AEG LAVATHERM 7DBE38S User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Tumble Dryer
LAVATHERM 7DBE38S

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................7
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 8
5. PROGRAM....................................................................................................................9
6. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................11
7. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 12
8. DAILY USE..................................................................................................................12
9. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................................15
10. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 16
11. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................18
12. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................20
13. ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................21
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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.
- 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 the 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 and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door 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.
•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.
• 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.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
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• 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.
• To prevent damage to the cooling
system be careful when you clean the
appliance.
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 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
1 2
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3
4
5
6
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1Water container
2Control panel
3Appliance door
4Filter
5Rating plate
6Airflow slots
7Condenser lid
8Condenser cover
9Adjustable feet
For ease of loading laundry
or ease of installation the
door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
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4. CONTROL PANEL
2
3
5
1
64
4
1Program dial
2Display
3Start/Pause button
4Options
5On/Off button
6Programs
4.1 Display
Symbol on the display Symbol description
laundry maximum load
delay start option on
-delay start selection (30min-20h)
cycle time indication
buzzer off
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Symbol on the display Symbol description
child lock on
, , , laundry dryness: iron dry, cupboard dry, cupboard
dry +, extra dry
indicator: drain the water container
indicator: clean filter
indicator: do the check of the heat exchanger
time dry option on
-time programme selection (10min-2h)
indicator: drying phase
indicator: crease guard phase
indicator: cooling phase
5. PROGRAM
Program Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark
2)
Cottons
8 kg Cotton fabrics. /
Synthetics 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics. /
Mixed 3 kg Cotton and synthetic fabrics. /
Wool 1 kg
Wool fabrics. Gentle drying washable woollens.
Remove immediately the items when the pro-
gramme is completed.
Silk 1 kg Silk suitable for tumble dryer. /
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 another. Shake the
items before putting them in the appliance.
When the programme has ended, immediately
remove the items and put them on a hanger.
/
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Program Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark
Bed Linen 3 kg
Bed linen such as single and dou-
ble sheets, pillowcases, duvet cov-
er. /
Active Wear 2 kg
Outdoor clothing, technical, sports
and pile fabrics, waterproof and
breathable jackets, shell jackets
with a removable fleece or inner
insulation.
/
Duvets 3 kg
Single or double duvets and pil-
lows (with feather, down or syn-
thetic fillings). /
Sports 2 kg Sportswear, thin and light fabrics,
microfiber, polyester. /
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) The Cottons program in combination with the
cupboard dry Dryness selection is the “Stand-
ard cotton program”. It is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient pro-
gram in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.
5.1 Programs and options selection
Options
Programs 1) Dryness Anti-
crease Refresh Time Dry
Cottons
Synthetics
Mixed
Wool 2)
Silk
Easy Iron
Bed Linen
Active Wear
Duvets
Sports
1) Together with the program you can set 1 or more options.
2) See chapter OPTIONS: Time Dry on Wool programme
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5.2 Consumption data
Program Spun at / residual humidity Drying time
Energy
consump-
tion
Cottons 8 kg
cupboard dry
1400 rpm / 50% 147 min 2,03 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 179 min 2,60 kWh
iron dry
1400 rpm / 50% 113 min 1,47 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 135 min 1,79 kWh
Synthetics 3,5 kg
cupboard dry
1200 rpm / 40% 58 min 0,71 kWh
800 rpm / 50% 72 min 0,90 kWh
6. OPTIONS
6.1 Dryness
This option helps to achieve requested
laundry dryness. Possible selections:
- ready to iron - iron dry
level.
- ready to store - cupboard dry
level - default selection which is related
to the programme.
- ready to store - cupboard dry
+level.
- ready to store - extra dry
level.
6.2 Anticrease
Extends up to 120 minutes the anti-
crease phase (30 minutes) at the end of
the drying cycle. After drying phase drum
rotates from time to time to prevent
creases. Laundry can be removed during
the anti-crease phase.
