AEG T9DEC88CS User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Tumble Dryer
T9DEC88CS
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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.
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................................... 7
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety.............................7
1.2 General Safety ................................................................ 8
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................10
2.1 Installation...................................................................... 10
2.2 Electrical connection...................................................... 10
2.3 Use.................................................................................11
2.4 Internal lighting...............................................................11
2.5 Care and cleaning.......................................................... 11
2.6 Compressor....................................................................12
2.7 Disposal......................................................................... 12
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION......................................................13
4. CONTROL PANEL..................................................................14
4.1 Display........................................................................... 14
5. WI-FI - CONNECTIVITY SETUP.........................................17
5.1 Installing and configuring My AEG................................. 17
5.2 Over-the-air update........................................................ 18
5.3 Wireless connection configuration................................. 18
5.4 Remote control from application My AEG .................. 19
6. PROGRAMMES...................................................................... 21
6.1 Programmes and options selection compatibility........... 23
6.2 Consumption data.......................................................... 25
7. OPTIONS.................................................................................27
7.1 Dryness Level ............................................................... 27
7.2 Extra Silent.....................................................................27
7.3 ECO............................................................................... 27
7.4 Anti-crease .................................................................... 27
7.5 Refresh...........................................................................27
7.6 Time Drying ...................................................................27
7.7 Time Drying on Wool program....................................... 28
7.8 Delay Start..................................................................... 28
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7.9 Buzzer ............................................................... 28
8. BEFORE FIRST USE.............................................................. 29
9. DAILY USE..............................................................................30
9.1 Preparing the laundry.....................................................30
9.2 To achieve best drying results....................................... 31
9.3 Loading the laundry........................................................31
9.4 Turning on the appliance................................................31
9.5 Auto Off function............................................................ 32
9.6 Setting a programme......................................................32
9.7 Options...........................................................................32
9.8 Child lock option.............................................................33
9.9 Starting a program......................................................... 34
9.10 Program change...........................................................34
9.11 Program end................................................................ 34
10. HINTS AND TIPS.................................................................. 36
10.1 Ecological hints............................................................ 36
10.2 Adjustment of default dryness level............................. 36
10.3 Deactivating the tank indicator .................................37
11. CARE AND CLEANING........................................................ 38
11.1 Cleaning the filter......................................................... 38
11.2 Emptying the water container.......................................39
11.3 Cleaning the condenser............................................... 40
11.4 Cleaning the drum........................................................42
11.5 Cleaning the control panel and housing.......................42
11.6 Cleaning the airflow slots............................................. 43
12. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................... 44
12.1 Possible causes of unsatisfactory drying results:.........49
13. TECHNICAL DATA............................................................... 51
14. ACCESSORIES.....................................................................53
14.1 Stacking kit...................................................................53
14.2 Draining kit................................................................... 53
14.3 Pedestal with drawer....................................................54
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15. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U.
REGULATION 1369/2017........................................................... 55
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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
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.
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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.
•CAUTION: 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.
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•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.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance
and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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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.
• 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.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always
pull the mains plug.
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• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric 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.
• If laundry has been washed with a stain remover, carry out an
additional rinse cycle before starting a drying cycle.
• 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.
• The LED lamp is dedicated to drum lighting. This lamp cannot be
reused for other lighting purposes.
• 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.
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• 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.
2.6 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 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
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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4. CONTROL PANEL
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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
wireless connection
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Symbol on the display Symbol description
remote control
-delay start selection (30min-20h)
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, cup‐
board dry, cupboard dry +, extra dry
ECO ECO option on
Extra Silent option on
Refresh option on
, , extension of the default anti-crease
phase: +30min, +60min, +90min)
indicator: drying phase
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Symbol on the display Symbol description
indicator: cooling phase
indicator: crease guard phase
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5. WI-FI - CONNECTIVITY SETUP
This chapter describes how to connect the smart appliance to the
Wi-Fi network and to link it to a mobile devices.
By this functionality you can receive notifications, monitor and
control your tumble dryer from your mobile devices.
To connect the appliance to enjoy the full range of features and
services you need:
• Wireless network at home with internet connection enabled.
• Mobile device connected to wireless network.
Fre‐
quency 2.412 - 2.472 GHz for European market
Protocol IEEE 802.11b/g/n two stream radio
Max
power < 20dBm
5.1 Installing and configuring My AEG
When connecting the tumble dryer to the application, stand near it
with Your smart device.
Make sure that your smart device is connected to the wireless
network.
1. Go to the App Store on your smart device.
2. Download and install App My AEG .
3. Make sure you started a Wi-fi connection in the dryer. If not go to
the section below.
4. Start the application. Select the country and language and login
with Your email and password. If you do not have an account,
create a new one following the instructions in My AEG.
5. Follow the instructions on the App for the appliance registration
and configuration.
A message appears on the appliance display to confirm that the
configuration was successful.
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5.2 Over-the-air update
The App may propose an update for downloading new features.
The update is accepted via App only.
If a programme is running, the App notifies that the update will start
at the end of the programme.
During the update, the appliance shows in the display.
The appliance will usable again at the end of the update, without
any notification about successful update.
If an error occurs, the appliance shows in the display: just
press any buttons or turn the knob to return to normal use.
5.3 Wireless connection configuration
Before you begin configuration download and install My AEG
application on your smart device.
1. Push the On/Off button to switch on the appliance.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Touch and hold down the Refresh and Delay Start buttons at the
same time.
The symbols: and appear on the display. After few seconds
remains only flashing symbol: . Wireless module is activating
around 1 minute. When ready the symbol: (Access Point)
appears on the display. Access Point is open around 3 minutes.
4. Configure My AEG application on your smart device.
If the configuration is successful the symbol: (Access Point)
disappears and the symbol: stops flashing.
Each time you switch the appliance on, the appliance attempt to
connect to the network automatically. When the connection is
established the symbol: stops flashing.
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To switch off the wireless connection , touch and hold down
Refresh and Delay Start buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
The symbol: appears on the display.
Appliance stores last connection configuration. To use wireless
features of the appliance the wireless connection must be in
mode.
To remove the wireless credentials, touch and hold down
Refresh and Delay Start buttons at the same time for 10 seconds.
The symbol: appears on the display.
5.4 Remote control from application My AEG
One of the My AEG application features is to remotely control
appliance by:
• standard and extended programme selection
• programme start and stop
• programme status view
It works only when remote control is enabled.
in remote mode each programme and option selection from
extended application list is signalled by symbol on the
display.
Remote control activation
To operate remotely the tumble dryer you must activate this
function on the appliance control panel.
To enable the remote control:
1. Check wireless connection between the appliance and smart
device.
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The symbol must be on the display and your appliance must be
accessible from My AEG application.
2. Touch and hold down the Time Drying and Delay Start buttons
at the same time.
The symbol must appear on the display. Remote control is
enabled.
Another possibility to enable remote control is to touch Start/Pause
button. The symbol must appear on the display. Remote control
is enabled.
Remote control deactivation
To disable the remote control:
Touch and hold down the Time Drying and Delay Start buttons at
the same time.
The symbol must disappear from the display. Remote control is
disabled.
Another possibility to disable remote control is to touch Start/Pause
button. The symbol must disappear from the display. Remote
control is disabled.
Remote control is disabled once the appliance door are opened.
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