AEG Electrolux LAVATHERM 88800 User manual

LAVATHERM 88800
User manual Pro Steam Condenser
Dryer

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 futureowner 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
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Contents
Operating Instructions 6
Important safety information 6
Product description 11
Control panel 12
What is shown in the display 12
First start-up 13
Switching machine on / switching light on 13
Setting the language 13
Setting the time 14
Before first use 14
Before first use 15
Sorting and preparing laundry 16
Opening loading door / loading laundry 17
Pro Steam system 18
Fill steam water tank 18
Water recirculation system 18
Overview of Pro Steam programmes 20
Selecting the programme 23
Select STEAM LEVEL (NIVEAU STOOM) 23
Selecting additional options 23
LONG ANTI-CREASE 24
BUZZER 24
CHILD LOCK 24
SPIN SPEED 24
Setting DELAY (STARTUITSTEL) function 25
Starting the Pro Steam programme 25
Changing a programme 26
Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of programme 26
Pro Steam programme complete / removing laundry 27
Drying 28
Drying programmes overview 28
Selecting the programme 30
Setting DRYNESS (DDROOGTEGRAAD) LEVEL 30
Selecting additional options 31
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DELICATE 31
SENSITIVE 31
LONG ANTI-CREASE 32
BUZZER 32
CHILD LOCK 32
SPIN SPEED 32
Selecting TIME (TIJD PROGR.) 33
Selecting DELAY START (STARTUITSTEL) 33
Starting the drying programme 33
Changing a programme 34
Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of programme 34
Drying programme complete / removing laundry 34
Care and cleaning 36
Cleaning fluff filter 36
Cleaning the door seal 38
Emptying the condensate tank 38
Cleaning heat exchanger 39
Cleaning the water recirculation valve/filter 41
Cleaning the drum 41
Clean operating screen and housing 41
What to do if ... 42
Troubleshooting by yourself 42
Changing the bulb for interior lighting 44
Machine settings 45
LANGUAGE 45
TIME 46
BRIGHTNESS 46
CONTRAST 46
WATER HARDNESS 47
FULL TANK WARNING - ON/OFF 47
Technical data 48
Consumption values 48
Hints for test institutes 49
Installation 49
Appliance positioning 49
Removing transport safety packaging 50
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Electrical connection 50
Changing door stop 51
Special accessories 52
Environment 53
Packaging material 53
Old appliance 53
Environmental tips 54
Guarantee conditions 55
Guarantee/Customer Service 55
European Guarantee 57
Service 59
www.electrolux.com 59
Subject to change without notice
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Operating Instructions
Important safety information
Only operate the ProSteam programmes with distilled water!
Mains water causes damage to the appliance.
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 im-
portant 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 ev-
eryone 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 re-
duced physical, sensory or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a per-
son 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.
6Important safety information

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious mal-
functioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare
parts.
• 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
• When removing from the socket, never pull the mains plug by the cable, instead
take a hold of the plug.
• The height adjustable screw feet must never be removed.
• Manifold plugs, couplings and extension cables must not be used. Risk of fire
from overheating!
• Do not spray down the appliance with jets of water. Risk of electric shock!
• Do not lean on the open door. The appliance may tip over.
• Once the drying cycle or ProSteam programme has been interrupted, the laundry
and drum may be hot. Risk of burns! Take care when removing the laundry.
• Take care when interrupting the ProSteam programme: Do not open the machine
door during the steam phase. Hot steam may result in burns. The display shows
message to indicate the steam phase.
• The final part of a drying cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure
that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be
damaged.
•Caution – Hot surface:
Do not touch the back of the appliance while it is operating.
Important safety information 7

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. Risk of
fire!
•Risk of electric shock! Do not spray down the appliance with jets of water.
Installation
• Note the "Installation" instructions.
•Important! Appliance must be moved in vertical position for transport.
• 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.
• If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing machine, it is compulsory to
use the stacking kit (optional accessory).
Use
• The appliance is intended for drying and steam treatment of standard laundry
in domestic applications.
• 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 instruc-
tions on each garment label.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
8Important safety information

