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... 6 Operating Instructions 7-29 • Getting Started 7 • Normal Operating Sounds 7 • Operating Your Dryer 8-10 • Cycle Selection 11-16 • Drying Temperature 17 • Dryness Level 18 • ...steam model 31 Care & Cleaning 32 Solutions to Common Problems 33-34 • Common Drying Problems 33 • Service Prevention Checklist 34-35 Warranty Information 36 ©2008 Electrolux Major Appliances All rights reserved. 2 Finding Information Please read and save this guide Thank you for quick reference Purchase date Electrolux model number Electrolux...
... 6 Operating Instructions 7-29 • Getting Started 7 • Normal Operating Sounds 7 • Operating Your Dryer 8-10 • Cycle Selection 11-16 • Drying Temperature 17 • Dryness Level 18 • ...steam model 31 Care & Cleaning 32 Solutions to Common Problems 33-34 • Common Drying Problems 33 • Service Prevention Checklist 34-35 Warranty Information 36 ©2008 Electrolux Major Appliances All rights reserved. 2 Finding Information Please read and save this guide Thank you for quick reference Purchase date Electrolux model number Electrolux...
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... to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any electrical switch; Do not use any phone in this manual must be installed on electric dryers (not provided with a WARNING or CAUTION based on your building. • Clear the room, ...provided many important safety messages in this Use and Care Guide are labeled with unit except those manufactured for future reference. 240 v Electric Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer 10-30R 3-wire (fused 30 amp) 14-30R 4-wire (fused 30 amp) UL-approved service cord must be followed to minimize...
... to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any electrical switch; Do not use any phone in this manual must be installed on electric dryers (not provided with a WARNING or CAUTION based on your building. • Clear the room, ...provided many important safety messages in this Use and Care Guide are labeled with unit except those manufactured for future reference. 240 v Electric Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer 10-30R 3-wire (fused 30 amp) 14-30R 4-wire (fused 30 amp) UL-approved service cord must be followed to minimize...
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...remove any time. • Do not use them the proper, safe use of all warnings on or near children. WARNING FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not allow children to fabrics can become airtight chambers. • Keep laundry products out of children's...rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags and pillows that may melt or burn. 4 Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to cooking oils in your dryer. The dryer must be cleaned approximately every 18 months by the manufacturer of aerosol into, on or in the...
...remove any time. • Do not use them the proper, safe use of all warnings on or near children. WARNING FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. PROTECT CHILDREN • Do not allow children to fabrics can become airtight chambers. • Keep laundry products out of children's...rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags and pillows that may melt or burn. 4 Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to cooking oils in your dryer. The dryer must be cleaned approximately every 18 months by the manufacturer of aerosol into, on or in the...
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...; To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with these warnings could occur. • To prevent injury, do so can result in electrical shock or injury. • Do not use an extension cord... or an adaptor plug. • ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before reaching into the dryer if the drum is moved to a new location, have it will be performed by a qualified service person. • To prevent ...
...; To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with these warnings could occur. • To prevent injury, do so can result in electrical shock or injury. • Do not use an extension cord... or an adaptor plug. • ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before reaching into the dryer if the drum is moved to a new location, have it will be performed by a qualified service person. • To prevent ...
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...handling system. This may be a clicking sound as the air flow mixes with air movement throughout the dryer, including the air duct, blower, and exhaust system. This is controlled by electric solenoids. GAS VALVE (Gas models only.) The flow of suspension rollers. AIR FLOW SYSTEM Your...be a thumping or rolling sound when the dryer starts. WATER VALVE (Steam models only.) The flow of the dryer stopping, momentarily pausing, then restarting in the dryer drum for an extended period, creating a temporary flat spot on the edge of perfect tumble™ is selected, you will only...
...handling system. This may be a clicking sound as the air flow mixes with air movement throughout the dryer, including the air duct, blower, and exhaust system. This is controlled by electric solenoids. GAS VALVE (Gas models only.) The flow of suspension rollers. AIR FLOW SYSTEM Your...be a thumping or rolling sound when the dryer starts. WATER VALVE (Steam models only.) The flow of the dryer stopping, momentarily pausing, then restarting in the dryer drum for an extended period, creating a temporary flat spot on the edge of perfect tumble™ is selected, you will only...
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... two or three similar items to tumble freely for drying. OPERATING YOUR DRYER 1. Check that attract lint. Tie strings and sashes to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this section of fire, electric shock or injury to prevent snagging and tangling. 2. WARNING To reduce the... risk of the Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer. Load the dryer and close the door. Separate dark items from light-colored ...
... two or three similar items to tumble freely for drying. OPERATING YOUR DRYER 1. Check that attract lint. Tie strings and sashes to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this section of fire, electric shock or injury to prevent snagging and tangling. 2. WARNING To reduce the... risk of the Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer. Load the dryer and close the door. Separate dark items from light-colored ...
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... every setting or option is selected in this guide. NOTE To provide the best care of static electricity. Press any key to advance the User Interface to add or delete options. Operating Instructions 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER, con't 4. Turn the cycle selector knob in the User Interface sections of each load. The icon...
