AEG LAVATHERM 55370AH3 User manual

EN User Manual
Tumble Dryer LAVATHERM 55370AH3

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 7
4. ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................8
5. CONTROL PANEL...........................................................................................................9
6. PROGRAMME TABLE..................................................................................................... 9
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................... 12
8. BEFORE FIRST USE.......................................................................................................12
9. DAILY USE......................................................................................................................12
10. HINTS AND TIPS.........................................................................................................14
11. CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................................. 15
12. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................18
13. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................... 19
14. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................... 20
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The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect
installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always
keep the instructions with the appliance for future
reference.
- Read the supplied instructions.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
•Keep all packaging away from children.
•Keep all detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, we
recommend you activate it.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing
machine, use the stacking kit. The stacking kit,
available from your authorized vendor, can be used
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only with the appliance specified in the instructions,
supplied with the accessory. Read it carefully before
installation (Refer to the Installation leaflet).
•The appliance can be installed as freestanding or
below the kitchen counter with correct space (Refer to
the Installation leaflet).
•Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side, where the appliance door can not be fully
opened.
•The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable)
must not be obstructed by a carpet.
•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the installation.
•Ensure you have good ventilation in the installation
room to avoid the back flow of gases into the room
from appliances burning other fuels, including open
fires.
•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning
gas or other fuels. (if applicable)
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Obey the maximum load volume of 7kg (refer to the
“Programme chart” chapter).
•Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning.
•Wipe away lint that has accumulated around the
appliance.
•Do not run the appliance without a filter. Clean the lint
filter before or after each use.
•Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
•Items that have been soiled with substances such as
cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should
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be washed in hot water with an extra amount of
detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.
•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.
•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used
as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
•Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and
matches.
•Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
•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 the items will not
be damaged.
•Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than
5°C or higher than 35°C.
• Make sure that the floor where you
install the appliance is flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Always move the appliance vertically.
• The rear surface of the appliance
must be put against the wall.
• When the appliance is put in its
permanent position, check if it is fully
level with the aid of a spirit level. If it
is not, adjust the feet until it is.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• Only for UK and Ireland. The
appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If
it is necessary to change the fuse in
the mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA
(BS 1362) fuse.
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• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household
only.
• Do not dry the damaged items which
contain padding or fillings.
• Only dry fabrics which are applicable
to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the
instructions on the fabric label.
• If you have washed your laundry with
a stain remover start an extra rinse
cycle before you start the dryer.
• Do not drink or prepare food with the
condensed water/distilled water. It
can cause health problems to people
and pets.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
tumble dryer.
2.4 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal
objects.
2.5 Compressor
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the
appliance.
• The compressor and its system in the
tumble dryer is filled with the special
agent which is free from fluoro-chloro-
hydrocarbons. This system must stay
tight. The damage of the system can
cause a leakage.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children and pets to get closed in the
appliance.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2
6
4
5
8
9
10
11
7
3
1Water container
2Control panel
3Appliance door
4Filter
5The button to open the heat
exchanger door
6Airflow slots
7Adjustable feet
8Heat exchanger door
9Heat exchanger cover
10 The knob to lock the heat exchanger
cover
11 Rating plate
The load door can be
installed by the user in the
opposite side. It can help to
easily put and remove the
laundry or if there is a limit
to install the appliance (see
separate leaflet).
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4. ACCESSORIES
4.1 Stacking kit
Accessory name: SKP11, STA8, STA9
Available from your authorized vendor.
Stacking kit can be used only with the
washing machines specified in the
leaflet. See the leaflet attached.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
4.2 Draining kit
Accessory name: DK11.
It is available from your authorized
vendor (can be attached to some types
of the tumble dryers)
The accessory for through draining of the
condensed water into a basin, siphon,
gully, etc. After the installation, the water
container is drained automatically. The
water container must stay in the
appliance.
The installed hose must be on the height
from minimum of 50 cm to maximum of 1
m from floor level. The hose cannot be in
loop. Decrease the length of the hose if
necessary.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
4.3 Pedestal with the drawer
Accessory name: PDSTP10.
It is available from your authorized
vendor.
To put the appliance higher at the level
what helps to easy load and remove the
laundry.
The drawer can be used for laundry
storage e.g. : towels, cleaning products
and more.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
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5. CONTROL PANEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1Programme dial
2On/Off button
3Reverse Plus button
4Buzzer button
5Anti-crease button
6Delay Start button
7Indicators:
Filter - clean filter
Heat exchanger - heat exchanger
check
Water container - drain the water
container
8Start/Pause button
9Cycle phase indicators:
Drying
Cooling
End
6. PROGRAMME TABLE
Programmes Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark
Cotton
Extra Dry 7 kg Drying level: extra dry. /
Cupboard Dry + 7 kg Drying level: cupboard dry +. /
Cupboard Dry
2)3)
7 kg Drying level: cupboard dry. /
Iron Dry 2) 7 kg Drying level: applicable for iron. /
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Programmes Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark
Jeans 7 kg
Leisure clothing such as jeans,
sweat-shirts of different material
thicknesses (e.g. at the neck, cuffs
and seams).
