Frigidaire FAQE7011LB Affinity, Classic Front-Loading Electric Dryer, 7.0 cu. ft.

With the help of the Dry Sense Technology, this electric dryer dries laundry faster, thus preventing wrinkling of clothes due to excessive tumbling. It is equipped with the Precision Moisture Sensor, a program that monitors humidity inside the drum and shuts off the unit when the clothes are ready. The dryer offers 6 cycles, 5 temperature selections and 4 dryness levels.

Interior Features

Choose from the dryerís 6 basic cycles including Normal, Ultra Delicates and Heavy Duty for every fabric type. Drying time can be set from a 15-minute cycle to a 90-minute long tumble dry according to the clothesí needs. Its temperature settings range from a no-heat setting to the maximum very hot level.

There are 4 dryness levels: Damp Dry, Normal, Less Dry, and More Dry. Use Normal for cotton shirts and casual wear; and More Dry for thick items like towels. For clothes that need ironing, it is advisable to use the Damp Dry setting.

The drumís capacity is 7.0 cubic feet. It is fabricated from rust-proof stainless steel and is fitted with interior light and lint filter. A drying rack is sold separately.

Exterior Features

The watertight Express-Select control panel is made of plastic. Knobs and buttons are used for cycle and option settings. The control board has time remaining indicator and status lights.

The dryerís circular door sits underneath the Express-Select control panel. It is made of transparent glass and rimmed with a painted metal frame. The door can be hinged from either side. Dryers with reversible doors are practical to use specially in small laundry

areas.

The dryer unit can be used as a freestanding appliance, perched on top of the SpaceWise drawer pedestal, placed inside a closet, set underneath the counter or stacked on top of a matching washer. The stacking kit and 15î drawer pedestal are sold separately. Available colors are Classic Black and Classic White.

Dimensions Specifications

Height: 36î
Width: 27î
Depth: 30 5/16î

Advantages

The unit is equipped with the Precision Moisture Sensor.

The easy to use Express-Select control panel has a time remaining indicator.

Heat-sensitive items can be dried by using a temperature setting called Air Fluff.

The Control Lock option is activated by a key combination.

The SilentDesign technology makes sure that the dryer releases less noise.

Disadvantages

Although steam is proven to dry clothes better, this model doesnít have a steam cycle.

The low temperature setting is often not hot enough to dry laundry, even with an extended time setting.

Unlike other Affinity driers, this unit doesnít have an Energy Saver option.

Compared to other models, it doesnít have a NSF-certified Sanitize option.

Consumer Opinions

Pros

with 6 dry cycles

has 5 temperature levels

4 dryness levels

with air-drying option

with Precision Moisture Sensor

Dry Sense Technology

TimeWise technology

adjustable cycle time

Express-Select controls

combination-activated Control Lock

Cycle signal chime on/off

status lights

time remaining indicator

reversible door

with interior light

Quick Clean lint screen

stackable

drawer pedestal available

adjustable leveling legs

Cons

a steam cycle is not included

does not have specialty cycles

no delay start option

not NSF-certified

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