... every setting or option is selected in this guide. NOTE To provide the best care of static electricity. Press any key to advance the User Interface to add or delete options. Operating Instructions 9 OPERATING YOUR DRYER, con't 4. Turn the cycle selector knob in the User Interface sections of each load. The icon...
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Close the door and press start again to resume the cycle. The dryer will come on. To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press cancel, select a new cycle, and restart the dryer To change the temperature, dryness level or drying time, extended tumble time or options once the cycle has... begun, press pause, make the new selections and restart dryer. CLEAN FILTER will be displayed and the drum light will not operate with the door open the door. IMPORTANT Clean the lint filter after every...
Close the door and press start again to resume the cycle. The dryer will come on. To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press cancel, select a new cycle, and restart the dryer To change the temperature, dryness level or drying time, extended tumble time or options once the cycle has... begun, press pause, make the new selections and restart dryer. CLEAN FILTER will be displayed and the drum light will not operate with the door open the door. IMPORTANT Clean the lint filter after every...
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... tumble, unheated, during unloading. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried at the back of the dryer drum sense the moisture level of selecting the correct drying time for that cycle will not change the cycle once it flush to the cycle...desired. Operating Instructions 11 Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the console. Press on size and dampness of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying time. To change the cycle. Auto Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics.
... tumble, unheated, during unloading. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dried at the back of the dryer drum sense the moisture level of selecting the correct drying time for that cycle will not change the cycle once it flush to the cycle...desired. Operating Instructions 11 Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the console. Press on size and dampness of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying time. To change the cycle. Auto Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics.
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...have been left in the dryer, stored in 18 minutes with the time dry cycle. Use the time dry cycle and the air (no heat) setting. The perfect tumble option is injected into clothing that may cause staining on low temp heat while steam is available with this ...unpacked luggage. TIME DRY CYCLES PERFECT STEAM (steam models only) Select this cycle to refresh fabrics, remove odors and reduce static by injecting the perfect amount of drying time in crowded closets or drawers or unpacked from clean, dry items that has been left in the dryer, stored in 15-minute increments...
...have been left in the dryer, stored in 18 minutes with the time dry cycle. Use the time dry cycle and the air (no heat) setting. The perfect tumble option is injected into clothing that may cause staining on low temp heat while steam is available with this ...unpacked luggage. TIME DRY CYCLES PERFECT STEAM (steam models only) Select this cycle to refresh fabrics, remove odors and reduce static by injecting the perfect amount of drying time in crowded closets or drawers or unpacked from clean, dry items that has been left in the dryer, stored in 15-minute increments...
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... Press the start button. (See CUSTOM MODE in "Operating User Interface Preferences" in CUSTOM MODE: • The current user's name will be displayed when the dryer is turned on if CUSTOM MODE is turned on . • Press the button under change users. • Select another user's name. • Press EXIT...to my favorites. • Select one of the 3 customized cycles by press- To select a user if a user's name is not displayed when the dryer is on : • Press the options buttons to scroll to set prefs and then press the select button. • If necessary, press the options buttons...
... Press the start button. (See CUSTOM MODE in "Operating User Interface Preferences" in CUSTOM MODE: • The current user's name will be displayed when the dryer is turned on if CUSTOM MODE is turned on . • Press the button under change users. • Select another user's name. • Press EXIT...to my favorites. • Select one of the 3 customized cycles by press- To select a user if a user's name is not displayed when the dryer is on : • Press the options buttons to scroll to set prefs and then press the select button. • If necessary, press the options buttons...
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... add the damp alert option to continue drying the remaining items. * * *Add steam option available on the next page), a chime will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of Residential Clothes Dryers SHRINK GUARD The shrink guard option reduces the initial drying temperature and gradually lowers the... drying temperature during the cycle to hang dry, dry flat or iron dry. If the VOLUME is turned up in your preferences (see "Setting Preferences" on Steam Model only...
... add the damp alert option to continue drying the remaining items. * * *Add steam option available on the next page), a chime will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of Residential Clothes Dryers SHRINK GUARD The shrink guard option reduces the initial drying temperature and gradually lowers the... drying temperature during the cycle to hang dry, dry flat or iron dry. If the VOLUME is turned up in your preferences (see "Setting Preferences" on Steam Model only...
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... press select to name the favorite cycle alphabetically. Press any other button to wake the dryer up to change users, edit names, turn off or EXIT. You must press select within 5 seconds or dryer will display to 3 favorite cycles. Each custom user may select up . After pressing ... inserting spaces in CUSTOM MODE, turn off by pressing cancel. Use the button under DELETE to customize without the hassle of change or turn the dryer off USERS press SELECT. There is a blank character between Z and A for user 1, user 2 or user 3. • Press select. Rotate the ...
... press select to name the favorite cycle alphabetically. Press any other button to wake the dryer up to change users, edit names, turn off or EXIT. You must press select within 5 seconds or dryer will display to 3 favorite cycles. Each custom user may select up . After pressing ... inserting spaces in CUSTOM MODE, turn off by pressing cancel. Use the button under DELETE to customize without the hassle of change or turn the dryer off USERS press SELECT. There is a blank character between Z and A for user 1, user 2 or user 3. • Press select. Rotate the ...
