Avoid Service - Frigidaire FARE4044MW0 Use & Care Manual

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.
Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on a
separate circuit.
Call authorized service person for replacement.
Replace fuse.
Thermal limiter tripped.
Dryer runs but won't There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. If 1 of the 2
heat. 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.
Drying cycle takes too Lint filter is clogged with lint. Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter
long, outside of the before starting each cycle.
dryer feels too hot or Exhaust duct requirements have not been met. Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made
smells hot. of rigid or semi-rigid metal.
Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit.
Drying procedures have not been followed.
Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may be clogged
or restricted.
High humidity.
Excessive wrinkling. Dryer is overloaded.
Items left in dryer too long.
Insufficient sorting of items.
Drying temperature too high.
Scratching or chipping Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or buttons
of the drum finish, are inside the dryer. _
Permanently attached items such as belt buckles,
zippers and fasteners may be hitting the inside of the
drum. •
When in place, the duct must have no more than four 90°
bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt
circuit.
See "Operating Instructions."
Clean out any obstruction.
_Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently
Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.
Do not overload. See "Operating Instructions."
Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
See "Operating Instructions."
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Always remove foreign objects from pockets before laundering.
Remove objects from drum and restart dryer.
It may be necessary to sew a scrap of material securely around
ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and damage to
the dryer.
attached items is not covered by the warranty.