AEG T37320 User Manual
LAVATHERM 37320 electronic37320 electronic
Vented Tumble Dryer
Operating Instructions
Dear customer,
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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.
The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!,
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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.
This symbol gives additional information and practical tips on using the
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appliance.
Tips and information about the economical and environmentally
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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:
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire SL 1 1DZ
Tel: 08705 350350
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Content
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tumble Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Environmental protection tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The programme 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
Closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Select the drying programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Start the drying programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
End of the drying process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clean the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switch-off the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Programme tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
A small glossary of textile information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Content
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the filter area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the panel and operating parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing the interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
For the installer - Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Door Reversal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Venting through a Vent Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Venting without a Vent Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Stacking kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Vent hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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1 Important 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
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• Please follow the safety information in the installation section of this
instruction book.
• 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.
• When closing the door, please check that the washing is not caught in
it.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this
product in any way.
• Adaptors and extension cables must not be used. There is risk of fire
because of overheating!
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Important Safety Information
• 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.
• 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!
• 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.
• In the case of washer / dryer tower combinations, do not place any
objects on the dryer during use as they could drop down.
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.
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Important Safety Information
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.
• If the tumble dryer has to be carried, first remove the plinth!
• Do not install the appliance on deep pile carpet.
• This tumble dryer is designed to be vented through to the open air. It
should have its own ventilation system which should not be joined with
any other ventilation system connected to any other appliance.
• The dryer must not be vented into a chimney, or flue pipe designed to
carry the exhaust from a fuel burning heating appliance.
• 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).
• If the dryer is installed in a room with a fuel burning heating appliance,
consult your local Corgi registered installer.
• The tumble dryer should not be installed in situations which may be
subject to freezing temperatures.
• The installation site must be well ventilated.
• Ensure the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
• If the machine is situated on carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in
order to allow air to circulate freely.
• Ensure the appliance is level.
• Observe the safety precautions in the operating instructions for your
dryer.
• Air is drawn in through vents at the rear and front of this appliance.
Therefore, keep the area around the appliance clear.
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3 General Information
• To prevent creasing do not exceed the maximum load stated in the
programme table.
• When 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.
• Please ensure the appliance is easily accessible to an engineer after
installation.
2 Disposal
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.
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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 programme COTTONS STORAGE
DRY:
Pre-drying: Drying process:
Revolutions per
minute
800 3.5 70 80 3.3
1000 3.0 59 70 2.9
1200 2.7 53 65 2.6
1400 2.5 50 60 2.4
1600 2.2 44 55 2.2
Residual moisture
in Litres in %
Required time in
minutes
Power consumption
in kWh
• Ensure that the room is well ventilated!
• Observe the maximum load instructions. Whenever possible, dry full
loads.
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Environmental protection tips
• 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:
Power
consumption
in kWh
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 80 3.3
5 65 2.5
2.5 35 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!
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Description of the appliance
Front view
Interior Light
Rating plate
Control panel
Fluff filter
Feet
(all height-adjustable)
Removable Plinth
Reversible door
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Description of the appliance
Control panel
A
B
D
A Programme selector: To select the drying programme
B Programme run display: In each case the display for the current phase
of the drying process is lit.
C Buttons and display block
– SPECIAL CARE button: For sensitive fabrics.
– AUDIBLE SIGNAL button: When switched-on, an audible signal is
sounded at the end of the drying programme; then take-out the
laundry
– START/PAUSE button: To start or interrupt the programme.
D Instructions for the user:
– CLEAN FILTER display: Clean the fluff filter!
C
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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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