Electrolux Dryer: A Quick Guide to Getting Started

Before You Begin

• Double-check that all shipping materials are removed from your new dryer.
• Read the Use & Care manual to become familiar with your new dryer's features and operation.

Care and Cleaning

Your dryer is equipped with a clamshell-style LuxCare™ Lint Shield filter. This filter must be opened to remove lint collected during a drying cycle. Press the OPEN button to clean the lint filter after every load. See your Use & Care Manual for complete instructions on how to clean your filter.

Important Reminder: Regularly check the entire outdoor exhaust and venting system and clean any lint build-up.

A waxy build-up from fabric softener sheets may form on the lint filter or moisture sensing bars. Clean the filter periodically with warm, soapy water, and dry thoroughly before replacing.

Please note: Your specific model may look slightly different than pictured.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What can I do to optimize the drying performance?

After ensuring your lint filter is clean, check to make sure the cycle and settings selected are appropriate for your load type. Avoid overloading your dryer, as items need room to tumble freely. Use the DRY BOOST option to increase the drying temperature for select drying cycles.

Is it normal for my dryer to make sounds or noises?

Some sounds are part of your dryer's normal operation. You may hear the suspension rollers or exhaust system moving air through the cycle. For gas models, you may hear a clicking sound as the gas valve opens and closes to control the gas flow. Consult your Use & Care Manual for more details.

How do I add a forgotten item to the load?

To add an item to the dryer, press START/PAUSE, add the item, close the door, and then press START/PAUSE again to resume the cycle.

Cycle settings and options revert to default settings each time the dryer is used. The cycle selector, temperature, and dryness level will be set to normal.

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Getting Started: Step-by-Step

Your model may look slightly different than pictured. See your Use & Care Manual for more information on each cycle, setting & option.

Turn on your dryer

Press the POWER button to turn on your unit.

Select a cycle

Turn the cycle selector in either direction or press the cycles button (depending on your model) to scroll to the desired cycle.

Available Cycles:

• ALLERGEN: Available on 500 & 600 series, for allergen reduction, not for delicate items.
• BULKY: Available on 300 & 400 series, for large loads and durable fabrics.
• HEAVY DUTY: For large loads and durable fabrics.
• NORMAL (ECO FRIENDLY): For everyday loads including cotton, linen or sheets. Select the Dry Boost option if needed.
• ACTIVEWEAR: Available on 500 & 600 series, for lightweight, synthetic, athletic and stretch fabrics.
• MIXED LOAD: Available on 500 & 600 series, for mixed fabric loads.
• TOWELS: Available on 300, 500 & 600 series, for drying loads of towels.
• FAST DRY: Dries small loads consisting of a few items in 15, 18, or 20 minutes depending on your dryer model.
• DELICATES: For knit and delicate fabrics.
• AIR DRY (no heat): Available on 600 series, for small loads of delicate items.
• TIME DRY: Various drying times and temperature settings can be selected.
• INSTANT REFRESH: Available on 400, 500 & 600 series, uses steam to refresh fabrics, remove odors and reduce static.

Select cycle settings

Temperature (TEMP):

Press the TEMP button to select the desired dry temperature setting.

• SANITIZE: Available on 400, 500 & 600 series, for removing harmful bacteria from your clothing or other items. Check fabric care labels to prevent damage.
• HIGH: For most cotton fabrics.
• NORMAL: For wrinkle-free, easy-care, lightweight fabrics and bulky loads.
• LOW: For delicate fabrics.
• ECO DRY (NO HEAT): Use with a time dry cycle to dry items containing feathers, down, foam rubber, plastics or rubber-like materials.

Dryness Level (DRY LEVEL):

Select to choose the desired dryness level. The dryness levels include MAX (on select models), high, normal, low, and damp. Select 'damp' for items you wish to partially dry before hanging or ironing. Not all dryness levels are available with every cycle.

Dry Time (DRY TIME):

Press the DRY TIME button to choose a dry time of 30-75 minutes for a manual dry time cycle.

Auto Cycle:

Automatically dries at the selected temperature to the desired dryness level.

Select options

Press the OPTIONS button, turn the cycle selector in either direction to scroll to the desired option, then press SELECT to set.

• PERFECT STEAM™: Available on 400, 500 & 600 series, injects steam prior to cool down to reduce wrinkles and static.
• ANTI-STATIC: Available on 500 & 600 series, injects steam just prior to cycle end to reduce static.
• EXTENDED TUMBLE: Select to extend tumble time for 30 minutes without heat if the dried load won't be promptly removed at cycle end.
• DRUM LIGHT: Select to enable or disable the drum light option.
• DRY BOOST: Select to increase the temperature on select drying cycles.
• WRINKLE RELEASE: Select to help prevent wrinkles and tangling by tumbling the dry load without heat for 5 minutes out of every 10 minutes.
• CONTROL LOCK: Select to lock the controls between cycles. Repeat to deactivate.
• DELAY TIME: Use delay time to delay the start of the drying cycle to a time convenient to your schedule or during off-peak energy hours.

Start Load

Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button.

Learn More

We recommend familiarizing yourself with product features and terminology in your Use & Care Manual.

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