LAVATHERM 57720 ELECTRONIC
Condenser Dryer
Operating Instructions
Dear customer,
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Please read these operating instructions through carefully.
Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of
these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future
reference. Pass them on to any future owners.
With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Danger!,
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Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized 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.
Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical
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tips on using the appliance.
Tips and information about the economical and environmentally
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friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover.
• These operating instructions contain information about how to
independently solve any problems which may arise. See "What to do
if ...".
nted on environmentally friendly paper ...
Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically.
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Content
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Environmental protection tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The key features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The programme selector positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before using the appliance for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Brief operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Select the drying programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Start DELAY TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Start the drying programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
End of the drying process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Removing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Empty the water reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clean the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning the heat exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Switch-off the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programme tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
A small glossary of textile information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Content
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the filter area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the panel and operating parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the heat exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Programming possibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replacing the interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door Reversal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Information for the electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Drainage kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Stacking kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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1 Important Safety Information
The safety of AEG electrical appliances complies with the established
technical principles and statutory equipment safety regulations. Nevertheless, as manufacturer we have to draw your attention to the following safety instructions.
General safety
• Repairs of the dryer may be carried out only by trained personnel.
Incompetently carried out repairs can entail considerable hazards for
the user. Please get in touch with our customer service or with an
authorised AEG dealer when repair is necessary.
• Before commencing operation please make sure that the nominal
voltage and type of supply specified on the type plate of the
appliance correspond to the actual nominal voltage and supply type
at the place of utilisation. The fuse rating is also specified on the
rating plate.
• Never operate the dryer when the mains cable is damaged or when
the operator control mask, work plate or base shrouding are damaged
such that there is direct access to the interior of the appliance.
• Switch-off the dryer before carrying out any cleaning, care and
maintenance tasks! You are quite safe if you disconnect the mains
plug from the power outlet or – if the electrical connection is
permanent – if you switch-off the circuit breaker in the fusebox or
screw the fuse cartridge right out of its holder.
• If the appliance will be out of operation for an extended period of
time, unplug it from the mains.
• Never pull on the cable to disconnect the mains plug from the power
outlet. Always grasp and pull-out the plug.
• Don’t lean on the opened door; this could make the appliance fall over.
• Don’t use a water jet to spray-down the appliance. Danger of electric
shock!
• The covering hood for the filament lamp bulb for drum illumination
must be screwed-on.
• When closing the door, please check that the washing is not caught
in it.
• If you interrupt the drying process to take out laundry, bear in mind
that the laundry and the drum could be hot.
• Multiway plugs, joints and extension cables must not be used. There is
risk of fire because of overheating!
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Important Safety Information
Safety of children and infirm persons
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
• Children are often not aware of the dangers involved when handling
electrical equipment. Therefore provide the necessary supervision of
children when operating the appliance and do not let children play
with the dryer – there is a danger that children could become trapped
inside the appliance.
• Packaging parts (e.g. films, styropore) can be dangerous for children.
Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging parts out of reach of children.
• Make sure that children or small animals do not climb into the drum
of the dryer. For this purpose keep the door of the dryer closed when
the appliance is not in use.
Utilisation in accordance with the intended purpose
• Conversions or modifications of the dryer are forbidden for safety
reasons.
• Use the dryer only to dry ordinary household laundry! The manufac-
turer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from incorrect
operation or utilisation for an unintended purpose.
• Dry only laundry which has been washed in water. In particular,
textiles which have been treated with inflammable cleaning agents
and solvents (petrol-ether, alcohol, stain remover and similar
materials) or have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking
oil must not be dried in the dryer. Danger of fire! Explosion hazard!
Thouse textiles should first be washed in hot water with extra
detergent.
• Laundry items containing sponge rubber or rubber-like materials
must not be dried in the dryer. Danger of fire!
• Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be
placed in a tumble dryer. Damage to the tumble dryer can result if
metal reinforcements come loose during drying.
• Plastic articles such as shower caps should not be placed in a tumble
dryer.
• Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in a tumble
dryer to eliminate the effects of static electricity.
• Washing that is in poor condition (heavily worn) and items with loose
fillings (cushions) that could break open must not be dried or
refreshed. There is a risk of fire!
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• 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!
• Clean the fluff filter after each drying procedure.
• Clean the heat exchanger regularly.
