AEG TR838P4C User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Tumble Dryer
TR838P4C

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................... 6
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................8
4. CONTROL PANEL................................................................................................9
5. PROGRAM .........................................................................................................10
6. OPTIONS............................................................................................................14
7. BEFORE FIRST USE..........................................................................................15
8. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 16
9. HINTS AND TIPS................................................................................................19
10. CARE AND CLEANING.................................................................................... 20
11. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................23
12. TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................... 26
13. ACCESSORIES................................................................................................ 27
14. QUICK GUIDE.................................................................................................. 29
15. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION
1369/2017............................................................................................................... 30
16. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS......................................................................32
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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.
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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.
Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials.
The appliance contains flammable gas, propane (R290),
a gas with a high level of environmental compatibility.
Keep fire and ignition sources away from the appliance.
Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit
containing propane.
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.
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•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
•This appliance is for drying domestic-type, machine-
dryable laundry only.
•Do not use the dryer function if laundry has been
soiled with industrial chemicals.
•This appliance is designed for single household
domestic use in an indoor environment.
•This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest
rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest
houses and other similar accommodation where such
use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
•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.
•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.
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•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 room where the
appliance is installed to avoid the backflow of
unwanted gases into the room from appliances
burning gas or other fuels, including open fires.
•WARNING: Do not install the appliance in an
environment with no air exchange.
The appliance contains flammable gas, propane
(R290), a gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Keep fire and ignition sources away from
the appliance. Be careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit containing propane.
•WARNING: In the appliance enclosure or in the built -
in structure, keep ventilation opening clear of
obstruction.
•WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•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).
•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.
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•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.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable
materials.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install the appliance in an
environment with no air exchange
The appliance contains flammable
gas, propane (R290), a gas with a
high level of environmental
compatibility. Keep fire and ignition
sources away from the appliance. Be
careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit containing propane.
• 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.
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2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock,
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable
materials. The appliance contains
flammable gas, propane (R290), a gas
with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Keep fire and ignition
sources away from the appliance. Be
careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit containing propane.
• 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.
• 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.
Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable
materials. The appliance contains
flammable gas, propane (R290), a gas
with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Keep fire and ignition
sources away from the appliance. Be
careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit containing propane.
• 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.
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Warning: Risk of fire / Risk of
material damage and damage to the
appliance.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• The appliance contains flammable
gas (R290). Contact your municipal
authority for information on how to
discard the appliance correctly.
• 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).
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2
8
3
4
5
6
7
10
9
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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Mod. xxxxxxxxx
000V ~ 00Hz 0000 W
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Prod.No.
A B C D
The rating plate reports:
A. model name
B. product number
C. electrical ratings
D. serial number
4. CONTROL PANEL
3s
3s
3s
2 3 41
6 5
1Programs
2Program dial
3Display
4 Start/Pauza button
5Options
6Zap./Vyp. button with
Auto Off
function
4.1 Display
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Symbol on the display Symbol description
cycle time indication
maximum load
-finish in selection (up to 24h)
+ Proti pomačkání option on
buzzer off
child lock on
, , laundry dryness: iron dry, cupboard dry, extra dry
Čas sušení option on
indicator: drain the water container
indicator: clean the filter
indicator: check the condenser
ECO mode drying
indicator: drying phase
indicator: cooling phase
indicator: crease guard phase
Konec za option on
ProSense indicator
indicator: maximum load exceeded
5. PROGRAM
Program Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark 2)
MixDry 5,0 kg
Designed for routine drying of what
you wash without sorting. Dries
evenly clothes made of cotton, cot‐
ton-synthetic blends and synthetic.
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Program Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark 2)
3)
Bavlna Eco 8,0 kg Cotton fabrics programme designed
for maximum energy saving. / ,
Bavlna 8,0 kg
White and coloured cotton fabrics
programme. Default setting is for
ready to store dryness level. / ,
Syntetika 4,0 kg
Blended garments containing mostly
synthetic fibres like polyester, polya‐
mide, etc. / , ,
Jemné prádlo 2,0 kg
Recommended for generic delicate
fabrics such as viscose, rayon, acryl‐
ic and their blends. / , ,
Vlna 1,0 kg
Gently dries for machine and hand-washable wool‐
lens. Remove immediately the items when the pro‐
gramme 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 instruc‐
tions issued by the manufacturer of this machine.
Follow the garment care label for other laundry in‐
structions. M2101
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in
many countries.
Hedvábí 0,5 kg
Preserves the shape of delicate ma‐
chine and hand-washable silk
clothes, minimizing creases by using
gentle warm air and soft movements.