/
Pillows 3 kg
To dry one or two duvet and pil-
lows (with feather, down or syn-
thetic fillings). /
Wool Refresh 1 kg
Refreshing a wool fabrics. Wool items become
soft and cosy. Remove the items immediately af-
ter the programme end.
Synthetic
Extra Dry 3,5 kg Drying level: extra dry. /
Cupboard Dry2) 3,5 kg Drying level: cupboard dry. /
Iron Dry 3,5 kg Drying level: applicable for iron. /
Easy Iron
1 kg (or 5
shirts)
Easy care fabrics for which a minimum of ironing
is necessary. The drying results can be different
from one type of fabric to the other. Shake the
items before you put them in the appliance.
When the programme is completed, Immediate-
ly remove the items and put them on a hanger.
/
Sports 2 kg Sportswear, thin and light fabrics, microfiber,
polyester, which are not ironed.
Time 60’ 3 kg Time programme to dry individual
items of laundry. /
Time 30’ 1 kg Time programme to dry individual
items of laundry. /
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) For test institutes only: Standard programmes for tests are specified in the EN 61121 document.
Clean the filter after each cycle
3) The Cotton Cupboard Dry programme is the “Standard cotton programme” and it is suitable to
dry normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for
drying wet cotton laundry.
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6.1 Programmes and options selection
Options
Programmes 1) Reverse Plus Anti-crease
Cotton; Extra Dry
Cotton; Cupboard Dry +
Cotton; Cupboard Dry
Cotton; Iron Dry
Jeans
Pillows
Wool Refresh
Synthetic; Extra Dry
Synthetic; Cupboard Dry
Synthetic; Iron Dry
Easy Iron
Sports
Time 60’
Time 30’
1) Together with the programme you can set 1 or more options.
6.2 Consumption Data
Programme Spun at / residual humidity Drying time
Energy
consump-
tion
Cotton 7 kg
Cupboard Dry 1400 rpm / 50% 139 min. 1,90 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 159 min. 2,17 kWh
Iron Dry 1400 rpm / 50% 103 min. 1,47 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 117 min. 1,68 kWh
Synthetic 3,5 kg
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Programme Spun at / residual humidity Drying time
Energy
consump-
tion
Cupboard Dry 1200 rpm / 40% 57 min. 0,64 kWh
800 rpm / 50% 65 min. 0,72 kWh
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Reverse Plus
To dry more lightly the sensitive and
temperature sensitive textiles (e.g.
acrylic, viscose). This option helps also to
decrease the creases on the laundry. For
fabrics with the symbol on the fabric
label.
7.2 Buzzer
When the buzzer option is activated you
can hear the buzzer at the:
• cycle end
• anti-crease phase start and end
• cycle interruption
The buzzer option is by default always
on. You can use this function to activate
or deactivate the sound.
You can activate the Buzzer
option with all programmes.
7.3 Anti-crease
Extends anti-crease phase (30 minutes) at
the end of the drying cycle to 90
minutes. This option prevents laundry
from creases. Laundry can be removed
during the anti-crease phase.
7.4 Delay Start
Lets to delay the start of a
drying programme by 6
hours.
1. Set the drying programme and
options.
2. Push the Delay Start button.
3. To activate the Delay Start option,
push the Start/Pause button.
8. BEFORE FIRST USE
Before you use the appliance for the first
time do these operations:
• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a
moist cloth.
• Start a short programme (e.g. 30
minutes) with moist laundry.
At the beginning of drying
cycle (3-5 min.) there could
be a slightly higher sound
level. It is because of start of
the compressor that is
normal for compressor
powered appliances such:
refrigerators, freezers.
9. DAILY USE
9.1 Preparing the laundry
• Close the zippers.
• Close the fasteners of the duvet
covers.
• Do not keep ties or ribbons loose
(e.g. apron ribbons). Tie them before
you start a programme.
• Remove all items from the pockets.
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• If an item has the internal layer made
of cotton, turn it inside out. Make sure
that the cotton layer is always external
• We recommend that you set the
correct programme applicable for the
type of fabrics that are in the
appliance.
• Do not put fabrics with strong colours
together with fabrics with light
colours. Strong colours can bleed.
• Use an applicable programme for
cotton jersey and knitwear to prevent
the items to shrink.
• Make sure that the laundry weight is
not more than the maximum weight
that is in the programme table.
• Dry only the laundry that is applicable
for tumble dryer. Refer to the fabric
label on the items.