6.3 Refresh
To refresh clothes that were in storage.
Maximal load cannot exceed 1 kg.
6.4 Time Dry
For cottons, synthetics and mixed. Lets
the user to set drying time from
minimum 10 min to maximum of 2 hours
(in 10 min steps). When this option is
maximum, load indicator disappears.
6.5 Time Dry on Wool
program
Option applicable to Wool program to
adjust final dryness level to more dry or
less dry.
6.6 Delay Start
Lets to delay the start of a
drying program from
minimum of 30 minutes to
maximum of 20 hours.
1. Set the drying program and options.
2. Touch Delay Start button again
and again.
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Time of delay is on the display (e.g.
if the program has to start after 12
hours.)
3. To activate Delay Start option,
touch the Start/Pause button.
Time to start decreases on the display.
6.7 Buzzer
The sound is heard at the:
• cycle end
• start and end of crease guard phase
The buzzer option is by default always
on. You can use this option to activate or
deactivate the sound.
7. BEFORE FIRST USE
Rear drum packaging is
removed automatically when
dryer is activated for the first
time. Possible to hear some
noise.
Before you use the appliance for the first
time:
• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a
moist cloth.
• Start a short programme (e.g. 30
minutes) with moist laundry.
At the beginning of the
drying cycle (first 3-5 min)
there could be a slightly
higher sound level. This is
due to the compressor
starting up. This is normal for
compressor powered
appliances such as
refrigerators and freezers.
8. DAILY USE
8.1 Preparing the laundry
• Close the zippers.
• Close the fasteners of duvet covers.
• Do not dry ties or ribbons loose (e.g.
apron ribbons). Tie them before you
start a programme.
• Remove all items from pockets.
• If an item has an internal layer made
of cotton, turn it inside out. Make sure
that the cotton layer is always facing
outward.
• We recommend that you set a correct
programme suitable for the type of
fabrics that are in the appliance.
• Do not put dark colours together with
light colours.
• Use a suitable programme for cotton,
jersey and knitwear to prevent
shrinkage.
• Make sure that the load do not
exceeds the maximum load stated in
programs chapter or shown on the
display.
• Only dry laundry that is suitable for
tumble drying. Refer to the fabric
label on the items.
• Do not dry large and small items
together. Small items can be trapped
inside the large items and remain wet.
Fabric label Description
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying.
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Fabric label Description
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at higher temperatures.
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at low temperatures only.
Laundry is not suitable for tumble drying.
8.2 Loading the laundry
CAUTION!
Ensure the laundry is not
trapped between the
appliance door and rubber
seal.
1. Pull open the appliance door.
2. Load the laundry one item at a time.
3. Close the appliance door.
8.3 Turning on the appliance
To turn on the appliance:
Push the On/Off button.
If the appliance is on, some indicators
appear on the display.
8.4 Setting a program
Use the program dial to set the program.
The possible time to complete the
program comes into the view on the
display.
The drying time you see is
related to the load of 5 kg
for cotton program. For the
other programs the drying
time is related to the
recommended loads. The
drying time of the cotton
program with the load more
than 5 kg is longer.
8.5 Options
Together with the program you can set 1
or more special options.
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To activate or deactivate an option touch
the relevant button or 2 buttons
combination.
When the option is activated, the LED
above the button or symbol illuminates
on the display.
8.6 Child lock option
The child lock can be set to prevent
children from playing with the appliance.
The child lock option locks all touch
buttons and the program dial (this option
does not lock the On/Off button).
You can activate the child lock option:
• before you touch the Start/Pause
button - the appliance cannot start
• after you touch the Start/Pause
button - programs and option
selection is unavailable.
Child lock option activation:
1. Turn the dryer on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down 2 buttons at
the same time.
The symbol appears on the display.
4. To deactivate the child lock, touch
the above buttons again until the
symbol disappears.