• 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.
• When using dry-cleaning sets: only use those products which are declared as
suitable for the dryer by the manufacturer.
• Clean the micro-fine filter and fine strainer after each drying cycle or ProSteam
programme.
• Do not use the machine without a lint filter or with a damaged lint filter. Risk
of fire!
• Only fill the water reservoir for steam treatment with distilled water. Do not use
tap water or any additives! The condensed water from this appliance’s condensed
water container can also be used, if it is filtered first (e. g. with a coffee filter).
• Clean the heat exchanger regularly.
• 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.
• With stacked washer and ProSteam appliance: do not place objects on the ap-
pliance. These may fall off during operation.
• The lamp cover for the interior light must be screwed down tightly.
• Fabric softeners, or similar products should be used as specified by the fabric
softener instructions.
•Caution -hot surface : Do not touch the door light cover surface when the
light is switched on.
Child safety
• This machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
• Children often do not recognize the hazards associated with electrical applian-
ces. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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• Make sure that children and small animals cannot climb into the appliance’s
drum. Could endanger life! Keep the appliance door shut whenever it is not being
used.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
• When discarding the appliance, cut the electrical supply cable and destroy the
plug with the remaining cable. Disable to door catch in order to prevent young
children from becoming trapped inside the machine while playing.
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Product description
1Control panel
2Water recirculation valve/filter
3Filler neck for steam water tank
4Drawer with condensed water container
5Fine strainer (lint filter)
6Lamp for inside light
7Large mesh filter (lint filter)
8Micro-fine filter (lint filter)
9Loading door (reversible)
10 Rating plate
11 Button for opening door in plinth
12 Base door upstream of heat exchanger
13 Air slots
2
3
1
5
7
9
11
13
15
4
6
8
10
12
14
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14 Drainage hose for water tank
15 Screwed feet (with height adjustment)
Control panel
1Programme knob and ON/OFF (UIT) switch
2Function buttons
3START PAUSE (START/PAUZE) button
4DELAY START (STARTUITSTEL) button
5Status led
6Display
What is shown in the display
The display can show the following basic messages:
1Currently set Pro Steam or drying programme name and cycle duration.
2Expected time of cycle end.
DEPART DIFFERE
STARTUITSTEL
DEPART PAUSE
START PAUZE
TEMPS
OPTIONS
DEGRE
DE SECHAGE
DEBIT VAPEUR OK
OK TIJD PROGR.
OPTIE
TEGRAAD
NIVEAU STOOM
DROOG-
VAP EUR
STOOM/
ECLAIRAGE
LAINE
SPORT
COSTUMES
DRAPS
MINUTERIE
RAFRAICHIR
CHEMISES COTON
CHEMISES
COTON
SYNTHETIQUE
VETEMENTS DE SPORT
PRET A RANGER
LEGEREMENT
LEGEREMENT HUMIDE
PRET A RANGER
SYNTHETIQUE
EXTRA SEC
EXTRA SEC
COTON
SOIE
LAINE ARRET
SYNTHETIQUES
HUMIDE
LICHT AAN/
WOL/
CASUAL/
BUSINESS/
JEANS
BEDLINNEN/
SYNTHETISCH
OPFRISSEN/
KATOENEN HEMD
SYNTHETISCHE HEMDEN
KATOEN
LICHTE SPORTKLEDING/
TIJD PROGR./
EXTRA DROOG/
KASTDROOG
VOCHTIG
VOCHTIG
EXTRA DROOG
KASTDROOG
KATOEN/
SYNTHETISCH
ZIJDE/
WOL/
UIT
1 2 3
456
1
2
3
4
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3Option icon after option selection.
4Visualization of additional functions.
Each time when the cycle is performed, you
are informed by animated progress bar about
cycle status. In some cases you might be also
guide and warn by displayed messages.
First start-up
Switching machine on / switching light on
Turn the programme selector to any programme or turn it to LIGHT. The machine
has been switched on. When the loading door is opened, the drum is illuminated.
Setting the language
Once the programme knob is set to any pro-
gramme, e. g. COTTON SHIRTS (, the display
lights up and should look like the illustration
opposite.
The first time the appliance is used a brief in-
troduction is activated in order to help you
make the necessary introductory settings.
Short help-text will change into the language
setting view as soon as you press the OPTION or OK button.
If you want to keep the language: press the OK button.
If you want to change the language:
1. Press the OPTION button repeatedly,
until the desired language appears in
the display.
2. To confirm the choice press the OK
button. After this a text appears ask-
ing you again to confirm the set lan-
guage. This step is added to ensure
that you did not set a language by
NED
INSTELLINGEN
Terug
TAAL
TIJD
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mistake.
To confirm the choice press the OK button again.
In case of mistake or at any time after the first time use a short-cut is provided to
avoid going through the SETTINGS. Keeping pressed together the buttons STEAM
LEVEL and DRYNESS for about 5 seconds the language setting view appears.
Setting the time
Just after setting the language you are asked
to set the time.
Short help-text will change into the time set-
ting view as soon as you press the OPTION or
OK button.
So that the time and the end of the pro-
gramme are correctly displayed, please check
the time shown in the display and set the
current time if necessary.
To select the time please use OPTION (OPTIE)
button to confirm press OK.
See also the chapter " Machine settings".
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.
1. Turn the programme knob to TIME (TIJD PROGR.).
2. Press the TIME(TIJD PROGR.) button repeatedly until 30' appears in the display.
3. Press the START PAUSE (START/PAUZE) button.
OK to activate it.
Press OPTION to set time. Press
LANGUAGE
SETTINGS
CLOCK
BRIGHTNESS
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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.
