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drying 

programmes 

electrolux

15

Drying programmes

Programme

Type of

laundry

Options

Description of programme

Time

30 min
60 min
90 min

Synthetics 

Cotton 

Cotton 

Synthetics

Special 

Easy

Cotton and

linen 
Synthetics

Special 

Cooling

Drying thick or multi-layered textiles,
e.g. terry towelling items.
For drying individual items of laundry
or for small volumes of less than 1kg.

Special programme with anti-crease
mechanism for easy care textiles such
shirts and blouses; for minimum
ironing effort. The result depends on
the type and quality of textiles. (The
loading volume corresponds to
approx. 4 to 5 shirts.)
Recommendation: Place textiles in the
dryer straight after spinning. Once
dried, immediately remove textiles and
place on clothes hanger.

Special programme, lasting around 10
minutes, for refreshing or gently
cleaning textiles with commercially
available dry cleaning sets.
(Only use those products which are
declared as suitable for the drier by
the manufacturer; please observe the
manufacturer’s instructions for use.)

Max  Cottons load:

6 kg

Max  Synthetics load:

3 kg

Max  Time  load:

1 kg

Max   Baby load:

2 kg

Jumpers

Baby

Baby cycle  is a special programme
for jumpers to be dried “ready to
wear”.

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Page 1: ...EDE 56140W user manual manual de instrucciones Tumble Dryer Secadora 125985340_gb qxp 2006 08 31 07 43 Page 1 ...

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Page 3: ...ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable You find some examples on the cover in this manual Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease of Mind Good luck GB 125985340_gb qxp 2006 08 31 07 43 Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...ot working 19 20 Technical data 21 Consumption values 22 Installation 23 25 Environment concerns 26 Guarantee conditions 27 Customer service centres 28 The following symbols are used in this manual Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance General information and tips Environmental information 125985340_gb qxp 2006 08 31 07 43 Page...

Page 5: ...rious malfunctioning Contact your local Service Centre Always insist on genuine spare parts D Da an ng ge er r o of f e ex xp pllo os siio on n Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with inflammable solvents petrol methylated spirits dry cleaning fluid and the like As these substance are volatile they could cause an explosion Only tumble dry items washed with water R Riis sk k o of f f ...

Page 6: ...as foam rubber latex foam shower caps waterproof textiles rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine dried If volatile cleaning fluids are used care should be taken to ensu...

Page 7: ...iption electrolux 7 Product description Control panel Fluff filters Rating Plate Adjustable feet Side vent outlets Ring nut Rear vent outlet 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 2 3 4 GB 5 6 7 125985340_gb qxp 2006 08 31 07 43 Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...utton Alarma Quick b button Corto Delicate b button Delicado Start Pause b button Inicio Pausa 4 3 2 1 1 2 6 3 4 5 EDE 56140 90 60 30 Indicator l lights Drying Cooling End Filtres Programme s selector d dial 6 5 125985340_gb qxp 2006 08 31 07 43 Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...r dial to the required programme The light Start Pause starts to flash The selector dial is divided into following sections Cottons Synthetics Time Special Allows you to select electronically controlled or time controlled drying Turn the dial to the required programme or time E Elle ec ct tr ro on niic ca alllly y c co on nt tr ro olllle ed d d dr ry yiin ng g a au ut to om ma at tiic c The applia...

Page 10: ...e when depressing the buttons when the programme selector dial is turned to another position during the programme or when you depress an option button during the cycle at the end of the programme The corresponding light comes on Select the Quick button By depressing this button the drying time is reduced in the following COT TON programmes extra dry ready to wear store dry The corresponding light ...

Page 11: ...inute cooling phase If the laundry is not removed at the end of the cycle the dryer performs an anti creasing phase duration 30 min utes maximum If you do not remove the laundry the dryer will stop automatically at the end of the anti creasing phase Lights end and filter remain lit and the buzzer sounds for 2 minutes Turn the programme selector dial to 0 all the lights go out The appliance is swit...

Page 12: ...e special brief spin programme of your washing machine Knitted textiles knitted underwear may shrink a little during drying Please do not overdry items of this type It is advisable to allow for shrinkage when choosing the size of new purchases You can also put starched items into your dryer However to achieve the desired starched effect choose the programme iron dry To remove any starch residues w...

Page 13: ... maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical Laundry weights The following weights are indicative 1200 g bathrobe 100 g napkin 700 g quilt cover 500 g sheet 200 g pillow case 250 g tablecloth 200 g towelling towel 100 g tea cloth 200 g night dress 100 g ladies briefs 600 g man s work shirt 200 g man s shirt 500 g man s pyjamas 100 g blouse 100 g men s underpants drying hints el...

