User manual AEG T55540

LAVATHERM 55540 User manual Condenser Dryer 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence. In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral part of our products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance. The following symbols are used in this user manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. General information and tips Environmental information Contents 3 Contents Operating Instructions Important safety information Product description Control panel Before first use Sorting and preparing laundry Programme overview Daily use Switching machine on Opening loading door / loading laundry Selecting the programme DELICATE (DELICAAT) function BUZZER (ZOEMER) function DELAY (STARTUITSEL) function Starting the programme Changing programme Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of programme Drying cycle complete / removing laundry Care and cleaning Cleaning fluff filter Cleaning the door seal Emptying the condensate tank Cleaning heat exchanger Cleaning the drum Clean operating screen and housing 136900770-00-19092007 5 5 8 9 9 10 11 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 18 18 20 20 21 22 23 24 24 26 27 27 What to do if ... Troubleshooting by yourself Machine settings Technical data Consumption values 4 Contents 28 28 28 29 29 30 31 32 32 32 33 34 Hints for test institutes Installation Appliance positioning Removing transport safety packaging Electrical connection Changing door stop Special accessories Environment Packaging material Old appliance Environmental tips Service Important safety information 5 Operating Instructions Important safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. General safety · It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. · This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. · Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please check into the drum before using. · Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine. · In order to avoid danger of fires caused by excessive drying, do not use appliance to dry the following items: Cushions, quilts and the like (these items accumulate heat). · Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer. · Always unplug the appliance after use, clean and maintenance. · Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. 6 Important safety information · Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil acetone, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer. · Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with inflammable solvents (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid and the like). As these substance are volatile, they could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items washed with water. · Risk of fire: items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not be placed in the tumble dryer. · If you have washed your laundry with stain remover you must execute an extra rinse cycle before loading your tumble dryer. · Please make sure that no gas lighters or matches have accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be loaded into appliance WARNING! Never stop a tumble dry before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. Installation · This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. · When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. · All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in the user manual. · The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat ( cool down cycle ) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that items will not be damaged. · Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. · Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. · If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely. · After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on its electrical supply cable. Important safety information 7 · If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing machine, it is compulsory to use the stacking kit (optional accessory). Use · This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. · Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label. · Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer. · Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. · Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer. · Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine dried. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine. · Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself. · Never use the tumble dryer if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the tumble dryer is accessible. · Fabric softeners, or similar products should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions. Child safety · This machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. · Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children's reach. · Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. · Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. 