Electrolux 27" Dryers User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

27 Dryers

Gas & Electric

Models

5995373155

September 2002

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ATTENTION!!!

This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanical

training and a level of knowledge of these subjects generally considered acceptable in

the appliance repair trade. Electrolux Home Products cannot be responsible, nor assume

any liability, for injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this manual.

SAFE SERVICING PRACTICES - ALL APPLIANCES

To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, it is important that Safe

Servicing Practices be observed. The following are some limited examples of

safe practices:

1. DO NOT attempt a product repair if you have any doubts as to your ability to

complete it in a safe and satisfactory manner.

2. Before servicing or moving an appliance:

 Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet, trip the circuit breaker to

the OFF position, or remove the fuse.

 Turn off the gas supply.

 Turn off the water supply.

3. Never interfere with the proper operation of any safety device.

4. USE ONLY REPLACEMENT PARTS CATALOGED FOR THIS APPLIANCE.

SUBSTITUTIONS MAY DEFEAT COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY

STANDARDS SET FOR HOME APPLIANCES.

5. GROUNDING: The standard color coding for safety ground wires is GREEN,

or GREEN with YELLOW STRIPES. Ground leads are not to be used as current

carrying conductors. It is EXTREMELY important that the service technician

reestablish all safety grounds prior to completion of service. Failure to do so

will create a hazard.

6. Prior to returning the product to service, ensure that:

 All electrical connections are correct and secure

 All electrical leads are properly dressed and secured away from sharp

edges, high-temperature components, and moving parts

 All non-insulated electrical terminals, connectors, heaters, etc. are

adequately spaced away from all metal parts and panels

 All safety grounds (both internal and external) are correctly and securely

connected

 All panels are properly and securely reassembled

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SAFE SERVICING PRACTICES 2

QUICK REFERENCE SHEET 7 - 9

Serial nameplate location 7

Serial number breakdown 7

Tech sheet location 7

Front console models 7

Rear console models 7

Specification 8

Component resistance chart 9

Sample wiring diagrams 10 - 13

Sample wiring diagram for electric models without

electronic moisture sensor controls 10

Sample wiring diagram for electric models with

electronic moisture sensor controls 11

Sample wiring diagram for gas models without

electronic moisture sensor controls 12

Sample wiring diagram for gas models with

electronic moisture sensor controls 13

SECTION A - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 - 15

Before operating your dryer 14

Operating steps 14

Temperature selection 14

Air Fluff - no heat 14

Cycle selection 14 - 15

Auto Regular/Whites Cycle 14

Auto Delicate Cycle 15

Timed Dry Regular Cycle 15

Auto Perm Press/Colors Cycle 15

Energy saving tips 15

SECTION B - OWNERS GUIDE 16 - 24

Safety information 16 - 17

What to do if you smell gas 16

Product registration 16

Important safety instructions 16

Prevent fire 16

Protect children 17

Prevent injury 17

Drying Procedures 18

Features 19

Common drying problems 20

Care and cleaning 21

Inside 21

Outside 21

Avoid service checklist 22

Sample warranty 24

SECTION B - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS & ELECTRIC DRYER 26 - 34

Pre-installation requirements 26

Tools and materials required for installation 26

Electrical requirements 26

Electric dryers 26

Gas dryers 26

Exhaust system requirements 26

Exhaust directions 28

Exhaust duct locating dimensions 28

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Gas supply requirements 28

Location of your dryer 28

Do not install your dryer 28

Installation in a recess or closet 28

Minimum installation clearances 28

This dryer must be exhausted outdoors 28

Under counter installation 29

Mobile home installation 29

Under counter & stack models 30

Rough-in dimensions 30

Top console models 31

Rough-in dimensions 31

Unpacking 31

Reversing door swing 31

Electrical installation 32

Electric dryers 32

Grounding requirements 32

Non-Canadian electric dryers 32

Canadian Electric dryer 32

Gas dryer 32

Electrical connections for 3-wire system 33

Non-Canadian electric dryers 33

Electrical connections for 4-wire system 33

Non-Canadian electric dryers 33

Installation 34

Gas connection 34

Replacement parts 34

SECTION D - HOW THE COMPONENTS WORK 35 - 49

The basic components 35 - 36

Drum 35

Heat source 35

Electric 35

Gas 35

Drive motor and blower 35

Control thermostat 36

Timer 36

Airflow 36

Airflow electric dryers 36

Airflow gas dryers 37

Airflow problems 38

Restrictions 38

Air leaks 38

Short unrestricted vents 38

Electrical operation (Electric dryers models without electronic moisture sensor) 38- 40

