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
you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance.
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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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