8 Product description Product description 2 1 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Control panel Drawer with condensed water container Fine strainer (lint filter) Large mesh filter (lint filter) Micro-fine filter (lint filter) Rating plate Loading door (reversible) Base door upstream of heat exchanger Button for opening door in plinth Air slots Screwed feet (with height adjustment) Control panel 9 Control panel 5 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 Programme knob and OFF UIT switch Function buttons START PAUSE START PAUZE button DELAY START STARTUITSTEL button Function and warning leds Before first use In order to remove any residues which may have been produced during production, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth or carry out a brief drying cycle (30 MIN) with damp cloths in the machine. 10 Sorting and preparing laundry Sorting and preparing laundry Sorting laundry · Sort by fabric type: ­ Cotton/linen for programmes in COTTONS KATOEN programme group. ­ Mixtures and synthetics for programmes in SYNTHETICS SYNTHETISCH programme group. · Sorting by care label. The care labels mean: Drying in the tumble dryer possible in principle Dry at normal temperature Dry at reduced temperature (press DELICATE DELICAAT button!) Drying in the tumble dryer not possible Do not place in the appliance any wet laundry which is not specified on the care label as being suitable for tumble-drying. This appliance can be used for all wet laundry items which are labelled as suitable for tumble-drying. · Do not dry new, coloured textiles together with light-coloured laundry items. Textile colours may bleed. · Do not dry cotton jersey and knitwear with the EXTRA programme. Items may shrink! · Do not dry wool in the dryer. May become entangled! Preparing laundry · To avoid laundry becoming tangled: close zips, button up duvet covers and tie loose ties or ribbons (e.g. of aprons). · Empty pockets. Remove metal items (paper clips, safety pins, etc). · Turn items with double-layered fabrics inside out (e.g. with cotton-lined anoraks, the cotton layer should be outermost). These fabrics will then dry better. Programme overview 11 Programme overview (weight when dry) DELICATE DELICAAT Additional functions BUZZER ZOEMER DELAY START STARTUITSTEL Care mark 1) Programmes max. load Application/properties COTTONS KATOEN EXTRA EXTRA DROOG CUPBOARD KASTDROOG IRON STRIJKDROOG 6 kg · · · Thorough drying of thick or multi- layered fabrics, e.g. terry towelling items, bathrobes. Thorough drying of fabrics of even thicknesses, e.g. terry towelling items, knitwear, towels. For normal thickness cotton or linen laundry, e.g. bedding, table linen. 6 kg · · · 6 kg · · · SYNTHETICS SYNTHETISCH EXTRA EXTRA DROOG CUPBOARD KASTDROOG IRON STRIJKDROOG 3 kg · · · Thorough drying of thick or multi-layered fabrics, 1) e.g. pullovers, bedding, table linen. 3 kg · · · For thin fabrics which are not ironed, e.g. easy care shirts, table linen, baby clothes, socks, lingerie with 1) bones or wires. 3 kg · · · For thin fabrics which are also to be ironed, e.g. knitwear, shirts. TIME 30 MIN. FRESHEN UP OPFRISSEN 1 kg · · · For further drying of individual items of laundry or for small volumes of less than 1kg. For refreshing or gently cleaning textiles with commercially available dry cleaning products. 1 kg · · · 12 Programme overview (weight when dry) DELICATE DELICAAT Additional functions BUZZER ZOEMER DELAY START STARTUITSTEL Care mark Programmes max. load Application/properties SPECIAL BED LINEN BEDLINNEN 3 kg · · · Bed linen (single and double sheet, pillowcase, bedspread, duvet cover). For leisure clothing, such as jeans, sweat-shirts, etc., of different material thicknesses (e.g. at the neck, cuffs and seams). JEANS 6 kg · · · 1) select DELICATE DELICAAT Daily use 13 Daily use Switching machine on Turn the programme selector to any programme. The machine has been switched on. Led of START PAUSE START PAUZE button is flashing. Opening loading door / loading laundry 1. Open loading door: Use force to push against the loading door (push point) 2. Load your laundry (do not force it in). CAUTION! Do not jam laundry in between the loading door and rubber seal. 3. Close loading door securely. Lock must audibly lock. Selecting the programme Use the programme selector to set the programme you require. DELICATE (DELICAAT) function For especially gentle drying of sensitive fabrics with the care label and for temperature-sensitive textiles (e.g. acrylic, viscose). Programme is executed with reduced heat. Delicate function is only suitable for use with loads of up to 3kg. 14 Daily use To activate it: 1. Choose the drying programme. 2. Press DELICATE DELICAAT button - the led above is on. To deselect function press again DELICATE DELICAAT button. Led above is off. BUZZER (ZOEMER) function The appliance is supplied with the BUZZER ZOEMER function deactivated. The buzzer sounds or plays a tune when activated during: ­ cycle end ­ anti-crease phase and when phase starts or ends ­ cycle interruption by a warning ­ alarm To activate it: 1. Choose the drying programme. 2. Press BUZZER ZOEMER button - the led above is on. To deselect function press again BUZZER ZOEMER button. Led above is off. DELAY (STARTUITSEL) function With the DELAY STARTUITSEL button, you can delay the start of a programme by 3, 6 or 9 hours. 1. Select the programme and additional functions if necessary. Daily use 2. Press the DELAY START STARTUITSTEL button as many times as necessary until the required delay time is chosen. Corresponding led is lighting. ­ 9h display for programme to start in 9 hours. ­ 6h display for programme to start in 6 hours. ­ 3h display for programme to start in 3 hours. 