/ , ,
Ložní prádlo XL 4,5 kg
Dries up to three bed linen sets at
once. Minimises twists and tangles
of large items to ensure every bed
linen reaches a uniform dryness
without wet spots.
/ , ,
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Program Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark 2)
Outdoor 2,0 kg
Maintains the functionality of outdoor
fabrics made of technical textile and
restores water repellency on water‐
proof jackets and shell jackets with
removable linings (suitable for drying
in tumble dryer).
/ ,
Snadné žehlení 2,0 kg
Limits creases on small loads of cot‐
ton, synthetic and mixed-fabric gar‐
ments for easy ironing. Features two
drying levels: Iron leaves garments
slightly damp for ironing or hanging;
Cupboard fully dries items.
/ , ,
Přikrývka 3,0 kg
Ensures proper drying of inner parts
through single or double duvets, pil‐
lows, and padded blankets. / , ,
Sportovní oblečení 4,0 kg
Dries generic sportswear made with
synthetic fibres including polyester,
elastane blends, and polyamide. / , ,
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) For fabric mark meaning see chapter
DAILY USE: Preparing the laundry.
3) The Bavlna ECO programme in combination with the
cupboard dry Stupeň sušení selection
is the “Standard cotton programme” according to Commission Regulation EU No. 392/2012. It is suitable
for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consump‐
tion for drying wet cotton laundry.
5.1 Program and options selection compatibility
Options
Program 1) Stupeň
sušení
Čas suš‐
ení
+ Proti
pomačká‐
ní
Tichý Osvěžení
MixDry
Bavlna Eco
Bavlna
Syntetika
Jemné prádlo 2)
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Options
Program 1) Stupeň
sušení
Čas suš‐
ení
+ Proti
pomačká‐
ní
Tichý Osvěžení
Vlna 3)
Hedvábí 2)
Ložní prádlo XL
Outdoor 2)
Snadné žehlení
Přikrývka 2)
Sportovní oblečení 2)
1) Aside from the programme, you can set one or more options at the same time.
2) Set by default
3) See chapter OPTIONS: Čas sušení on Vlna programme
5.2 Consumption data
Program Spun at / residual humidity Drying time 1)
Energy
consump‐
tion 2)
Bavlna Eco 8,0 kg
suché do skříně
1400 rpm / 50% 125 min 1,51 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 154 min 1,99 kWh
Bavlna 8,0 kg
suché k žehlení
1400 rpm / 50% 106 min 1,19 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 141 min 1,70 kWh
Bavlna Eco 4,0 kg
suché do skříně
1400 rpm / 50% 75 min 0,88 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 89 min 1,07 kWh
Syntetika 4,0 kg
suché do skříně
1200 rpm / 40% 59 min 0,63 kWh
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Program Spun at / residual humidity Drying time 1)
Energy
consump‐
tion 2)
800 rpm / 50% 74 min 0,83 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 Stupeň sušení
This option helps to achieve requested
laundry dryness. You can select the level
of dryness:
ready to iron - iron dry level
ready to store - cupboard
dry level1)
ready to store - extra dry
level
1) Default selection which is related to the pro‐
gramme
6.2 Čas sušení
For: Bavlna, Ložní prádlo XL, Syntetika
and MixDry programs. 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.
The cycle lasts as long as
set drying time regardless of
the size of a load and its
dryness.
TIME DRYING RECOMMENDATION
up 10
min
action of cool air only (no heat‐
er).
10 - 40
min
additional drying to improve dry‐
ness after previous drying cy‐
cle.
TIME DRYING RECOMMENDATION
> 40
min
full drying of the small laundry
loads up to 4 kg, well spun
(>1200 rpm).
Čas sušení on Vlna program
Option applicable to Vlna program to
adjust final dryness level to more dry or
less dry.
6.3 + Proti pomačkání
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.
6.4 Tichý
The appliance operates with low noise
without effect on the drying quality. The
appliance operates slowly with longer
cycle time.
6.5 Osvěžení
To refresh clothes that were in storage.
Maximal load cannot exceed 1 kg.
6.6 Signál
The acoustic signal sounds at the
following:
• cycle end
• start and end of crease guard phase
The acoustic signal is by default always
on. You can use this option to activate or
deactivate the sound.
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Signál option off:
3s
3s
3s
1. Turn the dryer on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down Osvěžení
button by around 3 seconds.
The symbol appears on the display.
4. To activate the Signál, touch the
above button again until the symbol
disappears.
6.7 Konec za
This option allows choosing
the time at which a
programme should
terminate. Once activated
the machine waits for the
right moment to begin the
drying process.
Konec za time is the sum of stand by
time and drying time.
To set the Konec za option:
1. Set the drying programme and
options.
