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PROTECT CHILDREN
•  Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close 

supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is 

used near children. As children grow, teach them the 

proper, safe use of all appliances.

•  Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing ma-

terials after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use 

them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads 

or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

•  Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To pre-

vent personal injury, observe all warnings on product 

labels.

•  Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, 

remove the dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment.

•  Failure to comply with these warnings could result in 

serious personal injuries.

PREVENT INJURY
•  To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during 

operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically 

grounded by a qualifi ed service person in accordance with 

local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the 

dryer for the installer’s reference. Refer to INSTALLATION 

INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the 

dryer is moved to a new location, have it checked and 

reinstalled by a qualifi ed service person. 

•  To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the 

electrical power cord of a gas dryer must be plugged into 

a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The 

third grounding prong must never be removed. Never 

ground the dryer to a gas 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 the dryer has stopped completely 

before reaching into the drum.

PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DRYER
•  All repairs and servicing must be performed by an 

authorized servicer unless specifi cally recommended in 

this Owner’s Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

•  Do not tamper with controls.
•  Do not sit on, step on or stand on the dryer. Do not 

rest heavy loads on top. The dryer is not meant to 

support weight.

•  Do not install or store the dryer where it will be ex-

posed to the weather.

•  A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the 

motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation 

(electric dryers only). A service technician must replace 

the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault. 

•  Failure to comply with these warnings could result in 

serious personal injuries. 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of 

substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to 

warn customer of potential exposure to such substances. Included in this list are soot and carbon monoxide, both of 

which may be produced by the use of this product.

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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