• In the case of washer / dryer tower combinations, do not place any
objects on the dryer during use as they could drop down.
Installation and connection
• Check the dryer for Transportation damage. Never connect-up a
damaged appliance! Contact your supplier if the appliance is
damaged.
• If the tumble dryer has to be carried, first remove the plinth!
• Do not set-up the dryer in frost-endangered rooms!
• Set-up the dryer horizontal!
• If the dryer is placed adjacent to a gas, coal or electric cooking stove,
interpose a thermally insulating non-combustible plate between the
dryer and the stove (dimensions: 85x57,5 cm).
• Do not place the dryer on high-pile carpet floors!
This would hinder air circulation at the ventilation slots!
• The electric power plug connector of the appliance must remain
accessible even after installation.
• Check that the tumble dryer is not standing on the mains cable.
• The technical conditions of the electric power supply company for
making fixed connections of electrical appliances to the mains
require that such connections may only be made by an authorised
electrician.
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3 General Information
• Starched washing leaves traces of starch on the drum and therefore
should not be placed in the tumble dryer.
• If you exceed the maximum load stipulated in the program table your
washing is more likely to get creased! For very delicate fabrics you
should only fill in 1.5kg washing at the most.
• For your information: 70 per cent of fabric wear is caused by being
worn, 20 per cent by washing and only 10 per cent by being dried in
a tumble dryer. As the fabric is worn down, fluff gathers in the fluff
filter. When using a tumble dryer, only approx. 0.03g fluff per kilogramme washing is produced.
2 Disposal
Packaging
Dispose of the packaging material!
Dispose of the packaging material of your tumble dryer correctly. All
the packaging materials used are harmless to the environment and can
be recycled.
• Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations:
– >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material
– >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free)
– >POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips
• Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and
should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.
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Disposal of the old appliance!
When you eventually stop using your tumble dryer please bring it to
the nearest recycling centre or to your dealer who will take it back for a
small fee.
Warning! When disposing of the tumble dryer, pull out the plug, cut
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off the flex, dispose of the plug and remaining flex and destroy the
door lock. This hinders children from locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
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. E
• nsure 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 programme COTTONS STORAGE
DRY:
Pre-drying: Drying process:
Revolutions per
minute
800 3.5 70 130 3.5
1000 3.0 59 110 3.0
1200 2.7 53 105 2.7
1400 2.5 50 100 2.6
1600 2.2 44 95 2.5
Residual moisture
in Litres in %
Required time in
minutes
Power consumption
in kWh
• Never obstruct the ventilation slits at the base of the dryer!
• Ensure that the room is well ventilated!
• Observe the maximum load instructions. Whenever possible, dry full
loads.
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• Choose the right drying programme for the type and quantity of laundry. The dryer will then operate as economically as possible. Some typical consumption values:
Drying programme
COTTONS STORAGE DRY
COTTONS HAND IRON
EASY CARES STORAGE DRY
1) spun at 800 revolutions per minute
2) spun at 1000 revolutions per minute
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2
Fill weight
in kg
5 130 3.5
5 100 2.8
2.5 55 1.3
Duration in
Minutes
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 programme HAND IRON; after the end of this
programme take out your laundry for ironing. Finally dry the remaining
laundry with the programme STORAGE DRY.
• Only use the SPECIAL CARE button for loads up to 2.5kg!
• Clean the fluff filter after every drying programme!
• Empty the water reservoir after every drying programme!
Caution! The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for use
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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 heat exchanger regularly. The dryer will operate more
economically if you clean the heat exchanger regularly.
Power
consumption
in kWh
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The key features of your appliance
The key features of your appliance
• Program or time setting via the program selector
• AUDIBLE SIGNAL (ZOEMER) can be selected in addition; an
intermittent audible signal is sounded after the end of the program.
• SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMP.) button for gentle drying of sensitive
fabrics
• DELAY TIMER (STARTTIJDKEUZE): Program start delayed by 1 to
19 hours
(e.g. for operation at times when electricity is cheaper)
• Multi-display for displaying
–probable program duration and time remaining until program end,
–Time preselection (start time postponement or time remaining until
program start,
–Error code.
• Indication of degree of drying
• Program run display
• Programming facility for permanent adaptation of the program
sequence to your requirements.