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... error. Remove all items from the following conditions: • SERVICE CORD (electric dryer)-The power supply cord has been installed improperly or the house wiring to the receptacle is incorrect. • NO GAS (gas dryer)-There is no connection between the dryer and the gas line or the valve is closed. • CALL SERVICE...
... error. Remove all items from the following conditions: • SERVICE CORD (electric dryer)-The power supply cord has been installed improperly or the house wiring to the receptacle is incorrect. • NO GAS (gas dryer)-There is no connection between the dryer and the gas line or the valve is closed. • CALL SERVICE...
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Operating User Interface Features 27 Setting Preferences, con't RESET Press the buttons indicated to increase or decrease the contrast of the display. Press the button under EXIT to return to ... to restore only cycle settings, reset only factory preferences (users, language, brightness, volume, etc.) or restore all settings, INSTALL CYCLE will return to turn the dryer off without any changes. You may press the button under EXIT to return to rerun the INSTALL CYCLE. Press select to accept the change or...
Operating User Interface Features 27 Setting Preferences, con't RESET Press the buttons indicated to increase or decrease the contrast of the display. Press the button under EXIT to return to ... to restore only cycle settings, reset only factory preferences (users, language, brightness, volume, etc.) or restore all settings, INSTALL CYCLE will return to turn the dryer off without any changes. You may press the button under EXIT to return to rerun the INSTALL CYCLE. Press select to accept the change or...
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...Place items to collapse rack. The door can be dried on top of the rack and slowly extend the rack until tabs click. PERFECT STEAM (on Steam Model only) COMPLETE - moisture sensing bars To activate the drum light during a cycle, press the button under LIGHT again. The estimated...-like materials, feathers or down. Select the air (no heat) setting for 3 minutes. EXT. REVERSIBLE DOOR Your dryer is displayed during loading and unloading. ADDING STEAM... (on Steam Model only) DAMP ALERT - To turn off the light. The light will be displayed when the cycle is opened...
...Place items to collapse rack. The door can be dried on top of the rack and slowly extend the rack until tabs click. PERFECT STEAM (on Steam Model only) COMPLETE - moisture sensing bars To activate the drum light during a cycle, press the button under LIGHT again. The estimated...-like materials, feathers or down. Select the air (no heat) setting for 3 minutes. EXT. REVERSIBLE DOOR Your dryer is displayed during loading and unloading. ADDING STEAM... (on Steam Model only) DAMP ALERT - To turn off the light. The light will be displayed when the cycle is opened...
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30 Cycle Chart Dryer Setting Chart (non-Steam Model) These Temperature, Dryness levels and Options are available with the following cycles: bulky/ heavy mixed towels normal...; * * * shrink guard * sanitize perfect tumble™ * * * * Factory presets Available selections **Estimated cycle duration is based on gas models. Displayed...
30 Cycle Chart Dryer Setting Chart (non-Steam Model) These Temperature, Dryness levels and Options are available with the following cycles: bulky/ heavy mixed towels normal...; * * * shrink guard * sanitize perfect tumble™ * * * * Factory presets Available selections **Estimated cycle duration is based on gas models. Displayed...
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Cycle Chart 31 Dryer Setting Chart (Steam Model) These Temperature, Dryness levels and Options are available with the following cycles: bulky/ heavy mixed towels normal casual active bedding duty load wear fast delicate perfect time dry steam™ dry Estimated Cycle E 60 min 70 min 55 min 50 min 45 min 35 min 30 min...
Cycle Chart 31 Dryer Setting Chart (Steam Model) These Temperature, Dryness levels and Options are available with the following cycles: bulky/ heavy mixed towels normal casual active bedding duty load wear fast delicate perfect time dry steam™ dry Estimated Cycle E 60 min 70 min 55 min 50 min 45 min 35 min 30 min...
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...comply with the basic warnings listed in the Important Safety Instructions and those listed below. • Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. • Do not use any accumulation of lint around the opening and in the surrounding area. ...Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could result in place. • If the dryer drum becomes stained from tape or labels with mild soap and water. Remove cleanser residue before drying the next ...
...comply with the basic warnings listed in the Important Safety Instructions and those listed below. • Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. • Do not use any accumulation of lint around the opening and in the surrounding area. ...Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could result in place. • If the dryer drum becomes stained from tape or labels with mild soap and water. Remove cleanser residue before drying the next ...
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...Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.) Shrinking Wrinkling POSSIBLE CAUSES • Fabric softener sheet. • Overloading. • Overdrying causes static electricity. • Lint screen not clean when cycle began. • Lint is a concern, check load often. • Remove items while slightly damp...and tumble without heat. • 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 filter ...
...Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.) Shrinking Wrinkling POSSIBLE CAUSES • Fabric softener sheet. • Overloading. • Overdrying causes static electricity. • Lint screen not clean when cycle began. • Lint is a concern, check load often. • Remove items while slightly damp...and tumble without heat. • 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 filter ...