Electrolux TWGL5IE300 User manual

TWGL5IE300
EN Tumble Dryer User Manual 2
DE Wäschetrockner Benutzerinformation 32

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................6
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 8
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 9
5. WI-FI - CONNECTIVITY SETUP................................................................ 10
6. PROGRAMME..................................................................................................13
7. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................15
8. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 16
9. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 17
10. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 20
11. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................21
12. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................24
13. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................26
14. ACCESSORIES..............................................................................................28
15. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION
1369/2017.............................................................................................................29
16. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................ 30
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WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that
brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can
be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
Welcome to Electrolux.
Visit our website to:
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Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance:
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before beginning the installation and use of this
appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damage that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
- Read the supplied instructions.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.
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•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing machine,
use the stacking kit. The stacking kit, available from
your authorized vendor, can be used only with the
appliance specified in the instructions supplied with
the accessory. Read it carefully before installation
(refer to the Installation leaflet).
•The appliance can be installed as freestanding or
below a kitchen counter with correct space (refer to
the Installation leaflet).
•Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
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side, that would prevent the appliance door from being
fully open.
•The ventilation opening in the base must not be
covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
•CAUTION: The appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as a timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on
and off by a utility.
•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation process. Make sure that the
mains plug is accessible after installation.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•Do not exceed the maximum load of 8,0 kg (refer to
the "Programme chart" chapter).
•Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled
with industrial chemicals.
•Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has
accumulated around the appliance.
•Do not run the appliance without a filter. Clean the lint
filter before or after each use.
•Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
•Items that have been soiled with substances such as
cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers
should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of
detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.
•Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes
or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be
dried in the tumble dryer.
•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be
used as specified by the product manufacturer’s
instructions.
•Remove all objects from items that could be a source
of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.
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•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
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be lower
than 5°C or higher than 35°C.
• The floor area on which the appliance
is to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Always keep the appliance vertical
when it is being moved.
• The rear surface of the appliance
must be put against a wall.
• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check if it is
levelled correctly with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet
accordingly.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock,
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed)
items that contain padding or fillings.
• If laundry has been washed with a
stain remover, carry out an additional
rinse cycle before starting a drying
cycle.
• Dry only fabrics that are suitable to
dry in the appliance. Follow the
cleaning instruction on the item label.
• Do not drink or prepare food with the
condensed water/distilled water. It can
cause health problems to people and
pets.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door
of the appliance.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
appliance.
2.4 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of injury.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
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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.
• 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.
• 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.
2.8 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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3
4
5
6
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10
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1Water container
2Control panel
3Internal lighting
4Appliance door
5Filter
6Rating plate
7Airflow slots
8Condenser lid
9Condenser cover
10 Adjustable feet
For ease of loading laundry
or ease of installation the
door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
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4. CONTROL PANEL
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3
5
1
64
4
1Program dial
2Display
3 Start/Pause button
4Options
5 On/Off (Ein/Aus) button with
Auto
Off function
6Programs
4.1 Display
Symbol on the display Symbol description
laundry maximum load
delay start option on
wireless connection
remote control
-delay start selection (30min-20h)
cycle time indication
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Symbol on the display Symbol description
buzzer off
child lock on
, , , laundry dryness: iron dry, cupboard dry, cupboard
dry +, extra dry
indicator: drain the water container
indicator: clean the filter
indicator: check the condenser
time dry option on
-time programme selection (10min-2h)
indicator: drying phase
indicator: crease guard phase
indicator: cooling phase
5. WI-FI - CONNECTIVITY SETUP
This chapter describes how to connect
the smart appliance to the Wi-Fi network
and to link it to a mobile devices.
By this functionality you can receive
notifications, monitor and control your
tumble dryer from your mobile devices.
To connect the appliance to enjoy the full
range of features and services you need:
• Wireless network at home with
internet connection enabled.
• Mobile device connected to wireless
network.
