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Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide
is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your
new appliance.
We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you,
please use this page to record important product information.

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Electrolux model number

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TaMe of contents
Finding information .........................................................
2
SAFETY .......................................................................
3-5
Features ..........................................................................
6
Operating instructions ...............................................
7-21
• Normal Operating Sounds ..........................................
7
Operating Your Dryer ...............................................
8-9
Cycle Selection ....................................................
10-14
Cycle Settings ......................................................
15-16
Cycle Options ......................................................
17-19
Dryer Setting Chart ...................................................
20

Other Features ..........................................................
21
Operating User interface Features .......................... 22-26
User interface Features ............................................
22
Saving Favorites .......................................................
23
Setting Preferences .............................................
24-26
Care & Cleaning ............................................................
27
Solutions to Common Problems ............................. 28-29
Common Drying Problems .......................................
28
• Service Prevention Checklist .................................... 29
Warranty information ....................................................
30

Safety
important
Recognize
labels

Safety
safety

instructions

symbols,

words

and

Your safety and the safety of others is very
important.
We have provided many important safety
messages in the Use and Care Guide, Installation
Instructions and on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled
with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

type as described below:

/_ WARNING

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body
harm, death or property damage.

/_ CAUTION

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause bodily injury
or property damage.

,, 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

and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

Save these

instructions

240 v Electric Dryer

for future

reference.

120 v Gas Dryer
Grounding type
wall receptacle

I0-30R
3-wire

I_
(fused 30 amp)

14-30R
4-wire

UL-approved service
cord must be installed
on electric dryers [no[
provided with unit
except those
manufactured for sale

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•

Do not, under
any circumstances.
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.

in Canada],

(fused 30 amp)
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug

k_
_

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord
or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire or death.

Safety
Z WARN NG

o RISK OF FIRE

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this dryer, comply with the
basic warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal
injuries.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety instructions:

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 contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a load to catch fire.
• Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic
or similar materials such as bras, galoshes,
bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags
and pillows that may melt or burn. Some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain
circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
The interior 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 obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not
stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the
front or back of the dryer.
• Do not spray 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 immediately.
Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/
or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the
dryer.
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 materials 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 prevent 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.

• Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is
blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and damage to fabrics can occur.

. Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in serious personal injuries.

Safety
important

Safety

instructions,

continued

PREVENTINJURY
• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability
during operation, the dryer must be installed
and electrically grounded by a qualified 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 qualified
service person.

PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE
DRYER
All repairs and servicing must be performed by
an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only
authorized factory parts.
o

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.

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.

Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.

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.

Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in serious personal injuries.

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.

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.

Touch=2=OpenTM
Cycle Selector

Multi-language
LCD Interface
Control Lock

Dual Stage,
Wide=Angle
Door Hinge

Theater-Style,
Luxury-LightingTM
System

Reversible,
Touch=2=OpenTM
Door System

Large Surface
Moisture Sensor

Door Strike

/--Exhaust
Channel

Outlet

Touch- 2=Open T_
Door Latch
Reversing=Action,
Perfect Tumb|eTM
Drying System

Adjustable
Leveling Legs
Heavy Duty
Drying Rack*

Lint

Stacking Kit for Mounting
on Matching Washer*

Touch-2-OpenTM
Latch Indicator

*Not all models come with drying rack and
stacking kit from the factory. They may be
purchased as accessories.

Operating
Normal

Operating

instructions

Sounds

You may or may not hear the following sounds
from your new dryer:
A. WATER VALVE The flow 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 flow.
B. 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 heaw load has remained in the
dryer drum for an extended period, 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. PERFECT TUMBLE TM When the reversingaction option of perfect tumble TM is selected,
you will hear the intermittent sound of the dryer
stopping, momentarily pausing, then restarting in
the opposite direction.
D. 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 size and type.
E. GAS VALVE (Gas models only.) The flow of gas is
controlled by electric solenoids. During operation

there may be a clicking sound as the valve opens
and closes to control the gas flow.
R GAS BURNER (Gas models only.) When the
burner is operating, there may be sounds
generated as the air flow mixes with the gas
flame. This noise is normal and will only occur
when the gas is ignited in the combustion tube.

Operatin
Operating
BEFORE

Instructions

Your Dryer

USING YOUR DRYER

Read the important instructions in this section of
the Use and Care Guide before operating your
dryer.

OPERATING
1. Prepare

YOUR

Check that the lint filter
in place.

is clean

and

DRYER

load for drying.

, Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load.
, Separate dark items from light-colored items.
Separate items that shed lint from those that
attract lint.
• Check for stains which may not have been
removed in washing. Repeat stain removal
process and wash again before drying. Dryer
heat may permanently set some stains.

• A clean lint filter allows the dryer to operate
more efficiently.

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 even drying and less wrinkling.

• Place delicate or small items in a mesh bag.

• If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on
top of the load at the beginning of the cycle.
• To save energy and time and avoid uneven
drying and wrinkling, do not overload the dryer.
• When drying large items, dry only two or three
items at a time. Fill out the load with small and
medium sized items.
• For delicate or very small loads, add two or
three similar items to improve tumbling action.

(Mesh bag not included.)
• Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproof and won't damage the drum finish. Close
zippers; fasten hooks and Velcro®-Iike fasteners. Tie strings and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling.

Select the appropriate
cycle
settings for each load.

and

• Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction 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
Interface screen for 5 seconds. Press any key

Operating
OPERATING

YOUR

DRYER,

Instructions

continued

to advance the User Interface to select settings
and options. See the "Cycle Selection" section
in this guide for descriptions of each cycle.
As the Cycle Selector knob is turned, the
cycle and estimated cycle time are displayed
on the User Interface screen for 5 seconds.
Press any key to advance the User Interface
and select settings and options.

Adjustments made to a cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is
selected in the future.
To return to the factory default settings, select
RESET in set prefs under the options scroll
buttons.

select

• If no buttons are pressed, the User Interface
screen will automatically advance after 5 seconds and display the preset drying temperature,
dryness level (Auto Dry) or drying time (Time
Dry), extended tumble time, and options for the
cycle selected will be displayed. See the "Cycle
Settings Chart" in this guide for settings available for each cycle.
To change the settings, press the temp, dryness level (Auto Dry) or drying time (Time Dry)
and extended tumble buttons to scroll to the
desired settings. Press the "scroll up" or "scroll
down" buttons under options to scroll through
the options menu. Press the select button to
add or delete options. The estimated cycle time
will be displayed at the top of the screens.

To customize and save up to 3 cycles in noncustom mode plus 9 more cycles for custom users, see save as favorite and CUSTOM MODE
in the User Interface sections of this guide.

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.
To change the cycle once the cycle has begun,
press cancel, select a new cycle, and restart the
dryer.
To change the temperature, dryness level or
drying time, extended tumble time or options
once the cycle has begun, press pause, make
the new selections and restart dryer.
A signal will sound at the end of the cycle, periodically during extended tumble and wrinkle
release, when the damp alert option is selected and to notify you that the load has finished.
When the cycle ends, corRPLETE will be
displayed and the drum light will come on.
Remove the items promptly and hang or fold.

select

TEM P_ERATURE

DRYING TIME or J
DRYNESS LEVEL

Instructions

Operatin
Cycle

Selection

duty

Perfect

Tumble
Expert

Perfect
Care

Steam

A
(lip

bulky/
bedding

Technology

This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options,
above for reference only. Your model may differ.

Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the
cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illuminated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend
it or return it flush to the console.

For best

results

Follow the fabric care
label instructions
on items to be
dried.

or features listed are available

on every model. Console shown

Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of selecting the correct drying time for each load. Moisture
sensing bars at the back of the dryer drum sense
the moisture level of the load as it tumbles through
the heated air. With Auto Dry cycles, the load will
automatically be dried at the selected temperature
to the desired dryness level.
Auto Dry cycles save time and energy and protect
fabrics. When the load has reached the selected

To change the cycle once it has begun, press the
cancel button before selecting a new cycle. Just
turning the cycle selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle.
AUTO DRY CYCLES

dryness level, it will continue to tumble, unheated,
during a cool down period. This helps reduce
wrinkling 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, then select the time dry cycle to dry such
loads.
Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also
affect drying time.

select

TEMPERATURE
DRYNESS LEVEL
EXTENDED TUMBLE_
OPTIONS SCROLL & SELECT--

Operating
Cycle

Instructions

Selection

AUTO DRY CYCLES, continued

TIME DRY CYCLES

NORMAL
Select this cycle to dry everyday fabrics including
cottons, linens and sheets.
E_
TOWELS ==:=_
Select this cycle to dry heavy loads such as towels
and non-rubber-backed bath mats.

select

TEMPERATU

MIXED LOAD

_l_
DRYING TIME --

Select this cycle to dry loads containing a mix of
fabrics.