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Description of the appliance
Description of the appliance
Front view
Interior light
Rating plate
Vent
Control panel
Water reservoir
with handle flap
Fluff filter
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Feet
(all height-adjustable)
Heat exchanger
unit behind
removable plinth
Reversible door
Control panel
A
B
A Programme selector: To select the drying programme
B Drying degree indicator: Shows the achieved extent of drying; this
enables you to take out individual pieces of laundry at the right time
during the drying process.
C Buttons and display block
– AUDIBLE SIGNAL button: When switched on, an audible signal is
sounded at the end of the drying programme; then take out the
laundry
– SPECIAL CARE button: For sensitive fabrics.
– DOOR button: For opening the door when the appliance is switched
on.
– START/PAUSE button: To start or interrupt the programme.
– DELAY TIMER button: For pre-setting the start time in the range from
1 to 19 hours; indication in the PROGR. TIME display field
– Multi-display/PROGR. TIME display: Indicates the probable
programme duration or the time left of the currently set drying
programme; with postponed start time (DELAY TIMER button)
indication of the number of hours left until the drying programme
starts; an error code is displayed in the case of a disturbance (C and a
number).
D Programme run display: In each case the display for the current phase
of the drying process is lit.
E Instructions for the user:
– HEAT EXCHANGER: Clean the heat exchanger!
– EMPTY WATER: Empty the condensate container!
– CLEAN FILTER display: Clean the fluff filter!
Note: The indicators are extinguished only after the programme is
switched off.
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D
E
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The programme selector positions
• OFF:
The tumble dryer is switched off.
•LIGHT:
The drum light switches on when
the door is opened.
• Programme group COTTONS:
Programmes for drying cotton
and linen fabrics;
maximum load 5 kg.
• Programme group EASY CARES:
Programmes for drying mixed
fabrics and synthetics;
maximum load 2.5 kg.
• Time Programmes:
For additional drying or for drying loads of less than 1 kg.
• EASY IRON programme:
Special drying programme with
anti-crease mechanism for easycare fabrics;
maximum load 1kg.
• WOOL CARE programme:
To freshen up woollen fabrics
after they have been line dried;
maximum load 1 kg.
• REFRESH programme
For optimum results when
refreshing items of clothing and gently cleaning textiles with the aid of
commercially available dry-cleaning products (please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use);
Programme duration: 35 minutes;
maximum load 1 kg.
Before using the appliance for the first time
0 Wipe out the drum using a damp cloth or else insert damp cloths and
carry out a short drying procedure (20 mins.).
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Brief operating instructions
• Ensure the laundry is well spun before tumble drying.
• Prepare the laundry.
• Open the door and load the laundry.
• Shut the door.
Attention! Do not catch washing in the door.
• Select the drying programme on the programme selector.
• Press the AUDIBLE SIGNAL or SPECIAL CARE button if required.
• Set the DELAY TIMER if required.
• Start the programme by pressing the START/PAUSE-button.
While the programme is running you can open the door to take-out
laundry or add more laundry.
At the end of the programme (END and CREASE GUARD displays are
illuminated, acoustic signal is heard, if set, the anti-crease phase
begins):
• Remove the laundry.
• Empty the water reservoir.
• Clean the fluff filter.
If the indicator HEAT EXCHANGER is illuminated:
• It is essential to clean the heat exchanger!
• Switch off the dryer by turning the programme selector to the OFF
position.
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Drying
Drying
Prepare the laundry
• To prevent tangled bundles of laundry: Close zip fasteners; button-up
bed linen and pillow cases; tie-together loose tapes, e.g. aprons.
• Empty all pockets.
• Remove all metal objects (i.e. paper clips, pins, etc.).
• Turn clothing consisting of double-layer fabric inside out (such as
cotton-lined anoraks with the cotton layer facing outwards). The fabrics will dry better.
• Loosen the laundry.
Open the door
To open the door:
• Press firmly against the door (Press position ).
or
• While the dryer is switched-on: Press the DOOR button.
Load the laundry
• Load the prepared laundry into the dryer.
Closing the door
Closing the door:
• apply pressure to the door until it clicks audibly into place.
Caution! Ensure the laundry does not get caught in the door when the
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door is closed! This could damage the laundry!
Select the drying programme
0 Select the suitable drying programme
using the programme selector (see "Programme tables").
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0 If required, select the buttons AUDIBLE
SIGNAL or SPECIAL CARE.
