AEG LAVATHERM 87685DIH User manual

EN User Manual 2
Tumble Dryer
DE Benutzerinformation 26
Wäschetrockner
LAVATHERM 87685DIH

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION...........................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................... 5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION........................................................................................ 7
4. ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................................8
5. CONTROL PANEL.....................................................................................................9
6. PROGRAMME TABLE.............................................................................................10
7. OPTIONS................................................................................................................. 14
8. BEFORE FIRST USE.................................................................................................15
9. DAILY USE................................................................................................................15
10. HINTS AND TIPS...................................................................................................17
11. CARE AND CLEANING........................................................................................ 18
12. TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................21
13. TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................... 23
14. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................... 24
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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 8kg (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 Internal light
WARNING!
Risk of injury.
• Visible LED radiation, do not look
directly into the beam.
• The type of light bulb or halogen
lamp used for this appliance is only
for household appliances. Do not use
it for house lighting.
• To replace the internal light, contact
the Authorised Service Centre.
2.5 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.
2.6 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.
2.7 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
7
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
8
1Water container
2Control panel
3Internal light
4Appliance door
5Filter
6The button to open the heat
exchanger door
7Airflow slots
8Adjustable feet
9Heat exchanger door
10 Heat exchanger cover
11 The knob to lock the heat exchanger
cover
12 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.
4.4 Drying rack
Accessory name: RA5, RA6, RA11, RA12.
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It is available from your authorized
vendor (can be attached to some types
of the tumble dryers). Do the check with
the vendor or on the web site if the
accessory is compatible with your
appliance.
Drying rack accessory let to dry safely in
the tumble dryer:
• sport shoes
• wool
• soft toys
• lingerie
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
5. CONTROL PANEL
1 2 3
467 5
1Programme dial
2Display
3Extra options button
4Start/Pause (/Pauze) button
5Options buttons
6Programme indicators
7
On/Off (Aan/Uit) button with the
Auto Off function
5.1 Display
Symbol on the display Symbol description
, , extra laundry dryness: default, moderate, maximum
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Symbol on the display Symbol description
, - anti-crease phase duration: default, interval (30min. -
120min.)
-
- - -
laundry was spun at: 800 — 1800 rpm
default
buzzer on
child lock on
time dry option on
indicator: drain the water container
indicator: clean filter
indicator: do the check of the heat exchanger
indicator: drying phase
indicator: cooling phase
indicator: crease guard phase
delay start option on
cycle time indication
-time programme selection (10min.-2h)
-delay start selection (30min.-20h)
6. PROGRAMME TABLE
Programmes Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark
Cotton (Katoen)
Extra Dry (Droog) 8 kg Drying level: extra dry. /
Cupboard Dry + (Kast-
droog +) 8 kg Drying level: cupboard dry +. /
Cupboard Dry (Kast-
droog) 2)3) 8 kg Drying level: cupboard dry. /
Iron Dry (Strijkdroog) 2) 8 kg Drying level: applicable for iron. /
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Programmes Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark
Jeans 8 kg
Leisure clothing such as jeans,
sweat-shirts of different material
thicknesses (e.g. at the neck, cuffs
and seams).
/
Bed Linen (Beddengoed) 3 kg
To dry bed linen such as: single
and double sheet, pillowcase, bed-
spread. /
Duvets (Dekbed) 3 kg
To dry one or two duvet and pil-
lows (with feather, down or syn-
thetic fillings). /
Time (Tijd) 8 kg
With this programme you can use
the option Time (Tijd) and set the
programme duration. /
Synthetic (Synthetica)
Extra Dry (Droog) 3,5 kg Drying level: extra dry. /
Cupboard Dry (Kast-
droog)2) 3,5 kg Drying level: cupboard dry. /
Iron Dry (Strijkdroog) 3,5 kg Drying level: applicable for iron. /
Easy Iron (Strijkvrij) 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.
/
Outdoor 2 kg
To dry outdoor pieces of clothing, technical,
sports, pile fabrics, waterproof and breathable
jackets, shell jacket teamed with a removable
fleece or inner insulation.
Silk (Zijde) 1 kg To dry hand-washable silk with
warm air and gentle movement. /
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Programmes Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark
Wool (Wol) 4) 1 kg
Wool fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-washable
woollens. Remove immediately the items when
the programme is completed.