Page 14: ...towelling items knitted items towels For cotton or linen laundry which are still to be put through a machine e g bedding table linen Drying thick or multi layered textiles e g pullovers bedding table linen For thin textiles which are still to be ironed e g knitted items cotton shirts For cotton or linen laundry which are still to be put through a machine e g bedding table linen Iron Synthetics Syn...

Page 15: ...on the type and quality of textiles The loading volume corresponds to approx 4 to 5 shirts Recommendation Place textiles in the dryer straight after spinning Once dried immediately remove textiles and place on clothes hanger Special programme lasting around 10 minutes for refreshing or gently cleaning textiles with commercially available dry cleaning sets Only use those products which are declared...

Page 16: ...usly the buttons and Press the buttons down until the pilot lights above each ones begin to flash and one of the pilot lights indicating the and A Ad djju us st tiin ng g t th he e lle ev ve ell o of f c co on nd du uc ct tiiv viit ty y Press the button sequentially the level of conductivity is indicated by the lighting of the horizontal hyphens LED lit Conductivity Approximate value µS cm Low 300...

Page 17: ...operation A U T O R E V E R S E kg 5 kg 2 5 800 900 70 90 35 50 1000 1200 65 85 30 45 800 900 80 100 55 70 1000 1200 75 95 50 65 650 50 60 30 35 kg 2 5 kg 1 P1109 The filter in the inner door must be removed for cleaning Do not be alarmed by the amount of fluff It is not due to excessive wear caused by the dryer All fabric loses fluff when drying but it goes un noticed in the air In a tumble dryer...

Page 18: ...e d dr ru um m When your laundry does not reach the desired degree of dryness in other words when it turns out either too dry or too damp we advise you to clean the inside of the drum with a cloth soaked with vinegar This will eliminate the slight patina that has formed in the drum due to residues of detergent and softeners used in the wash ing and to the lime contained in the water which prevents...

Page 19: ...s not plugged in or fuse is not working correctly Loading door is open Have you pressed the button Plug in at mains socket Check fuse in fuse box domestic installation Close loading door Press the button again Drying results unsatisfactory Wrong programme selected Lint filter clogged Incorrect volume of laundry Ventilation slots in base area covered up Residue on inside surface of drum or drum rib...

Page 20: ...onger be set Turn the programme knob to OFF Set the programme again Drying cycle ends shortly after programme starts END light illuminated Not enough washing loaded or washing loaded is too dry for selected programme Select time programme or higher drying level e g EXTRA DRY instead of STRONG If you are unable to identify or solve the problem contact our service centre Before telephoning make a no...

Page 21: ...e Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives 73 23 EEC dated 19 02 1973 Low Voltage Directive 89 336 EEC dated 03 05 1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC dated 22 07 1993 CE Marking Directive GB Use Domestic 5 C à 35 C 125985340_gb qxp 2006 0...

Page 22: ...circumstances Consumption values Programme duration in minutes Programme Energy consumption in kWh Revolutions per minute 1 Max Cottons load 6 kg 2 Max Synthetics load 3 kg Cottons Cupboard 1 Cottons Iron 1 Cottons Cupboard 1 Cottons Iron 1 Synthetics Cupboard 2 1000 1000 1400 1400 1200 63 2 1 42 1 1 97 3 3 75 2 6 84 2 9 125985340_gb qxp 2006 08 31 07 44 Page 22 ...

Page 23: ... open window or permanently at a fixed ventilation grille fitted to an exterior wall or window The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place where dirt does not build up Make sure there are no obstructing items or material near the air intake louvres provided at the back e g paper rags etc To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when the dryer is in use it should be placed on a firm level s...

Page 24: ...han 2 m and that it contains no P1056 B P1027 A A P1028 more than two bends As to the outlet itself if you have decided on a fixed wall window grille a good local builder s merchant should be able to supply you with the necessary fittings and installation advice It is important not to connect the vent hose to for example a cooker hood or a chimney or flue pipe designed to carry the exhaust from a ...

Page 25: ...nd a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance This operation must be carried out by qualified personnel Please contact the nearest Service Centre P1107 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220 230 V single phase 50 Hz supply Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required 2 6 kW also taking into account any other ...

Page 26: ... this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you follow these hints Try to load the maximum capacity of the machineas small loads are uneconomical Always load well spun laundry The higher the spinspeed the lower the electrici...

Page 27: ...r of the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued by Ele...

Page 28: ...mer service centres Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www electrolux com w w w e l e c t r o l u x f i 125985340_gb qxp 2006 08 31 07 44 Page 28 ...

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