Auto dry cycle 39 - 40

Drive motor circuit 39

The timer motor circuit 39

The heating circuit 39

The cycle signal circuit 40

Timed dry cycle 40

Electrical operation (Electric dryers models with electronic moisture sensor) 40 - 43

Auto dry regular cycle 41 - 42

Drive motor circuit 41

The timer motor circuit 41

The heating circuit 42

The cycle signal circuit 42

Auto dry knits and delicates cycle 42

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Drive motor and heating circuits 42

Timed dry cycle 42

Drive motor and heating circuits 42

Permanent press cycle 43

Drive motor, heating and end of cycle circuits 43

Electrical operation (Gas dryers models without electronic moisture sensor) 43 - 45

Auto dry cycle 43 - 45

Drive motor circuit 43

The timer motor circuit 44

The heating circuit 44

The cycle signal circuit 45

Timed dry cycle 45

Electrical operation (Gas dryers models with electronic moisture sensor) 46 - 49

Auto dry regular cycle 46 - 48

Drive motor circuit 46

The timer motor circuit 47

The heat circuit 47

The cycle signal circuit 48

Auto dry knits and delicates cycle 48 - 49

Drive motor and heating circuits 49

Timed dry cycle 49

Drive motor, heating and cycle signal circuits 49

SECTION F - TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHARTS 51 - 59

Electric dryer completely inoperative 52

Gas dryer completely inoperative 52

Electric dryers, without electronic moisture sensor control,

motor runs but timer does not advance in auto or timed dry 53

Electric dryers, without electronic moisture sensor control,

timer advances in timed dry but not in auto dry 53

Electric dryers, without electronic moisture sensor control,

timer advances in auto dry but not in timed dry 54

Gas and Electric dryers, with electronic moisture sensor controls,

motor runs but timer does not advance in auto or timed dry 54

Electric and Gas dryers, with electronic moisture sensor control,

timer advances in timed dry but not in auto dry 55

Electric and Gas dryers, with electronic moisture sensor control,

timer does not pause in auto dry with wet clothes in the dryer 55

Electric and Gas dryers blower motor runs but drum does not turn 56

Electric and Gas dryers longer than normal drying times 56

Electric dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat 57

Gas dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat 58

Electric and Gas dryers dryer over heating 59

SECTION G - TEARDOWN 60 - 78

Removing the knobs 60

Raising the top 60

Removing rear panel from console (Top console models) 61

Removing the timer (Top console models) 61

Removing the timer (Front console models) 62

Removing the turn to start or temperature switch (Top console models) 62

Removing the turn to start or temperature switch (Front console models) 63

Removing the press saver option or end of cycle

chime switch (Top console models) 63

Removing the press saver option switch (Front console models) 64

Removing the end of cycle chime switch (Front console models) 64

Removing the electronic moisture sensor control (Top console models) 64

Removing the electronic moisture sensor control (Front console models) 65

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Removing the top console skirt (Top console models) 65

