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Important safety information

Installation

• Any electrical work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.

• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance

does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,

please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.

• This tumble dryer is designed to be vented

through to open air. It should have its own
ventilation system which should not be joined with
any other ventilation system connected to any
other appliance.

Use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only.

If the machine is used for any other purposes or is
not used correctly, the manufacturer accepts no
responsibility for any damage that might occur.

• Tumble dryer is intended only for drying textile

material washed in water.

• Always unplug the appliance after use.

• Clothes which are dripping wet should not be

placed in the dryer.

Risk of fire

: items that have been spotted or

soaked  with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a
fire hazard and should not be placed in a tumble
dryer.

Oilaffected items can ignite spontaneously,
especially when exposed to heat sources such as
in tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing
an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidisation
creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items
can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling,
stacking or storing oilaffected items can prevent
heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard.

If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain
vegetable or cooking oil or have been
contaminated by hair care products be placed in
a tumble dryer they should first be washed in hot
water with extra detergent  this will reduce, but
not eliminate, the hazard. The “cool down” cycle
of tumble dryers should be used to reduce the
temperature of the items. They should not be
removed from the tumble dryer or piled or
stacked while hot.

Items that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in or spotted with
petrol/gasoline, drycleaning solvents or other
flammable or explosive substances should not be

placed in a tumble dryer.

Highly flammable substances commonly used in
domestic environments include acetone,
denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene,
spot removers (some brands), turpentine, waxes
and wax removers.

Items containing foam rubber (also known as
latex foam) or similarly textured rubber, like
materials should not be dried in a tumble dryer on
a heat setting.

Foam rubber materials can, when heated,
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

Fabric softeners or similar products should not be
used in a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of
static electricity unless this practice is specifically
recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.

Undergarments that contain metal
reinforcements should not be placed in a tumble
dryer.

Damage to the tumble dryer can occur if metal
reinforcements come loose during drying. 
When available a drying rack could be used for
such items.

Plastic articles such as shower caps or babies’
waterproof napkin covers should not be placed in
a tumble dryer.

Rubber backed articles, clothes fitted with foam
rubber pads, pillows, gumboots, raincoats, and
rubbercoated tennis shoes should not be placed
in a tumble dryer.

Danger of explosion

: Never tumble dry items

that have been in contact with inflammable
solvents (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning
fluid and the like). As these substances are
volatile, they could cause an explosion. Tumble
dry only items washed with water.

• Ensure that no gas lighters have accidentally

been left in pockets of garments to be loaded in
the dryer.

• Do not dry canvas shoes or sports shoes, as they

could get stuck between the door and the drum,
thus blocking the drum.

• Leave the door slightly open when the appliance

is not being used. This will allow the seal to be
preserved.

• Remove fluff from the filter after using the tumble

dryer. To prevent fire risks, 

do not use the

appliance if the fluff filter is damaged or
missing.

• Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the dryer.

These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing
or using the appliance.

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Summary of Contents for EDE420E

Page 1: ...Tumble Dryer Instruction Booklet EDE 420E ...

Page 2: ...ur local Service Centre The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning The warning triangle emphasizes information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance Tips and information about economical ...

Page 3: ...ing the filter 14 Something not working 15 Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm Width 60 cm Depth 58 cm ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 220 240 V 50 Hz MAX POWER ABSORBED 2200 W MIN FUSE RATING 10 A MAX DRYING CAPACITY Cotton linen 5 kg Synthetics 2 5 kg CONSUMPTION Cotton linen 3 3 kWh 5 kg store dry Cotton linen 2 7 kWh 5 kg iron dry This appliance complies with the following E E C Directives ...

Page 4: ... dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances should not be placed in a tumble dryer Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone denatured alcohol petrol gasoline kerosene spot removers some brands turpentine waxes and wax removers Items containing foam rubber also known as latex foam or similarly textured rubber like materials should not ...

Page 5: ...s means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance Help to keep your country tidy Disposal General safety It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out b...

Page 6: ...tton 5 Low Temperature button 6 Buzzer OFF button 7 Start button 8 Control lights 9 Programme Selector Dial 10 Rating Plate 11 Fluff filter 12 Adjustable feet 013 Side vent outlets 014 Ring nut 015 Rear vent outlet 12 11 10 1 9 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 13 14 15 125980060 qxp 2004 07 28 09 27 Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...he operation of the appliance Important When operating the tumble dryer the room temperature must not exceed 35 C as it may affect the performance of the appliance There has to be adequate ventilation to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels including open fires when operating the tumble dryer P0046 Fitting the vent hose To simplify the installation there i...

Page 8: ... taking into account any other appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations CAUTION If the appliance is supplied with a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet such a device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or increase of moisture The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury throug...

Page 9: ...ryer after having selected the programme If the door is opened while the programme is running this button must be pressed again after closing the door in order to restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted This button must also be pressed after a power cut In both cases light or depending on the phase in progress flashes to remind you that the start button needs to be pressed...

Page 10: ...onically controlled drying automatic The appliance runs these programmes with the help of probes which detect the degree of dampness of the laundry Simply select the programme according to the type of laundry and degree of drying required Time controlled drying Can be used to finish off drying if necessary Select the 60 minute programme for cottons I or the 30 minute programme for synthetics L To ...

Page 11: ...size of the load The degree of spinning prior to drying The degree of dryness required Fresh Cool This position on programme selector dial can be used to freshen the laundry e g to remove a persistent odour of moth balls Load It is often difficult to estimate the weight of items to be dried We therefore recommend that you adopt the following guidelines cotton linen drum full but not too tightly pa...

Page 12: ... creasing phase duration 30 minutes maximum The buzzer sounds every 10 seconds if the button has not been pressed Lights and flash alternately If you do not remove the laundry the dryer will stop automatically at the end of the anti creasing phase Light flashes and the mains ON light stays on Turn the programme selector dial to 0 light goes out Release the ON OFF button the mains ON light goes out...

Page 13: ...of drying required Do not over dry laundry This avoids creasing and saves energy Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as they could attract fluff The laundry must be thoroughly spun before tumble drying Easy care items too e g shirts should be briefly pre spun before drying depending on crease resistance approx 30 seconds or using the special brief spin program...

Page 14: ...e any fluff from the seal around the filter Proper cleaning ensures correct drying Cleaning the filter Your dryer will only function well if the filter is clean The filter collects fluff which accumulates during drying Hence it must be cleaned at the end of each programme before removing the laundry with a damp cloth The filter cannot be removed Do not be alarmed by the amount of fluff All fabric ...

Page 15: ...e the following checks Problem Possible cause The dryer does not work The door is open The plug is not fitted into the wall socket There is no electricity supply from the wall socket The selector dial is not set correctly The start button has not been depressed The dryer does not dry properly The filter is clogged The selected cycle is not suitable for the laundry The laundry has not been spun pro...

Page 16: ...propriate operation vi insect or vermin infestation b The Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing c The Appliance s serial number or warranty seal has been removed or defaced d The Appliance was serviced or repaired by anyone other than Electrolux or its Authorised Service Centres 9 This warranty the contract to which it relates and the relationship between you and Elect...

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