AEG T9DEC866R User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Tumble Dryer
T9DEC866R

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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
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................. 3
1.1 Children and vulnerable people
safety..................................................... 3
1.2 General Safety ................................4
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................... 6
2.1 Installation........................................6
2.2 Electrical connection........................6
2.3 Use.................................................. 6
2.4 Internal lighting................................ 7
2.5 Care and cleaning............................7
2.6 Compressor..................................... 7
2.7 Service.............................................7
2.8 Disposal........................................... 7
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.......................... 8
4. CONTROL PANEL.......................................9
4.1 Display............................................. 9
5. PROGRAMMES......................................... 11
5.1 Programmes and options selection
compatibility......................................... 12
5.2 Consumption data..........................13
6. OPTIONS................................................... 14
6.1 Dryness Level ............................... 14
6.2 Quiet Mode.................................... 14
6.3 ECO............................................... 14
6.4 Anti-crease ....................................14
6.5 Refresh.......................................... 14
6.6 Time Drying .................................. 14
6.7 Time Drying on Wool program.......15
6.8 Delay Start..................................... 15
6.9 Buzzer ..........................15
7. BEFORE FIRST USE.................................15
7.1 Unusual smell................................ 16
7.2 Noises............................................16
8. DAILY USE................................................ 17
8.1 Preparing the laundry.................... 17
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8.2 Loading the laundry....................... 18
8.3 Turning on the appliance............... 18
8.4 Auto Off function............................ 18
8.5 Setting a programme..................... 19
8.6 Options.......................................... 19
8.7 Child lock option............................ 19
8.8 Starting a program......................... 20
8.9 Program change............................ 20
8.10 Programme end........................... 20
9. HINTS AND TIPS....................................... 21
9.1 Ecological hints..............................21
9.2 Adjustment of default dryness
level..................................................... 21
9.3 Deactivating the tank indicator
........................................................ 22
10. CARE AND CLEANING...........................22
10.1 Cleaning the filter.........................22
10.2 Emptying the water container...... 24
10.3 Cleaning the condenser...............24
10.4 Cleaning the drum....................... 26
10.5 Cleaning the control panel and
housing................................................ 26
10.6 Cleaning the airflow slots.............26
11. TROUBLESHOOTING............................. 26
11.1 Error Codes................................. 26
11.2 Troubleshooting........................... 27
11.3 Possible causes of unsatisfactory
drying results:...................................... 29
12. TECHNICAL DATA..................................29
13. ACCESSORIES....................................... 31
13.1 Stacking kit.................................. 31
13.2 Draining kit...................................32
13.3 Pedestal with drawer................... 32
14. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
ACCORDING TO UK ECODESIGN...............32
15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS.............34
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before beginning the installation and use of this appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is
not responsible for any injuries or damage 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
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the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with
very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•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, it 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).
•The appliance can be installed as freestanding or below a
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 open.
•The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by
a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
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•WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a 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.
•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 8,0 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.
•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.
•WARNING: 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.
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•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 instructions 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 lower than 5°C or higher
than 35°C.
• The floor area on which 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 it is being moved.
• The rear surface of the appliance must be put against a wall.
• When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of
a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric 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.
• WARNING: This appliance is designed to be installed / connected to a grounding connection
in the building.
• 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.
• 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 is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug
fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and Ireland only).
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household (indoors) use only.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed) items that contain padding or fillings.
• If laundry has been washed with a stain remover, carry out an additional rinse cycle before
starting a drying cycle.
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• Dry only fabrics that are suitable to dry in the appliance. Follow the cleaning instruction on
the item label.
• 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 of the appliance.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance.
2.4 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of injury.
• Visible LED radiation, do not look directly into the beam.
• To replace the internal lighting, 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. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive
products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• Be careful when you clean the appliance to prevent damage to the cooling system.
2.6 Compressor
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the appliance.
• The compressor and its system in the tumble dryer is filled with a 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 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These
lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such
as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the
operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications
and are not suitable for household room illumination.
2.8 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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4
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1Water container
2Control panel
3Internal lighting
4Appliance door
5Filter
6Rating plate
7Airflow slots
8Condenser lid
9Condenser cover
10 Adjustable feet
For ease of loading laundry or ease of installation the door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