Frequency 2.412 - 2.472 GHz for
European market
Protocol IEEE 802.11b/g/n two
stream radio
Max power < 20dBm
5.1 Installing and configuring
My Electrolux
When connecting the tumble dryer to the
application, stand near it with Your smart
device.
Make sure that your smart device is
connected to the wireless network.
1. Go to the App Store on your smart
device.
2. Download and install App My
Electrolux .
3. Make sure you started a Wi-fi
connection in the dryer. If not go to
the section below.
4. Start the application. Select the
country and language and login with
Your email and password. If you do
not have an account, create a new
one following the instructions in My
Electrolux.
5. Follow the instructions on the App for
the appliance registration and
configuration.
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A message appears on the appliance
display to confirm that the configuration
was successful.
5.2 Over-the-air update
The App may propose an update for
downloading new features.
The update is accepted via App only.
If a programme is running, the App
notifies that the update will start at the
end of the programme.
During the update, the appliance shows
in the display.
The appliance will usable again at the
end of the update, without any
notification about successful update.
If an error occurs, the appliance shows
in the display: just press any
buttons or turn the knob to return to
normal use.
5.3 Wireless connection
configuration
Before you begin configuration download
and install My Electrolux application on
your smart device.
1. Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button
to switch on the appliance.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Touch and hold down the
Anticrease (Knitterschutz) and
Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl) buttons at
the same time.
The symbols: and appear on the
display. After few seconds remains only
flashing symbol: . Wireless module is
activating around 1 minute. When ready
the symbol: (Access Point) appears
on the display. Access Point is open
around 3 minutes.
4. Configure My Electrolux application
on your smart device.
If the configuration is successful the
symbol: (Access Point) disappears
and the symbol: stops flashing.
Each time you switch the
appliance on, the appliance
attempt to connect to the
network automatically. When
the connection is established
the symbol: stops
flashing.
To switch off the wireless connection ,
touch and hold down Anticrease
(Knitterschutz) and Delay Start
(Zeitvorwahl) buttons at the same time
for 3 seconds. The symbol:
appears on the display.
Appliance stores last
connection configuration. To
use wireless features of the
appliance the wireless
connection must be in
mode.
To remove the wireless credentials,
touch and hold down Anticrease
(Knitterschutz) and Delay Start
(Zeitvorwahl) buttons at the same time
for 10 seconds. The symbol:
appears on the display.
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5.4 Remote control from
application My Electrolux
My Aeg allows you to control
your laundry through a
mobile device.
It contains a large number of
programmes, useful features
and product information
tailored perfectly to the
appliance.
Through the app you can
select the programmes
already available from the
appliance control panel, plus
unlock additional
programmes available only
from a mobile device.
Additional programmes can
change over the time along
with new versions of the
app.
It's personalized laundry
care - all from your mobile
device.
One of the My Electrolux application
features is to remotely control appliance
by:
• standard or additional programme
selection
• programme start and stop
• programme status view
It works only when remote
control is enabled.
in remote mode each
programme and option
selection from extended
application list is signalled by
symbol on the display.
Remote control activation
To operate remotely the tumble dryer
you must activate this function on the
appliance control panel.
To enable the remote control:
1. Check wireless connection between
the appliance and smart device.
The symbol must be on the display
and your appliance must be accessible
from My Electrolux application.
2. Touch and hold down the Time
Drying (Zeitwahl) and Delay Start
(Zeitvorwahl) buttons at the same
time.
The symbol must appear on the
display. Remote control is enabled.
Another possibility to enable remote
control is to touch Start/Pause
button. The symbol must appear on
the display. Remote control is enabled.
Remote control deactivation
To disable the remote control:
Touch and hold down the Time
Drying (Zeitwahl) and Delay Start
(Zeitvorwahl) buttons at the same
time.
The symbol must disappear from the
display. Remote control is disabled.
Another possibility to disable remote
control is to touch Start/Pause
button. The symbol must disappear
from the display. Remote control is
disabled.
