Electrolux LAVATHERM 58860 User manual

LAVATHERM 58860
User manual Condenser dryer

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To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend
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We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
Contents
Operating Instructions 3
Important safety information 3
Environment 5
Product description 6
Control panel 7
Control panel 7
Display 7
Before first use 8
Programme overview 9
Daily use 11
Sorting laundry 11
Average laundry weights 12
Switching machine/drum light on 12
Laundry loading 12
Selecting the programme 13
DRYNESS 13
SPIN SPEED 13
Selecting additional options 13
TIME 14
DELAY START 15
Child lock 15
Starting the programme 15
Changing programme 15
Laundry unloading 16
Care and cleaning 16
Cleaning fluff filter 16
Cleaning the door seal 18
Emptying the water reservoir 18
Cleaning heat exchanger 19
Cleaning the drum 20
Clean operating screen and housing 20
What to do if ... 20
Machine settings 23
Technical data 23
Hints for test institutes 24
Installation 25
Appliance positioning 25
Removing transport safety packaging 25
Electrical connection 26
Door reversal 27
Special accessories 27
Service 27
Guarantee/Customer Service 28
GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND 28
European Guarantee 29
www.electrolux.com 30
Subject to change without notice
2Contents

Operating Instructions
Important safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and
first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure
that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and
safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the
appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be
properly informed on appliance use and safety.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please check into
the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp
material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine.
• In order to avoid danger of fires caused by excessive drying, do not use appliance to dry
the following items: Cushions, quilts and the like (these items accumulate heat).
• 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.
• Always unplug the appliance after use, cleaning and maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperiencedpersons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact
your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
• Items that have been soiled with substancessuch as cooking oil acetone, 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.
•Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with inflam-
mable solvents (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid and the like). As these sub-
stances are volatile, they could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items washed with
water.
•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.
Important safety information 3

• Please make sure that no gas lighters or matches have accidentally been left in pockets
of garments to be loaded into appliance
WARNING!
Never stop a tumble dry before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are
quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. Risk of fire!
•Risk of electric shock! Do not spray down the appliance with jets of water.
• The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat ( cool down cycle ) to ensure
that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that items will not be damaged.
• The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
• Ensure you have good ventilation in the installation room to avoid the back flow of gases
into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it
and contact the Service Centre.
• All packaging must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product
and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in the user manual.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply
cable.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air
to circulate freely under the appliance.
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on its
electrical supply cable.
• If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing machine, it is compulsory to use the
stacking kit (optional accessory).
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than
those for which it was designed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine dried. Follow the instructions on
each garment label.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
• Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be
machine dried. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that
the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold
of the plug itself.
• Never use the tumble dryer if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working
surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the tumble dryer is accessible.
• Fabric softeners, or similar products should be used as specified by the fabric softener
instructions.
4Important safety information

•Caution - hot surface : Do not touch the door light cover surface when the light is
switched on.
(Only dryers equipped with internal drum light)
Child safety
• This machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without su-
pervision.
• Children often do not recognise the hazards associated with electrical appliances. Chil-
dren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children
- danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.
Environment
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate 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 council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Environmental 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.
Energy consumption depends on spinning speed set in washing machine. Higher spinning
speed - lower energy consumption.
Environmental information
The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic com-
ponents 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.
Environment 5

WARNING!
When the unit is no longer being used:
• Pull the plug out of the socket.
• Cut off the cable and plug and dispose of them.
• Dispose of the door catch. This prevents children from trapping themselves inside and
endangering their lives.
Product description
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3
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5
1
4
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10
6
1Control panel
2Water reservoir
3Drum light
4Fine fluff filters
5Course fluff filters
6Fluff filters
7Rating plate
8Loading door (reversible)
9Heat exchanger door
10 Button for opening door in plinth
11 Ventilation grille
6Product description

12 Adjustable feet
Control panel
Control panel
6 5 4
321
1Programme selector and on/off switch
2Function buttons
3START PAUSE button
4DELAY START button
5Status LED
6Display
Display
1time to end / error message
2cycle phase status
3options
4warnings
5spin speed selection
6dryness selection
Display description
DRYNESS default minimal DRYNESS medium DRYNESS maximal DRYNESS
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1
3
5
6
2
4
Control panel 7