15 By pressing the DELAY START STARTUITSTEL button again, the time delay is cancelled. The led is off. 3. To activate the delay timer, press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button. If a time delay of 9 hours is selected, the led 9h is lighting. After 3 hours, the 9h led is off and 6h led is lighting; after another 3 hours, 3h led is lighting. After a total of 9 hours, the programme will start. Starting the programme Press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button. Led above stops flashing, becomes steady. The programme is started. Lighting status LED shows you cycle run. Changing programme To change a programme which has been selected by mistake once the programme has started, first turn the programme selector to OFF UIT position. The programme is cancelled. 16 Daily use The programme can no longer be changed directly once the programme has started. If nevertheless there is an attempt to change the programme on the programme knob or if an function button (excluding the BUZZER ZOEMER button) is pressed, led above START PAUSE START PAUZE button starts flashing temporarily in yellow. The drying programme is not however affected by this (laundry protection). Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of programme 1. Open loading door. WARNING! Laundry and drum can become hot. Risk of burns! 2. Load or remove laundry items. 3. Close loading securely. Lock must audibly lock. 4. Press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button to continue the drying cycle. Drying cycle complete / removing laundry Once the drying cycle is complete, END EINDE status led is lighting. If the BUZZER ZOEMER button has been pressed, an acoustic signal sounds intermittently for about one minute. The drying cycles are automatically followed by an anti-crease phase which lasts around 30 minutes. The drum rotates at intervals during this phase. This keeps the laundry loose and free of creases. The laundry can be removed at any time during the anti-crease phase. (The laundry should be taken out towards the end of the anti-crease phase at the latest to prevent creases from forming.) 1. Open door. 2. Before removing the laundry, remove fluff from the micro-fine filter. It is best to use a damp hand for this purpose. (See "Care and cleaning" chapter.) 3. Remove laundry. 4. Turn the programme selector to OFF UIT. After each drying cycle: - Clean the micro-fine filter and fine filter - Drain the condensed water container (See chapter "Care and cleaning".) Daily use 5. Close the door. 17 18 Care and cleaning Care and cleaning Cleaning fluff filter The filters collect all the fluff which accumulates during drying. To ensure that the dryer works perfectly, the fluff filters (micro-fine filter and fine strainer) must be cleaned after every drying cycle. The warning led is on to remind you this operation. CAUTION! Never operate the dryer without fluff filters or with damaged or blocked fluff filters. 1. 2. Open loading door Use a damp hand to clean the micro- fine filter, which is built into the lower part of the loading aperture. 3. After a period of time, a patina due to detergent residue on laundry forms on the filters. When this occurs, clean the filters with warm water using a brush. Remove the filter from the door pulling it out. It can be positioned with the tooth facing to the left or to the right). After cleaning do not forget to put it back. Care and cleaning 4. Push down unlock button on large mesh filter. Large mesh filter jumps up. 19 5. 6. Take out fine strainer. Remove fluff from fine strainer. It is best to use a damp hand for this purpose. Clean the entire filter area The strainer area does not have to be cleaned after every drying cycle, but should be checked regularly and cleaned of fluff if necessary. 7. To do this, grip the top of the large mesh filter and pull it forwards until it comes loose from the two brackets. 8. Remove fluff from the entire filter area. It is best to use a vacuum cleaner for this purpose. 9. Press both journals of the large mesh filter into the brackets on the loading door until they snap into place. 10. Re-insert fine strainer. 11. Press against the large mesh filter until it locks into the interlock. 20 Care and cleaning If the fine strainer is not fitted, the large mesh filter will not snap into place and the loading door cannot be closed. Cleaning the door seal Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth immediately after the drying cycle has finished. Emptying the condensate tank Empty condensate tank after every drying cycle. If the condensate tank is full, an active programme will break off automatically and the warning led TANK light up. In order to continue the programme, the condensate tank must first be emptied. WARNING! The condensate is not suitable for drinking or for preparing foodstuffs. 1. Take out drawer containing condensed water container completely 1 and pull up the condensed water container's drainage pipe as far as it will go 2. 2 1 Care and cleaning 2. Pour condensed water out into a basin or similar receptacle. 3. Slide outlet connections in and refit condensate tank. If the programme has been interrupted as a result of the condensate tank being full: Press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button to continue the drying cycle. 21 The condensate tank has a volume of approx. 