Electrolux ELFG7437AG Complete Owners Guide - Page 38

38 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 Manual 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 • Dry items of similar fabric, weight and for drying. construction in the same load. • Separate dark items from light-colored items. Separate items that shed lint from those that attract lint. • Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing. Repeat stain removal process and wash again before drying. Dryer heat may permanently set some stains. • Place delicate, rubber coated, or small items in a mesh bag (not included). • 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 snagging and tangling. DO NOT machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of fiberglass left in drum may transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin irritation and/or damage to fabrics. DO NOT wash water resistant and water repellent type clothing or other materials. 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 DO NOT overload fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. Items need room to the dryer. To save tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. energy, time and • If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on top of the load at the beginning of the cycle. avoid uneven drying and wrinkling avoid overloading the dryer. • When drying large items, dry only two or three items at a time. Fill out the load with smaller items. DO NOT over-dry. Over-drying can cause wrinkles, shrinkage, lint, • For delicate or very small loads, add two and a build up of static or three similar items to improve tumbling action. electricity.