Display description
SPIN SPEED default minimal SPIN SPEED SPIN SPEED scope (200
rpm step) maximal SPIN SPEED
iron dry (drying phase
indicator)
light dry (drying phase
indicator)
cupboard dry (drying
phase indicator)
strong dry (drying
phase indicator)
-
extra dry (drying phase
indicator)
cooling (drying phase
indicator)
crease guard (drying
phase indicator) -
empty water reservoir
(warning)
clean condenser
(warning) clean filters (warning) child lock
delicate long anti-crease sensitive buzzer
-
-
delay start cycle duration time program scope
(10 min - 3h) delay start scope
The delicate and sensitive options cannot be selected together.
Before first use
In order to remove any residues which may have been produced during production, wipe
the dryer drum with a damp cloth or carry out a brief drying cycle (ca. 30 min.) with damp
cloths in the machine.
8Before first use

Programme overview
Programmes
max. load
(weight
when dry)
Application/properties Options Care
mark
COTTONS
EXTRA DRY 8 kg
Thorough drying of thick or multi-
layered fabrics, e.g. terry towel-
ling items, bathrobes.
all
1)
except
TIME
INTENSIVE DRY 8 kg Thorough drying of thick fabrics,
e.g. terry towelling items, towels. all
1)
except
TIME
STORAGE DRY 8 kg
Thorough drying of fabrics of
even thicknesses, e.g. terry towel-
ling items, knitwear, towels.
all
1)
except
TIME
IRON DRY 8 kg
For normal thickness cotton or
linen laundry, e.g. bedding, table
linen.
all
1)
except
TIME
EASY CARE
EXTRA DRY 3 kg
Thorough drying of thick or multi-
layered fabrics, e.g. pullovers,
bedding, table linen.
all
1)
except
TIME
2)
STORAGE DRY 3 kg
For thin fabrics which are not ir-
oned, e.g. easy care shirts, table
linen, baby clothes, socks, lingerie
with bones or wires.
all
1)
except
TIME
2)
IRON DRY 3 kg For thin fabrics which are also to
be ironed, e.g. knitwear, shirts. all
1)
except
TIME
2)
special
TIME 8 kg For drying of individual items of
laundry.
delicate ,
long anti-
crease, buz-
zer , TIME,
DELAY
START
FRESHEN-UP 1 kg For refreshing textiles that have
been in storage.
delicate ,
long anti-
crease, buz-
zer , DELAY
START
55 MIN. - 3KG 3 kg
For quick drying cotton fabrics
with minimum creasing. Drying
result: ready to store.
long anti-
crease, buz-
zer , DELAY
START
Programme overview 9

Programmes
max. load
(weight
when dry)
Application/properties Options Care
mark
SPORTS LIGHT 2 kg For sportswear, thin fabrics, poly-
ester, which are not ironed.
all
3)
except
sensitive
and TIME
BED LINEN 3 kg
Bed linen (single and double
sheet, pillowcase, bedspread, du-
vet cover).
all except
sensitive
and TIME
JEANS 8 kg
For leisure clothing, such as jeans,
sweat-shirts, etc., of different ma-
terial thicknesses (e.g. at the neck,
cuffs and seams).
all
1)
except
TIME
MICRO-FIBRE 1 kg For thin fabrics, polyester and pol-
yamide, which are not ironed.
all
3)
except
sensitive
and TIME
SHIRTS 1.5 kg (or
7 shirts)
Special program with anti-crease
mechanism for easy care fabrics
such as shirts and blouses; for
minimum ironing effort. The re-
sults depend on the type of fabric
and its finish. Place fabrics in the
dryer straight after spinning; once
dried, immediately remove fabrics
and place on a clothes hanger.
all
3)
except
sensitive
and TIME
EASY IRON PLUS 1 kg (or 5
shirts)
Special program with anti-crease
mechanism for easy care fabrics
such as shirts and blouses; for
minimum ironing effort. The re-
sults depend on the type of fabric
and its finish. Place fabrics in the
dryer straight after spinning; once
dried, immediately remove fabrics
and place on a clothes hanger.
all
3)
except
sensitive
and TIME
WOOL 1 kg
For drying woollen fabrics after
they have been washed, using
warm air at minimum mechanical
load (Follow section “Sorting and
preparing washing”). Recommen-
dation: Remove fabrics immedi-
ately after drying, as no anti-
crease programme follows.
DRYNESS,
SPIN SPEED,
BUZZER,
DELAY
START
3)
NIGHT CYCLE SYN-
THETICS 3 kg For very quiet and gentle drying of synthetics.
DRYNESS,
SPIN SPEED,
long anti-
crease, buz-
zer , DELAY
START
10 Programme overview