2. Touch Konec za repeatedly until the
display shows the desired time within
the programme should end (e.g.
if the programme has to finish
within 12 hours.)
3. Touch the Start/Pauza button. The
drum starts rotating to perform the
ProSense estimation, if foreseen in
the selected programme.
4. The appliance starts the countdown
to the end of the programme and the
programme will start at the right
moment for ending.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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
To turn on the appliance:
Push the Zap./Vyp. 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/Pauza touch button is not
touched within 5 minutes.
• 5 minutes after a cycle ends.
Push the Zap./Vyp. button to turn on the
appliance.
If the appliance is on, some indications
appear on the display.
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.
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8.6 Options
Together with the programme you can
set 1 or more options.
3s
3s
3s
To activate or deactivate an option touch
the relevant button.
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 Zap./Vyp. button).
You can activate the child lock option:
• before you touch the Start/Pauza
button - the appliance cannot start
• after you touch the Start/Pauza
button - programs and option
selection is unavailable.
Child lock option activation:
3s
3s
3s
1. Turn the dryer on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down + Proti
pomačkání button by around 3
seconds.
The symbol appears on the display.
4. To deactivate the child lock, touch
the above button again until the
symbol disappears.
8.8 Starting a program
3s
3s
3s
To start the program:
Touch the Start/Pauza button.
The appliance starts and the LED above
the button stops flashing and stays on.
8.9 The ProSense load
detection
The ProSense The
ProSense technology
detects the laundry load size
defining the programme
duration.
After setting a drying programme, the
icon lights up on the display
if the programme supports it.
Touching the Start/Pauza button, the
ProSense starts the laundry load
detection:
1. The appliance detects the load in the
first minute: the indicator flashes, the
bars under the icon move back and
forth and the drum rotates
shortly.
2. When the drum stops rotating, the
display shows the new programme
duration adjusted according to the
detected load. The number of bars,
from 1 to 4, represents the estimated
load amount. 4 bars represent the
maximum load amount for the
selected programme.
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In case of drum overload,
the maximum declared load
indicator comes on again
with the indicator
blinking. In this case, during
these 30 seconds, it is
possible to open the door
and remove the exceeding
garments. Once removed,
touch the Start/Pauza button
to start the programme
again. If the laundry amount
will not be reduced, the
programme starts anyway.
In this case, it will be not
possible to guarantee the
best results.
8.10 Program change
To change a program:
1. Push the Zap./Vyp. button to turn the
appliance off.
2. Push the Zap./Vyp. button again to
turn on the appliance.
3. Set a new program.
8.11 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 Signál
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 Zap./Vyp. button for 2
seconds to turn the appliance off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Remove the laundry.
4. Close the appliance door.
Possible causes of unsatisfactory drying
results:
• Inadequate default dryness level
settings. See chapter Adjustment of
default dryness level
• Room temperature is too low or too
high. Optimal room temperature is
between 18°-25°C.
8.12 Drum light on
3s
3s
3s
Touch and hold down Tichý button by
around 3 seconds.
The light inside the drum is on.
8.13 Possible causes of
unsatisfactory drying results:
• The filter is clogged. Clogged filter
makes drying inefficient.
• The airflow slots are clogged.
• The humidity sensor is dirty.
• The drum is dirty.
• Inadequate default dryness level
settings. See chapter Adjustment of
default dryness level
• Room temperature is too low or too
high. Optimal room temperature is
between 18°-25°C.
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 programmes
chapter.
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• 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.
• The water from the water container
can be used to iron the clothes. You
must first filter the water to eliminate
remaining textile fibres (simple coffee
filter is suitable).
• 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
programmes.
3. Touch and hold down the Čas
sušení and + Proti pomačkání
buttons at the same time.
One of the symbols appears on the
display:
- Maximum dryness
- Extra dryness
- Standard dryness
4. Touch the Start/Pauza button
repeatedly until you reach the
desired dryness level.
Dryness
level Display symbol
Maximum
dryness
Extra dry‐
ness
Dryness
level Display symbol
Standard
dryness
5. To memorise the setting touch and
hold down the Čas sušení and +
Proti pomačkání 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
programmes.
3. Touch and hold down Tichý and
Osvěžení buttons at the same time.
One of 2 configurations is possible:
• the nádržka indicator: is on if
the symbol appears - the
water container indicator is
permanently activated
• the nádržka indicator: is off if
the symbol appears - the
water container indicator is
permanently deactivated
10. CARE AND CLEANING
10.1 Cleaning the filter
At the end of each cycle the filtr
symbol comes on the display and you
must clean the filter.
The filter collects the lint
during the drying cycle.
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