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FRONT LOAD DRYER

FR SÉCHEUSE Á CHARGEMENT FRONTAL
ES SECADORA DE CARGA FRONTAL

USE & CARE GUIDE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
GUÍA DE USO Y CUIDADO

A04173701B July 2016

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Page 1: ...EN FRONT LOAD DRYER FR SÉCHEUSE Á CHARGEMENT FRONTAL ES SECADORA DE CARGA FRONTAL USE CARE GUIDE GUIDE D UTILISATION ET D ENTRETIEN GUÍA DE USO Y CUIDADO A04173701B July 2016 ...

Page 2: ...one support in the U S 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 and in Canada 1 800 265 8352 For online support and product information visit www electroluxappliances com Purchase date Electrolux model number Electrolux serial number Keep a record for quick reference Save these instructions for future reference Care Cleaning 18 Solutions to Common Inquiries 19 21 Warranty 22 NOTE Registering your product ...

Page 3: ... WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh bor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the ﬁre department Installation and service must be performed by a qualiﬁ...

Page 4: ...any type of aerosol into on or near dryer at any time Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product Do not continue to use the dryer if you hear squeaking grinding rubbing or other unusual noises This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to ﬁre or serious injury Contact a qualiﬁed technician immediat...

Page 5: ...nd the dryer to a gas pipe Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electri cal supply before attempting any service or cleaning Failure to do so can result in electri cal shock or injury Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur To prevent injury do not reach into the dryer if the dru...

Page 6: ...Door Door Strike Cycle Selector Door Latch 3 Drum Vanes 2 tumbling 1 mixing Lint Filter Front Mounted Moisture Sensor Adjustable Leveling Legs Stacking Kit for Mounting on Matching Washer Wide Angle Door Hinge Not all models come with drying rack and stacking kit from the factory They may be purchased as accessories ...

Page 7: ...od creating a temporary ﬂat spot on the edge of the roller The noise should dissipate as the dryer operates and the ﬂat spots smooth out C AIR FLOW SYSTEM Your dryer is equipped with a high volume air handling system In some installations there may be some sounds associated with air movement throughout the dryer including the air duct blower and exhaust system This is normal and can vary with load...

Page 8: ...te or small items in a mesh bag WARNING To reduce the risk of ﬁre electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer CAUTION Do not operate dryer without lint ﬁlter in place 3 Load the dryer and close the door Load items loosely The average wet load will ﬁll the drum 1 3 to 1 2 full Items need room to tumble freely for ...

Page 9: ... the door Opening the door with a cycle running will also pause the cycle Add the item close the door and press start to resume the cycle To change the settings or options after the cycle starts press pause make the new selections and press start again To change the cycle once the cycle has begun press cancel to stop the current cycle select a new cycle and press start again Just turning the cycle...

Page 10: ...ze the optimal drying setting for your clothing The normal cycle was used to rate the dryer for energy eﬃciency The normal cycle defaults to normal temperature setting normal dryness level and eco mode option on Some cycles save more energy than others Cycles that use the least amount of heat save the most energy Use the lowest heat setting auto and timed dry cycles and less dry setting auto dry c...

Page 11: ...n left in the dryer stored in crowded closets drawers or unpacked luggage WARNING FIRE HAZARD To avoid ﬁre hazard do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down foam rubber plastics similarly textured rubber like materials Use the time dry cycle and the air dry no heat setting Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load and fabric type If the load is too small or almost dry...

Page 12: ...eathers down foam rubber plastics or rubber like ma terials to refresh clothing stuﬀed animal pillows or blankets and to dust draperies The appropriate dryness level will automatically be indicated when an auto dry cycle is selected To change the preset level press the dry level button to scroll to the degree of dryness desired To protect your fabrics not all dryness levels are available with ever...

Page 13: ...TM The perfect steamTM option injects steam into the clothing prior to cool down to reduce wrinkling ironing and static cling NOTE It is not recommended to use fabric softener sheets with steam cycles or steam options as it may cause staining on clothes NOTE To change the options once the cycle has begun press the pause button make the new selections and press start again NOTE While counting down ...

Page 14: ...e end of cycle signal will not mute the button tones Status Display The estimated cycle time for auto dry and the actual time for time dry will be displayed when the cycle is selected The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during the cycle As the dryer progresses through the cycle phases the row of cycle phase indicators lights up under the cycle time Place items to be dried on top of the...

Page 15: ...cles time dry 30 60 heavy duty mixed load 20 min fast dry towels normal delicates temp high normal low air dry dry level high normal less damp options perfect steam eco wrinkle release delay start lock press hold chime Available selections Factory presets Non modiﬁable presets Setting Chart 400 Series Dryer ...

Page 16: ... heavy duty towels normal 18 min fast dry casual delicates instant refresh temp sanitize high normal low air dry dry level max high normal less damp options perfect steam anti static eco wrinkle release extended tumble delay start lock press hold chime Available selections Factory presets Non modiﬁable presets Operating Instructions ...

Page 17: ...ergen heavy duty towels normal 15 min fast dry casual delicates instant refresh temp sanitize high normal low air dry dry level max high normal less damp options perfect steam anti static eco wrinkle release extended tumble delay start lock press hold chime Available selections Factory presets Non modiﬁable presets Operating Instructions ...

Page 18: ...mount of lint build up could result in ineﬃcient drying and possible ﬁre hazard Outside Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water Never use harsh gritty or abrasive cleansers If the cabinet becomes stained clean with di luted chlorine bleach 1 part bleach to 8 parts water Rinse several times with clear water Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent O...

Page 19: ...d 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 is clean and in place Pilling Fibers break oﬀ ball up and cling to fabric Overdrying Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills Use fabric softener to lubricate ﬁbers When ironing use spray starch or fabric ﬁnish on collars and cuﬀs Turn ite...

Page 20: ... Call authorized service person for replace ment Delay Start inadvertently activated Ensure Delay Start not activated Door may be open Unit will not oper ate with door open Ensure door is closed LED displays dn Dryer has been programmed to temporarily perform a repeating demo cycle Reset the unit back to factory default settings as described earlier Dryer runs but won t heat There are 2 house fuse...

Page 21: ... a dehumidiﬁer near the dryer Excess moisture in drum between cycles Exhaust damper stuck open or not present Fix or clean the damper or install new one Excessive wrinkling Dryer is overloaded Do not overload See Operating Instruc tions Items left in dryer too long Remove items as soon as cycle ends Insuﬃcient sorting of items See Operating Instructions Drying temperature too high Follow fabric ca...

Page 22: ...sh of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to ﬂoors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents ﬁres or...

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