EXTENDED TUMBLE
OPTIONS SCROLL & SELECT

HEAVY DUTY
Select this cycle to dry durable fabrics such as
jeans and overalls.
BULKY/BEDDING
Select this cycle to dry bedding and bulky items
such as comforters, blankets, sleeping bags and
parkas.
CASUAL

TIME DRY
To manually select the drying time for any load,
turn the cycle selector knob to time dry and press
the drying time button to select up to 90 minutes
of drying time in 15-minute increments. Select any
drying temperature. Dryness levels are not selectable with Time Dry cycles.

Select this cycle to dry cottons, blends and permanent press items with a no-iron finish.
ACTIVE WEAR

Select this cycle to dry lightweight synthetic athletic apparel including stretch fabrics.
DELICATE
Select this cycle to dry knits and delicates.

FAST DRY

"-_O

Select this cycle to quickly dry small loads in 14
minutes.
PERFECT STEAM

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Select this cycle to refresh fabrics, remove odors
and reduce static by injecting the perfect amount of
steam into clothing that has been left in the dryer,
stored in crowded closets, drawers, or unpacked
luggage. The load will tumble for 15 minutes on high
temp heat while steam is injected into the drum.

instructions

Operatin
Cycle

Selection

SPECIALTY CYCLES

To access you dryer's specialty

COMFORTER
cycles:

• Turn the cycle selector knob to favorites/specialty.
• Press the button under the LCD corresponding
to specialty cycles.
• Rotate the cycle selector knob to scroll through
the list available specialty cycles to choose from.
• Press the start button to begin the cycle.

For use with large and king size comforters, uses
low heat to thoroughly dry comforter without damaging stuffing or fillers.
KIDS WEAR
Select this specialty cycle for drying kids clothing
and baby wear where allergen-reduction is desired.
AIR CLEAN

select

Cf )

For dry laundry items that have been used or
worn, but are still clean and do not need to be
washed through a full wash cycle. This cycle uses
a combination of steam and high temperatures to
reduce allergens, while refreshing a full load of dry
clothing.

JEANS
Select this specialty
of denim jeans.

cycle for drying an entire load

Quickly warm up an entire dry load left in a cold
dryer or a few dry items you want warm with this
specialty cycle.
STUFFED ANIMALS
Select this specialty cycle for drying stuffed animals and soft toys that can be tumble dried. Protect
your dryer drum finish and maximize toy life by
placing it in a pillow case and tying the end closed
before drying it
PET BEDS

O_ O

Select this specialty cycle for drying soft-sided pet
beds, pet pillows or pet blankets.
FAST STEAM

('_

Quickly refresh a load of dry clothes with steam in
just 15 minutes.

WOOL
Use the WOOL cycle with washable woolens - check
your fabric care label to ensure proper garment care.
To help your wool items keep their shape, use of your
drying rack is recommended.

Operating
Cycle

Instructions

Selection
normal

MY FAVORITES

Q,_

To select one of your 3 favorite cycles:
• Turn 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 you saved will automatically be displayed.
Press the start button to begin the cycle.
For example, to select your my shirts cycle, turn
the cycle selector knob to favorites/specialty.
Press the button under my favorites. Press the
button corresponding to my shirts, and then press
start.

towels

casual
active
wear

mixed
load

fast
dry
de_icate

heavy
duty
bulky/
bedding
favorites
specialty

............................

perfect
steam
time
dry

(See save as favorite in the "Operating User Interface Preferences" section of this guide for instructions on customizing up to 3 cycles.)

select

= Select another user's name.
• Press the button under EHIT.
The icon for the last cycle run will light up.
Turn the cycle selector knob to favorites/specialty.
Press the button under the LCD corresponding to
rny favorites to display the favorites cycles.
Select one of the 3 customized cycles by pressing
the corresponding button.
Press the start button.
To select a user if a user's name is not displayed
when the dryer is turned on:
Press the options buttons to scroll to set prefs and
then press the select button.
• If necessary, press the options buttons to scroll to
CUSTOM MODE and then press the select button.
Press the button corresponding to the user's name.
The icon for the last cycle run will light up.
Turn the cycle selector knob to favorites/specialty.
Press the button under the LCD corresponding to
my favorites to display the favorites cycles.
Select one of the 3 customized cycles by pressing
the corresponding button,
Press the start button.
(See CUSTOM MODE in "Operating User Interface
Preferences" in this guide for instructions entering
new users and naming favorite cycles.)

s_lect

Operating
Cycle

instructions

Settings

Drying Temperature
The appropriate drying temperature will automatically be indicated for the cycle selected.

For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be dried.
To change the preset temperature, press the temperature button to scroll to the desired setting.
To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are
available with every cycle. If a temperature is not
appropriate for the cycle, it will not be displayed.
The temperature selected for the cycle will be
remembered each time that cycle is selected in the
future.