Removing the console (Top console models) 65

Removing the end caps (Top console models) 66

Removing the consoles front panel (Top console models) 66

Removing the buzzer (Top console models) 66

Removing the buzzer (Front console models) 66

Removing the door 66

Separating the door panel 67

Removing the door seal 67

Removing the door handle 67

Removing the door strike 67

Removing the door hinge 67

Removing the door catch 68

Releasing the top of the front panel 68

Removing the door switch 68

Removing the clips that hold the front of the top down 69

Removing the front panel (Front console models) 69

Removing the console (Front console models) 69

Separating the front console panel and the control

mounting panel (Front console models) 69

Removing the sensor bars 70

Replacing the drum light bulb 70

Replacing the drum light housing 70

Replacing the drum light socket 71

Replacing the felt seal 71

Replacing the foam seal 71

Removing the rear vent 71

Releasing the dryer belt 72

Removing the vane from the drum 72

Removing the drum 72

Removing the belt 72

Removing the hitch ball from the drum 73

Removing the teflon glides 73

Removing the drum heat shield (Electric dryers) 73

Removing the hitch 73

Removing the high limit thermostat 74

Removing the thermal limiter (Electric dryers) 74

Removing the heating element assembly (Electric dryers) 74

Removing the control thermostat 75

Removing the blower housing and fan blade 75

Removing the idler pulley 76

Removing the idler pulley assembly 76

Removing the drive motor 76

Removing the burner (Gas dryers) 76

Removing the ignitor (Gas dryers) 77

Removing the gas valve assembly (Gas dryers) 77

Removing the gas valve coils (Gas dryers) 77

Removing the sensor (Gas dryers) 78

Removing the combustion chamber (Gas dryers) 78

Removing the duct and heat shield (Gas dryers) 78

Removing the manifold pipe (Gas dryers) 79

Removing the vent pipe (Gas dryers) 79

Removing the gasket between the vent pipe and blower housing 79

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QUICK REFERENCE SHEET

1. Serial nameplate location: on the front

panel at the left side of the dryer door

opening.

2. Serial number breakdown.

3. Tech sheet location

Front console models: on the righthand

bodyside behind the front panel

and inside rear access pane.

Rear console models: on main top inside

console.

X D 2 1 7 0 4 5 2 1

Incremented unit number

Production week

Last digit of production year

Product identification

Manufacturing Facility

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QUICK REFERENCE SHEET

SPECIFICATION

Electrical

Volts 120/208 or 120/240

Amps (circuit)

Motor wattage

Heat input (Watts @ 240VAC)

Heat input (BTU/Hr.)

Auto. Elec. Ignition

Drum

Size (Cu. Ft.)

Finish

R.P.M.

Airflow CFM

DRUM TEMPERATURES (Max.

opening on 1st cycle)

High

Medium

Low

Dimension (Inches)

Height (Stack Models)

Height (Console Models)

Width

Depth

Vent Capability**

Top Finish

Port Opening (Sq. In.)

ELECTRIC MODELS

120/208 or 120/240

30

160-350 Watts

3200/4500

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5.7

Power Paint Epoxy

48 - 54

200

145° - 190°

140° - 180°

135° - 175°

36

43 3/8

26 7/8

27

4-Way

Power Paint Enamel

235

±

GAS MODELS

120

15

160-350 Watts

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20,000

Yes

5.7

Power Paint Epoxy

48 - 54

200

145° - 190°

140° - 180°

135° - 170°

36

43 3/8

26 7/8

27

3-Way

Power Paint Enamel

235

** Electric dryers can be vented four ways: through back, bottom, right or left side.

** Gas dryers can be vented three ways: through back, bottom, or right side.

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QUICK REFERENCE SHEET

Component Resistances*

Drive motor (120 volt, 60 Hz, 1/4 h.p. 1725 rpm)

Motor Start Winding

Motor Run Winding

Timer Motor

Timer Dropping Resistor (located in the harness)

Heating Element

Bias Heater on Thermostat

Burner Assembly

Ignitor

Secondary Coil

Booster Coil

Electric Models

4.5 Ohms

3.8 Ohms

2280-2300 Ohms

4,400 Ohms

12.8 Ohms

28,000 Ohms

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Gas Models

4.5 Ohms

3.8 Ohms

2280-2300 Ohms

7,000 Ohms

50 - 400 Ohms

1200 Ohms

1320 Ohms

* +/- 10% @ 77° F

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SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR ELECTRIC MODELS

WITH ELECTRONIC MOISTURE SENSOR CONTROLS

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SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR GAS MODELS

WITH ELECTRONIC MOISTURE SENSOR CONTROLS

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SECTION A - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de estas

Instrucciones de Funcionamiento, sírvase escribir a la

dirección que se incluye a continuación.

Solicite la P/N 131972200.

Spanish Owner's Guides

Electrolux Home Products

P. O. Box 212378

Augusta, Georgia 30917

Before Operating Your Dryer

Read your dryer Owner's Guide. It has important

safety and warranty information. It also has many

suggestions for best drying results.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,

or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS in your dryer owner's guide before

operating this appliance.

