This document is a user manual for the Electrolux EW8H359S Tumble Dryer, providing comprehensive information on its safety, operation, features, and maintenance.
Function Description
The Electrolux EW8H359S is a tumble dryer designed for household use, offering various drying programs and options to suit different fabric types and user preferences. It incorporates features aimed at energy efficiency, gentle fabric care, and user convenience. The appliance is equipped with a heat pump system, indicated by the "A++" energy efficiency class, which contributes to lower energy consumption. It also features an internal light for better visibility of the drum contents.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: EW8H359S
- Type: Tumble Dryer
- Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 850 x 600 x 600 mm (maximal 665 mm depth with door open)
- Adjustable Height: 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation)
- Drum Volume: 118 liters
- Maximum Load Volume: 9 kg (for dry items)
- Voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Sound Power Level: 65 dB
- Total Power: 900 W
- Energy Efficiency Class: A++
- Energy Consumption (Standard Cotton Programme):
- Full load: 2.21 kWh
- Partial load: 1.16 kWh
- Annual Energy Consumption: 258.7 kWh (based on 160 drying cycles at full and partial load)
- Power Absorption:
- Left-on mode: 0.13 W
- Off mode: 0.13 W
- Allowed Ambient Temperature: +5°C to +35°C (optimal 19°C to 24°C)
- Protection Level (Ingress): IPX4 (against solid particles and moisture, except low voltage equipment)
- Refrigerant Gas: R134a (fluorinated greenhouse gas, hermetically sealed)
- Global-warming potential (GWP): 1430
- Weight: 0.260 kg
Usage Features
The tumble dryer offers a variety of programs and customizable options:
Control Panel:
The control panel includes a Programme knob with a RESET switch, touch buttons for Extra Anticrease, Dryness Level, Time Dry, Start/Pause, Delay Start, End Alert, Reverse Plus, Extra Silent, and an On/Off button. A display shows program duration, options, and indicators.
Programs:
- Cotton Eco (9 kg): For cotton cupboard dryness, maximum energy saving.
- Cotton (9 kg): For all types of cotton, ready to store.
- Synthetics (3.5 kg): For synthetic and mixed fabrics.
- Delicates (4 kg): For delicate fabrics like viscose, rayon, acrylic.
- Duvet (3 kg): For single or double duvets and pillows (feather, down, or synthetic fillings).
- Refresh (1 kg): For refreshing textiles from storage.
- Silk (1 kg): Gentle drying for hand-washable silks.
- Wool (1 kg): Gentle drying for hand-washable woollens, Woolmark approved for "hand wash" labelled garments.
- Outdoor (2 kg): For technical, sports, waterproof, and breathable jackets.
- Denim (4 kg): For leisure clothing like jeans, sweatshirts.
- Bedlinen XL (4.5 kg): Up to three bed linen sets, one double size.
- Mixed XL (6 kg): Mix of cotton, cotton-synthetic blend, and synthetic fabric.
Options:
- Extra Anticrease: Extends the anti-crease phase (30, 60, 90 minutes or 2 hours) to reduce creases.
- Dryness Level: Adjusts the final dryness (Extra Dry, Cupboard Dry, Iron Dry).
- Time Dry: Allows setting a specific drying duration (10 minutes to 2 hours). Recommended for small loads.
- Time Dry on Wool programme: Adjusts final dryness for the Wool program.
- End Alert: Activates/deactivates the buzzer sound at cycle end, start/end of anti-crease phase, or cycle interruption.
- Reverse Plus: Increases drum reversing frequency to reduce twisting and entanglement, improving drying uniformity, especially for large items.
- Extra Silent: Operates with low noise, extending cycle time without affecting drying quality.
Settings:
- Child Lock: Prevents children from operating the appliance by locking touch buttons (On/Off button remains unlocked).
- Adjustment of Remaining Moisture: Allows changing the default dryness level (maximum, more dry, standard).
- Water Container Indicator: Can be activated/deactivated. If a draining kit is installed, deactivating the indicator is recommended.
Daily Use:
- Starting a program: Load laundry, turn on, select program and options, press Start/Pause.
- Delay Start: Set program and options, then repeatedly press the delay start button to set a delay from 1 to 20 hours.
- Changing a program: Deactivate/activate the appliance, then set a new program, or rotate the knob to "Reset" and then set a new program.
- End of program: An acoustic signal sounds, display shows completion, and indicators for filter and tank may light up. The anti-crease phase may continue.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning the Filter: The lint filter must be cleaned before or after each use. Instructions include removing fluff from the filter socket and gasket, potentially using a vacuum cleaner.
- Emptying the Water Container: The water container needs to be emptied when indicated. The collected water can be used as an alternative to distilled water for steam ironing after removing dirt residues with a filter.
- Cleaning the Heat Exchanger: The heat exchanger should be cleaned periodically as part of maintenance.
- Cleaning the Drum: The inner surface of the drum and drum lifters should be cleaned with a standard neutral soap detergent and dried with a soft cloth. Abrasive materials or steel wool should not be used.
- Cleaning the Control Panel and Housing: Use a moist soft cloth and neutral detergents. Avoid abrasive products, solvents, metal objects, furniture cleaning agents, or agents that cause corrosion.
- Cleaning Airflow Slots: Use a vacuum cleaner to remove fluff from the airflow slots.
Safety Instructions:
The manual emphasizes general safety, child safety, electrical connection precautions, and proper use and disposal. It warns against drying unwashed items, items soiled with industrial chemicals, or items containing foam rubber. It also advises against stopping the dryer before the end of the cycle unless items are quickly removed to dissipate heat.
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