3,6 litres. This is sufficient for around 6 kg of laundry which has previously been spun at 1000 revolutions/ minute. The condensate can be used as distilled water, e.g. for steam ironing. However first filter the condensate (e.g. with a coffee filter) to remove any residue and small pieces of fluff. Cleaning heat exchanger If the warning led HEAT EXCHANGER WARMTEWISSELAAR is lighting, the heat exchanger needs to be cleaned. CAUTION! Operating when the heat exchanger is blocked with fluff can damage the dryer. This also increases energy consumption. 1. Open door. 2. Open door in plinth. To do this, press the release button on the bottom of the door aperture and open the door in the plinth to the left. 3. Clean fluff from the inside of the door and the heat exchanger front chamber. Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth. 22 Care and cleaning 4. Turn both lock washers inwards. 5. Use the handle to pull the heat exchanger 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 washing-up bowl. CAUTION! Do not use sharp objects to clean. The heat exchanger could develop leaks. 7. Clean heat exchanger. It is best to use a brush or to rinse thoroughly with a hand-held shower. 8. Replace heat exchanger and lock into place (turn both lock washers outwards until they snap into place). 9. Close door in plinth. CAUTION! Never operate the dryer without the heat exchanger. Cleaning the drum CAUTION! Do not use abrasives or steel wool to clean the drum. Lime in the water or cleaning agents may form a barely visible lining on the inside of the drum. The degree to which the laundry has been dried is then no longer detected reliably. The laundry is damper than expected when removed from the dryer. Use a standard domestic cleaner (e.g. vinegar-based cleaner) to wipe down the inside of the drum and drum ribs. Care and cleaning 23 Clean operating screen and housing CAUTION! Do not use furniture cleaners or aggressive cleaning agents to clean the machine. Use a damp cloth to wipe down the operating screen and housing. 24 What to do if ... What to do if ... Troubleshooting by yourself If, during operation, the dryer shows an error (one or more leds flashing on the control panel), check first of all whether you can remedy the problem yourself by means of the table below. If you cannot solve the problem: Switch the machine off and on again. Reset programme. Press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button. If the error is still shown, please contact our after-sales service and inform them which leds are flashing. Problem Possible cause Remedy Mains plug is not plugged in or fuse Plug in at mains socket. Check fuse is not working correctly. in fuse box (domestic installation). Dryer does not work. Loading door is open. Close loading door. Have you pressed the START PAUSE Press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button again. START PAUZE button? Wrong programme selected. Lint filters clogged. Fluff filter clogged. Heat exchanger clogged with lint. Drying results unsatisfactory. Overloading of laundry. Ventilation slots in base area covered up. Residue on inside surface of drum or drum ribs. Conductance of water at installation site differs from standard setting of machine. Loading door does not Fine strainer not in place and/or close. mesh filter not locked in place. Select a different programme the next time you dry (see "Programme chart" chapter). Clean lint filters. Clean fluff filter. Clean heat exchanger. Observe recommended loading volumes. Uncover ventilation slots in base area. Clean inside surface of drum and drum ribs. Re-programme standard setting for degree of drying (see `Machine settings' chapter). Install fine strainer and/or snap large mesh filter into place. What to do if ... 25 When a button is pressed, led above Washing protection. After the start START PAUSE START Turn the programme knob to OFF of the programme, the option can UIT. Set the programme again. PAUZE button is lightno longer be set. ing in yellow temporarily. Programme inactive, Condensate tank is full. empty water tank warning led is lighting. Drying cycle ends shortly after programme starts. Empty condensate tank, then start programme with START PAUSE START PAUZE button. Select time programme or higher Not enough washing loaded or drying level (e.g. EXTRA DRY EXTRA washing loaded is too dry for selecDROOG instead of CUPBOARD DRY ted programme. KASTDROOG). Lint filter clogged. Clean lint filter. Clean fluff filter. Fluff filter clogged. Drying cycle lasts an unusually long time. Note: After around 5 hours the drying cycle ends automatically (see ,,Drying cycle complete "). DELICATE DELICAAT button pressed Reduce load volume. and/or load volume too big. Laundry insufficiently spun. Particularly high room temperature. Temporary switching off of the compressor to avoid overload. Laundry must be adequately spun. Automatic process, there is no fault with the appliance. If possible, lower the room temperature. 26 Machine settings Machine settings Setting Implementation BUZZER ZOEMER permanent 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. on/off 2. Press simultaneously the DELICATE DELICAAT and BUZZER ZOEMER buttons and hold down for approx. 