• AUDIBLE SIGNAL button
During the crease-protection phase (immediately after the drying
phase), an acoustic signal is sounded at intervals (see "End of drying
process").
• SPECIAL CARE button
This programme operates with reduced heat. Press the SPECIAL CARE
button for fabrics bearing the care symbol S. Gentle drying is advisable for heat-sensitive fabrics (such as acrylic and viscose).
Start DELAY TIMER
With the DELAY TIMER function you can delay the start of the drying
programme by 1 to 19 hours.
0 Setting the programme.
Drying
0 Hold the DELAY TIMER button pressed
until the desired number of hours of
delay of the programme start appears in the
display field for PROGR. TIME.
0 Press the START/ PAUSE button.
After the set number of hours has elapsed the dryer automatically
starts the set drying programme. The PROGR. TIME display field shows
the number of hours after which the drying programme will start.
You can correct the pre-selected start delay time at any time.
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Drying
Start the drying programme
0 Press the START button.
The drying programme starts. The programme
progress is indicated on programme phase display.
Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary
You can interrupt the drying process at any time to remove some of the
laundry or to add more laundry.
0 Open the door.
Caution! The laundry and the drum may be
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hot.
0 Remove or add more laundry.
0 Close the door.
0 Press the START button to resume the drying
process.
End of the drying process
The cooling phase starts shortly before the end of the drying process:
The heater is switched-off during this phase.
After the cooling phase the END and CREASE GUARD display is illuminated. You can now remove the washing from the tumble dryer.
The crease guard phase follows automatically after the drying process.
The drum rotates intermittently. This keeps your laundry loose and
crease-free.
If you have pressed the AUDIBLE SIGNAL button, an acoustic signal is
sounded intermittently during this phase.
You should remove the washing at the latest towards the end of the
anti-crease phase to avoid creasing.
Removing the laundry
0 Open the door and remove the laundry.
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Empty the water reservoir
Caution! The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for use
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with foodstuffs.
The water reservoir should be emptied after every drying programme.
This avoids interruption of a programme when the water reservoir is
full.
0 Grasp the handle flap of the water reser-
voir and pull out completely.
0 Push the cover of the water reservoir to
the side and pour out the condensed water.
0 Re-insert the water reservoir into the con-
trol panel.
Drying
If the drying cycle has not yet ended:
0 Press the START / PAUSE button to
continue the drying cycle.
The water reservoir has a capacity of approx. 3.8 litres. This is sufficient
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for a laundry load of 5 kg which has been machine spun at
800 revolutions per minute.
Cleaning the door seal
0 Rub the door seal with a damp cloth.
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Drying
Clean the fluff filter
To ensure efficient operation of the tumble dryer, clean the fluff filter
after each drying programme.
Also check whether there are any remnants or fluff from the washing
in the drum; remove immediately.
0 Press the catch of the filter lid down-
wards.
The filter lid will open.
0 Take out the fluff filter.
0 Remove fluff out of the fluff filter, with
a moistened hand.
0 Re-insert the fluff filter.
0 Press against the filter lid until it catches
into the locking device.
The filter lid cannot catch shut without
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the fluff filter in place and the door cannot be closed.
Warning! The dryer must not be operated with a damaged or blocked
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fluff filter.
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Cleaning the heat exchanger
Important! When the HEAT EXCHANGER display is illuminated, it is
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essential to clean the heat exchanger. Otherwise your dryer might suffer damage. In addition energy consumption will be increased if the
heat exchanger unit is covered with fluff.
0 Open the door.
0 Press on the two tabs to unlatch and
take off the removable plinth.
0 Turn the two securing disks through a
quarter turn each outwards.
0 Pull the heat exchanger out of the base
by the handle.
0 Clean the heat exchanger, best with a
hand-held brush or by rinsing with a
hand-held shower head. The water
removal slits on the rear of the heat
exchanger must be free too.
Drying
Important! Do not use any sharply pointed objects to clean the heat
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exchanger. They could make it leak.
0 Reinsert and push in and turn each one of the two securing disks
through a quarter turn inwards. The words "top – oben – en haut" must
be at the top.
0 Re-mount the plinth.
Important! The dryer must not be operated without heat exchanger.