Fabric label Description
Laundry that is applicable for tumble dryer.
Laundry that is applicable for tumble dryer. Set the programme with
standard temperature.
Laundry that is applicable for tumble dryer. Set the programme with
low temperature.
Laundry that is not applicable for tumble dryer.
9.2 Loading the laundry
CAUTION!
Do not lock the laundry in
between the appliance door
and rubber seal.
1. Pull the appliance door.
2. Load loosely the laundry.
3. Close the appliance door.
9.3 Turning on the appliance
To turn on the appliance:
Push the On/Off button.
If the appliance is on, some control
lamps are on.
9.4 Auto stand-by function
To decrease the energy consumption,
the automatic stand-by function
deactivates the appliance:
•if the Start/Pause button was not
pushed in the time of 5 minutes.
• after 5 minutes from the programme
end.
Push the On/Off button to activate
the appliance.
9.5 Setting a programme
Use the programme dial to set the
programme.
9.6 Options
Together with the programme you can
set 1 or more special options.
To activate or deactivate the option push
the applicable button .
When the option is activated the LED
above the button comes into the view.
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9.7 Starting a programme
To start the programme:
Push the Start/Pause button.
The appliance starts and the LED above
the button does not flash but is stable.
9.8 Programme change
To change a programme:
1. Turn the programme dial to Stop
position.
2. Set a new programme.
9.9 Programme end
Clean the filter and drain the
water container after each
drying cycle. (See chapter
CARE AND CLEANING.)
If the drying cycle is completed, the LED
above the Start/Pause button flashes.
If the Buzzer option is on, the
acoustic signal sounds intermittently for
1 minute.
If you do not turn off the
appliance, the crease guard
phase starts. Laundry can be
removed during this phase.
To remove the laundry:
1. Push the On/Off button for 2
seconds to turn off the appliance.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Remove the laundry.
4. Close the appliance door.
10. HINTS AND TIPS
10.1 Ecological hints
• Spin good the laundry before drying.
• Use the load volumes which are
specified in the programme chart.
• Clean the filter after each drying
cycle.
• Do not use fabric softener to wash
and then dry. In the tumble dryer
laundry becomes soft automatically.
• Use the condensate as distilled water,
e.g. for steam ironing. If it is necessary
clean the condensate before (e.g.
with a coffee filter) to remove possible
small pieces of fluff.
• Always keep the airflow slots on the
bottom of the appliance clear.
• Make sure that is good airflow in the
appliance installation position.
10.2 Adjustment of the
remaining laundry moisture
degree
To change the default degree of the
remaining moisture of the laundry:
1. Turn on the appliance.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of available programmes.
4. Push at the same time and hold
down the Reverse Plus and
Anti-crease buttons.
LEDs above the buttons are on.
5. Push the Start/Pause button
again and again until you set
necessary degree.
The are 3 degrees available:
the indicator: Drying is on - the standard
dry laundry is set
the indicator: Cooling is on - the more
dry laundry is set
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the indicator: End is on - the maximum
dry laundry is set
6. To memorise the setting, push at the
same time the Reverse Plus and
Anti-crease buttons for
approximately 2 seconds.
10.3 Deactivating the Water
container indicator
1. Turn on the appliance.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of available programmes.
4. Push at the same time and hold
down the Reverse Plus and
Delay Start buttons.
LEDs above the buttons flash 3 times.
One of 2 configurations is possible:
• the Water container indicator:
is on - the water container
indicator is permanently on
• the
Water container indicator:
is off - the water container
indicator is permanently off
11. CARE AND CLEANING
11.1 Cleaning the filter
At the end of each cycle the indicator
Filter is on and you must clean the filter.
The filter collects the fluff.
The fluff occurs while the
cloths are dried in the
tumble dryer.
1. Open the door. Pull the filter.
2. Push the hook to open the filter.
3. Use a moist hand to clean both parts
of the filter.
4. If necessary clean the filter with the
brush under warm tap water and/or a
vacuum cleaner. Close the filter.
5. If necessary remove fluff from the
filter socket and gasket. You can use
a vacuum cleaner. Put the filter inside
the filter socket.
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11.2 Draining the water
container
Drain the condensed water container
after each drying cycle.
If the condensed water container is full,
the programme breaks off automatically.
The indicator Water container is on
and you must drain the water container.
To drain the water container:
1. Pull the water container and keep it
in horizontal position.
2. Move the plastic connection out and
drain the water into a basin or
equivalent receptacle.
3. Move plastic connection in and install
water container.
4. To continue the programme press
the Start/Pause button.
11.3 Cleaning the heat
exchanger
If the indicator Heat exchanger
flashes, do the inspection of the heat
exchanger and its compartment. If there
is a dirt, clean it.
