AEG LAVATHERM 75280AC User manual

EN User Manual
Tumble Dryer LAVATHERM 75280AC

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION...........................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................... 5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION........................................................................................ 7
4. ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................................8
5. CONTROL PANEL.....................................................................................................9
6. PROGRAMME TABLE.............................................................................................10
7. OPTIONS................................................................................................................. 13
8. BEFORE FIRST USE.................................................................................................13
9. DAILY USE................................................................................................................13
10. HINTS AND TIPS...................................................................................................16
11. CARE AND CLEANING........................................................................................ 16
12. TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................19
13. TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................... 20
14. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................... 21
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
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following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before beginning the installation and use of this
appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The
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manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
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 the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep 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, this should
be activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance 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
only with the appliance specified in the instructions,
supplied with the accessory. Read it carefully before
installation (Refer to the Installation leaflet).
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•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, that would prevent the appliance door from
being fully opened.
•The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable)
must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor
covering.
•WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and
off by a utility.
•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation process. Make sure that the
mains plug is accessible after installation.
•Ensure good air ventilation in the located room to
avoid the backflow of unwanted gases into the room
from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including
open fires.
•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes from any appliances
burning gas or other fuels.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
•Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled
with industrial chemicals.
•Wipe away lint or packaging debris 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.
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•Items that have been soiled with substances such as
cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, 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.
•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 only be
used as specified by the product manufacturer’s
instructions.
•Remove all objects from items that could be a source
of fire ignition such as lighters or 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 any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 5°C or higher than 35°C.
• The floor area where the appliance is
to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Always keep the appliance vertical
when being moved.
• The rear surface of the appliance
must be put against the wall.
• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check that it is
fully level with the aid of a spirit level.
If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
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• 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.
• 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.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed)
items that 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 any abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or
metal objects.
2.5 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1Water container
2Control panel
3Appliance door
4Filter
5Button for condenser door
6Airflow slots
7Adjustable feet
8Condenser door
9Condenser cover
10 Locks for condenser cover
11 Rating plate
For ease of loading laundry
or ease of installation the
door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
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4. ACCESSORIES
4.1 Stacking kit
Accessory name: SKP11, STA9
Available from your authorised vendor.
Stacking kit can be used only between
washing machines and tumble dryers
specified in the leaflet. See the leaflet
attached.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
4.2 Draining kit
Accessory name: DK11.
Available from your authorised vendor
(can be attached to some types of
tumble dryer)
For thorough draining of the condensed
water into a basin, siphon, gully, etc.
After installation, the water container is
drained automatically. The water
container must stay in the appliance.
The installed hose must be minimum 50
cm to maximum 100 cm from floor level.
The hose cannot be in a loop. Decrease
the length of the hose if necessary.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
4.3 Pedestal with drawer
Accessory name: PDSTP10.
Available from your authorised vendor.
For increasing the height of the
appliance in order to ease loading and
unloading of laundry.
The drawer can be used for laundry
storage e.g. : towels, cleaning products
etc.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
4.4 Drying rack
Accessory name: RA5, RA6, RA11, RA12.
Available from your authorised vendor
(can be attached to some types of
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tumble dryers). Check with the vendor if
the accessory is compatible with your
appliance.
Use the drying rack when drying:
• Sport shoes
• Wool
• Soft toys
• Lingerie
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
5. CONTROL PANEL
1 10 122 4 5 6 7 8 9 113
1Programme dial
2On/Off button
3Programme indicators
4Dry Plus button
5Delicate button
6Anti-crease button
7Buzzer button
8Time Drying button
9Delay Start button
10 Display
11 Start/Pause button
12 Indicators:
Tank - drain the water container
Filter - clean filter
Condenser - clean condenser
5.1 Display
default laundry dry-
ness
moderate laundry
dryness
maximum laundry
dryness
delicate option acti-
vated
m /manti-crease phase
duration
drying phase indica-
tor
cooling phase indi-
cator
anti-crease phase
indicator
child lock activated
delay start activated
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cycle time indica-
tion
-time programme
selection
(10min.-2h)
-delay start selection
(30min.-20h)
6. PROGRAMME TABLE
Programmes Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark
Cotton
Extra Dry 8 kg Drying level: extra dry. /
Cupboard Dry 2)3) 8 kg Drying level: cupboard dry. /
Iron Dry 2) 8 kg Drying level: suitable for ironing. /
Jeans 8 kg
Leisure clothing such as jeans,
sweat-shirts of different material
thicknesses (e.g. at the neck, cuffs
and seams).
/
Bed Linen 3 kg
To dry bed linen such as single
and double sheets, pillowcases,
bedspreads. /
Duvets 3 kg
To dry single or double duvets and
pillows (with feather, down or syn-
thetic fillings). /
Time Drying 8 kg
With this programme you can use
the Time Drying option and set the
programme duration. /
Extra Quick Mixed 3 kg To dry cotton and synthetic fabrics,
uses low temperature. /
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: suitable for ironing. /
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