LAVATHERM 55800 Condenser dryer User information
Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Environmental tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Description of machine . . . . . . . . .
Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Installation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Removing transport safety packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Door reversal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to initial start up • Note the ”Installation and connection instructions” • Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during transport. Never connect a damaged machine. If parts are damaged, contact your supplier. Intended use • The dryer is intended for drying standard laundry in domestic environments. • Conversions or modifications to the dryer are not permitted.
Child safety • Keep packaging away from children. Risk of suffocation! • Children can often not see the dangers associated with electrical appliances. Never leave unsupervised children near the dryer. • Ensure that children and small animals cannot climb into the dryer’s drum. Risk of death! Keep the dryer door shut whenever it is not being used. General safety • Only our qualified engineers may undertake repairs on the dryer.
2 Old appliance W 1 The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
Description of machine Display panel Water reservoir Fine strainer (lint filter) Lamp for interior illumination Large mesh filter (lint filter) Micro-fine filter (lint filter) Rating plate Loading door (reversible) Base door upstream of heat exchanger Screwed feet (with height adjustment) Air slots Operating screen Programme selector Programme progress display Block of buttons and displays 8 Maintenance displays – HEAT EXCHANGER (clean!) – EMPTY WATER(empty!) – CLEAN FILTER (clean fluff filter!
Before the first drying cycle In order to remove any residue which may have been produced during production, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth or undertake a brief drying cycle (20 MIN) with damp cloths. Sorting and preparing laundry Sorting laundry • Sort by fabric type: – Cotton/linen for programmes in COTTONS programme group. – Mixtures and synthetics for programmes in EASY CARES programme group. • Sorting by care label.
Overview of programmes max. loading volume (weight when dry) SPECIAL CARE1) AUDIBLE SIGNAL SENSITIVE 1) EXTRA DRY 6kg • • • Drying thick or multi-layered textiles, e.g. terry towelling items, bathing costumes. mn INTENSIVE DRY 6kg • • • Drying thick textiles, e.g. terry towelling items, towels. mn STORAGE DRY 6kg • • • Drying textiles of even thicknesses, e.g. terry towelling items, knitted items, towels. mn DAMP 6kg • • • For thin textiles which are still to be ironed, e.g.
EASY IRON WOOL CARE REFRESH SPECIAL CARE1) AUDIBLE SIGNAL SENSITIVE 1) 20 MIN 40 MIN max. loading volume (weight when dry) Programme Additional functions 1kg • • - 1kg 1kg 1kg • • • • • • Application/properties For drying individual items of laundry or for small volumes of less than 1kg. - Special programme with anti-crease mechanism for easy care textiles such shirts and blouses; for minimum ironing effort. The result depends on the type and quality of textiles.
Drying Switching machine on / switching light on Turn the programme selector to any programme or turn it to LIGHT. The machine has been switched on. When the door is opened, the drum is illuminated. Opening loading door / loading laundry 1. Open loading door: Push against the loading door (push point ) 2. Load your laundry (do not force it in/overload the machine). 1 Caution! Be careful not to trap laundry in between the loading door and rubber seal. 3. Close loading door securely.
AUDIBLE SIGNAL When the drying cycle has finished, an intermittent audible signal will sound. SENSITIVE For gentle drying of frequently-worn textiles. Programme starts on full heat setting, which is then reduced towards the end of the programme to ensure gentle care of laundry. 3 SPECIAL CARE and SENSITIVE cannot be selected together. Starting the programme Press the START/PAUSE button. The programme is started. The programme progress display show drying progress.
Drying cycle complete / removing laundry 3 14 Once the drying cycle is complete, the END and CREASE GUARD displays light up. If the AUDIBLE SIGNAL button has been pressed, an audible signal sounds intermittently. The drying cycle is automatically followed by a crease guard phase which lasts around 30 minutes. The drum rotates in intervals during this phase. The laundry thereby remains relaxed and free of creases. The laundry can be removed at any time during the crease guard phase.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning lint filter 1 To ensure that the dryer works efficiently, the lint filters (micro-fine filter and fine strainer) must be cleaned after every drying cycle. Caution! Never operate the dryer without fluff filters or with damaged or blocked fluff filters. 1. Open door 2. Use a damp hand to clean the micro-fine filter, which is built into the lower part of the loading aperture. 3. Push down unlock button on large mesh filter. Large mesh filter elevates. 4.
