Electrolux EDE 421 E User manual

MANUAL DE USO
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
125 995 711
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GB
SECADORA
TUMBLE DRYER
EDE 421 E

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CONTENTS
Warnings....................................................15
nInstallation....................................................15
nUse...............................................................15
nService/Repair..............................................15
nGeneral safety..............................................15
nEnvironment protection.................................15
FOR THE USER
Description of the appliance...........16
Use................................................................17
nControl panel................................................17
nDrying programmes......................................18
nDrying sequence ..........................................19
nUseful hints...................................................20
Maintenance ............................................21
nExternal cleaning..........................................21
nCleaning the door.........................................21
nCleaning the filter .........................................21
Something not working?...................22
Technical specifications....................22
FOR THE INSTALLER
Installation................................................23
nPositioning....................................................23
nFitting the vent hose............................... 23-24
nElectrical connection ....................................24
nStacking kit...................................................24
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The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:
Important information concerning the
safety in the use of your machine.
Disregarding this information might
lead to damages.
Information for correct use of your
machine and to obtain the best
performance.
Important information concerning
environment protection.
Our contribution to the protection of the
environment: we use recycled paper.

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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book
should be retained with the appliance for
future reference. Should the appliance be
sold or transferred to another owner, or
should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is
supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can get to know the functioning of
the appliance and the relevant warnings.
nThese warnings have been provided in the
interest of safety. You MUST read them
carefully before installing or using the
appliance.
INSTALLATION
nAny electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
nMake sure that the appliance does not stand
on its electrical supply cable.
nIf the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.
nThis tumble dryer is designed to be vented
through to the open air. It should have its own
ventilation system which should not be joined
with any other ventilation system connected to
any other appliance.
USE
nThis appliance is designed for domestic use
only. Do not use it for commercial, industrial or
any other purposes.
nAlways unplug the appliance after use.
nClothes which are dripping wet should not be
placed in the dryer.
Always load well spun laundry. The higher the
spin speed, the lower the electricity
consumption and the shorter the drying times.
nNever tumble dry items that have been in
contact with chemicals such as dry
cleaning fluid. These are of a volatile
nature and could cause an explosion.
nAlways check that no cigarette lighters have
been left in pockets.
nLeave the porthole door slightly ajar when not
in use to preserve the door seal.
nThe fluff filter must be cleaned after every use.
nDo not operate the appliance with a damaged
filter as this may cause a fire.
nWhen the machine is operating, the door can
reach very high temperatures: keep your
children away from it.
nIf you need to open the door during operation,
do not touch its internal side, as it is very hot.
nDo not overload the appliance.
nDo not allow fluff to accumulate around the
dryer.
SERVICE/REPAIR
nUnder no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your
local Electrolux Service Centre. Always insist
on genuine Electrolux spare parts.
GENERAL SAFETY
nIt is dangerous to modify or try to modify the
specifications of this appliance in any way.
nThis appliance is designed to be used by
adults. Children should not be allowed to
touch the controls or play with the product.
nPets and small children may climb into tumble
dryers. Check your appliance each time before
use.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
nThe materials used on this appliance marked
with the symbol are recyclable.
This means that they can be recycled by
disposing of them properly in appropriate
collection containers.
nIf you take your appliance to a refuse disposal
site, cut off the power cable flush with the
appliance to avoid the danger of the appliance
being re-used, and disable the door catch to
prevent children becoming trapped inside.