MAXIMUM TEMP
Recommended to use with the sanitize option for
towels and heaw duty loads.
HIGH TEMP
Recommended for durable fabrics.
MED HIGH TEMP
Recommended for most cotton fabrics.
MEDIUM TEMP
Recommended for wrinkle free, easy care lightweight fabrics and bulky loads.
MED LOW TEMP
Recommended for knits.
LOW TEMP
Recommended for delicate fabrics.
AIR FLUFF TEMP
This setting (no heat) should only be used with a
time dry cycle to dry items containing feathers,
down, foam rubber, plastics or rubber-like materials; to refresh clothing, stuffed animals, pillows or
blankets; and to dust draperies.

select

Operatin
Cycle

Settings

Dryness

Level (Auto

Instructions

Dry)

The appropriate dryness level will automatically
be indicated when the cycle is selected.
To change the preset level, press the dryness level
button to scroll to the degree of dryness desired.
To protect your fabrics, not all dryness levels are
available with every cycle. If a dryness level is not
recommended for the cycle, it will not be displayed.
The dryness level selected for the cycle will be
remembered and recalled each time that cycle is
selected in the future.

Select the normal dryness level for most Auto Dry
cycles.
Occasionally a load may seem too damp or overdried at the end of the cycle. To increase the drying
time for similar loads in the future, press the dryness
button to select more dry or maximum dry. For
loads requiring less drying time, select less dry.
Select damp dry for items you wish to partially dry
before hanging or ironing.

Drying

Time (Time Dry)

Press the drying time button to select up to 90
minutes of drying time in 15-minute increments. This
setting is only available with the time dry cycle.

select

[

Operating
Cycle

Options

Suitable options will automatically
when the cycle is selected.

be indicated

To select or clear the add steam, wrinkle release,
extended tumble, delicate heat, perfect tumble,
sanitize, shrink guard and damp alert options,
press the options buttons until the desired option
is displayed. Press select and ON will be displayed
in the upper right corner. To clear the option, press
select again and ON will disappear.
To protect your fabrics, not all options are available
with every cycle. If an option is not appropriate for
the cycle, it will not be displayed. Occasionally, two
options in the same cycle will conflict with each
other, like eco friendly and sanitize. When this happens, the option selected first will cause the conflicting option to not be selectable.

All options selected for the cycle, except sanitize,
will be remembered each time that cycle is selected
in the future. To prevent unintentional and accidental
exposure of delicate material to sanitize heat, the
sanitize option will not be remembered and must
be reselected each time.

instructions

Operatin
Cycle

Instructions

Options

ADD STEAM (3
The add steam option injects steam into the clothing prior to cool down to reduce wrinkling, ironing
and static cling.

SANiTiZE &+
Select the sanitize option for loads that may contain harmful bacteria. An extended drying time at
high heat will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between loads. Check fabric care
labels to prevent damage caused by high heat.

WRINKLE RELEASE
The wrinkle release option helps prevent wrinkles
and tangling by alternately tumbling the load without heat for 5 minutes in a clockwise direction, then
5 minutes in a counterclockwise direction, for a total
of 45 minutes. A signal will sound every 5 minutes
to remind you to remove the dry load at any time.
The extended tumble option can be selected with
wrinkle release to increase the amount of time the
load will tumble without heat. Use this combination
if you know it could be up to 3 hours before you
can remove the load.
EXTENDED TUMBLE
Select the extended tumble option if the dried
load might not be removed promptly at the end of
the cycle. The dry load will tumble without heat in
a clockwise direction only for the selected time to
help reduce wrinkling. Press the extended tumble
button to select 10 or 30 minutes or 1,2 or 3 hours
tumbling. A signal will sound periodically to remind
you to remove the dry load at any time.
The wrinkle release option can be selected with
extended tumble option to increase the amount
of time the load will tumble without heat. Use this
combination if you know it could be up to 3 hours
before you can remove the load.
ECO FRIENDLY o[o
The eco friendly option reduces the drying temperature a few degrees to save energy. In conjunction with automatic moisture sensors, cycle times
will increase slightly, but overall energy usage will
decrease.
PERFECT TUMBLE %
The perfect tumble option uses reverse tumble
action during cool down to reduce tangling and
wrinkling.