4. CONTROL PANEL
2
3
5
1
64
1Programme dial
2Display
3Start/Pause button
4Options
5On/Off button with
Auto Off function
6Programmes
4.1 Display
Symbol on the display Symbol description
laundry maximum load
delay start option on
-delay start selection (30min-20h)
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CONTROL PANEL

Symbol on the display Symbol description
cycle time indication
buzzer off
child lock on
time drying option on
-time drying selection (10min-2h)
indicator: drain the water container
indicator: clean the filter
indicator: check the condenser
, , , laundry dryness option: iron dry, cupboard dry, cupboard
dry +, extra dry
ECO ECO option on
Quiet Mode option on
Refresh option on
, , extension of the default anti-crease phase: +30min,
+60min, +90min)
indicator: drying phase
indicator: cooling phase
indicator: crease guard phase
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CONTROL PANEL

5. PROGRAMMES
Programmes Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark 2)
3)
Cottons Eco 8,0 kg
Cycle to be used to dry cotton with
"cotton cupboard" dryness level, with
maximum energy saving. /
Cottons 8,0 kg
Cycle defined to dry cottons items of
different size / different weaving alto‐
gether. /
Synthetics 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics. /
Mixed XL 6 kg
Mix of garments made of cotton, cot‐
ton-synthetic blend and synthetic fab‐
ric. /
Wool 1 kg
Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-washable wool‐
lens. Remove items immediately when the programme
is completed.
The wool drying cycle of this machine has been ap‐
proved by The Woolmark Company for the drying of
wool garments labelled as "hand wash" provided that
the garments are dried according to the instructions is‐
sued by the manufacturer of this machine. Follow the
garment care label for other laundry instructions. M1741
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in many
countries.
Silk 1 kg Gentle drying of hand-washable silks. /
Bedlinen XL 4,5 kg Up to three bed linen sets, one of
which can be double size. /
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PROGRAMMES

Programmes Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark 2)
Down Jacket 2 kg
Feather and down jackets, also with
synthetic filling and technical cover fab‐
ric. Dry with zips closed. /
Outdoor 2 kg
Outdoor clothing, technical, sports fab‐
rics, waterproof and breathable jack‐
ets, shell jackets with a removable
fleece or inner insulation. Suitable for
drying in tumble dryer.
/
Sport 2 kg Sportswear, thin and light fabrics, mi‐
crofiber, polyester. /
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) For fabric mark meaning see chapter
DAILY USE: Preparing the laundry.
3) The Cottons cupboard dry ECO programme is the “Standard cotton programme” according to UK Ecode‐
sign and Energy Labelling Regulations. It is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient
programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.
5.1 Programmes and options selection compatibility
Options
Programmes 1) Dryness
Level
Quiet
Mode
Anti-
crease Refresh Time Drying
Cottons Eco
Cottons
Synthetics
Mixed XL
Wool 2)
Silk
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Options
Programmes 1) Dryness
Level
Quiet
Mode
Anti-
crease Refresh Time Drying
Bedlinen XL
Down Jacket
Outdoor
Sport
1) Aside from the programme, you can set one or more options at the same time.
2) See chapter OPTIONS: Time Drying on Wool programme
5.2 Consumption data
Program Spun at / residual humidity Drying time 1)
Energy
consump‐
tion 2)
Cottons Eco 8,0 kg
cupboard dry
1400 rpm / 50% 134 min 1,30 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 152 min 1,47 kWh
Cottons 8,0 kg
iron dry
1400 rpm / 50% 103 min 0,93 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 125 min 1,09 kWh
Cottons Eco 4,0 kg
cupboard dry
1400 rpm / 50% 90 min 0,76 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 97 min 0,83 kWh
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Program Spun at / residual humidity Drying time 1)
Energy
consump‐
tion 2)
Synthetics 3,5 kg
cupboard dry
1200 rpm / 40% 57 min 0,47 kWh
800 rpm / 50% 66 min 0,58 kWh
1) For partial loads, the cycle time is shorter and appliance uses less energy.
2) Improper ambient temperature and/or poorly centrifuged laundry can prolong cycle time and increase the energy
consumption.
6. OPTIONS
6.1 Dryness Level
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 Quiet Mode
The appliance operates with low noise without effect on the drying quality. The appliance
operates slowly with longer cycle time.
6.3 ECO
This option is on by default with all programs.
The power consumption is at the minimum level.
6.4 Anti-crease
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.
6.5 Refresh
To refresh clothes that were in storage. Maximal load cannot exceed 1 kg.
6.6 Time Drying
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.
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OPTIONS