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FOR THE USER
Description of the appliance
1 Worktop
2 Programme chart
3 Door opening button
4 Mains-On light
5 ON/OFF button
6 Low Temperature button
7 Buzzer OFF button
8 Start button
9 Control lights
10 Programme Selector Dial
11 Rating Plate
12 Fluff filter
13 Adjustable feet
14 Side vent outlets
15 Ring nut
16 Rear vent outlet
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USE
Control panel
1 Programme Chart
This will help you to select the correct
programme for drying.
The programme Chart into English is supplied
with the Instruction booklet.
2 Door opening Button
Press this button to open the door.
3 ON/OFF Button
Press this button to switch the machine on. At
the end of the programme press it again to
switch the machine off.
4 Mains-On Light
This lights up when the machine is switched on.
(ON/OFF button pressed) and goes out by
depressing ON/OFF button again.
5 Low Temperature Button
Press this button to reduce the temperature
when drying particularly delicate items. The
corresponding light illuminates.
6 Buzzer OFF Button
The buzzer will sound during the “anti- crease”
phase. Press this button to switch the buzzer off.
The corresponding light lights on.
7 START Button
Press this button for 2 seconds to start the
selected drying programme.
If the door is opened during the programme,
this button has to be depressed after closing
the door to re-start the programme.
8 Control lights
Light
This light indicates that the machine is
performing the drying phase.
Light
This light indicates that the cooling phase is in
operation (10 min.).
If the light or flashes, this means that
the START button has to be depressed again to
re-start the programme.
Light
This light flashes at the end of the anti-crease
phase.
Light
The lights and flash alternately at the
end of the programme (after the cooling phase)
and during the anti-crease phase to remind you
that the programme has finished and the
laundry can be removed.
If only the light flashes this means that the
anti-crease phase has finished: the machine
stops functioning.
9 Programme Selector Dial
The selector dial allows you to select an
electronic drying programme (programmes A-H)
or a time controlled programme (programmes I-
L, 60 or 30 min.) to finish off drying. All you have
to do is set the selector dial to the programme
required.
To cancel a programme already started, turn the
programme selector dial to “O”.
At the end of drying turn the dial to “O” before
opening the door.
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Programme Chart
Electronic Drying
Type of laundry Degree of drying Max. load Programme
required kg selector setting
Extra dry 0,5A
Store dry 0,5 B (*)
Cotton Slightly damp 0,5C
Iron dry 0,5 D (*)
Machine iron dry 0,5E
Extra dry 0,2.5 F
Synthetics Store dry 0,2.5 G (*)
Slightly damp 0,2.5 H
(*) According to CEI 1121 Standards
Time controlled programmes
Type of laundry Drying time Max. load Programme
kg selector setting
Cotton 60 min. 0,5I
Synthetics 30 min. 0,2.5 L
Drying times vary according to:
- The type of laundry
- The size of the load
- The degree of spinning prior to drying.
Loading
It is often difficult to calculate the weight of the laundry to be dried. For this reason we recommend
that the drum be filled:
ncompletely, but without compressing the laundry, for cotton, linen and mixed fabrics
nhalf full for synthetics
nno more than one third for very delicate items.

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Drying sequence
Before starting up for the first time it is advisable
lo load a few moist cloths into the dryer and to let
it run for about 30 minutes. This ensures that no
dust and dirt is left in the drum. In order to do
this, switch the machine on by pressing the
ON/OFF button, set the programme selector dial
on “L”, then press the START button.
The programme will start and finish
automatically.
To dry your laundry:
1. Connect the tumble dryer.
2. Load the items one at a time, shaking them
out loosely and close the door.
3. Press the ON/OFF button , the mains-on
light lights up.
4. Select the required drying programme.
5. Press button and/or button if required.
6. Press the START-button : the selected
programme will start and light will
illuminate.
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iAll the drying programmes end with a cooling
phase which lasts 10 minutes (the corresponding
light illuminates).
If the laundry is not removed at the end of the
programme, the machine will automatically
perform the anti-crease phase which lasts about
30 minutes.
During this period the buzzer will sound every
10 seconds, unless you have depressed the
button. The lights and flash alternately.
Turn the programme selector dial to “O”, switch
the machine off by depressing ON/OFF button
again and remove the laundry.
If this is not done, at the end of the anti-crease
phase the tumble dryer will automatically stop
functioning, light will flash and the Mains-On
light remains alight.
After each use
nPress the ON/OFF button again to switch the
dryer off. The mains-on light goes out.
nTurn the selector dial to “O”.
nClean the fluff filter (see page 22).

