Electrolux EDC 5372 Operation manual

Condensation dryer
User Information
EDC 5372
822 944 848-01-310306-02

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Dear customer,
Please read this user information carefully.
In particular, pay attention to the section ”Safety” on the first pages. Keep this
user information in a safe place for later reference. Pass it on to any subsequent
owners of the unit.
1Points which are necessary for your safety or which are important for the
unit's functional capability are highlighted by a warning triangle and/or
signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Always remember.
1. This numbers guide you step by step in operating the unit.
2. ...
3After this symbol you will find detailed information on operation and prac-
tical use of the unit.
2The clover leaf indicates tips and information on the economical and
environmentally-responsible use of the unit.
This user information contains information on remedying any faults which may
occur, see the section ”What to do if ...”.

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Contents
Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Description of machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before the first drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sorting and preparing laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching machine on / switching light on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Opening loading door / filling laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting additional functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
INTENSITY (RESTFEUCHTE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AUDIBLE SIGNAL (SIGNAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SPECIAL CARE (SCHON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SENSITIVE (SENSITIV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting time delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Changing programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of programme . . . . . . . 14
Drying cycle complete / removing laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Emptying the condensate tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning heat exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cleaning the drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clean operating screen and housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting by yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing bulb for inside light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programming options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installation safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removing transport safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing door stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Servicestellen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Points de Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Servizio dopo vendita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Garanzia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Instructions for use
1Safety
Before first starting up
•Note the ”Installation and connection instructions”
•Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred dur-
ing transport. Never connect up a damaged machine. If parts are dam-
aged, contact your supplier.
Intended use
•The dryer is intended for drying standard laundry in domestic applica-
tions.
•Conversions or modifications to the dryer are not permitted.
•The laundry must not contain flammable solvents (benzene, alcohol, stain
remover, etc.) . Risk of fire and/or explosion! Laundry which has come into
contact with such substances must be rinsed thoroughly by hand before
drying.
•When using dry-cleaning sets: Only use those products which are de-
clared as suitable for the dryer by the manufacturer.
•Do not place items of laundry in the dryer which contain foam rubber or
materials similar to rubber. Risk of fire!
•Do not place heavily worn laundry items in the dryer. Risk of fire!
•Do not place laundry items with loose fillings (e.g. cushions) in the dryer.
Risk of fire!
•Parts with rigid components (e.g. door mats) may cover the air slots. Risk
of fire! Do not place such items in the dryer.
•Do not overfill the dryer. Risk of fire! Observe max. loading volume of 6 kg.
•Ensure that explosive objects (e.g. cigarette lighters, spray cans, etc.) do
not enter the dryer with the laundry. Risk of fire and/or explosion!
•Risk of fire: items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or
cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not be placed in the tumble
dryer.
•If you have washed your laundry with stain remover you must execute an
extra rinse cycle before loading your tumble dryer.
•Clean the micro-fine filter and fine strainer after each drying cycle.
•Do not use the machine if there are no lint filters or if these are damaged.
Risk of fire!
•Clean the heat exchanger regularly.

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•With stacked washer and dryer: Do not place objects on the dryer. These
may fall off during operation.
•The covering bonnet of the bulb for the drum light must be screwed down
tightly.
Child safety
•Keep packaging away from children. Risk of suffocation!
•Children can often not see the dangers associated with electric machines.
Never leave unsupervised children near the dryer.
•Ensure that children and small animals cannot climb into the dryer’s drum.
Risk of death! Keep the dryer door shut whenever it is not being used.
General safety
•Only specialists may undertake repairs on the dryer.
•Never start up the dryer if the mains cable is damaged or if the operating
screen, operating plate or base area are damaged so that the inside of the
machine is open and accessible.
•Switch off the dryer before all cleaning, care or maintenance work. Also
disconnect the mains plug from the socket or – with permanent connec-
tions – switch off the LS switch in the fuse box and/or fully unscrew the
screwed-in fuse.
•Disconnect the machine from the power supply during long pauses in op-
erations.
•When removing from the socket, never pull the mains plug by the cable,
instead take a hold of the plug.
•Manifold plugs, couplings and extension cables must not be used. Risk of
fire from overheating!
•Do not spray down the dryer with jets of water. Risk of electric shock!
•Do not lean on the open door. The machine may tip over.
•Once the drying cycle has been interrupted, the laundry and drum may be
hot. Risk of burns! Take care when removing the laundry.
Disposal
2Packaging material
The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled.
The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc.
Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at
the community waste disposal facilities.

