Use & Care Guide Wave-Touch™ Front-Load Gas & Electric Dryer Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Sécheuse à gaz et à l’électricité à chargement frontal Wave-TouchMC Guía de Uso y Cuidado Secadora eléctrica y a gas de carga frontal Wave-TouchMC 137475000 A (1107)
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Safety Important Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words and labels 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.
Safety WARNING - 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.
Safety Important Safety Instructions, continued PREVENT INJURY • 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.
Features Touch-2-Open™ Cycle Selector Multi-language LCD Interface Control Lock 3 Drum Vanes (2 tumbling) (1 mixing) Dual Stage, Wide-Angle Door Hinge Reversible, Touch-2-Open™ Door System Theater-Style, Luxury-Lighting™ System Large Surface Moisture Sensor Door Strike Exhaust Channel Outlet Touch-2-Open™ Door Latch Reversing-Action, Perfect Tumble™ Drying System Touch-2-Open™ Latch Indicator Adjustable Leveling Legs Heavy Duty Drying Rack* Lint Filter Stacking Kit for Mounting on Matching W
Operating Instructions Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new dryer: A 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.
Operating Instructions Operating Your Dryer BEFORE USING YOUR DRYER Read the important instructions in this section of the Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer. 2. Check that the lint filter is clean and in place. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer. OPERATING YOUR DRYER 1. Prepare load for drying.
Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR DRYER, 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.
Operating Instructions Cycle Selection This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Console shown 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.
Operating Instructions Cycle Selection AUTO DRY CYCLES, continued TIME DRY CYCLES 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. TEMPERATURE MIXED LOAD Select this cycle to dry loads containing a mix of fabrics. DRYING TIME EXTENDED TUMBLE OPTIONS SCROLL & SELECT HEAVY DUTY Select this cycle to dry durable fabrics such as jeans and overalls.
Operating Instructions Cycle Selection SPECIALTY CYCLES To access you dryer’s specialty 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. COMFORTER For use with large and king size comforters, uses low heat to thoroughly dry comforter without damaging stuffing or fillers.
Operating Instructions Cycle Selection MY FAVORITES To select one of your 3 favorite cycles: • Turn the cycle selector knob to favorites/specialty. • 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.
Operating Instructions Cycle Selection MY FAVORITES , continued If more than one user has been entered 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. • Turn the cycle selector knob to favorites/specialty. • Press the button under the LCD corresponding to my favorites to display the favorites cycles.
Operating Instructions Cycle 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.
Operating Instructions Cycle Settings Dryness Level (Auto 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.
Operating Instructions Cycle Options Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. 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 will be displayed in the upper right corner. To clear the option, press select again and will disappear.
Operating Instructions Cycle Options ADD STEAM The add steam option injects steam into the clothing prior to cool down to reduce wrinkling, ironing and static cling. NOTE It is not recommended to use fabric softener sheets with Steam Cycles or Options as it may cause staining on clothes.
Operating Instructions Cycle 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.
Operating Instructions Dryer Setting Chart These temperature, dryness levels and options are available with the following cycles: wool air clean kids wear comforter fast steam pet beds stuffed animals warm up jeans time dry perfect steam™ delicate fast dry active wear casual normal towels mixed load heavy duty specialty cycles bulky/bedding 20 Temperature 9 maximum temp 9 high temp med high temp medium temp 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 med low temp low temp air fluff temp 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Operating Instructions Other 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. rear support The following will also be displayed at the appropriate times during the cycle: DRYING...
Operating User Interface Features 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. 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.
Operating User Interface Features Saving 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.
Operating User Interface Features Setting 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: • 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.
Operating User Interface Features Setting 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, INSTALL PASS! will be displayed and the dryer is ready to use.
Operating User Interface Features Setting 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. VOLUME Press the button beneath the plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to increase or decrease the volume of the chime.
Care & Cleaning WARNING To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed in the Important Safety Instructions and those listed below. • 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. WARNING FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint.
Solutions to Common Problems Common Drying Problems 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 PREVENTIVE MEASURES Greasy, oily stains • Fabric softener sheet. • Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. Rinse and rewash.
Solutions to Common Problems Service Prevention 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.
Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year 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. In addition, your appliance is covered by an additional one year, parts only, limited warranty.