3 Clean the entire filter area The strainer area does not have to be cleaned after every drying cycle, but should be checked regularly and cleaned of fluff if necessary. 6. To do this, grip the top of the large mesh filter and pull it forwards until it comes loose from the two brackets. 7. Remove fluff from the entire filter area. It is best to use a vacuum cleaner for this purpose. 8. Press both lugs of the large mesh filter into the brackets on the loading door until they snap into place. 9.
1. Take out drawer containing water reservoir completely (1) and pull up the water reservoir’s drainage pipe as far as it will go (2). 3 2. Pour condensed water out into a sink or other suitable container. 3. Slide outlet connections in and refit water reservoir. If the programme has been interrupted as a result of the water reservoir being full: Press the START/PAUSE button to continue the drying cycle. The water reservoir has a volume of approx. 4 litres.
5. Use the handle to pull the heat exchanger out of the base and carry it horizontally to prevent any remaining water from spilling. 6. To empty the heat exchanger, hold vertically over a washing-up bowl. 7. Zum Entleeren den Wärmetauscher senkrecht über ein Spülbecken halten. 1 Caution! Do not use sharp objects to clean the heat exchanger. You could damage it an cause leaks. 8. Clean heat exchanger. It is best to use a brush or to rinse thoroughly with a shower head. 9.
What to do if…? Troubleshooting by yourself If, during operation, the dryer shows an error display (one or more displays flashing on the programme progress display), check first of all whether you can remedy the problem yourself by means of the table below. If you cannot solve the problem: Switch the machine off and on again. Reset programme. Press the START/PAUSE button. If the error display is still shown, please contact your local Service Force Centre and inform about flashing displays.
Problem When pressing a button, the corresponding button flashes several times. Remedy Washing protection. After the start of the programme, Turn the programme knob to the option can no longer be OFF. Set the programme again. set. Programme selector in OFF position. Turn programme selector to LIGHT or to any programme. Defective lamp. Replace lamp (see next section). Programme inactive, EMPTY WATER display illuminated. Condensate tank is full.
Changing bulb for interior light 1 1 Only use a special bulb which is designed specially for dryers. The special bulb is available from the local Service Force Centre. Warning! Do not use standard bulbs! These develop too much heat and may damage the machine! Warning! Before replacing the bulb, disconnect the mains plug; with a permanent connection: fully remove the fuse. 1.
Programming options Objective Implementation 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. 2. Press the AUDIBLE SIGNAL button and hold down for apPermanently program prox. 5 seconds. in the audible signal A brief signal sounds several times. The AUDIBLE SIGNAL which reminds you that display flashes several times. the programme is comThe setting is permanently programmed. plete. The setting is cancelled as described under 1 and 2. 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. 2.
Technical data 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x width x depth 85 x 60 x 60 cm Depth with loading door open 109 cm Height can be adjusted by 1.5 cm Weight when empty approx. 40kg Loading volume (depends on programme) 1) max. 6kg Energy consumption in accordance with IEC 1121 s.
Installation and connection instructions 1 Installation safety instructions • Before first starting up, all parts of the transport safety devices must be removed. The machine may otherwise be damaged. • Before using for the first time, ensure that the nominal voltage and type of current specified on the machine rating plate match the nominal voltage and type of current at the installation site. The electrical fuses required can also be found on the rating plate.
3. Remove foil hose and polystyrene padding from the machine. Electrical connection 1 Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
1 WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. Permanent Connection 1 In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations.
1. Open door. 2. Unscrew hinge A from the front of the machine and take off the door. 3. Carefully pry off cover plates B and C. To do this, insert a thin screwdriver into the slots as shown in the illustration, press downwards slightly and pry out the cover plates. 4. Unfasten locking block D from the snap-on fixture, take out and reinsert on the other side, having rotated the block through 180°. 5. Unscrew hinge A from the door, rotate through 180°, reinsert on the opposite side and screw down. 6.
Special accessories The following special accessories are available from your Service Force Centre or your specialist dealer: Intermediate installation kits for stacked washer and dryer: These intermediate installation kits can be used to arrange the dryer and an automatic AEG washing machine (60cm wide, front loading) as a space-saving washer/dryer stack. The automatic washing machine is at the bottom and the dryer is at the top. Two versions can be supplied: – without stacker plate 916.
Warranty conditions Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate.
Service and Spare Parts If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 0870 5 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www. serviceforce.co.
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