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2Old appliance
The symbol Won the product or on its packaging indicates that this prod-
uct may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
1Warning! Remove mains plug from socket when you have no further use for
the machine. Cut off mains cable and dispose of together with plug.
Destroy loading door lock. Children cannot then lock themselves in the ma-
chine and put their lives at risk.
2Environmental tips
•In the dryer, laundry becomes fluffy and soft. Fabric softeners are not
therefore needed when washing.
•Your dryer will function most economically if you:
–always keep the ventilation slots on the base of the dryer unobstructed;
–use the loading volumes specified in the programme overview;
–ensure you have good ventilation in the installation room;
–clean the micro-fine filter and fine strainer after each drying cycle;
–spin the laundry well before drying. Example: Consumption data – de-
pending on spinning speed – for 6kg of laundry, dried using the COT-
TONS STORAGE DRY (BAUMWOLLE SCHRANKTROCKEN)
programme.
Pre-draining Drying cycle
Revolutions
per minute
Residual dampness
in litres
Residual dampness
as a %
Energy
in kWh
800 4.2 70 3,84
1000 3,6 60 3,36
1200 3.2 53 3,10
1400 3.0 50 3,00
1800 2.5 42 2,60

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Description of machine
Operating screen
Drawer containing
condensate tank
Screwed feet
(with height
adjustment)
Loading door
(interchangeable
stop)
Operating screen
Large mesh filter
(lint filter)
Air slots
Lamp for inside light
Typ e plate
Base door
upstream of
heat exchanger
M
icro-fine filter
(
lint filter)
Fine strainer
(lint filter)
Display showing
level of dryness
Programme progress display
Programme selector
Maintenance displays
– HEAT EXCHANGER (WÄRMETAUSCHER
- clean!)
– EMPTY WATER (BEHÄLTER - empty!)
– CLEAN FILTER (SIEB - clean lint filter!)
Block of buttons and displays
Multi-display
DELAY TIMER
button
INTENSITY button

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Before the first drying cycle
In order to remove any residue which may have been produced during pro-
duction, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth or undertake a brief drying
cycle (30 MIN) with damp cloths.
Sorting and preparing laundry
Sorting laundry
•Sort by fabric type:
–Cotton/linen for programmes in COTTONS (BAUMWOLLE) programme
group.
–Mixtures and synthetics for programmes in EASY CARES (MISCH-
GEWEBE) programme group.
•Sorting by care label. The care labels mean:
•Do not dry new, coloured textiles together with light-coloured laundry
items. Textile colours may bleed.
•Do not dry tricot or knitted items with the EXTRA DRY (EXTRA TROCKEN)
programme. Items may become stuck!
•Do not dry wool in the dryer. May become entangled! After air-drying,
wool may be dried with the WOOL CARE (WOLLPFLEGE) programme.
Preparing laundry
•To avoid laundry becoming tangled: Close zips, button up coverings and
tie loose bands or ribbons (e.g. of aprons).
•Empty pockets. Remove metallic items (paperclips, safety pins etc).
•Turn items with double-layered fabrics inside out (e.g. with cotton-lined
anoraks, the cotton layer should be outermost). These fabrics will then dry
better.
nm l k
Basic drying in tumble
dryer possible
Drying at
normal
temperature
Drying at
reduced temperature
(press SPECIAL CARE
(SCHON) button!)
Drying in tumble
dryer
not
possible

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Overview of programmes
Programme
max. loading volume (weight when dry)
Additional
functions
Application/properties Care
symbols
AUDIBLE SIGNAL (SIGNAL) SPECIAL CARE (SCHON)
1)
1) SPECIAL CARE (SCHON) and SENSITIVE (SENSITIV) cannot both be selected at the same time.
SENSITIVE (SENSITIV)
1)
INTENSITY (RESTFEUCHTE)
COTTONS (BAUMWOLLE)
EXTRA DRY
(EXTRA-
TROCKEN)
6kg • • • •
Drying thick or multi-layered textiles,
e.g. terry towelling items, bathing cos-
tumes.
mn
INTENSIVE
DRY
(STARK-
TROCKEN)
6kg • • • • Drying thick textiles, e.g. terry towel-
ling items, towels.
mn
STORAGE DRY
(SCHRANK-
TROCKEN)
6kg • • • •
Drying textiles of even thicknesses,
e.g. terry towelling items, knitted
items, towels.
mn
DAMP
(LEICHT-
TROCKEN)
6kg • • • •
For thin textiles which are still to be
ironed, e.g. knitted items, cotton
shirts.
mn
HAND IRON
(BÜGEL-
TROCKEN)
6kg • • • • For normal thickness cotton or linen
laundry, e.g. bedding, table linen.
mn
MACHINE DRY
(MANGEL-
TROCKEN)
6kg • • • •
For cotton or linen laundry which are
still to be put through a machine, e.g.
bedding, table linen.
mn
EASY CARES (MISCH-
EXTRA DRY
(EXTRA-
TROCKEN)
3kg • • • • Drying thick or multi-layered textiles,
e.g. pullovers, bedding, table linen.
ml2)
n
2) Press the SPECIAL CARE (SCHON) button!
STORAGE DRY
(SCHRANK-
TROCKEN)
3kg • • • •
For thin textiles which are not ironed,
e.g. easy care shirts, table linen, ba-
by’s clothes, socks, corsetry.
ml2)
n
DAMP
(LEICHT-
TROCKEN)
3kg • • • •
For thin textiles which are still to be
ironed, e.g. knitted items, cotton
shirts.
ml2)
n

