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32 electrolux cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning heat exchanger
If the HEAT EXCHANGER display is illu- minated, the heat exchanger needs to be cleaned.
Caution! Operating when the heat exchanger is clogged with lint can damage the appliance. This also in- creases energy consumption.
1.Open loading door
2.Open base door. To do this, press the release button located beneath the loading aperture and open the base door to the left.
3.Remove lint from the inside of the door and the heat exchange cham- ber. Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth.
4.Turn both lock washers inwards.
5.Use the handle to pull the heat ex- changer out of the base and carry it horizontally to prevent any remaining water from spilling.
6.To empty the heat exchanger, hold vertically over a