Dryers Electrolux: features, advantages and disadvantages, varieties

Even the most powerful spinning of modern washing machines does not always allow you to completely dry the laundry, and the range of options with a built-in dryer is still too small. Therefore, it is worth considering the main features and types of Electrolux dryers, as well as finding out the main advantages and disadvantages of this technique.

The Swedish company Electrolux is well known in the Russian market as a manufacturer of high-quality household appliances. The main advantages of the tumble dryers it produces are:

• reliability provided by high build quality and the use of durable materials;
• safety, which is confirmed by quality certificates obtained in the EU and the Russian Federation;
• high-quality and safe drying of products from most fabrics;
• energy efficiency - all Swedish-made equipment is famous for it (the country has high environmental standards that force to reduce energy consumption);
• a combination of compactness and capacity - a well-thought-out design will significantly increase the useful volume of the machine body;
• multifunctionality - most models are equipped with useful additional functions such as a shoe dryer and a refreshing mode;
• ease of management due to ergonomic design and informative indicators and displays;
• low noise level relative to analogs (up to 66 dB).

The main disadvantages of these products are:

• heating the air in the room where they are installed;
• a high price relative to Chinese counterparts;
• the need to care for the heat exchanger in order to avoid its failure.

Currently, the model range of the Swedish concern includes two main types of dryers, namely: models with a heat pump and condensation-type devices. The first option is characterized by lower energy consumption, and the second assumes the condensation of the liquid formed during drying in a separate container, which makes it easier to remove and avoids an increase in humidity in the room where the device is installed. Let's take a closer look at both categories.

This range includes models from the PerfectCare 800 series in the A ++ energy efficiency class with stainless steel drum.

• EW8HR357S - the basic model of the series with a power of 0.9 kW with a depth of 63.8 cm, a load of up to 7 kg, a touchscreen LCD display and a variety of drying programs for different types of fabrics (cotton, denim, synthetics, wool, silk). There is a refresh function, as well as a delayed start. There is an automatic parking and blocking of the drum, as well as its internal LED lighting. The Delicate Care system allows you to smoothly adjust the temperature and speed, the Gentle Care function provides a drying temperature up to 2 times lower than that of many analogues, and the SensiCare technology automatically adjusts the drying time depending on the moisture content of the laundry.

• EW8HR458B - differs from the base model with increased capacity of up to 8 kg.

• EW8HR358S - analogue of the previous version, equipped with a condensate drain system.

• EW8HR359S - differs in the increased maximum load up to 9 kg.

• EW8HR259ST - the capacity of this model is 9 kg with the same dimensions. The model features an enlarged touch screen.

• EW8HR258B - differs from the previous version with a load up to 8 kg and a premium touch screen model, which makes the operation even easier and more intuitive.

This variant is represented by the PerfectCare 600 range with energy efficiency class B and zinc drum.

• EW6CR527P - a compact machine with dimensions 85x59.6x57 cm and a capacity of 7 kg with a depth of 59.4 cm and a power of 2.25 kW. There are separate drying programs for bed linen, delicate fabrics, cotton and denim, as well as refresh and delayed start. A small touchscreen display is installed, most of the control functions are placed on buttons and handles.

• EW6CR428W - by increasing the depth from 57 to 63 cm, this option allows you to load up to 8 kg of linen and clothes. It also features an enlarged display with a large number of control functions and an extended list of drying programs.

The company also offers 2 versions of the condenser products that are not part of the PerfectCare 600 range.

• EDP2074GW3 - a model from the old FlexCare line with characteristics similar to the EW6CR527P model. Features less efficient moisture tracking technology and stainless steel drum.

• TE1120 - semi-professional version with a power of 2.8 kW with a depth of 61.5 cm and a load of up to 8 kg. The mode is selected manually.

When installing a new dryer, it is important to carefully follow all the recommendations in its operating instructions. First of all, after removing the factory packaging, you need to carefully inspect the product, and if there are obvious signs of damage on it, in no case should it be connected to the network.

The temperature in the room where the dryer will be used must be no lower than + 5 ° C and no higher than + 35 ° C, and it must also be well ventilated. When choosing a place to install the appliance, you need to make sure that the flooring on it is fairly flat and strong, as well as resistant to the high temperatures that can occur when using the machine. The position of the legs on which the equipment will stand should ensure stable ventilation of its bottom. The ventilation openings must not be blocked. For the same reason, you should not put the car very close to the wall, but it is also undesirable to leave too large a gap.

When installing a drying unit on top of an installed washing machine, use only an installation kit certified by Electrolux, which can be purchased from its authorized dealers. If you want to integrate the dryer into furniture, make sure that after installation, it remains possible to fully open its door..

After installing the machine, you need to level it with the floor using a level by adjusting the height of its legs. To connect to the mains, you must use a socket with an earthing line. You can only connect the machine plug directly to the socket - the use of doubles, extension cords and splitters may overload the outlet and damage it. You can put things in the drum only after they have been completely spinned in the washing machine. If you've washed with stain remover, it's worth doing an extra rinse cycle.

Most owners of Electrolux drying units in their reviews highly appreciate the reliability and efficiency of this technique. The main advantages of such machines, both specialists and ordinary users, consider the speed and quality of drying, a high class of energy efficiency, a large number of modes for different types of fabrics, as well as the absence of creasing and overdrying of things thanks to modern control systems.

Despite the fact that the drying machines of the Swedish company take up even less space than their counterparts, many owners of this technique consider their main disadvantage to be large dimensions... In addition, even the reduced noise level compared to most competitors during their operation still seems too high for some owners. Sometimes criticism is also caused by the high level of prices for European equipment relative to Asian counterparts. Finally, some users find it too difficult to regularly clean the heat exchanger.

For information on how to use the Electrolux EW6CR428W dryer correctly, see the following video.