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Switch-off the dryer
0 Turn the programme selector to the OFF position.
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Programme tables
Programme group COTTONS
care symbols R, Q; maximum load 5 kg
Programme Laundry Type Examples for
EXTRA DRY
INTENSIVE DRY
STORAGE DRY
DAMP
HAND IRON
MACHINE IRON
Heavy weight or multilayered fabrics
Thick textiles that are to be
thoroughly dried.
Fabrics of medium weight,
articles not made up of multilayers
Lightweight materials
requiring ironing
Normal cotton and linen
articles
Cotton and linen articles, to
be ironed by rotary ironer or
starched laundry
Towelling material, bath robes
Towelling, terry towels
Towel laundry, hand towels
Cotton shirt and underwear
Sheets and pillowcases,
tablecloths
Cotton sheets and pillowcases,
tablecloths
Programme group EASY CARES
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care symbols R, S
Programme Laundry Type Examples for
EXTRA DRY
, Q; maximum load 2.5kg
Heavy weight or multilayered fabrics
Sweatshirts, bed linen and table
linen
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STORAGE DRY
DAMP
1) Press the SPECIAL CARE button!
Lightweight materials which
do not require ironing
Lightweight synthetics and
cotton/polyester mixtures
requiring ironing
Easycare fabric shirts, table
linen, baby clothes, socks and
underwear
Bed and table linen, easycare
fabric shirts and blouses
Programme tables
Time programmes
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care symbols R, S
You can select 20 and 40 minutes programme duration for additional drying of
individual pieces of laundry or to dry small quantities.
1) Press the SPECIAL CARE button!
, Q; loads less than 1kg
EASY IRON programme
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care symbols R, S
For drying fabrics such as shirts and blouses; minimal ironing required.
Result depends on type and finish of fabric.
Recommendation: spin fabrics in the washing machine at a speed of about 1200
revolutions and then transfer immediately to the dryer. Remove fabrics immediately
after drying and hang on a hanger.
1) Press the SPECIAL CARE button!
, Q; maximum load 1kg (approx. 5-6 shirts)
WOOL CARE programme
maximum load 1kg
To freshen up the wool fibres of woollen garments after they have been line dried,
worn or stored for longer periods they can be treated briefly using warm air. The wool
emerges beautifully soft.
Recommendation: remove fabrics immediately after drying.
REFRESH programme
maximum load 1kg
For optimum results when refreshing items of clothing and gently cleaning textiles
with the aid of commercially available dry-cleaning products (please follow the manufacturer‘s instructions for use);
Programme duration: 35 minutes.
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A small glossary of textile information
Care symbols
Ensure articles to be dried are suitable for tumble drying. If they are
one of the following symbols should be present on the care label:
Normal drying
R
Drying with special care (press the SPECIAL CARE button!)
S
This fabric can be tumble dried. The fabric manufacturer does not stip-
Q
ulate if the piece of laundry should be dried on a normal or gentle programme.
Do not tumble dry
T
If you do not find any of these care symbols:
Dry whites and coloureds as well as mixed fabrics at normal temperature. Press the SPECIAL CARE button if you are drying delicate fabrics.
•Wool
Do not dry any woollen items in the dryer.
As a follow-up treatment for woollen fabrics in quantities up to 1 kg
select the WOOL CARE programme.
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• Fabrics sensitive to temperatures
Dry fabrics sensitive to temperatures (such as acrylic or viscose) and
textiles with the care label S with the SPECIAL CARE button selected.
• Cotton jersey and hosiery have a tendency to shrink! Do not dry these
fabrics excessively.
• New coloured textiles
To avoid the possibility of dye transference do not dry new coloured
textiles together with light-coloured laundry.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the filter area
Important! When the FILTER display lights, it is essential to clean the
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fluff filter. Otherwise your dryer might suffer damage.
A small amount of fluff may reach the area around the filter in spite of
the fluff filter. Therefore you should clean the entire filter area from
time to time, or at least every three months.
0 Remove the fluff filter.
0 Hold the filter lid by the top and pull it for-
wards until it is released from both holders.
0 Remove the fluff from the entire filter area
– preferably with a vacuum cleaner.
0 Press both pins of the filter lid into the hold-
ers on the door until they click in.
0 Reinsert the fluff filter.
0 Press against the filter lid until it clicks into
the lock.
Cleaning the drum
Warning! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with abrasive deter-
1
gents or steel wool!
Fabric softeners or lime in the water can cause a scarcely visible deposit
to form on the drum. The dryer is then no longer reliably able to
recognise how dry the washing is. When the washing is removed from
the dryer it will be damper than you expect.
