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MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION

For the applicable warranty period as set forth below, as measured from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or 

replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used 

and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

Warranty Periods:

 

•  All parts — One year including labor

 

•  Wash tub — Functional life of the product (excluding labor) 

 

•  Wash tub drive motor, non-cosmetic defects — Ten years (excluding labor) 

Exclusions

This warranty does not cover the following:
  1.  Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.
  2.   Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada.
  3.   Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.
  4.   Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty. 
  5.   Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.
  6.  Products used in a commercial setting.  
  7.   Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary 

household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

  8.   Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.
  9.   Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a 

part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory. 

  10.  Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air fi lters, water fi lters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other 

cosmetic parts.

  11.  Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage 

expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

  12.   Damages to the fi nish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to fl oors, 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, fi res, or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 

AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT 

NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS 

PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR 

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL 

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR 

EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE 

OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE
Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be 

required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be 

obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.
This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North 

America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux 

authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this warranty 

must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifi cations as described or illustrated are 

subject to change without notice.

USA

1.800.944.9044

Electrolux Major Appliances

10200 David Taylor Drive

Charlotte, NC  28262

Canada

1.800.265.8352

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

L5V 3E4

Summary of Contents for FFQE5000QW

Page 1: ...e of your Dryer Important Safety Instructions 2 5 Features 6 Operating Instructions 7 13 Care and Cleaning 14 Solutions to Common Problems 15 16 Warranty 17 Notes 18 Français 19 Español 37 TABLE OF CONTENTS 137619700A 1304 ...

Page 2: ...vicinity of this or any other appliance 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 neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation an...

Page 3: ...uation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Save these instructions for future reference NOTE The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and cau tion must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Read all instructions before using this appliance Th...

Page 4: ...ances produce fire by spontaneous combustion Clean the lint screen before or after each load The in terior of the dryer lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel An excessive amount of lint build up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire See Care and Cleaning Do not operate the dryer if the lint ...

Page 5: ...pipe Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning Failure to do so can result in electrical 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 drum is moving Wait until t...

Page 6: ...They may be purchased as accessories Control Lock LED Display Drum Light Exhaust Channel Outlet Heavy Duty Drying Rack Reversible Door Door Latch Cycle Selector Door Strike Lint Filter Large Surface Moisture Sensor Adjustable Leveling Legs Stacking Kit for Mounting on Matching Washer ...

Page 7: ...d technician immediately Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new dryer A SUSPENSION ROLLERS The dryer drum is supported by a set of suspension rollers At times there may be a thumping or rolling sound when the dryer starts This may happen if the dryer has not been in use for a period of time or after a heavy load has remained in the dryer drum for an exte...

Page 8: ...lected It will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted Operating Your Dryer continued 5 Start the cycle Close the door and press START to begin the cycle The dryer will not operate with the door open To interrupt the cycle press pause press START to resume the cycle Press cancel to stop the cycle If changes to the cycle temperature dryness level or options are attempted after the cyc...

Page 9: ...rinkling and makes items easier to handle during unloading Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load and fabric type If the load is too small or almost dry the moisture sensing bars may not detect enough moisture to continue the cycle and the cycle may end after a few minutes If this occurs select a Timed Dry cycle Room temperature and humidity type of installation and electrical v...

Page 10: ...le release if this option is selected The signal has an adjustable volume level or can be turned off Drying Temperature To change the preset temperature press the temp button to scroll to the desired setting To protect your fabrics not all temperatures are available with every cycle The temperature selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the futur...

Page 11: ... for 10 seconds LOC will be displayed To remove the control lock press Options and Select again Status Display Status Lights The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during the cycle The following indicators may be lighted during the cycle Drying Cool Down Wrinkle Release Drum Light The drum light will come on whene...

Page 12: ...le with the following cycles bulky normal casual timed dry 30 90 temp max 9 9 high 9 9 normal 9 9 low 9 air dry 9 dry level high 9 normal 9 9 9 low 9 damp 9 options wrinkle release 9 9 9 9 chime 9 9 9 9 9 Available selections Cycle defaults Non modifiable presets Dryer Settings Chart ...

Page 13: ...ser residue before drying the next load Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust duct These areas can collect lint and dust over time An excessive amount 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 ...

Page 14: ...nal rinse Or add a fabric softener sheet 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 is clean and in place Pilling Fibers break off ball up and cling to fabric Overdrying Use a lint brush or shaver to remov...

Page 15: ...ter is clogged with lint Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter before starting each cycle Exhaust duct requirements have not been met Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or semi rigid metal When in place the duct must have no more than four 90 bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electric dryer is connected t...

Page 16: ...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 acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROV...

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