Programmes
max. load
(weight
when dry)
Application/properties Options Care
mark
NIGHT CYCLE COTTON 8 kg For very quiet and gentle drying
of cotton.
DRYNESS,
SPIN SPEED,
long anti-
crease, buz-
zer , DELAY
START
1) The delicate and sensitive options cannot be selected together
2) select delicate
3) delicate set as default
Daily use
Sorting laundry
• Sort by fabric type:
– Cotton/linen for programmes in COTTONS programme group.
– Mixtures and synthetics for programmes in SYNTHETICS programme group.
• Sort by care label: The care labels mean:
Drying in the tumble dryer possible in principle
Drying at normal temperature
Drying at reduced temperature
Drying in the tumble dryer not possible
Do not place in the appliance any wet laundry which is not specified on the care label as
being suitable for tumble-drying.
This appliance can be used for all wet laundry items which are labelled as suitable for
tumble-drying.
• Do not dry new, coloured textiles together with light-coloured laundry items. Textile
colours may bleed.
• Do not dry cotton jersey and knitwear with the EXTRA programme. Items may shrink!
• Wool and wool-like textiles can be dried using the WOOL programme. Before the drying
cycle spin the woollen textiles as well as possible (max. 1200 rpm). Only dry woollen
textiles together of similar or the same material, colour and weight. Please dry heavy
laundry items made of wool separately.
Preparing laundry
• To avoid laundry becoming tangled: close zips, button up duvet covers and tie loose ties
or ribbons (e.g. of aprons).
• Empty pockets. Remove metal items (paper clips, 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.
Do not overload the appliance. Observe max. loading volume of 8kg.
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Average laundry weights
bathrobe 1200 g
quilt cover 700 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
man’s pyjamas 500 g
sheet 500 g
tablecloth 250 g
man’s shirt 200 g
night dress 200 g
pillow case 200 g
towelling towel 200 g
blouse 100 g
ladies’ briefs 100 g
men’s underpants 100 g
napkin 100 g
tea cloth 100 g
Switching machine/drum light on
Turn the programme selector to any programme or turn it to DRUM LIGHT. The machine
has been switched on. When the loading door is opened, the drum light is illuminated.
Laundry loading
1. Open loading door:
Use force to push against the loading door
(push point)
2. Load your laundry (do not force it in).
CAUTION!
Do not jam laundry in between the loading
door and rubber seal.
3. Close loading door securely. Lock must
audibly lock.
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Selecting the programme
Use the programme selector to set the programme
you require. The estimated time to end of the pro-
gramme appears on the LCD, e.g.
( hours . minutes ).
During the cycle, time elapses by steps of one mi-
nute.
DRYNESS
This function improves the dryness of the laundry.
Laundry becomes drier as you move from to
1. Choose the drying programme.
2. Press the DRYNESS button (1) repeatedly until
the desired dryness level ( ) is shown in the display.
When humidity adjustment is not foreseen on the related program, the following icon
is shown on the display.
SPIN SPEED
If the washing in the washing machine was initially drained prior to the drying cycle, the
dryer can be set according to the spin speed of the initial drainage procedure. The higher
the spin speed was, the shorter the programme length for the drying cycle.
Press the SPIN SPEED button (2) a number of times until the desired spin speed of the initial
drainage is displayed. No value is shown if no spin speed is selected.
In certain programmes the spin speed has no ef-
fect (time controlled cycles), its selection is not
possible and only three dashes are visualized.
Available selections:
Selecting additional options
The additional options available for the drying programmes are delicate , long anti-
crease , sensitive and buzzer
1. By turning the knob choose a drying programme.
2. To set the option press OPTION button (3). You will see available options shown as icons
on the screen:
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delicate long anti-crease sensitive buzzer
delicate icon flashes. Flashing icon means: selected but not active. To activate se-
lected option press OK button (4). Activated option is visible as flashing icon with dash
beneath.
3. Press alternately OPTION button (3) to select appropriate options and OK button (4) to
activate it. Active options are always on as icons with dash beneath.
4. Option selection mode is finished when you go through all of them or you stop selecting.
Only activated option icons are on.
Some options cannot be selected together as delicate and sensitive . Some of them are not
selectable with certain programmes
To deselect an option follow the same steps. Option icon should disappear.
delicate
For especially gentle drying of sensitive fabrics with the care label and for temperature-