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Useful hints
nTry to load to the maximum capacity of the
machine as small loads are uneconomical.
For information, here is a list of the average
weights of some common laundry items.
Sheet 700 - 1000 g
Tablecloth 400 - 500 g
Kitchen towel 70 - 120 g
Table napkin 50 - 100 g
Towelling hand towel 150 - 250 g
Bathrobe 1000 - 1500 g
Man’s shirt 200 - 300 g
Pillowcase 100 - 200 g
Man’s pyjamas 400 - 500 g
Ladies’ nightdress 200 - 250 g
nNever tumble dry the following:
Particularly delicate items such as net curtains,
woollen, silk, fabrics with metal trim, nylon
tights, bulky materials such as anoraks,
blankets, eiderdowns, sleeping bags, feather
quilts and any items containing rubber foam or
materials similar to rubber foam.
nAlways follow the instructions on garment
labels.
normal drying (high temperature)
delicate drying (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
nClose pillowcases and covers with fasteners to
prevent small laundry items getting tangled
inside them. Close press studs, zips and hooks
and tie belts and apron strings.
nSort laundry according to type and degree of
drying required.
nDo not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing
and saves energy.
nAvoid drying dark clothes with light coloured
fluffy items such as towels as they could attract
the fluff.
nThe laundry must be thoroughly spun before
tumble drying.
nEasy-care items, too, e.g. shirts, should be
briefly pre-spun before drying (depending on
crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or using
the special brief spin programme of your
washing machine).
nKnitted textiles (knitted underwear) may shrink
a little during drying. Please do not overdry
items of this type. It is advisable to allow for
shrinkage when choosing the size of new
purchases.
nYou can also put starched items into your
dryer. However, to achieve the desired
starched effect, choose the programme “iron
dry”. To remove any starch residues, wipe out
the internal drum after drying with a moist cloth
and then rub it dry.
nTo avoid a static charge when drying is
completed, use either a fabric softener when
you are washing the laundry or a fabric
conditioner specifically for tumble dryers.
nRemove the laundry when the dryer has
finished drying.
nIf individual items are still damp after drying,
set a brief drying time of at least 30 minutes
(programme L). This will be necessary
particularly for multilayered items (e.g. collars,
pockets, etc.).
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MAINTENANCE
You must disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply, before you can carry out any
cleaning or maintenance work.
External cleaning
Use only soap and water and then dry
thoroughly.
Important: do not use methylated spirit, diluents
or similar products.
Cleaning the door
Clean periodically the interior part of the door to
remove any fluff.
Accurate cleaning ensures correct drying.
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Cleaning the filter
Your dryer will only function well if the filter is
clean.
The filter collects all the «fluff» which
accumulates during drying and it must therefore
be cleaned at the end of each programme,
before removing the laundry, with a damp
cloth.
The filter cannot be removed.
Do not be alarmed by the amount of fluff. It is not
due to excessive wear caused by the dryer. All
fabric loses fluff when drying but it goes un-
noticed in the air. In a tumble dryer it simply
collects in the filter.
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING?
Problems which you can resolve yourself:
If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call
your local Electrolux Service Centre.
Please make sure you give the model and serial
number of the appliance.
This information can be found on the rating plate
(see picture).
P0307
Mod. ...
Prod. No. ........ Ser. No. ............
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
nThe dryer does not start up nThe door is open.
nThere is a power failure.
nThe fuse is damaged.
nThe start button has not been depressed.
nThe drying programme has not been
selected.
nThe dryer does not dry properly nThe filter is clogged.
nThe selected programme is not suitable for
the laundry.
nExcessive laundry load.
nThe dryer is not correctly installed.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 57 cm
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Voltage/Frequency 220-230 V/50 Hz
Max. power absorbed 2200 W (10 A)
DRYING CAPACITY Cotton, linen 5,0 kg
Synthetics 2.5 kg
ENERGY CONSUMPTION Cotton, linen 3.3 kWh (5 kg store dry)
Cotton, linen 2.7 kWh (5 kg iron dry)
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.