AEG LAVATHERM 8DBG862 User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Tumble Dryer
LAVATHERM 8DBG862

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................7
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 8
5. PROGRAMA.................................................................................................................9
6. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................12
7. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 13
8. DAILY USE..................................................................................................................13
9. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................................15
10. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 16
11. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................19
12. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................20
13. ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................22
FOR PERFECT RESULTS
Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you
impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help
make life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please
spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
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 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 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.
•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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