NSF
Sanitization

Protocol P154
Performance
of

Residential

Clothes

Dryers

;HRINK GUARD I__
The shrink guard option reduces the initial drying
temperature and gradually lowers the drying temperature during the cycle to protect fabrics from
shrinking.
DAMP ALERT &
For loads that contain some items you plan to hang
dry, flat dry or iron, add the damp alert option to
any Auto Dry cycle. If the VOLUME is turned up in
your preferences (see "Setting Preferences" on the
next page), a chime will sound when the load has
reached the damp dry dryness level to remind you
to remove those items to hang dry, dry flat or iron
dry. Open the door, remove those items, close the
door and press the start button to continue drying
the remaining items.
ALLERGEN
Use this option to reduce allergens as you dry your
load. Not recommended for items prone to heat
damage.

Operating
Cycle

instructions

Options

LiNE DRY _:-:_
Select this option to simulate hanging your laundry
in a summer breeze combined with the wrinkle-releasing benefits 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, depending
on moisture content of load, overall energy consumption decreases.

select

[

ANTI STATIC /
The anti static option injects steam into the clothing
just before cycle completion to reduce static.
DELAY START Q
Use delay start to select a drying time convenient
to your schedule or during off-peak energy hours.
The start of any cycle can be delayed for 30 minutes to 22 hours. Select the delay start option and
then press the button under the plus (+) or minus
(-) symbols to scroll to the delayed time setting desired. Press the select button and the delay time
will be displayed. Time will begin counting down
when you press start.

select

instructions

Operatin
Dryer

Setting

These temperature,

ChaA

dryness levels and options

are available with the following cycles:
specialty cycles

.C:

¢
"E

-¢

Temperature

maximum temp

high temp

m vm

low temp

,/
,/
,/
,/

air fluff temp

med high temp

medium temp

med low temp

m
m

El!

Dryness

vmv

maximum dry

more dry

,/
,/

normal dry
less dry
damp dry

Options

add steam
extended tumble

_//

wrinkle release
eco friendly
perfect tumble

sanitize

shrink guard
damp alert

allergen

mm m

line dry

III--

anti static
delay start

_//

v" = Available selections.

Operating
Other

Instructions

Features

STATUS DISPLAY
The estimated total cycle time will be displayed
when the cycle is selected. The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during the cycle.

DRYING RACK
Use the drying rack for items which should not be
tumble dried. Insert the rack into the dryer drum,
resting the back support on the moisture sensor
bars and the front legs on the air grill.
front
leg:

select

The following will also be displayed at the
appropriate times during the cycle:
DRMIFIG...
PERFECT

STERm

oamP RLERT - DRMIFIGWiLL COnTinUE...
COOLING...
SRFIITI21FI6...
RI]DIFI6 STERm...
cOmPLETE - UJRIfqHLERELERSE ISOFI
cOmPLETE -EHT.TUMBLE WILL EOFITIFIUE
cOmPLETE
CLERFIFILTER
DRUM LIGHT
The drum light will come on whenever the door is
opened to illuminate the drum during loading and
unloading. Closing the door turns off the light. The
drum light will automatically turn off if the door is
left open more than 3 minutes.
To activate the drum light during a cycle, press the
button under LIGHT. The light will stay on during
the cycle for 3 minutes. To turn it off, press the
button under LIGHT again.

Place items to be dried on top of the rack, leaving space between items and not allowing them
to hang over the sides or through the holes. The
weight should not exceed 10 Ibs (4.5 kg). Select
the air (no heat) setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber, rubber-like materials, feathers or
down.
When items are dry, remove the rack, push the two
center tabs to collapse the rack and fold up the
back support. Store the drying rack in a convenient location.
REVERSIBLE

DOOR

Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The
door can be hinged on the right or left side.

Operatin
User [nte ace

User Interface

Features

SAVE AS FAVORITE
The save as favorite feature allows you to personalize up to 3 custom cycles for each saved user.
See save as favorite in "Operating User Interface
Preferences" for more details.
select

SET PREFS
The set prefs feature allows you to personalize
cycles, hide cycle descriptions, select language,
volume, brightness and contrast of the display,
reset settings and run the installation cycle. See
SET PREFS in "Operating User Interface Features"
for more details.
USER GUIDES
Scroll through this option for the CYCLES GUIDE,
SETTINGS GUIDE, OPTIONS GUIDE, and SET
PREFS GUIDE for descriptions of the cycles, drying temperatures, dryness levels, cycle options
and features for user preferences.

[ LIST OF SAVED FAVORITES i

[

CUSTOM MODE

[

INSTALL CYCLE

[

RESET

[

CONTRAST

[

BRIGHTNESS

[

VOLUME

[

LANGUAGE

[

CYCLE DESC ON

[

CYCLES GUIDE

CONTROL LOCK
To lock the controls between cycles, scroll to the
control lock feature press select and COFITROL
LOCN OFF - press SELECT to lock the control
panel will be displayed. Press the select button to
lock the controls. To unlock the controls, press and
hold select again for 3 seconds. Use this feature
to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by
children.