Remote control is disabled
once the appliance door are
opened.
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6. PROGRAMME
Programme Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark 2)
3)
Cotton (Baumwolle)
Eco
8,0 kg
Cycle to be used to dry cotton with
"cotton cupboard" dryness level,
with maximum energy saving. /
Cotton (Baumwolle) 8,0 kg
Cycle defined to dry cottons items
of different size / different weaving
altogether. /
Synthetic (Mischge‐
webe) 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics. /
Mix XL 6 kg
Mix of garments made of cotton,
cotton-synthetic blend and syn‐
thetic fabric. /
Delicates (Feinwä‐
sche) 4 kg Delicate fabrics. /
Wool (Wolle) 1 kg
Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-washable
woollens. Remove items immediately when the
programme is completed.
The wool drying cycle of this machine has been
approved by The Woolmark Company for the dry‐
ing of wool garments labelled as "hand wash"
provided that the garments are dried according to
the instructions issued by the manufacturer of
this machine. Follow the garment care label for
other laundry instructions. M1741
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in
many countries.
Silk (Seide) 1 kg Gentle drying of hand-washable
silks. /
Bed Linen (Bettwä‐
sche) XL 4,5 kg Up to three bed linen sets, one of which can be double size. /
Outdoor 2 kg
Outdoor clothing, technical, sports
fabrics, waterproof and breathable
jackets, shell jackets with a remov‐
able fleece or inner insulation.
Suitable for drying in tumble dryer.
/
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Programme Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark 2)
Down Jacket (Dau‐
nenjacken) 2 kg
Feather and down jackets, also
with synthetic filling and technical
cover fabric. Dry with zips closed. /
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) For fabric mark meaning see chapter
DAILY USE: Preparing the laundry.
3) The Cotton (Baumwolle) ECO programme in combination with the
cupboard dry
Dryness (Trockengrad) selection is the “Standard cotton programme” according to Commis‐
sion 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 consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.
6.1 Programme and options selection compatibility
Options
Programme 1)
Dry‐
ness
(Trock‐
engrad)
Extra
Silent
(Extra
Leise)
Anti‐
crease
(Knitter‐
schutz)
Re‐
fresh
(Auffri‐
schen)
Time
Drying
(Zeit‐
wahl)
Cotton (Baumwolle)
Eco
Cotton (Baumwolle)
Synthetic (Mischgewebe)
Mix XL
Delicates (Feinwäsche)
Wool (Wolle) 2)
Silk (Seide)
Bed Linen (Bettwäsche)
XL
Outdoor
Down Jacket (Daunenjack‐
en)
1) Aside from the programme, you can set one or more options at the same time.
2) See chapter OPTIONS: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) on Wool (Wolle) programme
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6.2 Consumption data
Program Spun at / residual humidity Drying
time 1)
Energy
consump‐
tion 2)
Cotton (Baumwolle) Eco 8,0 kg
cupboard dry
(Schranktrocken)
1400 rpm / 50% 134 min 1,30 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 152 min 1,47 kWh
Cotton (Baumwolle) 8,0 kg
iron dry (Bügel‐
trocken)
1400 rpm / 50% 103 min 0,93 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 125 min 1,09 kWh
Cotton (Baumwolle) Eco 4,0 kg
cupboard dry
(Schranktrocken)
1400 rpm / 50% 90 min 0,76 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 97 min 0,83 kWh
Synthetic (Mischgewebe) 3,5 kg
cupboard dry
(Schranktrocken)
1200 rpm / 40% 57 min 0,47 kWh
800 rpm / 50% 66 min 0,58 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.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Dryness (Trockengrad)
This option helps to achieve requested
laundry dryness. Possible selections:
- ready to iron - iron dry
level.
- ready to store - cupboard dry
level - default selection which is related
to the programme.
- ready to store - cupboard dry
+ level.
- ready to store - extra dry
level.
