LAVATHERM 8040 TW ELECTRONIC Condenser Dryer with Heat Pump User Information
Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety. Attention: Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
Contents Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Environmental tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Description of machine. . . . . . .
Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Installation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Removing transport safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instructions for use 1 Safety Before first starting up • Note the ”Installation and connection instructions” • Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during transport. Never connect up a damaged machine. If parts are damaged, contact your supplier. Intended use • The dryer is intended for drying standard laundry in domestic applications. • Conversions or modifications to the dryer are not permitted.
• Clean the fluff filter in the base of the appliance regularly. • With stacked washer and dryer: Do not place objects on the dryer. These may fall off during operation. • The covering bonnet of the bulb for the drum light must be screwed down tightly. Child safety • Keep packaging away from children. Risk of suffocation! • Children can often not see the dangers associated with electric machines. Never leave unsupervised children near the dryer.
2 1 Old appliance W on the product or on its packaging indicates that this The symbol 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 Drawer containing condensate tank Operating screen Fine strainer (lint filter) Lamp for inside light Large mesh filter (lint filter) Micro-fine filter (lint filter) Type plate Loading door (interchangeable stop) Screwed feet (with height adjustment) Base door upstream of fluff filter and heat exchanger Air slots Operating screen INTENSITY button Display showing level of dryness Multi-display DELAY TIMER button Block of buttons and displays 8 Programme selector Programme p
Before the first drying cycle 1 If the appliance was not transported in an upright position, leave it to stand for 12 hours before connecting it to the electricity supply and using it for the first time, so that the oil can flow back to the compressor. Otherwise the compressor could be damaged. 1. 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 (30 MIN) with damp cloths.
Overview of programmes max. loading volume (weight when dry) INTENSITY (RESTFEUCHTE) LONG ANTICREASE (KNITTERSCHUTZ +) AUDIBLE SIGNAL (SIGNAL) Additional functions EXTRA DRY (EXTRATROCKEN) 6kg • • • Drying thick or multi-layered textiles, e.g. terry towelling items, bathing costumes. INTENSIVE DRY (STARKTROCKEN) 6kg • • • Drying thick textiles, e.g. terry towelling items, towels. STORAGE DRY (SCHRANK TROCKEN) 6kg • • • Drying textiles of even thicknesses, e.g.
LEISURE (FREIZEIT) EASY IRON (LEICHTBÜGELN) LONG ANTICREASE (KNITTERSCHUTZ +) AUDIBLE SIGNAL (SIGNAL) 30 MIN INTENSITY (RESTFEUCHTE) Programme max. loading volume (weight when dry) Additional functions 1kg - • • 6kg 1kg • - • • Application/properties For drying individual items of laundry or for small volumes of less than 1kg. mln mn • Special programme for leisure clothing, such as jeans, sweat-shirts, etc., of different material thicknesses (e.g. at the cuffs and seams).
Drying Switching machine on / switching light on Turn the programme selector to any programme or turn it to LIGHT (BELEUCHTUNG). The machine has been switched on. When the loading door is opened, the drum is illuminated. Opening loading door / loading laundry 1. Open loading door: Use force to push against the loading door (push point 2. Load your laundry (do not force it in). 1 ) Caution! Do not jam laundry in between the loading door and rubber seal. 3. Close loading door securely.
Selecting additional functions INTENSITY (RESTFEUCHTE) For precise setting of the residual moisture content of the laundry, the degrees of dryness +, ++ or +++ can be set in addition to most programmes. Laundry becomes drier from + to +++. 1. Press the INTENSITY (RESTFEUCHTE) button repeatedly until the light for the residual moisture required is lit.
Setting time delay 3 3 3 With the DELAY TIMER (ZEITVORWAHL) button, you can delay the start of a programme by between 30 minutes (30' and a maximum of 23 hours (23h). 1. Select the programme 2. Press the DELAY TIMER (ZEITVORWAHL) button as many times as necessary until the required start delay appears on the multi display, e.g. 12h if the programme is to be started in 12 hours. The DELAY TIMER (ZEITVORWAHL) display is illuminated.
Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of programme 1. Open door. 1 Warning! Laundry and drum can become hot. Risk of burns! 2. Load or remove laundry items. 3. Close door securely. 4. Press the START/PAUSE button to continue the drying cycle. Drying cycle complete / removing laundry 3 Once the drying cycle is complete, the END (ENDE) and CREASE GUARD (KNITTERSCHUTZ) displays light up. If the AUDIBLE SIGNAL (SIGNAL) button has been pressed, an audible signal sounds intermittently.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning fluff filter 1 To ensure that the dryer works perfectly, the fluff 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 loading 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 jumps up. 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 journals of the large mesh filter into the brackets on the loading door until they snap into place. 9.
Emptying the condensate tank 1 Empty condensate tank after every drying cycle. If the condensate tank is full, an active programme will break off automatically and the EMPTY WATER (BEHÄLTER) display will light up. In order to continue the programme, the condensate tank must first be emptied. Warning! The condensate is not suitable for drinking or for preparing foodstuffs. 1. Pull drawer containing condensate tank out all the way (1). Pull out condensate tank’s outlet connections (2). 3 3 2.
1 Important • Operating when the fluff filter is clogged with fluff can damage the dryer. This also increases energy consumption. • Never operate the dryer without the fluff filters. • Do not use the dryer without the filter mat. A dirty heat pump requires more energy and can only be cleaned up by means of a costly process. 1. Open door. 2. Open door in plinth: To do this, press the release button on the bottom of the door aperture and open the door in the plinth to the left. 3.
6. To clean the filter mat: Remove filter mat from filter housing. To do this, press the pressure points on the sides and pull the filter mat and frame up and out of the housing. 7. Take the filter mat out of the frame and wash it by hand or use a vacuum cleaner, when it is has dried out. Fluff, which has become stuck in the filter mat and has not been removed by washing, does not affect the function. 8. Insert the filter mat in the frame and then insert with the frame into the filter housing.
Cleaning the drum 1 3 Caution! Do not use abrasives or steel wool to clean the drum. Lime in the water or cleaning agents may form a barely visible lining on the inside of the drum. The degree to which the laundry has been dried is then no longer detected reliably. The laundry is damper than expected when removed from the dryer. Use a standard domestic cleaner (e.g. vinegar-based cleaner) to wipe down the inside of the drum and drum ribs.
Problem Possible cause Remedy Select a different programme the next time you dry (see Wrong programme selected. “Overview of programmes” section). Drying results unsatisfactory. Lint filter clogged. Clean lint filter. Fluff filter blocked with fluff. Clean the fluff filter. Incorrect volume of laundry. Observe recommended loading volumes. Ventilation slots in base area Uncover ventilation slots in covered up. base area. Residue on inside surface of Clean inside surface of drum drum or drum ribs.
Problem Drying cycle ends shortly after programme starts. END (ENDE) display illuminated. Drying cycle lasts an unusually long time. Note: After around 5 hours the drying cycle ends automatically (see „Drying cycle complete“). Possible cause Remedy Select time programme or Not enough washing load- higher drying level (e.g. INTENed or washing loaded is too SIVE DRY [STARKTROCKEN] indry for selected programme. stead of STORAGE DRY [SCHRANKTROCKEN]). Lint filter clogged. Clean lint filter.
Programming options Objective Implementation Permanently program in the audible signal which reminds you that the programme is complete. 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. 2. Press the AUDIBLE SIGNAL (SIGNAL) button and hold down for approx. 5 seconds. A brief signal sounds several times. The AUDIBLE SIGNAL (SIGNAL) display flashes several times. The setting is permanently programmed. The setting is cancelled as described under 1 and 2.
Technical Data 5 This appliance complies 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. 60kg 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 equipment must be removed. The machine may otherwise be damaged. • Before starting up for the first time, ensure that the nominal voltage and type of current specified on the machine type plate match the nominal voltage and type of current at the installation site. The electrical fuses required can also be found on the type plate.
Removing transport safety equipment 1 Caution! Before first starting up, all parts of the transport safety equipment must be removed. 1. Open loading door 2. Pull off adhesive strips from inside machine on top of drum. 3. Remove foil hose and polystyrene padding from the machine. 1 If the appliance was not transported in an upright position, leave it to stand for 12 hours before connecting it to the electricity supply and using it for the first time, so that the oil can flow back to the compressor.
1. Open loading door 2. Unscrew hinge A from the front of the machine and take off the loading door. 3. Remove 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. Use an appropriate tool and exert pressure to unfasten locking block D from the snap-on fixture, take out and reinsert on the other side, having rotated the block through 180°. 5.
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-Electrolux 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.
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Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: – Model description – Product number (PNC) – Serial number (S No.
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