Electrolux ELFE4222AW Owner's Guide
EN FRONT LOAD DRYER
FR SÉCHEUSE Á CHARGEMENT FRONTAL
ES SECADORA DE CARGA FRONTAL
USE & CARE GUIDE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
GUÍA DE USO Y CUIDADO
136964910 April 2020
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Important Safety Instructions
Keep a record for quick
reference
Purchase date
Electrolux model number
Electrolux serial number
Read all instructions before using this
appliance. This book contains valuable
information about:
• Operation
• Care
• Service
Keep it in a safe place.
This Use & Care 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 Use &
Care Guide.
Thank you for choosing an Electrolux
Compact Ventless Dryer. This dryer operates
on a different drying principle than traditional
exhaust ducted dryers. Your new dryer is a
condensation, ventless dryer and DOES NOT
require exhaust venting that exhausts the
drying process air to the outside.
A condensation dryer works through a closed
loop circuit. The drying process air is heated
by an internal heating element, which then
passes over and through your clothes. The
moisture rich air proceeds down through a lint
filter, then through an air-air heat exchanger
that works as a condenser. The warm, wet
air is cooled by a separate secondary fan that
utilizes ambient room air. When the process
air cools down, it releases moisture that is
collected in a recovery basin at the bottom
of the appliance. The water can be either
pumped down the drain by the provided kit, or
pumped directly into a tank that needs to be
emptied after each drying cycle.
IMPORTANT
Your new dryer is a condensation, ventless
dryer and DOES NOT require exhaust
venting that exhausts the drying process air
to the outside.
NOTE
The instructions appearing in this Use &
Care 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.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ....................... 2
Features ...................................................... 5
Operating Instructions ................................. 6
Controls and Settings .................................. 9
Care and Cleaning ..................................... 14
Solutions to Common Problems ................ 17
Limited Warranty .......................................19
1. Primary circuit –
drying process
air fan
2. Heating element
3. Lint filter
4. Clothes load
5. Heat exchanger
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6. Secondary circuit –
ambient air fan
7. Drain water basin
8. Water tank
9. Float/pump switch
10. Water drain tube
11. Water pump
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Important Safety Instructions
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WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this
dryer.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words
and Labels
Safety items throughout this manual are
labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based
on the risk type as described below:
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
Prevent Fire
• DO NOT dry items that have been previously
cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes,
or other flammable or explosive substances.
DO NOT store these items on or near the
dryer. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
• 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. To reduce the
risk of fire due to contaminated loads, the final
part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without
heat (cool down period). Avoid stopping a
tumble dryer before the end of the drying
cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
• DO NOT dry articles containing rubber, plastic
or similar materials such as bras, galoshes,
bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic
bags and pillows that may melt or burn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can
under certain circumstances produce fire by
spontaneous combustion.
• DO NOT dry items containing feathers or
down, foam rubber, plastics similarly textured,
rubber-like materials.
• DO NOT operate the dryer if the lint screen
is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard,
overheating and damage to fabrics can occur.
WARNING
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
and Cleaning
FIRE HAZARD
Care
.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
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 the Important Safety
Instruction warnings could result in property
damage, serious personal injury, or death.
• 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.
120V Gas Dryer
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Power cord
with 3-prong
Grounding
type wall
receptacle
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
DO NOT continue to use the dryer if you hear
squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual
noises. This could be a sign of mechanical
breakdown and lead to fire or serious injury.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury
and/or damage to the dryer.
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.
• Recycle the carton and dispose of the
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
procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new
location, have it checked and reinstalled by a
qualified service person.
• 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.
for detailed grounding
WARNING
FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
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.
240V/208V Electric Dryer
10-30R
3-wire
(fused 30 amp)
14-30R
4-wire
(fused 30 amp)
• DO NOT use any type of 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.
Prevent Injury and Damage To The
Dryer
• All repairs and servicing must be performed
by an authorized service provider unless
specifically recommended in this
Guide
. Use only authorized factory parts.
• DO NOT tamper with controls.
• Do not sit on, step on or stand on the dryer.
Doing so may cause damage to the unit.
• DO NOT install or store the dryer where it will
be exposed to the weather.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in serious personal injuries.
UL-approved service
cord must be installed
on electric dryers (not
provided with unit
except those
manufactured for sale
in Canada).
Use & Care
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux
Major Appliances has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Features
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1. Control Lock 6. Moisture Sensor (Located behind Lint Filter)
2. LED Display 7. Condenser Access Door
3. Water Container 8. Adjustable Leveling Legs
4. Door Latch 9. Door Strike
5. Lint Filter 10. Reversible Door
*Not all models come with a stacking kit from the factory. It may be purchased as an accessory.
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Power Pass-Through
The dryer features an outlet on the rear side
to be used with only the following 120 V
Electrolux compact washer models:
EFLS210TIW
EFLS210TIS
ELFW4222AW
NOTE
Keep the outlet closed if a compatible
Electrolux washer plug is not connected to
the dryer.
WARNING
NOT A GENERAL USE RECEPTACLE! Only for use with compatible Electrolux washer models
listed in this Use & Care Guide.
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Operating Instructions
Normal Operating Sounds
You may or may not hear the following sounds
from your new dryer:
A. SUSPENSION ROLLERS The dryer
drum is supported by a set of suspension rollers. At times there may be a
thumping or rolling sound when the dryer
starts. This may happen if the dryer has
not been in use for a period of time, or
after a heavy load has remained in the
dryer drum for an extended period, creating a temporary flat spot on the edge
of the roller. The noise should dissipate
as the dryer operates and the flat spots
smooth out.
B. AIR FLOW SYSTEM Your dryer is
equipped with a high volume air handling
system. In some installations there may
be some sounds associated with air
movement throughout the dryer. This is
normal and can vary with load size and
type.
CAUTION
Do not continue to use the dryer if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual
noises. This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or serious injury.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
A
B
IMPORTANT
If installing the dryer in a closet, the closet door must remain open while the dryer is running
to allow correct air circulation. This condensation process requires access to cool air from
the room.
Operating Instructions
Operating Your Dryer
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS in this
Use & Care Guide
before operating your dryer.
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WARNING
DO NOT operate dryer without lint filter in
place.
WARNING
Clean the lint filter and empty the water
container after every load.
NOTE
The electric dryer has been designed and certified to operate at both 240V and 208V. Drying
times on a 208V power supply will be approximately 20% longer than drying times on a 240V
power supply. This is normal and expected behavior and applies to all drying cycles.
STEPS
1. Prepare
load for
drying.
2. Check that
the lint filter
is clean,
the water
container is
empty, and
both are in
place.
3. Load the
dryer and
close the
door.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
TIPS IMPORTANT
DO NOT operate
dryer without lint filter
in place.
Extend the water
container nozzle all
the way out to ensure
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1
Nozzle
all water has been
emptied from the
container.
DO NOT overload the
dryer. To save energy
and time, and to avoid
uneven drying and
wrinkling, avoid overloading the dryer.
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