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Programme
max. loading volume (weight when dry)
Additional
functions
Application/properties Care
symbols
AUDIBLE SIGNAL (SIGNAL) SPECIAL CARE (SCHON)
1)
1) SPECIAL CARE (SCHON) and SENSITIVE (SENSITIV) cannot both be selected at the same time.
SENSITIVE (SENSITIV)
1)
INTENSITY (RESTFEUCHTE)
30 MIN 1kg • • - - For drying individual items of laundry or
for small volumes of less than 1kg.
ml2)
n
2) Press the SPECIAL CARE (SCHON) button!
LEISURE
(FREIZEIT) 6kg • • • •
Special programme for leisure clothing,
such as jeans, sweat-shirts, etc., of dif-
ferent material thicknesses (e.g. at the
cuffs and seams).
mn
EASY IRON
(LEICHT-
BÜGELN)
1kg • • - -
Special programme with anti-crease
mechanism for easy care textiles such
shirts and blouses; for minimum ironing
effort. The result depends on the type
and quality of textiles. (The loading vol-
ume corresponds to approx. 5 to 7
shirts.)
Recommendation: Place textiles in the
dryer straight after spinning. Once dried,
immediately remove textiles and place
on clothes hanger.
ml2)
n
WOOL CARE
(WOLL-
PFLEGE)
1kg • • - -
Special programme for briefly treating
woollens with warm air after they have
been dried naturally, worn or stored for
long periods. Wool fibres are aligned and
the wool becomes soft and snugly.
Recommendation: Remove textiles im-
mediately after drying.
REFRESH
(AUF-
FRISCHEN)
1kg • • - -
Special programme, lasting around 35
minutes, for refreshing or gently cleaning
textiles with commercially available dry
cleaning sets.
(Only use those products which are de-
clared as suitable for the drier by the
manufacturer; please observe the manu-
facturer’s instructions for use.)

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Drying
Switching machine on / switching light on
Turn the programme selector to any programme or turn it to LIGHT (BE-
LEUCHTUNG). The machine has been switched on. When the loading door
is opened, the drum is illuminated.
Opening loading door / filling laundry
1. Open loading door:
–Either use force to push against the loading door (push point )
–or if the machine is switched on: Press the DOOR (TÜR) button.
2. Load your laundry (do not force it in).
1Caution! Do not jam laundry in between the loading door and rubber seal.
3. Close loading door securely. Lock must audibly lock.
Selecting the programme
Use the programme selector to set the
programme you require.
The probable programme run time is
displayed (in minutes) on the multi-
display.
Selecting additional functions
INTENSITY (RESTFEUCHTE)
Precise setting of humidity content of
laundry. Laundry becomes dryer from +
to +++.
1. Press the INTENSITY (REST-
FEUCHTE) button as many times as
necessary until the small light at the
level of residual dampness required is
illuminated.

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If required, press the AUDIBLE SIGNAL
(SIGNAL), SPECIAL CARE (SCHON) or
SENSITIVE (SENSITIV) buttons.
AUDIBLE SIGNAL (SIGNAL)
When the drying cycle has finished, an intermittent audible signal will sound.
SPECIAL CARE (SCHON)
For especially gentle drying of sensitive fabrics with the lcare label and for
temperature-sensitive textiles (e.g. acrylic, viscose). Programme is executed
with reduced heat.
SPECIAL CARE (SCHON) is only suitable for use with loads of up to 3kg!
SENSITIVE (SENSITIV)
For gentle drying of frequently-worn textiles. Programme starts on full heat
setting, which is then reduced towards the end of the programme to ensure
gentle care of laundry.
3SPECIAL CARE (SCHON) and SENSITIVE (SENSITIV) cannot be selected
together.
Setting time delay
3With the DELAY TIMER (ZEITVORWAHL) button, you can delay the start of a
programme by between 30 minutes (30' and a maximum of 23 hours (23h).
1. Select the programme
2. Press the DELAY TIMER (ZEITVORWAHL) button as many times as neces-
sary until the required start delay appears on the multi display, e.g. 12h if
the programme is to be started in 12 hours. The DELAY TIMER (ZEITVOR-
WAHL) display is illuminated.
3If 23h is displayed and you press the button again, the time delay will be
cancelled. The display will show 0' and then the duration of the selected
programme.
3. To activate the delay timer, press the START/PAUSE button. The amount
of time remaining until the programme is set to start is continuously dis-
played (e.g. 12h, 11h, 10h, … 30'etc).