0 Wipe the inside of the drum and the drum fins with white vinegar to
avoid any residues/deposits effecting the sensors. This is particularly
important if you regulary use fabric conditioning sheets or dry starched
items in the dryer.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the panel and operating parts
Warning! Do not use household furniture polish or aggressive deter-
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gents.
0 Wipe over the panel and operating parts with a damp cloth.
Only use warm water.
Cleaning the door seal
0 Rub the door seal with a damp cloth immediately after the drying pro-
cedure.
Cleaning the heat exchanger
Important! When the HEAT EXCHANGER display is illuminated, it is
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essential to clean the heat exchanger. Otherwise your dryer might suffer damage. In addition energy consumption will be increased if the
heat exchanger unit is covered with fluff.
See the section "Drying, cleaning the heat exchanger".
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Programming possibilities
The electronic control system of your laundry dryer provides you with
the possibility to adapt some functions of the dryer permanently to
your requirements.
Purpose Execution
"Laundry protection": If
you want to "lock" the
selected drying
programme (the
selected programme
setting cannot be
changed during the
drying process with the
programme selector or
with the SPECIAL CARE
button):
When "Washing
Protection" is enabled,
the drying programme
always runs at reduced
heater power (SPECIAL
CARE Function).
If you always want to be
reminded by an audible
signal at the end of the
programme:
When a drying programme is set with the programme
selector and the START button has been pressed:
- Hold the SPECIAL CARE button depressed for five
seconds.
The programme execution display flashes for five seconds
and the laundry protection is then switched-on.
If an attempt is nevertheless made to change the
programme setting, the programme execution display
flashes; after pressing the SPECIAL CARE button, it flashes
for five seconds; on turning the programme selector it
flashes until the programme selector is returned to the
initial setting.
To cancel the laundry protection:
- Hold the SPECIAL CARE button depressed for five
seconds.
The programme run indicator flashes for five seconds, then
it is static for five seconds; laundry protection is cancelled.
1) Ensure that the programme selector is not in the LIGHT
or OFF position.
2) Hold the AUDIBLE SIGNAL button depressed for at least
five seconds.
The AUDIBLE SIGNAL display lights; a short audible
signal is heard.
The audible signal is now programmed.
If you want to cancel this setting:
3) Proceed as described under item 1) and 2).
The display AUDIBLE SIGNAL disappears.
If you remove
condensation via an
external condensation
drain-off and wish to
permanently suppress
the EMPTY WATER
indication:
1) Set the programme selector to LIGHT.
2) Hold the AUDIBLE SIGNAL button depressed for five
seconds.
The PROGR. TIME display shows U for normal function
and & for external condensation drain-off.
3) Briefly press the AUDIBLE SIGNAL button to choose
between U and & .
4) Turn the programme selector.
The EMPTY WATER indicator is now suppressed.
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Programming possibilities
Purpose Execution
Adjusting the drying
result:
If at the end of the programme you always
want the washing to be
somewhat dryer or
somewhat damper than
with the standard setting and you want to
adjust the tumble
dryer’s recognition of
the degree of dryness
accordingly:
1) Turn the programme selector to the LIGHT position.
2) Hold down the DELAY TIMER button for five seconds.
The current setting appears in the PROGR. TIME display:
H1 is the standard setting, with
H0 the washing will be drier, with
H2 the washing will stay damper.
3) Keep pressing the DELAY TIMER button until the value
you require appears in the display.
4) Turn the programme selector.
The selected setting is then saved.
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What to do if ...
If the tumble dryer is not working correctly please carry out the following checks before calling out an engineer.
Symptom Possible cause Solution
The tumble dryer will not start
The results are unsatisfactory
The appliance is not
plugged in
The fuse has blown Check the fuse
The START/PAUSEbutton
has not been pressed
No programme has been
selected
The door is not properly
closed
The water reservoir is full Empty the water reservoir
The wrong programme
has been selected
Fluff filter blocked Clean the fluff filter
heat exchanger unit
covered with fluff
The tumble dryer has
been overloaded
Laundry not sufficiently
spun prior to tumble
drying
Plug in the appliance
Press the START/PAUSE
button
Select the required
programme
Close the door
Select a different
programme
Clean the heat exchanger
unit
Observe the maximum
loads stated for each
programme
Ensure the wash load is
well spun before tumble
drying
The vent in the base of
the appliance is covered
A residue may have
formed on the drum
interior, blocking the
sensors
Ensure the vent is clear
Clean the inside of the
drum with white vinegar
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What to do if ...