To do the inspection:
1. Open the door. Pull the filter.
2. Move the release button on the
bottom of the door to open the heat
exchanger door.
3. Turn the blockage to unlock the heat
exchanger cover.
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4. Lower the heat exchanger cover.
5. If necessary, remove the fluff from
the heat exchanger and its
compartment. You can use wet cloth
and/or a vacuum cleaner with the
brush.
6. Close the heat exchanger cover.
7. Lock the blockage until it snaps.
8. Put the filter back.
11.4 Cleaning the drum
WARNING!
Disconnect the appliance
before you clean it.
Use a standard neutral soap detergent to
clean the inner surface of the drum and
drum ribs. Dry the cleaned surfaces with
a soft cloth.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive
materials or steel wool to
clean the drum.
11.5 Cleaning the control
panel and housing
Use a standard neutral soap detergent to
clean the control panel and housing.
Use a moist cloth to clean. Dry the
cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.
CAUTION!
Do not use furniture
cleaning agents or cleaning
agents which can cause
corrosion to clean the
appliance.
11.6 Cleaning the airflow slots
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff
from the airflow slots.
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12. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The tumble dry-
er does not op-
erate.
The tumble dryer is not connected
to mains supply.
Connect in at mains socket. Check
fuse in fuse box (domestic installa-
tion).
The loading door is opened. Close the loading door.
The On/Off button was not
pushed.
Push the On/Off button.
The Start/Pause button was
not pushed.
Push the Start/Pause button.
The appliance is in the standby
mode. Push the On/Off button.
Unsatisfactory
drying result.
Incorrect programme selection. Do the selection of the applicable
programme. 1)
The filter is clogged. Clean the filter. 2)
The Dry Plus option was in
minimum level. 3)
Change the Dry Plus option to
the moderate or maximum level. 3)
Too high volume of the load. Obey the maximum load volume.
The airflow grill is clogged. Clean the airflow grill in the bot-
tom of the appliance.
Dirt on the humidity sensor in the
drum.
Clean the front surface of the
drum.
Incorrect remaining laundry mois-
ture degree.
Adjust remaining laundry moisture
degree. 4)
The heat exchanger is clogged. Clean the heat exchanger. 2)
The loading
door does not
closed
The filter not locked in the posi-
tion.
Put the filter in the correct posi-
tion.
The laundry is locked between the
door and the seal.
Put the load correctly in the drum.
Programme in-
active.
The water container is full. Drain the water container, push
the Start/Pause button. 2)
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
Drying cycle too
short.
Too small laundry volume. Do the selection of time pro-
gramme. The time value must be
related to the load. To dry 1 item
or small quantities of the laundry
we recommend to use short times.
The laundry is too dry. Do the selection of time pro-
gramme or higher drying level
(e.g. Extra Dry)
Drying cycle too
long 5)
The filter is clogged. Clean the filter.
Too high volume of the load. Obey the maximum load volume.
The laundry not spun sufficiently. Spin correctly the laundry.
Very high room temperature - this
is not the appliance malfunction.
If possible, lower the room tem-
perature.
1) Follow the programme description — see PROGRAMME TABLE
2) See chapter CARE AND CLEANING
3) Only dryers with the Dry Plus option
4) See HINTS AND TIPS chapter
5) Note: After maximum 5 hours the drying cycle ends automatically.
13. TECHNICAL DATA
Height x Width x Depth 850 x 600 x 600 mm (maximal 640 mm)
Max. depth with the appliance door open 1090 mm
Max. width with the appliance door open 950 mm
Adjustable height 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation)
Drum volume 118 l
Maximum load volume 7kg
Voltage 230 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Necessary fuse 5 A
Total power 950 W
Energy efficiency class A+
Energy consumption1) 2,17 kWh
Annual energy consumption2) 260 kWh
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Left—on mode power absorption 0,44 W
Off mode power absorption 0,44 W
Type of use Household
Permitted ambient temperature + 5°C to + 35°C
Level of protection against ingress of solid
particles and moisture ensured by the pro-
tective cover, except where the low voltage
equipment has no protection against mois-
ture
IPX4
1) With reference to EN 61121. 7kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm.
2) Energy consumption per year in kWh, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme
at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption per
cycle will depend on how the appliance is used (REGULATION (EU) No 392/2012).
14. INSTALLATION
14.1 Unpacking
CAUTION!
Before use all parts of the
transport packaging must be
removed.
To remove the polystyrene blockages:
1. Open the door.
2. Pull plastic hose with the polystyrene
blockages out from the drum.
14.2 Feet regulation
It is possible to adjust the height of the
tumble dryer. To do that adjust the feet.
15mm
14.3 Installation under a
counter
The appliance can be installed as
freestanding or below the kitchen
counter with correct space (see picture).
> 850 mm
600 mm
600 mm
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