Electrolux EWMED70JSS manual

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2 Finding Information ©2011 Electrolux Major Appliances All rights reserved. Finding information ......................................................... 2 SAFETY ....................................................................... 3-5 Features .......................................................................... 6 Operating Instructions [...]

3 Safety Avoid fi r e hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove gr ounding prong fr om electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury , fi re or death. Grounding type Grounding type 10-30R 10-30R 3-wire 3-wire 240 v Electric Dryer 240 v Electric Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer 120 v G[...]

4 Safety PREVENT FIRE • Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer . These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer . Items contaminate[...]

5 Safety PREVENT INJUR Y • T o prevent shock hazard and assur e stability during operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualifi ed service person in accordance with local codes. Installa- tion instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer’ s refer ence. Refer to INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed g[...]

6 Featur es Multi-language LCD Interface Control Lock Theater -Style, Luxury-Lighting™ System Exhaust Channel Outlet Heavy Duty Drying Rack* Reversible, T ouch-2-Open™ Door System T ouch-2-Open™ Door Latch T ouch-2-Open™ Latch Indicator T ouch-2-Open™ Cycle Selector Door Strike 3 Drum V anes (2 tumbling) (1 mixing) Lint Filter Large Surfa[...]

7 Operating Instructions Normal Operating Sounds B C D F E A Y ou may or may not hear the following sounds from your new dryer: A. WA TER V AL VE The fl ow of water is controlled by electric solenoids. During operation there may be a clicking sound as the valve opens and closes to control the water fl ow . B. SUSPENSION ROLLERS The dryer drum is [...]

8 Operating Instructions (Mesh bag not included.) 2. Check that the lint fi lter is clean and in place. • T ur n the cycle selector knob in either direc- tion to select the cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illuminated and if the cycle description feature is turned on, the cycle and estimated cycle time are displayed on the User Int[...]

9 TEMPERA TURE EXTENDED TUMBLE OPTIONS SCROLL & SELECT DR YING TIME or DR YNESS LEVEL Operating Instructions NOTE T o provide the best car e of your laundry , not every setting or option is available with every cycle. If a setting is not available for the cycle selected, it will not be displayed. As the Cycle Selector knob is turned, the cycle [...]

10 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection T ur n the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illumi- nated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend it or return it fl ush to the console. T o change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the[...]

11 Operating Instructions NORMAL Select this cycle to dry everyday fabrics including cottons, linens and sheets. TOWELS Select this cycle to dry heavy loads such as towels and non-rubber -backed bath mats. MIXED LOAD Select this cycle to dry loads containing a mix of fabrics. HEA VY DUTY Select this cycle to dry durable fabrics such as jeans and ov[...]

12 Operating Instructions Cycle Selection SPECIAL TY CYCLES T o access you dryer’ s specialty cycles : • T urn the cycle selector knob to favorites/spe- cialty . • Press the button under the LCD corresponding to specialty cycles . • Rotate the cycle selector knob to scroll thr ough the list available specialty cycles to choose from. • Pre[...]

13 Operating Instructions MY F A VORITES T o select one of your 3 favorite cycles: • T urn the cycle selector knob to favorites/spe- cialty . • Press the button under the LCD corresponding to my favorites to display the favorites cycles. • Press the button corresponding to the favorite cycle desired. The custom cycle, settings, and options yo[...]

14 Operating Instructions If more than one user has been enter ed in CUSTOM MODE : • The current user’ s name will be displayed when the washer is turned on if CUSTOM MODE is on. • Press the button under OK to continue using that user’ s favorite cycles. • The icon for the last cycle run will light up. • T ur n the cycle selector knob t[...]

15 Operating Instructions The appropriate drying temperatur e will auto- matically be indicated for the cycle selected. Drying T emperature NOTE T o change the temperature once the cycle has begun, press the pause button, make the new selection and press start again. T o change the preset temperatur e, press the tem- perature button to scr oll to t[...]

16 Operating Instructions The appropriate dryness level will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. T o change the preset level, pr ess the dryness level button to scroll to the degr ee of dryness desired. T o protect your fabrics, not all dryness levels ar e available with every cycle. If a dryness level is not recommended for the [...]