sensitive textiles (e.g. acrylic, viscose). Programme is executed with reduced heat.
delicate is only suitable for use with loads of up to 3kg.
When the option is active, the delicate icon is on.
long anti-crease
A long anti-crease phase lengthens the anti-crease phase (30 min.) at the end of the drying
additionally by 60 minutes. The drum rotates at intervals during this phase. This keeps the
laundry loose and free of creases. Phase lasts in total 90 minutes. The laundry can be
removed at any time during the anti-crease phase.
When the option is active, the long anti-crease icon is on.
sensitive
For gentle drying of fabrics that are frequently worn. Programme starts on full heat setting,
which is then reduced as the programme progresses to be kind to the washing.
When the option is active, the sensitive icon is on.
buzzer
The appliance is supplied with the buzzer function deactivated.
To activate buzzer choose buzzer option.
When the option is active, the buzzer icon is on.
The buzzer sounds or plays a tune during:
– cycle end
– anti-crease phase and when phase starts or ends
– cycle interruption by a warning
–alarm
TIME
To select the programme duration after setting the TIME PROGRAMME. You can select a
programme duration from 10 min. to 3 hours in 10 - minute steps.
1. Turn the programme knob to the TIME PROGRAMME. The blinking above TIME
button is on. (corresponding to the cooling phase).
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2. Press the TIME button (5) repeatedly until the desired programme duration is shown in
the display, e.g. for a programme of 20 minutes.
If the programme duration is not selected, the duration is automatically set to 10 min.
DELAY START
With the DELAY START button (7), you can delay the start of a programme by be-
tween 30 minutes (30') and a maximum of 20 hours (20h).
1. Select the programme and additional functions.
2. Press the DELAY START button (7) as many times as necessary until the required start
delay appears on the display, e.g. if the programme is to be started in 12 hours.
If the display is showing 20h and you press the button again, the time delay will
be cancelled. The display will show 0'and then the duration of the selected pro-
gramme.
3. To activate the delay timer, press the START PAUSE button (6). The amount of time
remaining until the programme is set to start is continuously displayed (e.g. 15h, 14h,
13h, … 30' etc).
Child lock
The child lock can be set to prevent a programme being accidentally started or a programme
in operation being accidentally changed. The child lock function locks all buttons and the
programme knob. The child lock can be activated or deactivated by holding down the
OPTION (3) and OK (4) buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.
– Before programme is started: Appliance cannot be used
– After programme is started: Programme in operation cannot be changed
The icon appears in the display to indicate that the child safety device is activated.
The child safety device is not deactivated once the programme comes to an end.
If you want to set a new programme, you must first deactivate the child safety device.
Starting the programme
Press the START PAUSE button (6). The programme is started.
The programme progress is shown in LCD by appropriate set of icons. From left to the right,
from iron dry to anti-crease icon depends on the drying cycle chosen. E. g. in case
of cupboard dry programme the following status icons are visible: . Current
cycle progress is marked by flashing dash under status icon. When appropriate part of drying
cycle is accomplished dash becomes steady and appears flashing under next status icon.
Changing programme
To change a programme which has been selected by mistake once the programme has
started, first turn the programme selector to OFF and then reset the programme.
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The 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 maintenance indicators flash. If an option (excluding
the buzzer ) is set, Err appears in the multidisplay. The drying programme is not however
affected by this (laundry protection).
Laundry unloading
Once the drying cycle is complete, display shows a blinking , under anti-crease icon
appears dash. If the buzzer option has been set, an acoustic signal sounds intermittently
for about one minute.
The drying cycles are automatically followed by an anti-crease phase which lasts around
30 minutes. The drum rotates at intervals during this phase. This keeps the laundry loose
and free of creases. The laundry can be removed at any time during the anti-crease phase.
(The laundry should be taken out towards the end of the anti-crease phase at the latest to
prevent creases from forming.) If long anti-crease option has been set, the anti-crease
phase is lengthened by 60 minutes.
1. Open door.
2. Before removing the laundry, remove fluff from the micro-fine filter. It is best to use