Symptom Possible cause Solution
The drying result is unsatisfactory; the washing is still
damp.
The drum illumination does
not work
The drying process takes
unusually long
The door cannot be opened
with the DOOR button
The door cannot be closed
The conductivity of the
water in your locality differs from the standard
setting of the appliance.
Is the tumble dryer
plugged in
The programme selector
is in the OFF position
The bulb needs replacing Replace bulb
The heat exchanger unit
is covered with fluff
Fluff filter is clogged Clean the fluff filter
Electric mains plug not
connected
Programme selector set
to OFF
Fluff filter has not been
inserted correctly and/or
the filter lid not closed
Reprogramme the standard setting, eg. H0 instead
of H1, for dryer washing
(see chapter “Programming Possibilities“.
Plug in the tumble dryer
Turn the programme
selector dial to LIGHT
Clean the heat exchanger
unit
Connect the mains plug
Set a programme. The
door can be opened at
any time by pressing
firmly against the door
(pressing location
Replace the fluff filter
and ensure the filter lid is
closed
)
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Display EMPTY WATER is lit Condensate container full
EMPTY WATER indicator illuminated, even though the
container has already been
emptied
The dryer terminates the
drying process automatically:
END is displayed shortly after
programme start; no display
of the extent of drying
Foreign bodies, e. g. animal hairs, can block the
inlet nozzle as well as the
valve on the end of the
EMPTY WATER container
Too dry or too little
laundry filled-in for the
selected programme
Empty the condensate
container
With the container pulled
out, switch on the
appliance momentarily.
The blockage can be
removed from the container shaft or the hair cleaned out of the valve
Select time programme or
higher drying stage (e.g.
EXTRA DRY instead of
INTENSIVE DRY)
Symptom Possible cause Solution
The remaining running time
display changes rapidly.
The remaining running
time is adjusted
automatically depending
on the type of items
being dried, the drying
time and the degree of
dampness
What to do if ...
Automatic process. There
is no unit fault.
The drying process takes
unusually long. 4.5 hours
after the beginning of the
drying process:
- END display is illuminated
- acoustic signal sounds
- discontinuation of the
drying process
-
programme run display is
flashing
- error code C6 is displayed
SPECIAL CARE button
pressed and too much
laundry in the drum
Too much laundry in the
drum
Laundry too damp
Check the programme
selection: SPECIAL CARE
button appropriate only
for laundry amounts up
to 2.5kg
Reduce the amount of
laundry in the drum
Pre-dry the laundry more
thoroughly
If after these checks, the tumble dryer still does not work, contact your
local AEG Service Force Centre.
Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for
any in-guarantee service calls.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been
made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
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What to do if ...
Replacing the interior light
0 A replacement bulb can be purchased through your local AEG Service
Force Centre (Part No: 899647072580/6).
Warning! Never use standard light bulbs in your Lavatherm.
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0 Isolate the appliance from the mains supply.
0 Screw off the bulb cover. (The bulb is located at the top behind the
door; see Front view).
0 Replace the defective bulb.
0 Screw on the bulb cover.
Warning! For safety reasons the bulb cover must be screwed on. The
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dryer must not be operated, without the cover in place.
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Door Reversal Instructions
The door opening direction can be changed if required.
Warning! Before reversing the door, isolate the appliance from the
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mains supply.
Proceed as follows to reverse the door opening direction:
A
C
B
F
H
J
G
F
A
C
B
E
D
E
0 Unscrew the screws A on the front panel of the appliance.
0 Take-off the door by sliding it out horizontally.
0 Unscrew the screws B on the inside of the door and take-off the hinges
C.
0 Unscrew and take-off the locking block D.
0 Release the coverplates E, F and G with a thin screwdriver by pressing
on the latching device, releasing them on one side. Take them out and
insert them on the opposite side.
0 Screw-on the hinges C and the locking block D on the opposite side of
the door.
0 Unscrew the door catch H, take it out and pull-off the plug.
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0 Take-out the latched catch covering J and pull-off the plug.