5 seconds the result can be following: ­ diode above BUZZER ZOEMER button starts lighting BUZZER ZOEMER permanently on. ­ lighting diode comes off - BUZZER ZOEMER permanently off. 3. The buzzer is by default always off. You can use BUZZER ZOEMER button to activate or deactivate sound but machine does not memorize your selection. Water hardness Water contains, a variable quantity of limestone and mineral salts of which quantities vary according to geographical locations thus varying its conductivity values. Relevant variations of the conductivity of the water compared to those prefixed by the factory could slightly influence the residual humidity of the laundry at the end of the cycle. Your dryer allows you to regulate the sensitivity of the drying sensor based on conductivity values of the water. 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. 2. Press simultaneously the DELICATE DELICAAT and START PAUSE START PAUZE buttons and hold down for approx. 5 seconds. The current setting is shown by lighting status diode: ­ TANK diode - low conductivity <300 micro S/cm ­ FILTER ZEEF diode - medium conductivity 300-600 micro S/cm ­ CONDENSER WARMTEWISSELAAR diode - high conductivity >600 micro S/cm 3. Press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button sequentially until you set desired level. 4. To memorize setting press simultaneously the DELICATE DELICAAT and START PAUSE buttons or turn knob to OFF UIT position Emptying water tank - warn- 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. ing message permanent off 2. Press simultaneously the BUZZER ZOEMER and DELAY START STARTUITSTEL buttons and hold down for approx. 5 seconds. When using an external drain for the condensed water. The current setting is shown by lighting TANK diode: ­ TANK diode flashes - warning is permanently off ­ TANK diode flashes and becomes steady - led warning is activated By default the warning led is activated and is lighting always at the end of the drying cycle or during the cycle if the water container is full. Technical data 27 Technical data This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: ­ 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive ­ 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC ­ 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x width x depth Depth with loading door open Height can be adjusted by Weight when empty Loading volume (depends on programme)1) 85 x 60 x 58 cm 109 cm 1.5 cm approx. 40 kg max. 6 kg Energy consumption in accordance with IEC 61121 s. e. (6 kg of cotton, pre-drained at 1000 3,8 kWh rpm, COTTON CUPBOARD DRY KATOEN KASTDROOG programme) Use Permissible ambient temperature Domestic + 5°C to + 35°C 1) Different loading volume data may be needed in some countries as a result of different measuring methods. Consumption values The consumption values have been established under standard conditions. They may deviate when the machine is operated in domestic circumstances. Programme COTTON CUPBOARD DRY KATOEN KASTDROOG 1) COTTON IRON DRY KATOEN STRIJKDROOG1) SYNTHETICS CUPBOARD DRY SYNTHETISCH KASTDROOG2) 1) pre-drained at 1000 rpm 2) pre-drained at 1200 rpm Loading volume in kg 6 6 3 Energy consumption in kWh 3.8 3.0 1.36 28 Hints for test institutes Hints for test institutes Parameters possible to checked by the Test Institutes: · Energy consumption (corrected with final humidity) during the cupboard dry cotton cycle with nominal load. · Energy consumption (corrected with final humidity) during the cupboard dry cotton cycle with half load. · Final humidity (during Cupboard dry cotton, Iron dry cotton and Cupboard dry Easy care) · Condensation efficiency (corrected with final humidity) during cupboard dry cotton cycle with nominal and half load All the cycles have to be checked in accordance with IEC 61121 (Tumble dryers for household use ­ Methods for measuring the performance). Installation Appliance positioning · It is recommended that, for your convenience, the machine is positioned close to your washing machine. · The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place, where dirt does not build up. · Air must be able to circulate freely all round the appliance. Do not obstruct the front ventilation grille or the air intake grilles at the back of the machine. · To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when the dryer is in use, it should be placed on a firm, level surface. · Once in its permanent operating position, check that the dryer is absolutely level with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, raise or lower the feet until it is. · The feet must never be removed. Do not restrict the floor clearance through deeppile carpets, strips of wood or similar. This might cause heat built-up which would interfere with the operation of the appliance. The hot air emitted by the tumble dryer can reach temperatures of up to 60°C. The appliance must therefore not be installed on floors which are not resistant to high temperatures. When operating the tumble dryer, the room temperature must not be lower than +5°C and higher than +35°C, as it may affect the performance of the appliance. Installation WARNING! Should the appliance be moved, it must be transported vertically. 29 WARNING! The appliance must not be installed behind the lockable door, a sliding door a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance. Removing transport safety packaging CAUTION! Before use all parts of the transport packaging must be removed. 