I
[

SE-R-INGS GUIDE

I
[

OPTIONS GUIDE

I
[

SET PREFS GUIDE

[

CONTROL LOCK ON

[

CONTROL
LOCK
OFF i

Operating
Saving

User Interface

Features

Favorites

Use the save as favorite feature to name and save a
custom cycle to memory with all options and settings
preferred. 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
tumble time and other options desired.
Use the scroll up or scroll down button until you
reach save as favorite.
Press the select button to enter the favorite cycle
choice screen.
Choose 1 of the 3 buttons for naming the cycle.
See the next page for naming your favorite cycle.
For example, to customize the normal cycle for your
shirt loads using reed high drying temperature, normal
dry dryness level and 10 minutes of extended tumble:

•
•
•
•
•

Turn the cycle selector knob to normal.
Press the temp button to select reed high temp.
Press the dryness level button to select normal
dryness.
Press the extended tumble button to select 10
minutes.
Press the scroJl up or scroll down button until you
reach save as favorite.
Press the select button to enter the favorite cycle
choice screen.
Press the button under my favorite 1.
See the next page for naming your favorite cycle.

To name the customized
favorite 1.

select

seJect

select

cycle for shirts, press my

Press the button under RiBC to name the favorite
cycle alphabetically. Use the button under ZR# to
add numbers, foreign language characters or symbols to the name.

select

Rotate the cycle selector knob in either direction to
select the letters S-H-I-R-T-S, pausing after each character to let the cursor advance. Press the button under
DELETE to erase incorrect entries. There is a blank
character between 2 and R for inserting spaces in your
custom name. Pause momentarily on this character as
you would to insert any other character, then continue.

select

Press select to save the favorite cycle name.
Repeat the steps to customize 2 other cycles as my
favorite 2 and my favorite 3. Any of the favorite
cycle names can be changed in the future by turning
the cycle selector knob to my favorites and pressing
the button under EDIT FIRmEs.
See my favorites in the "Cycle Selection" section of this
guide for instructions on using your customized cycles.

sebct

Operatin
Setting

User Interface

Features

Preferences

CUSTOM MODE
CUSTOM MODE allows up to 3 household members to personalize up to 3 favorite cycles each.
To enter custom users and personalize favorite
cycles:

select

• Use the scroll up or scroll down buttons until you
reach set prefs. Press the select button to enter
the preference menu.
• Press select again to enter CUSTOM MODE.
Press the button for user 1, user 2 or user 3.
Press select.
Press the button under RBC to name the favorite
cycle alphabetically. Use the button under ZRtI
to add numbers, foreign language characters or
symbols to the name.

select

Rotate the cycle selector knob in either direction
to select the characters in the name, pausing after
each character to let the cursor advance. Press the
button under DELETE to erase incorrect entries.
There is a blank character between 2 and R for
inserting spaces in your custom name. Pause momentarily on this character as you would to insert
any other character, then continue.
When the name has been entered, press select to
save the name.

select

To edit names while in CUSTOM MODE, turn
the dryer off by pressing cancel. Press any other
button to wake the dryer up. Screen will display
to change or turn off USERS press SELECT.
You must press select within 5 seconds or dryer
will return to normal operation with previous user
selected. After pressing select you have the choice
of change users, edit names, turn off or EXIT.
Make your selection and follow the directions
displayed.
select

Each custom user may select up to 3 favorite
cycles. The dryer will remember cycle settings,
options, preferences, etc. for each user. This allows each user to customize without the hassle of
selecting all items each time.

Operating
Setting

User Interface

Features

Preferences

INSTALL CYCLE
Run the INSTALL CYCLE before operating the dryer
the first time. Remove all items from the dryer drum
and press start. For more information on performing
the dryer INSTALL CYCLE, refer to the Installation
Instructions
accompanying this dryer.
If the dryer has been installed according to Installation Instructions,
IFISTRLL PRSS! will be displayed
and the dryer is ready to use.
If the dryer was not installed properly, 5ERUICE
CORD, 170 GR5 or CRLL 5ERUICE 877 H35 3287
will be displayed to indicate the installation error.
The errors may result from the following conditions:
. SERUICE CORD (electric dryer)--The power supply cord has been installed improperly or the house
wiring to the receptacle is incorrect.
• 170 6R5; (gas dryer)-There is no connection between
the dryer and the gas line or the valve is closed.
. CRLL SERUICE-- Error can only be corrected by
calling a qualified technician (1-877-435-3287).

