Electrolux 137464800 A (1106) 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 cor d 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 [...]

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 hazar d and assure 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 Control Lock LCD Display 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 Gentle T umble™ Drying Sys[...]

7 Operating Instructions Normal Operating Sounds B C D E A Y ou may or may not hear the following sounds from your new dryer: A. WA TER VAL VE (Steam models only .) 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[...]

8 Operating Instructions 3. Load the dryer and close the door . Load items loosely . The average wet load will • fi ll the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. Items need room to tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on • top of the load at the beginning of the cycle. T o save ener gy and time and a[...]

9 Operating Instructions This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed ar e available on every model. Consoles shown above for refer ence only . Y our model may differ . Cycle Selection T ur n the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. Press on the [...]

10 Operating Instructions BULKY/BEDDING Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry bedding and bulky items such as comforters, blankets, sleeping bags and parkas. CASUAL Select this cycle to dry cottons, blends and per - manent press items with a no-ir on fi nish. DELICA TE Select this cycle to dry knits and delicates. MY F A VORITE CYCLE T o program a cyc[...]

11 Operating Instructions DR YING TEMPERA TURE DR YNESS LEVEL (AUTO DR Y) DR YING TIME (TIME DR Y) Cycle Settings The appropriate drying temperatur e will auto- matically be indicated for the cycle selected. NOTE T o change the T emperature once the cycle has begun, press the pause button, make the new selection and press start again. T o change th[...]

12 Operating Instructions Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. T o add options , press the corr esponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. T o de- lete options , press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn off. T o protect your fabrics, not all options ar e availabl[...]

13 Operating Instructions CONTROL LOCK T o lock the controls between cycles, pr ess and hold the control lock button for 5 seconds. Re- peat to unlock the controls when you ar e ready to operate the dryer . Use this feature to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by children. NOTE For step-by-step instructions on DOOR REVERSAL, refer to th[...]

14 Operating Instructions These T emperatures, Dryness levels and Options ar e available with the following cycles: bulky/bedding heavy duty mixed load towels normal casual fast dry delicate touch up time dry T emperature high 99 99 9 medium/high 9999999 9 medium 999 9 9 low 999 air 9 Dryness max 9999 normal 999999 9 less 999 99 9 damp 99 99 Option[...]

15 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 r e or serious injury to persons or property , [...]

16 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[...]

17 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[...]

18 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[...]