Operating Steps

Read Drying Procedures in your Owner's Guide.

It explains these operating steps in detail.

1. Prepare items for drying.

2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place.

3. Load the dryer. If desired, add a dryer fabric

softener sheet.

4. Close the dryer door.

5. Set Dry Temperature control. Select PRESS

SAVER if desired.

6. Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired setting.

7. Start dryer. Push the Start button and hold for 1-2

seconds, or turn the Turn to Start control clockwise

to ON. Hold for 1-2 seconds and release

8. A signal will sound toward the end of the cool down

period when the End of Cycle chime is turned on.

9. Remove items immediately and hang or fold.

10. Clean lint screen after every load.

Temperature Selection

Always follow directions on fabric care labels.

To avoid fire hazard, do not use heat to

dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber,

plastics, or similarly textured, rubber-like materials.

Use Air Fluff-No Heat setting only.

The REGULAR-HIGH HEAT, PERM PRESS-MEDIUM

HEAT, and KNITS/DELICATES-LOW HEAT

temperature settings may be used with any cycle

setting. The AIR FLUFF-NO HEAT setting can be used

only in the Timed Dry cycle.

AIR FLUFF-NO HEAT setting tumbles the load without

heat. Use Air Fluff to freshen clothing, pillows or

blankets, or to dust draperies.

Cycle Selection

Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired cycle and

setting.

Each cycle ends with a cool down period. The heat

automatically turns off and the load continues to tumble

during the cool down period. This reduces wrinkling and

makes items easier to handle during unloading.

Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of

load, weight and fabric type. Room temperature and

humidity, type of installation and electrical voltage or

gas pressure can also affect drying time.

Auto Regular/Whites Cycle

This cycle is best for cotton items. Drying time is

determined automatically at the temperature selection

of your choice.

 High heat is suggested for cotton items.

PRESS SAVER

COLORS/

WHITES/

COLORS

/

PRESS

SAVER

WHITES

/

PRESS

SAVER

ON

OFF

END OF CYCLE

SIGNAL

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 Initially set cycle selector on NORMAL DRY.

 For items requiring more drying time, set cycle

selector on MORE.

 For items requiring less drying time, set cycle

selector on LESS.

Auto Delicate Cycle

This cycle is best for knit and delicate items. Drying

time is determined automatically at the temperature

selection of your choice.

 Low heat is suggested for knit and delicate items.

 Initially set cycle selector on NORMAL DRY.

 For items requiring more drying time, set cycle

selector on MORE.

 For items requiring less drying time, set cycle

selector on LESS.

 A signal will sound toward the end of the cool down

period when the End of Cycle chime is turned on.

 If the Press Saver option is turned on, the cycle

selector will advance to the Press Saver setting.

Unheated tumbling continues during Press Saver

for 16 minutes to help reduce wrinkling if the dried

load cannot be removed promptly. A signal will

sound briefly every five minutes as a reminder to

remove the load when the End of Cycle chime is

turned on.

Timed Dry Regular Cycle

This cycle provides approximately 60 minutes of drying

time at the temperature selection of your choice.

Auto Perm Press/Colors Cycle

This cycle is best for permanent press items. Drying

time is determined automatically at the temperature

selection of your choice.

 Medium heat is suggested for permanent press

items.

 Initially set cycle selector on NORMAL DRY.

 For items requiring more drying time, set cycle

selector on MORE.

 For items requiring less drying time, set cycle

selector on LESS.

 A signal will sound toward the end of the cool down

period when the End of Cycle chime is turned on.

 If the Press Saver option is turned on, the cycle

selector will advance to the Press Saver setting.

Unheated tumbling continues during Press Saver

for 16 minutes to help reduce wrinkling if the dried

load cannot be removed promptly. A signal will

sound briefly every five minutes as a reminder to

remove the load when the End of Cycle chime is

turned on.

Energy Saving Tips

 Keep the lint screen clean and exhaust the dryer

correctly.

 Sort laundry properly and select proper temperature

and cycle settings. Choose an automatic dry cycle

whenever possible for accurate drying time.

 Dry only full loads. Single items and small loads

usually take longer to dry.