Extra Quick Mixed (Mix
Extra Kort) 3 kg To dry cotton and synthetic fabrics. /
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) For test institutes only: Standard programmes for tests are specified in the EN 61121 document. If is
necessary to correct the remaining moisture level of the laundry, adjust the programme with the Dry Plus
(Drogen Plus) option Clean the filter after each cycle
3) The Cotton (Katoen) Cupboard Dry (Kastdroog) programme is the “Standard cotton pro-
gramme” 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.
4) The wool drying cycle of this tumble drying machine has been tested and approved by The Woolmark
Company. The cycle is suitable to dry wool garments, which are labelled "hand wash" provided that the
garments are washed in a Woolmark endorsed hand washing cycle and tumble dried according to the
instructions issued by the manufacturer. 1780SW13W.
6.1 Programmes and options selection
Options
Programmes 1)
Dry
Plus
(Dro-
gen
Plus)
Anti-
creas
e (An-
ti-
kreuk
)
Spun
at
RPM
(T/
Min)
Time
Dry
(Droo
gtijd) Eco 2)
Time
Save
(Tijd-
bes-
par-
ing)
Extra
Silent
(Extra
Stil)
Cotton (Katoen); Extra Dry (Droog)
Cotton (Katoen); Cupboard Dry +
(Kastdroog +)
Cotton (Katoen); Cupboard
Dry (Kastdroog)
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Options
Programmes 1)
Dry
Plus
(Dro-
gen
Plus)
Anti-
creas
e (An-
ti-
kreuk
)
Spun
at
RPM
(T/
Min)
Time
Dry
(Droo
gtijd) Eco 2)
Time
Save
(Tijd-
bes-
par-
ing)
Extra
Silent
(Extra
Stil)
Cotton (Katoen); Iron Dry (Strijk-
droog)
Jeans
Bed Linen (Beddengoed)
Duvets (Dekbed)
Time (Tijd)
Synthetic (Synthetica); Extra Dry
(Droog)
Synthetic (Synthetica); Cupboard
Dry (Kastdroog)
Synthetic (Synthetica); Iron Dry
(Strijkdroog)
Easy Iron (Strijkvrij)
Outdoor
Silk (Zijde)
Wool (Wol) 3)
Extra Quick Mixed (Mix Extra Kort) 4)
1) Together with the programme you can set 1 or more options.
2) The option is off if the 1 of the options Time Save (Tijdbesparing) or Extra Silent (Extra Stil) is
on.
3) Only with the drying rack — see chapter ACCESSORIES
4) Active by default
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6.2 Consumption Data
Programme Spun at / residual humidity Drying time
Energy
consump-
tion
Cotton (Katoen) 8 kg
Cupboard Dry (Kast-
droog) 1400 rpm / 50% 189 min. 1,32 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 215 min. 1,51 kWh
Iron Dry (Strijkdroog) 1400 rpm / 50% 144 min. 1,04 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 164 min. 1,19 kWh
Synthetic (Synthetica) 3,5 kg
Cupboard Dry (Kast-
droog) 1200 rpm / 40% 76 min. 0,47 kWh
800 rpm / 50% 86 min. 0,53 kWh
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Dry Plus (Drogen Plus)
This option helps to get the laundry
more dried. There are 3 possible
selections:
- the default selection which is related
to the programme.
- the selection to get the laundry
lightly dried.
- the selection to get the laundry
more dried.
7.2 Anti-crease (Anti-kreuk)
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.
7.3 Spun at RPM (T/Min)
This option helps to set the best
condition to dry the laundry.
If you know the initial spin speed when
you washed you can use this option.
Higher spin speed causes that the
laundry contains less water.
7.4 Buzzer (Zoemer)
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
(Zoemer) option with all
programmes.
7.5 Time Dry (Droogtijd)
Operates only with the Time (Tijd)
programme. Lets the user to set special
time of drying programme from
minimum 10 min. to maximum of 2 hours
(in 10 min. steps).
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7.6 Delay Start (Startuitstel)
Lets to delay the start of a
drying programme from
minimum of 30 minutes to
maximum of 20 hours.
1. Set the drying programme and
options.
2. Push the Delay Start (Startuitstel)
button again and again.
the necessary time of the delay come
into the view on the display (e.g.
if the programme has to start after 12
hours.)
3. To activate the Delay Start
(Startuitstel) option, push the Start/
Pause (/Pauze) button. The time to
start decreases on the display.