8.7 Starting a program
To start the program:
Touch the Start/Pause button.
The appliance starts and the LED above
the button stops flashing and stays on.
8.8 Program change
To change a program:
1. Push the On/Off button to turn
the appliance off.
2. Push the On/Off button again to
turn on the appliance.
3. Set a new program.
8.9 Program end
Clean the filter and drain the
water container after each
drying cycle. (See chapter
CARE AND CLEANING.)
If the drying cycle is finished, the symbol
appears on the display. If the
Buzzer option is activated, the acoustic
signal sounds intermittently for 1 minute.
If you do not turn off the
appliance, the anti-crease
phase starts (not active with
all programs). Flashing
symbol signals the execution
of the anticrease phase.
Laundry can be removed
during this phase.
To remove the laundry:
1. Push the On/Off button for 2
seconds to turn the appliance off.
2. Open the appliance door.
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3. Remove the laundry. 4. Close the appliance door.
9. HINTS AND TIPS
9.1 Ecological hints
• Spin the laundry well before drying.
• Do not exceed the load sizes which
are specified in the programs chapter.
• 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 distilled water like that used for
steam ironing. If it is necessary, clean
the distilled water before (e.g. with a
coffee filter) to remove any particles.
• Always keep the airflow slots at the
bottom of the appliance clear.
• Make sure there is good airflow where
the appliance is to be installed.
9.2 Adjustment of default
dryness level
To change the default dryness level:
1. Turn the appliance on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down the
Dryness and Refresh buttons at
the same time.
One of the symbols appears on the
display:
- Maximum dryness
- Extra dryness
- Standard dryness
4. Touch the Start/Pause button
repeatedly until you reach the
desired dryness level.
Dryness lev-
el Display symbol
Maximum
dryness
Dryness lev-
el Display symbol
Extra dry-
ness
Standard
dryness
5. To memorise the setting touch and
hold down the Dryness and
Refresh buttons at the same time for
approximately 2 seconds.
9.3 Deactivating the tank
indicator
The water container indicator is activated
by default. It illuminates at the end of the
drying cycle or during the cycle if the
water reservoir is full. If the draining kit is
installed the water container is drained
automatically and the indicator can be
deactivated.
To deactivate the indicator:
1. Turn the appliance on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down Refresh
and Time Dry buttons at the
same time.
One of 2 configurations is possible:
• the Tank indicator: is on if the
symbol appears - the
water container indicator is
permanently activated
• the Tank indicator: is off if the
symbol appears - the
water container indicator is
permanently deactivated
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10. CARE AND CLEANING
10.1 Cleaning the filter
At the end of each cycle the Filter
symbol comes on the display and you
must clean the filter.
The filter collects the fluff
during the drying cycle.
1. Open the door. Pull the filter up.
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 a
vacuum cleaner. Close the filter.
5. If necessary, remove fluff from the
filter socket and gasket. You can use
a vacuum cleaner. Place the filter
back inside the filter socket.
10.2 Emptying the water
container
Empty the condensed water container
after each drying cycle.
If the condensed water container is full,
the programme stops automatically. The
Tank symbol comes on the display
and you must empty the water container.
To empty the water container:
1. Pull the water container out keeping
it in a horizontal position.
2. Pull the plastic connection out and
drain the water into a basin or
equivalent receptacle.
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3. Push the plastic connection back in
and place the water container back
into position.
4. To continue the programme press
the Start/Pause button.
10.3 Cleaning the condenser
If the symbol Condenser flashes on
the display, inspect the condenser and
its compartment. If it is dirty, clean it. Do
the check not less than once a 6 months.
WARNING!
Do not touch the metal
surface with bare hands. Risk
of injury. Wear protective
gloves. Clean carefully to
avoid damaging the metal
surface.
To inspect:
1. Open the door. Pull the filter up.
2. Open the condenser cover.
3. Turn the lever to unlock the
condenser lid.