7.2 Extra Silent (Extra Leise)
The appliance operates with low noise
without effect on the drying quality. The
appliance operates slowly with longer
cycle time.
7.3 ECO
This option is on by default with all
programs.
The power consumption is at the
minimum level.
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7.4 Anticrease
(Knitterschutz)
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.
7.5 Refresh (Auffrischen)
To refresh clothes that were in storage.
Maximal load cannot exceed 1 kg.
7.6 Time Drying (Zeitwahl)
For cottons, synthetics and mixed. 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.
7.7 Time Drying (Zeitwahl)
on Wool (Wolle) program
Option applicable to Wool (Wolle)
program to adjust final dryness level to
more dry or less dry.
7.8 Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl)
Lets to delay the start of a
drying program from
minimum of 30 minutes to
maximum of 20 hours.
1. Set the drying program and options.
2. Touch Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl)
button again and again.
Time of delay is on the display (e.g.
if the program has to start after 12
hours.)
3. To activate Delay Start
(Zeitvorwahl) option, touch the
Start/Pause button.
Time to start decreases on the display.
7.9 Buzzer (Signal)
The sound is heard at the:
• cycle end
• start and end of crease guard phase
The buzzer option is by default always
on. You can use this option to activate or
deactivate the sound.
8. 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.
8.1 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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8.2 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.
9. DAILY USE
9.1 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.
9.2 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.
9.3 Turning on the appliance
To turn on the appliance:
Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button.
If the appliance is on, some indicators
appear on the display.
9.4 Auto Off function
To decrease the energy consumption,
the Auto Off function turns the appliance
off automatically:
• if the Start/Pause touch button is
not touched within 5 minutes.
• 5 minutes after a cycle ends.
Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button to
turn on the appliance.
If the appliance is on, some indications
appear on the display.
9.5 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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9.6 Options
Together with the programme you can
set 1 or more special options.
To activate or deactivate an option touch
the relevant button or a two button
combination.
its symbol appears on the display or the
led above the corresponding button lights
up.
9.7 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 On/Off (Ein/Aus)
button).
You can activate the child lock option:
• before you touch the Start/Pause
button - the appliance cannot start
• after you touch the Start/Pause
button - programs and option
selection is unavailable.
Child lock option activation:
1. Turn the dryer on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down 2 buttons at
the same time.
The symbol appears on the display.
4. To deactivate the child lock, touch
the above buttons again until the
symbol disappears.
9.8 Starting a program
To start the program:
Touch the Start/Pause button.
The appliance starts and the LED above
the button stops flashing and stays on.
9.9 Program change
To change a program:
1. Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button
to turn the appliance off.
2. Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button
again to turn on the appliance.
3. Set a new program.
9.10 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
Buzzer (Signal) 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:
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1. Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) 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.
10. HINTS AND TIPS
10.1 Ecological hints
• Spin the laundry well before drying.
• Do not exceed the load sizes which
are specified in the programmes
chapter.
• 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.
10.2 Adjustment of default
dryness level
To change the default dryness level:
1. Turn the appliance on.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of the available
programmes.
4. Touch and hold down the
Dryness (Trockengrad) and
Anticrease (Knitterschutz) buttons
at the same time.
One of the symbols appears on the
display:
- Maximum dryness
- Extra dryness
- Standard dryness
5. Touch the Start/Pause button
repeatedly until you reach the
desired dryness level.
Dryness
level Display symbol
Maximum
dryness
Extra dry‐
ness
Standard
dryness
6. To memorise the setting touch and
hold down the Dryness
(Trockengrad) and Anticrease
(Knitterschutz) buttons at the same
time for approximately 2 seconds.
10.3 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. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of the available
programmes.
4. Touch and hold down Anticrease
(Knitterschutz) and Time
Drying (Zeitwahl) buttons at the
same time.
One of 2 configurations is possible:
• the tank (Behälter) indicator: is
on if the symbol appears
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