LAVATHERM 57700 Condenser Dryer Operating Instructions Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully, before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Retain this instruction book for future reference, and pass on to any future owners. 1 The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!), emphasize information which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this information is observed. 0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance. This symbol gives additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol. If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone: Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances Limited 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL 1 1DZ Tel: 08705 350350 3 2 Printed on environmentally friendly paper ... Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically. 2 Content Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 6 6 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tumble Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environmental protection tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The program selector positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 12 13 Before using the appliance for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Brief operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select the drying program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start DELAY TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start the drying program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of the drying process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch-off the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Empty the water reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clean the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 19 19 Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 A small glossary of textile information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3 Content Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the filter area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the panel and operating parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 23 23 23 24 Programming possibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Something not working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Replace the interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 For the installer - Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Door Reversal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Drainage kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Stacking kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 4 1Important Safety Information Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read these warnings before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer Care Department. General Safety · Any electrical work required to install this appliance should carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. · Please follow the safety information in the installation section of this instruction book. · This appliance is designed to dry normal domestic laundry. If the appliance is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly used, the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages which may result. · Switch off the appliance and isolate from the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work. · Never operate the appliance if the mains cable is damaged or if the control panel, work top or base area are damaged allowing internal components to be accessible. · Do not spray the tumble dryer with water. · Do not dry textiles which have been treated with flammable cleaning agents and solvents. · Clothes or articles of laundry which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer. Only load well-spun laundry. · Laundry items containing sponge rubber or rubber-like materials must be not be dried in the tumble dryer. · If the drying cycle is interrupted, the laundry or drum may be hot. · Do not use the tumble dryer without the bulb cover in position. · Do not operate the appliance with a damaged filter or with no filter at all. · Do not overload the appliance. · It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. · Adaptors and extension cables must not be used. There is risk of fire because of overheating! 5 Important Safety Information · Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of the socket. · Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre for repair. · Washing that is in poor condition (heavily worn) and items with loose fillings (cushions) that could break open must not be dried or aired. There is a risk of fire! · Washing with rigid components (foot mats) will cover the air slots; the slots will also be covered if the drum is overfilled. Observe the maximum load of 5 kg. There is a risk of overheating which could cause a fire! · Only dry washing that does not contain any explosive objects (fire lighters, spray cans). There is a risk of fire or an explosion! · In the case of washer / dryer tower combinations, do not place any objects on the dryer during use as they could drop down. Child Safety · The appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. · Pets and children have been known to climb into tumble dryers. Please check the drum before use. · Keep all packaging away from children. · When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug. Disable the door catch to prevent young children being trapped inside. Installation · Check the appliance for transportation damage before installation. · Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. · Do not install the appliance on deep pile carpet. · Ensure the appliance is level. · If the tumble dryer is installed next to a fuel burning stove, a heat insulation non-flammable pad must be inserted between the fuel burning stove and the tumble dryer; (dimensions 85 x 57.5 cm). 6 3General Information · To prevent creasing do not exceed the maximum load stated in the program table. · When using fabric conditioning sheets, we recommend the conditioning sheet is pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer. · When using fabric conditioning sheets or drying starched washing in the tumble dryer, it is important to clean the drum to prevent a build up of any residues/deposits on the sensors. See maintenance and cleaning section. · Please ensure the appliance is easily accessible to an engineer after installation. 7 2Disposal Packaging · Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. · The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of Polyethylen (marking >PE<). · The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene (marking >PS<). Tumble Dryer When disposing of the tumble dryer. · Cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug. · Disable the door catch to prevent young children becoming trapped inside. · Use an authorised disposal site. 8 2 Environmental protection tips · Your laundry will become light and soft in the laundry dryer even without a soft rinsing agent. · Loosen your laundry before loading it into the dryer. This helps to prevent lengthy running times and creasing. Ensure your laundry is well spun. In the following table we give an overview of specific electric consumption data depending on the spinning speed. This information is valid for 5kg laundry dried with the program COTTONS CUPBOARD DRY: Pre-drying: Revolutions per minute 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Residual moisture in Litres 3.5 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.4 in % 70 59 53 50 47 Drying process: Required time in Power consumption minutes in kWh 130 110 105 100 95 3.5 3.0 2.7 2.6 2.5 9 Environmental protection tips · Observe the maximum load instructions. Whenever possible, dry full loads. · Choose the right drying program for the type and quantity of laundry. The dryer will then operate as economically as possible. Some typical consumption values: Drying program Fill weight in kg 5 5 2.5 Duration in Minutes 130 100 55 Power consumption in kWh 3.5 2.8 1.3 COTTONS CUPBOARD DRY1 COTTONS HAND IRON1 EASY CARES CUPBOARD DRY2 1) spun at 800 revolutions per minute 2) spun at 1000 revolutions per minute If the amount of laundry is not enough for a particular degree of drying (e.g. HA ...