 Avoid overloading, adding wet items to a partially

dry load, and overdrying.

 Dry one load after another to take advantage of a

warm dryer.

 Opening the door needlessly causes warm air to

escape, which prolongs drying time.

 If possible, use the dryer on low humidity days.

 Install the dryer in an area where the room

temperature is at least 45°F (7°C).

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SECTION B - OWNERS GUIDE

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

 Do not try to light any appliance.

 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

 Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este

Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección

que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 131878600.

Spanish Owner's Guides

Frigidaire Home Products

P.O. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30917

Product Registration

Thank you for choosing this dryer. This owner's

guide will explain proper operation and care.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record below the model and serial numbers found on

the dryer serial plate located on the left side of the

door opening. Keep these numbers for future

reference.

Model Number ________________

Serial Number _________________

Date of Purchase ______________

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION

CARD should be filled in completely, signed and

returned.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this dryer.

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.

Prevent Fire

Do not dry items that have been

previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,

cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not store

these items on or near the dryer. These substances

give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry

items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured

rubber-like materials, or items containing feathers or

down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only.

Clean the lint screen before or after

each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing

and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately

every 18 months by qualified service personnel. An

excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could

result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care

and Cleaning, page 6.

Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen

is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard,

overheating and damage to fabrics can occur. If your

dryer has a drying rack, always replace the lint screen

when finished using the drying rack.

Keep area around the exhaust opening

and surrounding areas free from the accumulation of

lint, dust and dirt.

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Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air.

Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the

front or back of the dryer.

Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on

or near dryer at any time.

Do not use fabric softeners or products

to eliminate static unless recommended by the

manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

Do not place items exposed to cooking

oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils

may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause

a load to catch fire.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result

in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage

to the rubber or plastic parts of the dryer.

This Owner's Guide provides general operating

instructions for your dryer. It also contains information

about features for several other models. Your dryer

may not have every feature included.

Use the dryer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide

and the Operating Instructions card included with

your dryer.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do

not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove

grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to

follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or

death.

Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide

are not meant to cover every possible condition and

situation that may occur. Common sense and caution

must be practiced when installing, operating and

maintaining any appliance.

Protect Children

Do not allow children to play on or in the

dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when

the dryer is used near children. As children grow, teach

them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other

packing materials after the dryer is unpacked. Children

might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs,

bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight

chambers.

Keep laundry products out of children's

reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings

on product labels.

Before the dryer is removed from service

or discarded, remove the dryer door to prevent accidental

entrapment.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result

in serious personal injuries.

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

GAS DRYERS:

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

Grounding type

wall receptacle

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

Do not under

any circumstances

cut, remove,

or bypass

the grounding prong

from this plug.

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

ELECTRIC DRYERS:

DRYER

FUSED 30 AMP

120/240 V OR

120/208 V

WALL

RECEPTACLE

DRYER

SERVICE

CORD

14-30R

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location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified

service person.

To prevent personal injury or damage to

the dryer, the electrical power cord of a gas dryer must

be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-

prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never

be removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe.

Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from

the electrical supply before attempting any service or

cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock

or injury.

Do not use any type spray cleanser when

cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical

shock could occur.

To prevent injury, do not reach into the

dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer has

stopped completely before reaching into the drum.

To prevent injury and damage to the

dryer:

 All repairs and servicing must be performed by

an authorized servicer unless specifically

recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only

authorized factory parts.

 Do not tamper with controls.

 Do not install or store the dryer where it will be

exposed to the weather.

A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the

motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation

(electric dryers only). A service technician must replace

the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result

in serious personal injuries.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Drying Procedures

 Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for

drying.

 Read the Operating Instructions card for operating

your specific model.

 Always read and follow fabric care labels and

laundry product labels.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical

shock, or injury to persons, read Important Safety

Instructions before operating this dryer.

1. Prepare items for drying.

 Dry items of similar fabric, weight and

construction in the same load.

 Separate dark items from light-colored items.

Separate items that shed lint from those that

attract lint. If an item sheds lint, turn it inside

out.

 Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproof

and won't damage the drum finish. Close

zippers, fasten hooks and Velcro®-like

fasteners. Tie strings and sashes to prevent

snagging and tangling.