4. Lower the condenser lid.
5. If necessary, remove the fluff from
the condenser and its compartment.
You can use a wet cloth and/or a
vacuum cleaner with a brush
attachment.
6. Close the condenser lid.
7. Turn the lever until it clicks into
position.
8. Put the filter back.
10.4 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 lifters. Dry the cleaned surfaces
with a soft cloth.
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CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive
materials or steel wool to
clean the drum.
10.5 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.
10.6 Cleaning the airflow slots
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove fluff
from the airflow slots.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem 1) Possible cause Remedy
The tumble dry-
er does not op-
erate.
The tumble dryer is not connected
to the mains supply.
Connect to the mains socket.
Check fuse in fuse box (domestic
installation).
The door is open. Close the door.
The On/Off button was not
pushed.
Push the On/Off button.
The Start/Pause button was
not touched.
Touch the Start/Pause button.
The appliance is in standby mode. Push the On/Off button.
Unsatisfactory
drying result.
Incorrect program selection. Select a suitable program. 2)
The filter is clogged. Clean the filter. 3)
Dryness option was set to
iron dry .4)
Change Dryness option to
higher level.
The load was too large. Do not exceed the maximum load
size.
The airflow slots are clogged. Clean the airflow slots at the bot-
tom of the appliance.
Dirt on the humidity sensor in the
drum.
Clean the front surface of the
drum.
Dryness level not set to desired
level. Adjust the dryness level. 5)
The condenser is clogged. Clean the condenser. 3)
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Problem 1) Possible cause Remedy
The loading
door does not
close
The filter is not locked into posi-
tion.
Put the filter in the correct posi-
tion.
Laundry is trapped between the
door and the seal.
Remove trapped items and close
the door.
Not possible to
change the pro-
gram or option.
After cycle start it is not possible to
change the program or option.
Turn the tumble dryer off and on.
Change the program or option as
required.
Not possible to
select an option.
Acoustic signal
is emitted.
The option you tried to select is
not available for the selected pro-
gram.
Turn the tumble dryer off and on.
Change the program or option as
required.
Unexpected du-
ration time on
the display.
The drying duration is calculated
according to load size and damp-
ness.
This is automated — the appliance
is working correctly.
Program inac-
tive.
The water container is full. Drain the water container, push
the Start/Pause button. 3)
Drying cycle too
short.
Load size is small. Select time program. The time val-
ue must be related to the load. To
dry 1 item or a small amount of
laundry we recommend short dry-
ing times.
The laundry is too dry. Select time program or higher dry-
ness level (e.g. extra dry )
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Problem 1) Possible cause Remedy
Drying cycle too
long 6)
The filter is clogged. Clean the filter.
The load is too large. Do not exceed the maximum load
size.
The laundry was not spun suffi-
ciently.
Spin the laundry well.
Too low or too high room temper-
ature - this is not the appliance
malfunction.
Ensure a room temperature higher
than +5°C and lower than +35°C.
Optimal room temperature to ach-
ieve best drying results is between
19°-24°C.
1) If there is an error message on the display (e.g. E51): Turn the tumble dryer off and on. Select a new
program. Push the Start/Pause button. If the appliance does not operate contact the service centre and
provide the error code.
2) Follow the program description — see PROGRAMS chapter
3) See chapter CARE AND CLEANING
4) Only dryers with Dryness option
5) See HINTS AND TIPS chapter
6) Note: After a maximum of 5 hours the drying cycle ends automatically.
12. TECHNICAL DATA
Height x Width x Depth 850 x 600 x 630 mm (maximal 640 mm)
Max. depth with the appliance door open 1100 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 8kg
Voltage 230 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Total power 900 W
Energy efficiency class A+
Energy consumption1) 2,60 kWh
Annual energy consumption2) 309 kWh
Left—on mode power absorption 0,50 W
Off mode power absorption 0,50 W
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