Overdrying causes slatic
electricity.
,Lint screen not clean when
cycle began.
,Lint is attached to "pills,"
_Reduce load size and rewash using
liquid fabric softener in the final rinse.
_Or, add a fabric softener sheet and
tumble a_ low heat for 5-10 minutes.
_Use lint brush or roller to remove lint,
_Do not overload dryer,
°Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce
static electricity.
_Remove items when they are slightly damp to
avoid overdrying.
_Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
_Pilling is normal with synthetic _Use a lint brush or shaver to remove
and permanent press fabrics, pills,
This is due to abrasion from
normal wear.
°Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
_When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on
collars and cuffs,
_furn items inside out to reduce abrasion,
_Overdrying.
_lrreversible condition. _Follow fabric care label directions.
_lf shrinking is a concern, check load often.
_Rernove items willie slightly damp.
_Block knits into shape
_Lay flat to complete drying,
,Overloading.
,Leaving items in dryer after
cycle ends.
_Reduce load size and tumble at low
heat for 5-10 minutes.
_Remove items immediately, Hang or
fold,
_Do not overload dryer,
_Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
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