AEG Lavatherm 56600 User Manual

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LAVATHERM 56600

Condenser Dryer

Operating Instructions

Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions through carefully, before using the appliance.

Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Retain this instruction book for future reference, and pass on to any future owners.

1The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!), emphasize information which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this information is observed.

0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.

3 This symbol gives additional information and practical tips on using the appliance.

2 Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol.

If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone:

AEG Domestic Appliances Limited

55-77 High Street

Slough

Berkshire SL 1 1DZ

Tel: 08705 350350

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Content
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Tumble Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Environmental protection tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
The program selector positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Before using the appliance for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Brief operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Select the drying program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Start the drying program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
End of the drying process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Removing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Switch-off the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Empty the water reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Clean the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Cleaning the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
A small glossary of textile information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22

Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cleaning the filter area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Content

Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Cleaning the panel and operating parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Cleaning the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Something not working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Replace the interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Door Reversal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Drainage kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Stacking kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37

Important Safety Information

1Important Safety Information

Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read these warnings before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer Care Department.

General Safety

•This appliance is designed to dry normal domestic laundry. If the appliance is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly used, the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages which may result.

•Switch off the appliance and isolate from the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work.

•Never operate the appliance if the mains cable is damaged or if the control panel, work top or base area are damaged allowing internal components to be accessible.

•Do not spray the tumble dryer with water.

•Do not dry textiles which have been treated with flammable cleaning agents and solvents.

•Clothes or articles of laundry which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer. Only load well-spun laundry.

•Laundry items containing sponge rubber or rubber-like materials must be not be dried in the tumble dryer.

•If the drying cycle is interrupted, the laundry or drum may be hot.

•Do not use the tumble dryer without the bulb cover in position.

•Do not operate the appliance with a damaged filter or with no filter at all.

•Do not overload the appliance.

•It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

•Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of the socket.

•Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre for repair.

•Adaptors and extension cables must not be used. There is risk of fire because of overheating!

Important Safety Information

•Washing that is in poor condition (heavily worn) and items with loose fillings (cushions) that could break open must not be dried or aired. There is a risk of fire!

•Washing with rigid components (foot mats) will cover the air slots; the slots will also be covered if the drum is overfilled. Observe the maximum load of 5 kg. There is a risk of overheating which could cause a fire!

•Only dry washing that does not contain any explosive objects (fire lighters, spray cans). There is a risk of fire or an explosion!

Installation

•Check the appliance for transportation damage before installation.

•Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

•Do not install the appliance on deep pile carpet.

•Ensure the appliance is level.

•If the tumble dryer is installed next to a fuel burning stove, a heat insulation non-flammable pad must be inserted between the fuel burning stove and the tumble dryer; (dimensions 85 x 57.5 cm).

Child Safety

•The appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.

•Pets and children have been known to climb into tumble dryers. Please check the drum before use.

•Keep all packaging away from children.

•When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug. Disable the door catch to prevent young children being trapped inside.

General Information

3General Information

•To prevent creasing do not exceed the maximum load stated in the program table.

•If using fabric conditioning sheets, we recommend the conditioning sheet is pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer.

•When using fabric conditioning sheets or drying starched washing in the tumble dryer, it is important to clean the drum to prevent a build up of any residues/deposits on the sensors. See maintenance and cleaning section.

•Please ensure the appliance is easily accessible to an engineer after installation.

•In the case of washer / dryer tower combinations, do not place any objects on the dryer during use as they could drop down.

Disposal

2Disposal

Packaging

•Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment.

•The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of Polyethylen (marking >PE<).

•The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene (marking >PS<).

Tumble Dryer

When disposing of the tumble dryer.

•Cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug.

•Disable the door catch to prevent young children becoming trapped inside.

•Use an authorised disposal site.

The materials can be recycled in accordance with their markings. Standard tools (crosshead screwdriver, hammer) are sufficient to dismantle the old appliance.

Environmental protection tips

2 Environmental protection tips

•Your laundry will become light and soft in the laundry dryer even without a soft rinsing agent.

•Loosen your laundry before loading it into the dryer. This helps to prevent lengthy running times and creasing. Ensure your laundry is well spun.

In the following table we give an overview of specific electric consumption data depending on the spinning speed. This information is valid for 5kg laundry dried with the program COTTONS CUPBOARD DRY:

	Pre-drying:			Drying process:
Revolutions per		Residual moisture		Required time in	Power consumption
		Residual moisture

minute		in Litres	in %	minutes	in kWh
		in Litres	in %

800		3.5	70	90	3.5
1000		3.0	59	85	3.0
1200		2.7	53	75	2.7
1400		2.5	50	70	2.6
1600		2.2	44	65	2.5

Environmental protection tips

•Observe the maximum load instructions. Whenever possible, dry full loads.

•Choose the right drying program for the type and quantity of laundry. The dryer will then operate as economically as possible. Some typical consumption values:

	Fill weight	Duration in	Power
Drying program	Fill weight	Duration in	consumption
Drying program	in kg	Minutes	consumption
	in kg	Minutes	in kWh
			in kWh

COTTONS CUPBOARD DRY1	5	90	3.5
COTTONS HAND IRON1	5	70	2.8
EASY CARES CUPBOARD DRY2	2.5	35	1.3
1) spun at 800 revolutions per minute
2) spun at 1000 revolutions per minute

If the amount of laundry is not enough for a particular degree of drying (e.g. HAND IRON), you should dry it in stages for best economy: Fill the dryer and select the program HAND IRON; after the end of this program take out your laundry for ironing. Finally dry the remaining laundry with the program CUPBOARD DRY.

•Only use the SPECIAL CARE button for loads up to 2.5kg!

•Clean the fluff filter after every drying program!

•Empty the water reservoir after every drying program!

1Caution! The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for use with foodstuffs.

You can use the collected condensed water as distilled water in the household, but first pour it through a paper filter bag.

•Clean the condenser regularly. The dryer will operate more economically if you clean the condenser regularly.