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Starting the programme
Press the START/PAUSE button. The programme is started.
The programme progress display and the display showing the level of dry-
ness show drying progress.
Changing programme
To change a programme which has been selected by mistake once the pro-
gramme has started, first turn the programme selector to OFF (AUS) and
then reset the programme.
3The programme can no longer be changed directly once the programme
has started. If nevertheless there is an attempt to change the programme on
the programme knob, the programme progress display and the mainte-
nance indicators flash. If an option button (excluding the AUDIBLE SIGNAL
(SIGNAL) button) is pressed, Err appears in the multidisplay. The drying
programme is not however affected by this (laundry protection).
Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of
programme
1. Open door.
1Warning! Laundry and drum can become hot. Risk of burns!
2. Load or remove laundry items.
3. Close door securely.
4. Press the START/PAUSE button to continue the drying cycle.
Drying cycle complete / removing laundry
Once the drying cycle is complete, the END (ENDE) and CREASE GUARD
(KNITTERSCHUTZ) displays light up. If the AUDIBLE SIGNAL (SIGNAL) but-
ton has been pressed, an audible signal sounds intermittently.
3The drying cycle is automatically followed by a crease guard phase which
lasts around 30 minutes. The drum rotates in intervals during this phase.
The laundry thereby remains relaxed and free of creases. The laundry can
be removed at any time during the crease guard phase. (The laundry should
be taken out towards the end of the crease guard phase at the latest to pre-
vent creases from forming.)
1. Open loading door
2. Before removing the laundry, remove lint from the micro-fine filter. It is
best to use a damp hand for this purpose (refer to “Cleaning and mainte-
nance” section).

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3. Remove laundry.
4. Turn the programme selector to OFF (AUS).
Important! After each drying cycle
–clean the micro-fine filter and fine strainer,
–drain the condensate tank
(refer to the “Cleaning and maintenance” section).
5. Close loading door.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning fluff filter
To ensure that the dryer works perfectly, the fluff filters (micro-fine filter and
fine strainer) must be cleaned after every drying cycle.
1Caution! Never operate the dryer without fluff filters or with damaged or
blocked fluff filters.
1. Open loading door
2. Use a damp hand to clean the micro-
fine filter, which is built into the lower
part of the loading aperture.
3. Push down unlock button on large
mesh filter.
Large mesh filter jumps up.

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4. Take out fine strainer.
5. Remove fluff from fine strainer. It is
best to use a damp hand for this pur-
pose.
Clean the entire filter area
3The strainer area does not have to be cleaned after every drying cycle, but
should be checked regularly and cleaned of fluff if necessary.
6. To do this, grip the top of the large
mesh filter and pull it forwards until it
comes loose from the two brackets.
7. Remove fluff from the entire filter area.
It is best to use a vacuum cleaner for
this purpose.
8. Press both journals of the large mesh
filter into the brackets on the loading
door until they snap into place.
9. Re-insert fine strainer.
10.Press against the large mesh filter un-
til it locks into the interlock.
3If the fine strainer is not fitted, the large
mesh filter will not snap into place and
the loading door cannot be closed.
Cleaning the door seal
Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth immediately after the drying cycle has
finished.

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Emptying the condensate tank
Empty condensate tank after every drying cycle.
If the condensate tank is full, an active programme will break off automati-
cally and the EMPTY WATER (BEHÄLTER) display will light up. In order to
continue the programme, the condensate tank must first be emptied.
1Warning! The condensate is not suitable for drinking or for preparing food-
stuffs.
1. Pull drawer containing condensate
tank out all the way (1). Pull out con-
densate tank’s outlet connections (2).
2. Pour condensate out into basin or oth-
er suitable container.
3. Slide outlet connections in and refit
condensate tank.
If the programme has been interrupted
as a result of the condensate tank being
full:
Press the START/PAUSE button to con-
tinue the drying cycle.
3The condensate tank has a volume of approx. 4 litres. This is sufficient for
around 6kg of laundry which has previously been spun at 800 revolutions/
minute.
3The condensate can be used as distilled water, e.g. for steam ironing. How-
ever first filter the condensate (e.g. with a coffee filter) to remove any residue
and small pieces of fluff.

