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Crucial safety advice for operating the dryer safely.
Understanding safety symbols like WARNING and CAUTION.
Essential precautions to prevent fire hazards during dryer operation.
Safety measures to protect children from potential dryer hazards.
Precautions to prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Step-by-step guide on preparing and loading the dryer for use.
Guidance on selecting cycles, temperatures, and dryness levels.
Overview of different dryer cycles and their functions.
Critical fire hazard warning related to lint accumulation in exhaust.
Troubleshooting common drying problems like stains, lint, pilling, shrinking, and wrinkling.
Checklist to identify and resolve common dryer issues before calling for service.
Crucial safety advice for operating the dryer safely.
Understanding safety symbols like WARNING and CAUTION.
Essential precautions to prevent fire hazards during dryer operation.
Safety measures to protect children from potential dryer hazards.
Precautions to prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Step-by-step guide on preparing and loading the dryer for use.
Guidance on selecting cycles, temperatures, and dryness levels.
Overview of different dryer cycles and their functions.
Critical fire hazard warning related to lint accumulation in exhaust.
Troubleshooting common drying problems like stains, lint, pilling, shrinking, and wrinkling.
Checklist to identify and resolve common dryer issues before calling for service.
This document describes a front-load dryer, providing comprehensive instructions for its operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The dryer is designed for household use, offering various cycles and settings to accommodate different fabric types and drying needs while also incorporating features for energy efficiency and user convenience.
The primary function of this appliance is to dry clothes and other washable items. It operates as either a 240V electric dryer or a 120V gas dryer, utilizing heated air and a tumbling drum to remove moisture from laundry. The dryer features a front-mounted moisture sensor that detects the moisture level in the load, allowing Auto Dry cycles to automatically adjust drying time and temperature for optimal results and to prevent over-drying.
The dryer offers a range of drying cycles, including:
Temperature settings can be adjusted for each cycle, with options like "sanitize" (on select models) for killing bacteria, "high" for most cottons, "normal" for wrinkle-free and easy-care fabrics, "low" for delicates, and "air dry" (no heat) for items containing feathers, foam rubber, or plastics. Dryness levels for Auto Dry cycles can also be adjusted, with options like "max" (on select models), "high," "normal," "less," and "damp" for partial drying.
The dryer also includes several options to enhance drying performance and user experience:
The dryer is designed for ease of use with a clear LED display and a cycle selector (ring or buttons depending on the model). The display shows estimated drying time for Auto Dry cycles or actual time for Time Dry cycles, along with cycle phase indicators.
Key usage steps include:
The dryer also features a drum light that illuminates when the door is opened for easy loading and unloading, turning off automatically after 3 minutes or when the door is closed. The door is reversible, allowing it to be hinged on either the right or left side to suit the laundry room layout.
For items that should not be tumble-dried, a drying rack (on select models, or available as an accessory) can be inserted into the drum. This rack allows items to dry flat, preventing damage from tumbling. It is recommended for use with time dry cycles and the "air dry" setting.
Regular maintenance is crucial for the dryer's efficiency and longevity, as well as for safety. Key maintenance tasks include:
The manual also provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common drying inquiries, addressing issues like greasy stains, lint, pilling, shrinking, wrinkling, isolated wet spots after steam cycles, and the dryer not starting or heating. This guide helps users identify possible causes and solutions, often preventing the need for service calls. For instance, it advises on proper load size, use of fabric softeners, and checking water line pressure for steam cycles.
General| Appliance Category | Dryer |
|---|---|
| Brand | Electrolux |
| Model | EFME617STT0 |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Capacity | 8.0 cu. ft. |
| Color | Titanium |
| Drying Cycles | Yes |
| Moisture Sensor | Yes |
| Energy Star Certified | Yes |
| Steam Cycle | Yes |
| Ventless Drying | No |
| Dryer Venting | Vented |
| Number of Temperature Settings | 5 |
| Wrinkle Prevention Option | Yes |
| Type | Electric |
| Width | 27 in. |
| Height | 38 in. |
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