a damp hand for this purpose. (See “Care and cleaning” chapter.)
3. Remove laundry.
4. Turn the programme selector to OFF.
After each drying cycle:
- Clean the micro-fine filter and fine filter
- Drain the condensed water container
(See chapter “Care and cleaning”.)
5. Close the door.
Care and cleaning
Cleaning fluff filter
The filters collect all the fluff which accumulates during drying. To ensure that the dryer
works perfectly, the fluff filters (micro-fine filter and fine strainer) must be cleaned after
every drying cycle.
The warning icon is on to remind you of this operation.
CAUTION!
Never operate the dryer without fluff filters or with damaged or blocked fluff filters.
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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. After a period of time, a patina due to
detergent residue on laundry forms on
the filters. When this occurs, clean the
filters with warm water using a brush.
Remove the filter from the door pulling
it out. It can be positioned with the tooth
facing to the left or to the right).
After cleaning do not forget to put it
back.
4. Push down unlock button on large mesh
filter.
Large mesh filter jumps up.
5. Take out fine strainer.
6. Remove fluff from fine strainer. It is best
to use a damp hand for this purpose.
Clean the entire filter area
The strainer area does not have to be
cleaned after every drying cycle, but
should be checked regularly and cleaned
of fluff if necessary.
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7. To do this, grip the top of the large mesh
filter and pull it forwards until it comes
loose from the two brackets.
8. Remove fluff from the entire filter area.
It is best to use a vacuum cleaner for this
purpose.
9. Press both journals of the large mesh
filter into the brackets on the loading
door until they snap into place.
10. Re-insert fine strainer.
11. Press against the large mesh filter until
it locks into the interlock.
If 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.
Emptying the water reservoir
Empty the water reservoir after every drying cycle.
If the water reservoir is full, an active programme will break off automatically and the
empty container icon on the display will light up. In order to continue the programme,
the water reservoir must first be emptied.
WARNING!
The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for preparing foodstuffs.
1. Take out water reservoir completely.
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2. Pour condensed water out into a basin or
similar receptacle.
3. Refit water reservoir.
If the programme has been interrupted as
a result of the water reservoir being full:
Press the START PAUSE button to contin-
ue the drying cycle.
The water reservoir has a volume of approx.
4.5 litres. This is sufficient for around 8 kg of
laundry which has previously been spun at 1000 revolutions/ minute.
The condensed water can be used as distilled water, e.g. for steam ironing. However first
filter the condensed water (e.g. with a coffee filter) to remove any residue and small pieces
of fluff.
Cleaning heat exchanger
If the heat exchanger icon is displayed, the heat exchanger needs to be cleaned.
CAUTION!
Operating when the heat exchanger is blocked with fluff can damage the dryer. This also
increases energy consumption.
1. Open door.
2. Open door in plinth. To do this, press the
release button on the bottom of the door
aperture and open the door in the plinth
to the left.
3. Clean fluff from the inside of the door and
the heat exchanger front chamber. Wipe
the door seal with a damp cloth.
4. Turn both lock washers inwards.
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5. Use the handle to pull the heat exchanger
out of the base and carry it horizontally
to prevent any remaining water from
spilling.
6. To empty the heat exchanger, hold verti-
cally over a washing-up bowl.
CAUTION!
Do not use sharp objects to clean. The heat
exchanger could develop leaks.
7. Clean heat exchanger.
It is best to use a brush or to rinse thoroughly with a hand-held shower.
8. Replace heat exchanger and lock into place (turn both lock washers outwards until they
snap into place).
9. Close door in plinth.
CAUTION!
Never operate the dryer without the heat exchanger.
Cleaning the drum
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasives or steel wool to clean the drum.
Lime 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 removed 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
CAUTION!
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 E... plus number or letter) appears on the LCD: Switch
the machine off and on again. Reset programme. Press the START PAUSE button (6). If the
error is still displayed, please inform your local Service Force Centre 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 in-
stallation).
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