select

Repeat the INSTALL CYCLE when corrections are
completed.
RESET
Press the buttons indicated to restore only cycle settings, reset only factory preferences (users, language,
brightness, volume, etc.) or restore all factory defaults
(both cycle settings and factory preferences). Press
the button under EXIT to return to normal operation or press the cancel button to turn the dryer off
without making any changes. If you do not make a
selection within 30 seconds the dryer will return to
normal operation without any changes. If you reset
all settings, INSTALL CYCLE will be displayed as
though the dryer were just turned on for the first time.
You may press the button under CANCEL if you do
not wish to rerun the INSTALL CYCLE.

select

CONTRAST
Press the button beneath plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to increase or decrease the contrast of the
display. Press select to accept the change or press
the button under EXIT to return to normal operation
without any changes.
select

Operatin
Setting

User Interface

Features

Preferences

BRIGHTNESS
Press the button beneath the plus (+) or minus (-)
symbols to increase or decrease the brightness of
the display. Press select to accept the change or
press the button under EXIT to return to normal
operation without any changes.

select

VOLUME
Press the button beneath the plus (+) or minus (-)
symbols to increase or decrease the volume of the
chime. Press select to accept the change or press
the button under EXIT to return to normal operation without any changes.
LANGUAGE
Select English, French or Spanish for the display
language.
CYCLE DESCRIPTION
The name, an icon and a brief description are displayed for each cycle. To delete the display, press
select. To restore the display, press select and
CMCLE DESC OFI - press SELECT to turn OFF
will appear in the LCD User Interface.

select

Care & Cleaning

•

Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the
electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock
hazards.
Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning the dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.

INSIDE
= Clean the lint filter after every load. Lint buildup on the filter restricts air flow, which causes
longer drying times. The filter is located at the
bottom of the door opening. Remove by pulling
straight up. Remove the lint and replace the filter.
Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the
lint filter and/or moisture sensing bars from
using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. To
remove this build-up, wash them with warm,
soapy water. Dry the filter thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the lint
filter in place.
If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics, clean the drum with a damp cloth
and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove
cleanser 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 stained, clean with
diluted 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. Or,
touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or
label.
When cleaning chrome parts use a window
cleaner with ammonia or mild soap and water.
Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling
legs to prevent damage to the floor.

Solutions
Common

to Common

Problems

Drying Probmems

Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and
scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The
Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Greasy, oily
stains

• Fabric softener sheet.

• Rub fabric softener stains
with bar soap. Rinse and
rewash.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Add a few bath towels
to small loads for proper
tumbling.
Some "silk-like" fabrics
should be air dried.
Use proper drying temperature.
Place fabric softener sheet
on top of load before starting the dryer.

Lint

Overloading.
Overdrying causes static
electricity.
Lint screen not clean when
cycle began.
Lint is attached to "pills."

Reduce load size and
rewash using liquid fabric
softener in the final 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
remove pills.

Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
When ironing, use spray
starch or fabric finish on
collars and cuffs.
Turn items inside out to
reduce abrasion.

Shrinking

Temperature too high.
Overdrying.

Irreversible condition.

Follow fabric care label
directions.
If shrinking is a concern,
check load often.
Remove items while slightly
damp and hang or lay flat to
complete drying.
Block knits into shape.

Wrinkling

Overloading.
Leaving items in dryer after
cycle ends.

Reduce load size and
tumble at medium or low
heat for 5-10 minutes.
Remove items immediately.
Hang or fold.

Do not overload dryer.
Remove items as soon as
cycle ends.

Isolated wet
spots on fabrics
after completed
Steam cycle

Low water line pressure in
home is not sufficient to
atomize incoming water
during Steam cycle

Check water line pressure

Ensure water line pressure
is minimum of 30 psi. Do
not exceed 120 psi.

Solutions
Se ice

Prevention

to Common

Problems

Checklist

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common
occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer.
OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Dryer does not start.

Electrical power cord is not securely plugged
in or plug may be loose.

Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.

House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Make sure electrical line is not overloaded

and the

dryer is on a separate circuit.
Thermal limiter tripped.

Call authorized

LCD displays
n-_'3_'3
n'3_'3nub,,u ,,,uuL.

Dryer has been programmed to temporarily
perform a repeating demo cycle,

To return to the factory default settings, press and hold
the temperature and dryness buttons at the same for 5
seconds.

Dryer runs but won't
heat.

There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. If 1
of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may turn but
the heater will not operate. (electric models)

Replace fuse.

Gas supply valve is not open (gas models).

Check to make sure supply valve is open. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure.

Dryer does not have enough air supply to
support the burner flame (gas models).