The cycle lasts as long as set drying time regardless of the size of a load and its
dryness.
TIME DRYING RECOMMENDATION
10 - 20 min action of cool air only (no heater).
20 - 40 min additional drying to improve dryness after previous drying cycle.
> 40 min full drying of the small laundry loads up to 4 kg, well spun (>1200 rpm).
6.7 Time Drying on Wool program
Option applicable to Wool program to adjust final dryness level to more dry or less dry.
6.8 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.
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.
6.9 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 locks are removed automatically when dryer is activated for the first
time. Possible to hear some noise.
To unlock the rear drum locks:
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Set any programme.
3. Press the Start/Pause button.
Drum starts to rotate. Rear drum locks are automatically deactivated.
Before you use the appliance to dry items:
• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a moist cloth.
• Start a 1 hour programme with moist laundry.
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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.
7.1 Unusual smell
The appliance is tightly packed.
After product unpacking you can feel an unusual smell. This is normal for brand new products.
Appliance is built of several different types of material which all together can generate unusual
smell.
Over usage time, after few drying cycles unusual smell gradually disappears.
7.2 Noises
Different noises may be heard at different times during the drying cycle. They are
perfectly normal operating sounds.
Working compressor.
Brrrr
Rotating drum.
Working fans.
Working pump and transferring condensation to the tank.
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8. DAILY USE
8.1 Preparing the laundry
Very often the clothes after washing cycle are kneaded and tangled altogether.
Drying kneaded and tangled clothes is inefficient.
To assure proper air flow and even drying it is recommended to shake and load
one by one the clothes to the tumble dryer.
To assure proper drying process:
• Close the zips.
• 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.
• Turn items with the internal layer made of cotton inside out. Cotton layer must be faced
outwards.
• Always set the programme suitable for the type of laundry.
• Do not put light and dark colours together.
• Use suitable programme for cottons, jersey and knitwear to reduce shrinkage.
• Do not exceed the maximum load stated in the programmes chapter or shown on the
display.
• Dry only the 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.
• Shake the large clothes, fabrics before placing in the tumble dryer. It is to avoid moist places
inside the fabric after the drying cycle.
Fabric label Description
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying.
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.
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8.2 Loading the laundry
CAUTION!
Ensure the laundry is not trapped between the appliance door and the 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
4
To turn on the appliance:
Push the On/Off button.
If the appliance is on, some indicators appear on the display.
8.4 Auto Off function
To decrease the energy consumption, the Auto Off function turns the appliance off
automatically:
• if the Start/Pause touch button is not touched within 5 minutes.
• 5 minutes after a cycle ends.
Push the On/Off button to turn on the appliance.
If the appliance is on, some indications appear on the display.
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8.5 Setting a programme
Use the programme dial to set the programme.
The approximate programme duration appears on the display.
Real drying time will depend on type of the load (quantity and composition), the
room temperature and the humidity of your laundry after spin drying phase.
8.6 Options
Together with the programme you can set 1 or more special options.
To activate or deactivate an option touch the relevant button or a two button combination.
its symbol appears on the display or the led above the corresponding button lights up.
8.7 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.
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DAILY USE

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.
8.8 Starting a program
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To start the program:
Touch the Start/Pause button.
The appliance starts and the LED above the button stops flashing and stays on.
8.9 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.
8.10 Programme end
Clean the filter and drain the water container after each drying cycle. (See chapter
CARE AND CLEANING.)
If the drying cycle is 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
programmes). Flashing symbol signals the execution of the anti-crease 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.
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