Electrolux EFME627UTT Complete Owners Guide English - Page 36

36 Operating Instructions Operating the dryer WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the Important Safety Information in this Use & Care Guide before operating your dryer. WARNING DO NOT operate dryer without lint filter in place. WARNING Clean the lint filter after every load. STEPS TIPS IMPORTANT 1. Prepare load for drying. • Dry items of similar fabric, weight and DO NOT machine construction in the same load. wash items • Separate dark items from light-colored containing fiberglass. items. Separate items that shed lint from Small particles of those that attract lint. fiberglass left in • Check for stains which may not have been drum may transfer removed in washing. Repeat stain removal to fabrics in other process and wash again before drying. Dryer loads and cause heat may permanently set some stains. skin irritation and/or • Place delicate, rubber coated, or small items damage to fabrics. in a mesh bag (not included). DO NOT wash • Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproof and won't damage the drum finish. Close zippers; fasten hooks and loop fasteners. Tie strings and sashes to prevent water resistant and water repellent type clothing or other materials. snagging and tangling. 2. Check that the lint filter is clean and in place. DO NOT operate dryer without lint filter in place. 3. Load the dryer and close the door. • Load items loosely. The average wet load will fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. Items need room to tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. • If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on top of the load at the beginning of the cycle. • When drying large items, dry only two or three items at a time. Fill out the load with smaller items. • For delicate or very small loads, add two or three similar items to improve tumbling action. DO NOT overload the dryer. To save energy, time and avoid uneven drying and wrinkling avoid overloading the dryer. DO NOT over-dry. Over-drying can cause wrinkles, shrinkage, lint, and a build up of static electricity.