See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been
a utility interruption of natural gas (gas models).

Refill or replace tank.
Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.

Lint filter is clogged with lint.

Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint
filter before starting each cycle.

Exhaust duct requirements
met.

Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and
made of rigid or semi-rigid metal.

Drying cycle takes too
long, outside of the
dryer feels too hot or
smells hot.

have not been

service person for replacement.

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
circuit,
Drying procedures

Excessive wrinkling.

have not been followed.

Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240
volt circuit.
See "Operating

Instructions."

Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may
be clogged or restricted.

Clean out any obstruction.

High humidity.

Use a dehumidifier

Dryer is overloaded.

Do not overload. See "Operating

Items left in dryer too long.

Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

Insufficient

See "Operating

sorting of items.

Drying temperature
Scratching or chipping
of the drum finish,

to a 208 volt

too high.

near the dryer.
Instructions."

Instructions."

Follow fabric care label instructions.

Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or
buttons are inside the dryer.*

Always remove foreign objects from pockets before
laundering. Remove objects from drum and restart dryer.

Permanently attached items such as belt
buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting
the inside of the drum.*

It may be necessary to sew a scrap of material
securely around ornaments before drying to prevent
scratching and damage to the dryer.

*Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently

attached

items is not covered by the warranty.

Warranty
Your appliance

is covered

repair or replace
installed,
additional

by a one year limited warranty.

any parts of this appliance

used, and maintained

in accordance

for this appliance

used, and maintained

For one year from your original

that prove to be defective
with the provided

one year, parts only, limited warranty.

for parts needed
installed,

Information
in materials

instructions.

In addition,

During the 2nd year from your original

that have proven to be defective

in accordance

with the provided

date of purchase,

or workmanship

in materials

Electrolux

will

when such appliance

your appliance

date of purchase,

or workmanship

is covered

by an

Electrolux

will pay

when your appliance

instructions.

Exclusions
This warranty

does not cover the following:

Products

with original

2.
3.

Product that has been transferred from its original
Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

Products

purchased

Products

used in a commercial

Service calls which do not involve
household

serial numbers

"as-is"

are not covered

Service calls to correct

Expenses

for making

the installation

Pickup and delivery

11.

Surcharges

12.

including,

expense

Damages

appliance

the USA or Canada.

or to instruct

for servicing,

or workmanship,

or for appliances

not in ordinary

instructions.
you how to use your appliance.

such as removal

of trim, cupboards,

shelves,

etc., which

from the factory.

light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables,

costs; your appliance

is designed

to be repaired

but not limited to, any after hour, weekend,

to the finish of appliance

or knobs,

handles,

areas, including

or home incurred

in the home.

or holiday

service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges,

the state of Alaska.

during transportation

or installation,

including

but not limited to

walls, etc.

Damages

caused

Electrolux

parts or parts obtained

abuse, misuse,

in materials

with the provided

of your appliance

accessible

for service calls to remote

floors, cabinets,
13.

outside

parts.

10.

mileage

or defects

when it is shipped

Service calls to repair or replace
or other cosmetic

or cannot be readily determined.

party or removed

by this warranty.

malfunction

the appliance

are not a part of the appliance

altered

owner to another

setting.

use or used other than in accordance

that have been removed,

by: services

inadequate

performed

by unauthorized

from persons

service companies;

other than authorized

power supply, accidents,

use of parts other than genuine

service companies;

or external

causes such as

fires, or acts of God.

DiSCLAiMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LiMITATiON OF REMEDIES
CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THiS LIMITED W/ARRANTY SHALL BE 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 STATETO STATE.
If You Need Service
Keep your receipt,
be required.

delivery slip, or some other appropriate

If service is performed,

must be obtained

by contacting

This warranty

only applies

by Electrolux

Major Appliances

is warranted
warranty.
company.

by Electrolux

Obligations
Product

payment

it is in your best interest

Electrolux

at the addresses

in the USA, Puerto

a division

Canada Corp. Electrolux

authorizes

USA
1-877=435=3287
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.,
North America
10200 David Taylor Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262

as described

the warranty

Home Products,

no person to change
must be performed

or illustrated

Service

period should

service

under this warranty

below.

In the USA and Puerto

of Electrolux

for service and parts under this warranty

features or specifications

to establish

or phone numbers

Rico and Canada.

North America,

record

to obtain and keep all receipts.

are subject

Rico, your appliance

is warranted

Inc. In Canada, your appliance

or add to any obligations
by Electrolux
to change

under this

or an authorized

without

service

notice.

Canada
1-800-265-8352
Electrolux Canada Corp.
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5V 3E4

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