7.7 Extra options
There are 3 additional options for drying
programmes. You can select only one
additional option. Some option can be
activated by default.
Push the button again and again to
select required option.
The corresponding indicator is on.
Eco
This option is on by default with all the
programmes. Does not include the Extra
Quick Mixed (Mix Extra Kort)
programme.
The power consumption is at the
minimum level.
Time Save (Tijdbesparing)
Decreases the time of the cycle without
the effect on the drying quality. The cycle
time can be shorter by 30% on the
cottons and 40% on synthetics. The
appliance operates with the higher
energy consumption.
Extra Silent (Extra Stil)
The appliance operates with low noise 62
dB without the effect on the drying
quality. The appliance operates slowly
with the longer cycle time.
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.
• 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.
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• 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 drying.
Laundry that is applicable for tumble drying and resists higher drying
temperature.
Laundry that is applicable for tumble drying but only with low drying
temperature.
Laundry that is not applicable for tumble drying.
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 (Aan/Uit) button.
If the appliance is on, some indications
come in to the view on the display.
9.4 Auto Off function
To decrease the energy consumption,
the Auto Off function turns off
automatically the appliance:
• if the Start/Pause (/Pauze) button was
not pressed in the time of 5 minutes.
• after 5 minutes from the programme
end.
Push the On/Off (Aan/Uit) button to
turn on the appliance.
If the appliance is on, some indications
come in to the view on the display.
9.5 Setting a programme
Use the programme dial to set the
programme.
The possible time to complete the
programme comes into the view on the
display.
The drying time you see is
related to the load of 5 kg
for cotton and jeans
programmes. For the other
programmes the drying time
is related to the
recommended loads. The
drying time of the cotton
and jeans programmes with
the load more than 5 kg is
longer.
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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 or symbol on the
display comes into the view.
9.7 Child lock option
The child lock can be set to prevent the
children to play with the appliance. The
child lock option locks all push buttons
and the programme dial (this option
does not lock On/Off (Aan/Uit) button).
You can activate the child lock option:
• before you push the Start/Pause (/
Pauze) button - the appliance cannot
start
• after you push the Start/Pause (/
Pauze) button - programmes and
option selection is off.
Child lock option activation:
1. Turn on the dryer.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of the available
programmes.
4. Push at the same time and hold
down the Dry Plus (Drogen Plus)
and Anti-crease (Anti-kreuk)
buttons .
The symbol comes into the view on
the display.
5. To deactivate the child lock, push
again the above buttons until the
symbol goes out of the view.
9.8 Starting a programme
To start the programme:
Push the Start/Pause (/Pauze) button.
The appliance starts and the LED above
the button does not flash but is stable.
9.9 Programme change
To change a programme:
1. Push the On/Off (Aan/Uit) button to
turn off the appliance.
2. Push again the On/Off (Aan/Uit)
button to turn on the appliance.
3. Set a new programme.
9.10 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
symbol flashes on the display. If the
Buzzer (Zoemer) 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 (Aan/Uit) 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.
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• 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 Dry Plus (Drogen Plus)
and Spun at RPM (T/Min) buttons.
One of the symbols goes into the view
on the display:
- the maximum dry laundry
- the more dry laundry
- the standard dry laundry
5. Push the Start/Pause (/Pauze)
button again and again until you set
necessary degree.
6. To memorise the setting, push at the
same time the Dry Plus (Drogen
Plus) and Spun at RPM (T/Min)
buttons for approximately 2 seconds.
10.3 Deactivating the Tank
(Reservoir) indicator
The water container indicator is by
default on. It starts to light 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 indicator can be
permanently off.
To deactivate the 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 Dry Plus (Drogen Plus)
and Buzzer (Zoemer) buttons.
One of 2 configurations is possible:
•the Tank (Reservoir) indicator:
is on and the symbol
goes into the view - the water
container indicator is permanently
on
• the Tank (Reservoir) indicator:
is off and the symbol
goes into the view - the water
container indicator is permanently
off
11. CARE AND CLEANING
11.1 Cleaning the filter
At the end of each cycle the symbol
Filter is on the display 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.
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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.
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 symbol Tank (Reservoir) is on the
display 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 (/Pauze) button.
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11.3 Cleaning the heat
exchanger
If the symbol Condenser (Condensor)
flashes on the display, 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.
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.
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