 If possible, turn pockets inside out for even

drying.

 Check for stains which may not have been

removed in washing. Dryer heat may

permanently set some stains. Repeat stain

removal process before drying.

 Place small items in a mesh bag to prevent

tangling and for easy removal.

2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place.

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3. Load the dryer.

 The average load will fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full.

Items need room to tumble freely for even

drying and less wrinkling. Do not overload

dryer.

 When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at a

time. Fill out the load with small and medium

sized items.

 For delicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free

towels for better drying, less wrinkling, and to

prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener

sheets.

 Do not overdry items. Overdrying can cause

wrinkling, shrinkage, harshness, and a build-up

of static electricity, which can produce more

lint.

 If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet.

4. Close the dryer door and set dryer controls

(some models).

See Operating Instructions card for your specific

model controls.

5. Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired

setting.

6. Start the dryer.

 Push Start Button for 2 seconds or turn the

START knob clockwise to ON, hold for 1-2

seconds and release.

 To add or remove items when the dryer is

running, open the door. The dryer will always

stop when the door is opened. Allow the drum

to come to a complete stop before reaching

inside.

 To restart dryer, close the door then push the

Start Button for 2 seconds or turn the START

knob clockwise to ON, hold for 1-2 seconds and

release.

 The dryer will not start if the cycle selector is in

the OFF position.

7. When the cycle ends, remove items immediately

and hang or fold. If load is removed before the

cycle ends, turn cycle selector to OFF.

Features

Cycle Signal Control (some models)

When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will

sound at the end of each cycle and during the Press

Saver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable

on some models.

Drum Light (some models)

A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened

to illuminate the dryer drum during loading and

unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.

Reversible Dryer Door

Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The door

can be hinged on the right or left side. Refer to the

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for directions on

changing the door.

Drying Rack (some models)

Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be

tumble dried.

1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.

2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the

front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening.

3. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight

should not exceed 10 lbs. Leave space between

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items, but do not let items hang over the sides or

through the grids. Do not tumble other items when

using the drying rack.

4. Select a timed dry setting best suited for items

being dried. Use only the Air Fluff (no heat)

temperature setting for items containing plastic,

foam rubber, rubber-like materials, feathers or down.

5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replace

the lint screen. If lint screen is not in place,

tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and

cause damage to the dryer.

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

Greasy, oily

stains

Lint

Pilling

(Fibers break

off, ball up

and cling to

fabric.)

Shrinking

Wrinkling

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 Fabric softener sheet.

 Overloading.

 Overdrying causes

static electricity.

 Lint screen not clean

when cycle began.

 Lint is attached to

"pills."

 Pilling is normal with

synthetic and

permanent press

fabrics. This is due to

abrasion from normal

wear.

 Overdrying.

 Overloading.

 Leaving items in dryer

after cycle ends.

SOLUTIONS

 Rub fabric softener stains

with bar soap. Rinse and

rewash.

 Reduce load size and

rewash using liquid fabric

softener in the final rinse.

 Or, add a fabric softener

sheet and tumble without

heat.

 Use lint brush or roller to

remove lint.

 Use a lint brush or shaver

to remove pills.

 Irreversible condition.

 Reduce load size and

tumble at medium or low

heat for 5-10 minutes.

 Remove items

immediately. Hang or fold.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

 Add a few bath towels to small

loads for proper tumbling.

 Some "silk-like" fabrics should

be air dried.

 Use proper drying temperature.

 Place fabric softener sheet on

top of load before starting the

dryer.

 Do not overload dryer.

 Use fabric softener in washer or

dryer to reduce static electricity.

 Remove items when they are

slightly damp to avoid

overdrying.

 Check that lint screen is clean

and in place.

 Use fabric softener to lubricate

fibers.

 When ironing, use spray starch

or fabric finish on collars and

cuffs.

 Turn items inside out to reduce

abrasion.

 Follow fabric care label

directions.

 If shrinking is a concern, check

load often.

 Remove items while slightly

damp and hang or lay flat to

complete drying.

 Block knits into shape.

 Do not overload dryer.

 Remove items as soon as cycle

ends.

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Electrolux 27" Dryers User manual

Electrolux 27" Dryers User manual

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