Electrolux EFME617SIW Use And Care Manual page 8

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Operating Instructions
Before Operating Your Dryer
Read the important instructions in this section
of the Use and Care Guide before operating
your dryer.
IMPORTANT
Prior to using the sanitize feature (if available)
on your dryer for the fi rst time, internal dryer
parts must be conditioned to ensure a com-
plete sanitization of your laundry.
1. Place a wet load of towels or other durable
fabrics suitable for high temperatures into
the dryer.
2. Set the dryer for the 75 minute time dry cycle
and adjust the temperature to sanitize.
3. Once the cycle is complete, remove the load.
Your dryer is now conditioned and ready to
sanitize your laundry. It is not necessary to
repeat internal dryer part conditioning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury
to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide
before operating your dryer.
Operating Your Dryer
1. Prepare load for drying.
● Dry items of similar fabric, weight and con-
struction 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 or small items in a mesh bag.
(Mesh bag not included.)
● Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heat-
proof and won't damage the drum fi nish.
Close zippers; fasten hooks and Velcro®-like
fasteners. Tie strings and sashes to prevent
snagging and tangling.
2. Check that the lint fi lter is clean and in
place.
CAUTION
Do not operate dryer without lint fi lter in place.
3. Load the dryer and close the door.
● Load items loosely. The average wet load
will fi ll 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.
● To save energy and time and avoid uneven
drying and wrinkling, do not overload the
dryer.
● When drying large items, dry only two or
three items at a time. Fill out the load with
small and medium sized items.
● For delicate or very small loads, add two
or three larger items to improve tumbling
action.