0 Connect the door catch H and the catch covering J on the respective
opposite side to the plug, insert into the holes and screw-down or latch
into position.
0 Push the door with the hinges into the holes provided for them in the
front panel of the appliance and firmly attach it with the screws.
0 After reversing the door, check that the DOOR button functions cor-
rectly.
Warning! The appliance is safe again for operation only when all plas-
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tic parts have been mounted.
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Technical data
Height x Width x Depth 85x60x60cm
Depth with the door open 117 cm
Height adjustable from 1.0/–0.4 cm
Empty weight approx. 46kg
Load (depending on the programme) max. 5kg
Power consumption in acc. with IEC 1121 s.e. 3.5kWh
(5 kg Cotton, spun at 800 revolutions per minute,
programme COTTONS STORAGE DRY)
Area of use Household
Permissible ambient temperature +5°C up to +35° C
This appliance complies with the following EC directives:
;
– 73/23 /EEC of 19/2/1973 ’Low voltage directive’
– 89/336 /EEC of 3/5/1989 ’EMC directive’ including the
Modification directive 92/31/EEC
Technical data
Installation and electrical connection
Please refer to the type plate for specifications about the power supply.
The nominal voltage stated on the type plate and type of current must
be identical with the nominal voltage and type of current at the point
of installation. Also refer to the type plate for the fuse required.
Information for the electrician
When connecting the appliance without a plug, care must be taken
that this is done correctly. Please follow the relevant information in the
section on installing and connecting the appliance.
For appliances with variable voltage settings, the switch-over diagram
can be found on the cover of the connection box at the back of the
appliance.
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Special accessories
You can obtain the following special accessories from your retailer.
Drainage kit
A drainage kit (TRZ955, E-No. 916 019 000) can be purchased to adapt
the dryer to drain the condensed water into an existing drain, sink etc
with a maximum feed height of 1m above the floor on which the dryer
is standing (3m Length). Emptying he condensate container is then no
longer necessary.
You can then suppress the EMPTY WATER indicator at the end of each
programme with the aid of the appliance programming features (see "
Programming possibilities" section). However, the reservoir must still be
inserted into the control panel of the machine.
Stacking kit
With these kits you can combine your laundry dryer with any LAVAMAT
automatic washing machine to a washing and drying column. The
appliances are stacked in space-economising manner in this arrangement, the washing machine at the bottom and the laundry dryer at the
top.
The following two kits are available:
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– without shelf (TRZ981) E-No. 916 018900
– with shelf (TRZ901) E-No. 916 018901
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Content
A
Acrylate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Acrylic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Anorak
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AUDIBLE SIGNAL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
C
Children, safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Closing the door
Condenser
Connection
Control panel
Cool-down phase
Crease protection phase
Creasing
Customer service
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
D
DELAY TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delicate fabric
Door
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
E
EASY IRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 23
Easy-care fabrics
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
F
Fabric softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fabric wear when drying
Filter area
Fluff filter
Fluff quantity
Front view
Full load, specified
Furniture polish
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
G
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
H
Heat exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 26
I
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ironing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
L
Lime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
O
Opening the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
P
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PROGR. TIME
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
R
REFRESH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 23
Repair
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
S
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Solvent(s)
SPECIAL CARE
Sponge rubber
Starched washing
START
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
T
Transportation damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Two-layer fabric
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
U
Use condensate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
V
Viscose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
W
Water reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wool
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
WOOL CARE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 23
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Service
In the chapter "What to do if ..." some disturbances have been
summarised, which you can solve yourself. If you do not find any
helpful information there, please contact your local customer service
centre. It is nearby and if necessary can reach you quickly.
(Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the Warranty
Conditions/Service Departments)
Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and
the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary. With
our checklist you can gather important information before making
your call:
Make a note of the PNC number and the S number. They are both on
the rating plate behind your tumble dryer’s door.
PNC ................................
S-No ................................
If possible establish:
• How is the disturbance evident?
• Under what circumstances does the disturbance occur?
• Does the multi-display issue an error message? (( and a number)?
When do you incur costs even during the warranty period?
– if you could have solved the disturbance yourself with the help of the
Troubleshooting table (see section "What to do if ..."),
– if the customer service engineer has to make several journeys because
he did not receive all the necessary important information before his
visit and now e.g. has to fetch spares. You can avoid these extra trips
by preparing your telephone call properly in the way described above.
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