Use & Care Guide IQ-Touch™ Front-Load Gas & Electric Dryer Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Sécheuse à gaz et à l’électricité à chargement frontal IQ-TouchMC Guía de Uso y Cuidado Secadora eléctrica y a gas de carga frontal IQ-TouchMC 137263500 A (0907)
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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 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 LCD Display 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 Gentle Tumble™ Drying System Touch-2-Open™ Latch Indicator Adjustable Leveling Legs Collapsible Drying Rack Lint Filter Stacking Kit for Mounting on Matching Washer
Operating Instructions Getting Started 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. To operate your dryer, follow these basic steps: 1. Check and clean the lint screen. (See page 9.) 2. Load the dryer. (See page 9.) 3. Select the desired cycle. (See page 9, pages 10-12 and page 18.) 4. Select desired settings and options. (See page 9, page 13, page 14 and pages 15-16.) 5.
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. 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. Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load. Separate dark items from light-colored items.
Operating Instructions 4. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for each load. NOTE Over-drying can cause wrinkles, shrinkage, lint, harshness and a build up of static electricity. Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the cycle desired. The estimated drying time for Auto Dry cycles or the actual drying time for Time Dry cycles will be displayed. A suitable drying temperature, dryness level and options will automatically be indicated for the cycle selected.
Operating Instructions Cycle Selection Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator 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. 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.
Operating Instructions AUTO DRY CYCLES, continued NORMAL Select this cycle to dry everyday fabrics including cottons and sheets with high, medium/high or medium heat. All dryness levels except max and all options except add steam (on select models) are available with this Auto Dry cycle. TOWELS Select this cycle to dry heavy loads such as towels and bath mats with high or medium/high heat. All dryness levels except less and damp and the sanitize option are available with this cycle.
Operating Instructions TIME DRY CYCLES TIME DRY To manually select the drying time for any load, turn the cycle selector knob to time dry. Press the time dry button under the display window to select 15, 30, 45, 60 or 75 minutes of drying time. Select any drying temperature. Because this is not an Auto Dry cycle, you will not be able to select a dryness level. The extended tumble and delicate heat options are available with this cycle.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions 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 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 appropriate for the cycle, it cannot be selected and will not be lit by pressing the dryness button.
Operating Instructions Options Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. To add options, press the corresponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. To delete options, press the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn off. 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.
Operating Instructions Options, continued ADD STEAM (steam models only) The add steam option injects steam into the clothing prior to cool down to reduce wrinkling, ironing and static cling. WRINKLE RELEASE (non-steam models only) Select the wrinkle release option if the dried load might not be removed promptly at the end of the cycle. To help prevent wrinkles, the dry load will intermittently tumble for a total of 45 minutes. WRINKLE REL.
Operating Instructions Other Features CONTROL LOCK To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold the control lock button for 5 seconds. Repeat to unlock the controls when you are ready to operate the dryer. Use this feature to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by children. 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.
Operating Instructions Dryer Settings Chart These Temperature, Dryness levels and Options are available with the following cycles: Estimated Cycle Duration** bulky/ bedding heavy duty mixed load towels normal casual fast dry delicate touch up time dry 60 min 70 min 55 min 50 min 45 min 35 min 18 min 25 min 15 min 15-75 min 9* 9 9 9* 9 9 9* Temperature 9* high medium/high 9 medium 9* 9 9 9* 9* 9 9 9* 9 9* low 9* 9 9 air Dryness max 9 9 9* 9 9 9* 9* 9 n
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.