1. Open loading door 2. Pull off adhesive strips from inside machine on top of drum. 3. Remove foil hose and polystyrene padding from the machine. Electrical connection Details on mains voltage, type of current and the fuses required should be taken from the type plate. The type plate is fitted near the loading aperture (see "Product description" chapter). Connect the machine to an earthed socket, in accordance with current wiring regulations. 30 Installation WARNING! The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precautions. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Service Center. WARNING! The power supply cable must be accessible after installing the machine. Changing door stop WARNING! The door stop may only be changed by a specialist. If necessary, please contact our after-sales service or your specialist dealer. WARNING! Before changing the door stop, disconnect the mains plug. 1. 2. 3. Open loading door. Unscrew hinge A from the front of the machine and take off the loading door. Remove cover plates B and C. To do this, insert a thin screwdriver into the slots as shown in the illustration, press downwards slightly and pry out the cover plates. A C Use an appropriate tool and exert pressure to unfasten locking block D from the snap-on fixture, take out and re-inD B sert on the other side having rotated the block through 180°. C Unscrew hinge A from the loading door, A rotate through 180°, re-insert on the opposite side and screw down. Re-insert cover plates B and C on the opposite site having first rotated them through 180°. 4. 5. 6. Installation 31 7. Unscrew cover plates E from the E front of the machine, rotate through 180°, screw on the oppoG site side. F 8. Unscrew door lock F, push down slightly and remove from the front of the machine. E 9. Disconnect cable connector from door lock F. F 10. Press snap-in button G in and G down, press cover down slightly and remove from front of the machine. 11. Disconnect cable connector from cover G. 12. Change door lock F over to the opposite side, insert the cable connector and screw down the door interlock. 13. On the other side, insert the cable connector in cover G, insert cover and allow snap-in button to lock into place. 14. Insert loading door and hinges into recesses on the front of the machine and screw down. Note regarding contact protection:The machine is only secure for operations again once all plastic parts have been inserted. Special accessories Intermediate installation kit for stacked washer and dryer: Available from your Service Force Centre or your specialist dealer These intermediate installation kits can be used to arrange the dryer and an automatic AEG-Electrolux washing machine (60cm wide, front loading) as a spacesaving washer/dryer stack. The automatic washing machine is at the bottom and the dryer is at the top. Version to be supplied: ­ with extractable stacker plate 916.018 903 Read carefully the instructions supplied with the kit. 32 Environment Installation kit for external condensate drain Attached to your product Installation kit 125 122 510 for direct draining of condensate into a basin, siphon, gully, etc. The condensate tank then no longer has to be drained, it must however remain in its intended position in the machine. Refer to the "Machine settings" chapter for how to deactivate the EMPTY WATER TANK alert led. Max. displacement height: 1m from the base of the dryer; max. displacement length: 3m Read carefully the instructions supplied with the kit. Environment Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. WARNING! Remove mains plug from socket when you have no further use for the machine. Cut off mains cable and dispose of together with plug. Destroy loading door hook. Children cannot then lock themselves in the machine and put their lives at risk. Environment 33 Environmental tips · In the dryer, laundry becomes fluffy and soft. Fabric softeners are not therefore needed when washing. · Your dryer will function most economically if you: ­ always keep the ventilation slots on the base of the dryer unobstructed; ­ use the loading volumes specified in the programme overview; ­ ensure you have good ventilation in the installation room; ­ clean the micro-fine filter and fine strainer after each drying cycle; ­ spin the laundry well before drying. Example: Consumption data ­ depending on spinning speed ­ for 6 kg of laundry, dried using the COTTONS CUPBOARD DRY KATOEN KASTDROOG programme. Pre-draining Revolutions per minute 1000 1200 1400 1800 1) Tariff: 0.15 Euro/kWh Drying cycle as a % 60 53 50 42 Energy in kWh 3.8 3.4 3.3 2.5 Costs in euros1) 0,57 0,51 0,49 0,38 Residual dampness in litres 3.6 3.2 3.0 2.5 34 Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (Chapter "What to do if..."). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: ­ Model description ­ Product number (PNC) ­ Serial number (S No.) (for numbers, see rating plate) ­ Type of fault ­ Any error messages displayed by the appliance So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance at hand, we recommend that you write them in here: Model description: ................................................................................ PNC: ..................................................................................................... S No.: ................................................................................................... 35 www.electrolux.com www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk www.aeg-electrolux.be 136900770-00-19092007 Subject to change without notice