17 Operating Instructions Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. T o select or clear the add steam , wrinkle r elease , extended tumble , delicate heat , perfect tumble , sanitize , shrink guard and damp alert options , press the options buttons until the desir ed option is displayed. Press select and will be d[...]

18 Operating Instructions Cycle Options WRINKLE RELEASE The wrinkle release option helps pr event wrinkles and tangling by alternately tumbling the load with- out heat for 5 minutes in a clockwise direction, then 5 minutes in a counterclockwise dir ection, for a total of 45 minutes. A signal will sound every 5 minutes to remind you to r emove the d[...]

19 Operating Instructions LINE DR Y Select this option to simulate hanging your laundry in a summer breeze combined with the wrinkle-r e- leasing benefi ts of tumble action. Since drying times are calculated with the dryer’ s automatic moisture sensors and heat is radically reduced or eliminated, cycle time will be lengthened. As a result, depen[...]

20 Operating Instructions These temperature , dryness levels and options ar e available with the following cycles: bulky/bedding heavy duty mixed load towels normal casual active wear fast dry delicate perfect steam™ time dry specialty cycles jeans warm up stuffed animals pet beds fast steam comforter kids wear air clean wool T emperature maximum[...]

21 Operating Instructions NOTE For step-by-step instructions on DOOR REVERSAL, refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with this dryer . ST A TUS DISPLA Y The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected. The estimated remain- ing cycle time is displayed during the cycle. Other Featur es DRYING... PERFECT STEAM DA[...]

22 Operating User Interface Featur es CONTROL LOCK ON CONTROL LOCK OFF CUSTOM MODE INST ALL CYCLE RESET CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS VOLUME LANGUAGE CYCLE DESC ON LIST OF SA VED F A VORITES CYCLES GUIDE SETTINGS GUIDE OPTIONS GUIDE SET PREFS GUIDE User Interface Featur es SA VE AS F A VORITE The save as favorite feature allows you to person- alize up to 3 c[...]

23 Operating User Interface Featur es Saving Favorites Use the save as favorite feature to name and save a custom cycle to memory with all options and settings preferr ed. Up to 3 favorites may be saved for each custom user . Follow these steps: • Select a cycle, drying temperature, dryness level (Auto Dry) or drying time (Time Dry), extended tum[...]

24 Operating User Interface Featur es Setting Pr eferences CUSTOM MODE CUSTOM MODE allows up to 3 household mem- bers to personalize up to 3 favorite cycles each. T o enter custom users and personalize favorite cycles: • Use the scroll up or scroll down buttons until you reach set pr efs . Press the select button to enter the prefer ence menu. ?[...]

25 Operating User Interface Featur es Setting Pr eferences INST ALL CYCLE Run the INST ALL CYCLE before operating the dryer the fi rst time. Remove all items from the dryer drum and press start . For mor e information on performing the dryer INST ALL CYCLE , refer to the Installation Instructions accompanying this dryer . If the dryer has been ins[...]

26 Operating User Interface Featur es Setting Pr eferences BRIGHTNESS Press the button beneath the plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to increase or decr ease the brightness of the display . Press select to accept the change or press the button under EXIT to r etur n to normal operation without any changes. VOLUME Press the button beneath the plus (+) o[...]

27 Car e & Cleaning W ARNING FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must be connected to an outdoors exhaust. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the opening and in the surr ounding area. W ARNING T o reduce risk of fi re or serious injury to persons or property , c[...]

28 Solutions to Common Pr oblems Common Drying Pr oblems Many drying problems involve poor cleaning r esults, poor soil and stain removal, r esidues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions pr ovided by The Soap and Deter gent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Gr[...]

29 Solutions to Common Pr oblems Service Pr evention Checklist Before calling for service, r eview this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that ar e not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer . OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Dryer does not start. Electrical power cord is not sec[...]

30 W arranty Information Y our appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty . For one year from your original date of purchase, Electr olux will repair or r eplace 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 pr ovided instruct[...]