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Cleaning heat exchanger
If the HEAT EXCHANGER (WÄRMETAUSCHER) display is illuminated, the
heat exchanger needs to be cleaned.
1Caution! Operating when the heat exchanger is clogged with lint can dam-
age the dryer. This also increases energy consumption.
1. Open loading door
2. Open base door. To do this, press the
release button located beneath the
loading aperture and open the base
door to the left.
3. Remove lint from the inside of the door
and the heat exchange chamber. Wipe
the door seal with a damp cloth.
4. Turn both lock washers inwards.
5. Use the handle to pull the heat ex-
changer out of the base and carry it
horizontally to prevent any remaining
water from spilling.
6. To empty the heat exchanger, hold
vertically over a washing-up bowl.
1Caution! Do not use sharp objects to
clean. The heat exchanger could devel-
op leaks.
7. Clean heat exchanger.
It is best to use a brush or to rinse thoroughly with a shower head.
8. Replace heat exchanger and lock into place (turn both lock washers out-
wards until they snap into place).
9. Close base door.
3The dryer will not operate if the HEAT EXCHANGER (WÄRMETAUSCHER)
indicator is still lit.
1Caution! Never operate the dryer without the heat exchanger.

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Cleaning the drum
1Caution! Do not use abrasives or steel wool to clean the drum.
3Lime in the water or cleaning agents may form a barely visible lining on the
inside of the drum. The degree to which the laundry has been dried is then
no longer detected reliably. The laundry is damper than expected when re-
moved from the dryer.
Use a standard domestic cleaner (e.g. vinegar-based cleaner) to wipe down
the inside of the drum and drum ribs.
Clean operating screen and housing
1Caution! Do not use furniture cleaners or aggressive cleaning agents to
clean the machine.
Use a damp cloth to wipe down the operating screen and housing.
What to do if …
Troubleshooting by yourself
If, during operation, the error code (Eplus number or letter) appears on the
multi-display: Switch the machine off and on again. Reset programme.
Press the START/PAUSE button
If the error is still displayed, please inform our after-sales service and quote
the error code.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Dryer does not work.
Mains plug is not plugged in or
fuse is not working correctly.
Plug in at mains socket. Check
fuse in fuse box (domestic instal-
lation).
Loading door is open. Close loading door.
Have you pressed the START/
PAUSE button?
Press the START/PAUSE button
again.

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Drying results unsatis-
factory.
Wrong programme selected.
Select a different programme the
next time you dry (see “Overview
of programmes” section).
Lint filter clogged. Clean lint filter.
Heat exchanger clogged with
lint. Clean heat exchanger.
Incorrect volume of laundry. Observe recommended loading
volumes.
Ventilation slots in base area
covered up.
Uncover ventilation slots in base
area.
Residue on inside surface of
drum or drum ribs.
Clean inside surface of drum and
drum ribs.
Make an adjustment using the
INTENSITY (RESTFEUCHTE)
function (see chapter ”Drying,
Selecting additional functions”).
Loading door does not
open with DOOR (TÜR)
button.
Mains plug disconnected. Plug in at mains socket.
Programme selector in OFF
(AUS) position.
Set programme. Loading door
can be opened at any time by ex-
erting pressure on the door.
Loading door does not
close.
Fine strainer not in place and/
or large mesh filter not locked
in place.
Install fine strainer and/or snap
large mesh filter into place.
When a button is
pressed,
Err appears in
the multi-display.
Washing protection. After the
start of the programme, the
option can no longer be set.
Turn the programme knob to OFF
(AUS). Set the programme again.
Drum light does not
work.
Programme selector in OFF
(AUS) position.
Turn programme selector to
LIGHT (BELEUCHTUNG) or to
any programme.
Defective light bulb. Replace light bulb (see next sec-
tion).
PROGRAMME TIME
(LAUFZEIT) display
changes erratically or
stays unchanged for a
long time.
Programme time is corrected
automatically depending on
type and volume of laundry
and level of dampness.
Automatic process; this is not a
machine fault.
Programme inactive,
EMPTY WATER (BEHÄL-
TER) display illuminated.
Condensate tank is full.
Empty condensate tank, then
start programme with START/
PAUSE button.
Problem Possible cause Remedy