User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EDE420E

[. . . ] Tumble Dryer Instruction Booklet EDE 420E 125 980 061 125980060. qxp 2004. 07. 28 09:27 Page 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages After unpacking the machine please check it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not start it but contact your local Service Centre. The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: The warning triangle emphasizes information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. [. . . ] In both cases light or (depending on the phase in progress) flashes to remind you that the start button needs to be pressed again. This will help you to select the correct programme for drying. 2 Mains ON light Appears when the appliance is switched on (ON/OFF button pressed down) and disappears when this button is released. 3 ON/OFF button This button is used to switch the dryer on. At the end of the programme, release this button by pressing it again to switch the dryer off. 7 Programme phase indicator lights These lights indicate the various phases of the programme as they are being performed. 4 Low temperature button Pressing this button allows drying to be performed at a lower temperature, for delicate items. The corresponding pilot light comes on. "Drying" light This light indicates that the appliance is in the drying phase. 5 Buzzer OFF button A buzzer sounds during the anti creasing phase. Press this button when selecting the programme if you wish to switch the buzzer off. The corresponding light illuminates. "Cooling" light This light indicates that the appliance is in the cooling phase. At the end of drying, there is a 10 minute cooling phase to cool the laundry. If light or is flashing, this means that the Start button needs to be pressed again for the programme to resume. "End of programme" light This light flashes at the end of the cooling phase and during the anti creasing phase. 9 125980060. qxp 2004. 07. 28 09:27 Page 10 "Anti creasing phase" light This light flashes alternately with the light at the end of the drying phase (after cooling) and during the anti creasing phase. If only light flashes, this means that the anti creasing phase has finished. 8 Programme/Time selector dial Allows you to select electronically controlled or time controlled drying. Turn the dial to the required programme or time. Electronically controlled drying (automatic) The appliance runs these programmes with the help of probes which detect the degree of dampness of the laundry. Simply select the programme according to the type of laundry and degree of drying required. Time controlled drying Can be used to finish off drying if necessary. Select the 60 minute programme for cottons ("I") or the 30 minute programme for synthetics ("L"). To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to "0". At the end of drying, turn the selector dial to "0" before removing the laundry. 10 125980060. qxp 2004. 07. 28 09:27 Page 11 Programme chart Automatic drying (electronic programmes) Degree of drying required extra dry store dry slightly damp iron dry machine iron dry extra dry store dry slightly damp Max load (1) kg 5 5 5 5 5 2. 5 2. 5 2. 5 Type of laundry Cotton Programme A B (*) C D (*) E F G (*) H Synthetics (*) According to CEI 1121 Standards. Time controlled drying Max load (1) kg 5 2. 5 Programme selector dial position I L Type of laundry Cotton Synthetics Drying time 60 min 30 min (1) Never overfill the drum (do not load large quilts, for example). Drying times vary according to: · The type of laundry · The size of the load · The degree of spinning prior to drying · The degree of dryness required. Fresh & Cool This position on programme selector dial can be used to freshen the laundry (e. g. to remove a persistent odour of moth balls). Load It is often difficult to estimate the weight of items to be dried. We therefore recommend that you adopt the following guidelines: · cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; · synthetics: drum no more than half full; · delicate fabrics: drum no more than one third full. 11 125980060. qxp 2004. 07. 28 09:27 Page 12 Operating sequence Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, we recommend to place a few damp cloths inside the appliance and dry for 30 minutes. There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer. After each use · Turn the programme selector dial to "0". · Switch the appliance off by releasing the ON/OFF button . · Clean the filter (see page 14). If the drying programme has to be stopped before it reaches the end, we recommend that you turn the programme selector dial to position (cooling) and wait until the end of this phase before removing the laundry. This will avoid a build up of heat inside the appliance. [. . . ] You agree that any replaced Appliances or parts become the property of Electrolux. This warranty does not apply to light globes, batteries, filters or similar perishable parts. Parts and Appliances not supplied by Electrolux are not covered by this warranty. Where you are within an Electrolux service area, this warranty covers the cost of transport of the Appliance to and from Authorised Service Centres of Electrolux and travelling costs for representatives of the Authorised Service Centre to and from your home or business. [. . . ]