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Sorting and preparing laundry
Sorting laundry
• Sort by fabric type:
–Cotton/linen for programmes in COTTONS (KATOEN) (KATOEN) pogramme
group.
–Mixtures and synthetics for programmes in SYNTHETICS (KATOENEN) pro-
gramme group.
• Sorting by care label. The care labels mean:
Drying in the tumble
dryer possible in prin-
ciple
Dry at normal
temperature
Dry at reduced
temperature (choose
DELICATE option!)
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!
•Wool and wool-like textiles can be dried using the WOOL (WOL) programme.
Before the drying cycle spin the woollen textiles as well as possible (max. 1200
rpm). Only dry woollen textiles together which are similar or the same with
respect to material, colour and weight. Please dry heavy laundry items made of
wool separately.
Special notes about Pro Steam
• The following textiles cannot be treated using a Pro Steam programme:
leather, textiles with large metal, wooden or plastic parts, textiles with rusting
metal parts, oilskins or wax cotton garments.
• To smooth or freshen laundry with a Pro Steam programme, sort laundry by size,
weight, material and colour.
Only smooth textiles together that are similar in terms of size, weight, material
and colour.
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• Do not dry new, coloured textiles together with light-coloured laundry items.
Colours may fade (check colour fastness of fabric when damp in an inconspicu-
ous area).
• Do not use dry cleaning sets in combination with Pro Steam programmes.
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.
Special notes about Pro Steam
• Before treating garments with a Pro Steam programme, remove stains by wash-
ing or using localized stain removal
Opening loading door / loading laundry
1. Open loading door:
Use force to push against the loading
door (push point - see picture)
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.
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Pro Steam system
Fill steam water tank
You must fill up the steam water tank before using a Pro Steam programme for
the first time. Use the distilled water provided if there is not yet any condensed
water from previous drying programmes (see chapter on ‘Care and cleaning, Emp-
tying condensed water container’). If, after a Pro Steam programme is selected,
following message The steam water tank is empty. Please fill it and then press
START on the display appears, you will need to fill up the steam water tank with
distilled water. Otherwise, you will not be able to start any Pro Steam programme.
Pull drawer containing condensed water
container out a little 1, then pull the water
tank’s filler neck 2
Important! Only fill the water tank with
distilled or fully desalinated water. Do not
use tap water or additives! You can also
use the condensed water from the tank,
as long as you filter it first (use the can-
ister supplied with the filter fitted: see
picture opposite).
Fill with distilled water from the canister pro-
vided, up to the MAX mark inside the
container.
Push filler neck and drawer with condensed water container back in.
When dry, all textiles not specifically prohibited in the chapter ‘Sorting and
preparing laundry’ may be treated with the Pro Steam System. Wet textiles
may only be treated if they are labelled as suitable for dry programmes.
Water recirculation system
This system allows you to use for a Pro Steam cycle automatically the condensed
water collected in the condense water tank during a drying cycle.
1
2
max.
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The water in the condense water tank will never automatically fill the steam water
tank.
The water recirculation system works only if it is supplied by water arising during
standard drying cycles.
To activate this system turn the valve in ON position. When the valve is ON the
steam water tank will be filled during the next drying cycle. Water will be supplied
by the water circuit directly to the steam water tank filling it automatically.
To activate recirculation set valve in ON position. To do that:
1. Pull drawer containing condensed
water container out a little. Behind
the drawer there are two elements:
1steam water inlet - for manual
refilling of steam water
container.
2water recirculation system valve/
filter.
2. turn the valve in ON position. Water
will be supplied by the water circuit
directly to the steam water tank fill-
ing it automatically during the next
drying cycle.
The steam water tank is empty. Please fill
it and then press START
If valve is closed (OFF (UIT) position) - re-
circulation system does not work.
ON OFF
1 2
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Overview of Pro Steam programmes
Programmes
max. load (weight when dry)
Additional functions /
options
Application/properties
STEAM LEVEL (NIVEAU STOOM)
LONG ANTI-CREASE
1)
BUZZER
1)
SPIN SPEED
1)
DELAY START (STARTUITSTEL)
COTTON SHIRTS
(KATOENEN
HEMD)
1.0 kg • • • • • For 1- 5 cotton shirts. Min. 80%
natural fibres (cotton, linen etc).
wet,
dry
SYNTHETIC SHIRTS
(SYNTHETISCHE
HEMDEN)
1.0 kg • • • • • For 1- 5 synthetic shirts. Max. 20%
natural fibres (cotton, linen etc).
wet,
dry
COTTONS (KA-
TOEN) 3.0 kg • • • • •
For smoothing cotton garments.
Min. 80% natural fibres (cotton,
linen etc).
wet,
dry
EASY CARE
(SYNTHETISCH) 1.5 kg • • • • •
For smoothing easy-care gar-
ments. Max. 20% natural fibres
(cotton, linen etc).
wet,
dry
WOOL REFRESH
(OPFRISSEN WOL)
1-2
items • - • - •
For refresh and odour removal, up
to two items. Only for dry gar-
ments.
dry
CASUAL REFRESH
(OPFRISSEN
CASUAL)
2.5 kg • • • - • For casual refresh like T-shirts,
trousers, skirts etc.
2)
dry
BUSINESS RE-
FRESH (OPFRISSEN
BUSINESS)
2.5 kg • • • - • For suits, jacket suits and trousers
refresh
dry
1) OPTION(OPTIE) menu
2) for more details please refer to Textile Guide leaflet.
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