LAVATHERM 88840 User manual ProSteam condenser dryer
Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
Important safety information 3 Operating Instructions Important safety information Only operate the ProSteam programmes with distilled water! Mains water causes damage to the appliance. In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
Important safety information • When removing from the socket, never pull the mains plug by the cable, instead take a hold of the plug. • The height adjustable screw feet must never be removed. • The plug must be accessible after installing the machine • Manifold plugs, couplings and extension cables must not be used. Risk of fire from overheating! • Do not spray down the appliance with jets of water. Risk of electric shock! • Do not lean on the open door. The appliance may tip over.
Environment 5 • • • • Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer. Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer. Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine dried. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine.
Environment your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Environmental tips • In the dryer, laundry becomes fluffy and soft. Fabric softeners are not therefore needed when washing. • Filtered condensed water can be used for ProSteam programmes.
Product description Product description 2 3 1 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Control panel Water recirculation valve/filter Filler neck for steam water tank Water reservoir Fine fluff filters Drum light Drying rack Loading door (reversible) / course fluff filters Fluff filters Rating plate Button for opening door in plinth Heat exchanger Ventilation grille Heat exchanger door Adjustable feet Drainage hose for water tank 7
Control panel Control panel 6 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 3 Programme knob and OFF switch Function buttons START PAUSE button DELAY START button Status LED Display Display The display can show the following basic messages: 1 Currently set ProSteam or drying programme name and cycle duration. 2 Expected time of cycle end. 3 Option icon after option selection. 4 Visualisation of additional functions. Every time a cycle is performed an animated progress bar is shown on the display indicating the status.
First start-up 9 Display description DRYNESS not selectable minimal DRYNESS medium DRYNESS maximal DRYNESS - SPIN SPEED not selectable minimal SPIN SPEED SPIN SPEED scope (100 rpm step) maximal SPIN SPEED BUZZER DELICATE LONG ANTI-CREASE SENSITIVE CHILD LOCK cycle duration cycle finish time delay time The DELICATEand SENSITIVE options cannot be selected together First start-up Switching machine on / switching light on Turn the programme selector to any programme or turn it to DRUM LIGHT
First start-up 1. Press the OPTION button repeatedly, until the desired language appears in the display. 2. To confirm the choice press the OK button. After this a text appears asking you again to confirm the set language. This step is added to ensure that you did not set a language by mistake. To confirm the choice press the OK button again. SETTINGS LENGUAGE ENG In case of a mistake or at any time after the first time use a short-cut is provided to avoid going through the SETTINGS.
Sorting and preparing laundry 11 Sorting and preparing laundry Sorting laundry • Sort by fabric type: – Cotton/linen for programmes in COTTONS pogramme group. – Mixtures and synthetics for programmes in SYNTHETICS programme group. • Sorting by care label.
ProSteam system Laundry weights Type of laundry Weight Bathrobe 1200 g Napkin 100 g Quilt cover 700 g Sheet 500 g Pillow case 200 g Tablecloth 250 g Towelling towel 200 g Tea cloth 100 g Night dress 200 g Ladies' briefs 100 g Man's work shirt 600 g Man's work shirt 200 g Man's pyjamas 500 g Blouse 100 g Men's underpants 100 g Opening loading door / loading laundry 1. Open loading door: Use force to push against the loading door (push point - see picture) 2.
ProSteam system 13 fill up the steam water tank with distilled water. Otherwise, you will not be able to start any ProSteam programme. Pull drawer containing condensed water container out a little 1 , then pull the water tank’s filler neck 2 Important! Only fill the water tank with distilled or fully desalinated water.
ProSteam system 2. Turn the valve to the ON position. Water will be supplied by the water circuit directly to the steam water tank filling it automatically during the next drying cycle. The steam water tank is empty. Please fill it and then press START If valve is closed (OFF position) - recirculation system does not work.
ProSteam system 15 Overview of ProSteam programmes Programmes max. load (weight when dry) Application/properties COTTON SHIRTS 1.0 kg For 1- 5 cotton shirts. Min. 80% natural fibres (cotton, linen etc). wet, dry SYNTHETIC SHIRTS 1.0 kg For 1- 5 synthetic shirts. Max. 20% natural fibres (cotton, linen etc). wet, dry COTTONS 3.0 kg For smoothing cotton garments. Min. 80% natural fibres (cotton, linen etc). wet, dry EASY CARE 1.5 kg For smoothing easy-care garments. Max.
ProSteam system Programme COTTON SHIRTS SYNTHETIC SHIRTS COTTONS EASY CARE WOOL REFRESH (rack) 1) CASUAL REFRESH BUSINESS REFRESH STEAM LEVEL Loading volume Duration dry [min.]1) MIN 1 - 2 items 19 MED 3 - 4 items 21 MAX 5 items 22 MIN 1 - 2 items 13 MED 3 - 4 items 14 MAX 5 items 16 MIN 0.5 - 1 kg 12 Duration wet [min.]1) 40 +/-10 30 +/-5 MED 1 - 2 kg 13 MAX 2 - 3 kg 15 40 +/-10 MIN 0,2 - 0,5 kg 12 MED 0.5 - 1 kg 13 MAX 1 – 1.
ProSteam system 17 Selecting the programme Use the programme selector to set the programme you require. The estimated programme duration (in hours and minutes) appears in the multi-display as well as cycle finish time. Select STEAM LEVEL To achieve the best results, different steam levels are required for different volumes of laundry. The STEAM LEVEL button is used to set the required steam quantity of: MIN, MED or MAX.
ProSteam system LONG ANTICREASE A 90 minute anti-crease phase is set. The display now shows the long anti-crease icon. If this additional option is selected, the anti-crease phase (30 min.) at the end of the ProSteam cycle is lengthened by 60 minutes. The laundry can be removed at any time during the anti-crease phase. BUZZER The appliance is supplied with the BUZZER function deactivated. The button is used to switch the function on or off.
ProSteam system 19 1. Select the programme and additional functions/options if necessary. 2. Press the DELAY button as many times as necessary. During selection, END TIME of the cycle increases in the display and delay icon on. is If you reach 20 hours of start delay and you press the button again, the time delay is cancelled and delay icon disappears. 3. To activate the delay timer, press the START PAUSE button.
ProSteam system Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of programme 1. Open loading door. WARNING! Laundry and drum can become hot. Risk of burns! 2. Load or remove laundry items. 3. Close loading securely. Lock must audibly lock. 4. Press the START PAUSE (START PAUSE) button to continue the drying cycle. ProSteam programme complete / removing laundry After the ProSteam cycle is completed , 0:00 starts flashing and alternatively the messages: Finished.
Drying 21 Drying Application/properties Care mark Programme max. load (weight when dry) Drying programmes overview COTTONS EXTRA DRY 7 kg Thorough drying of thick or multi- layered fabrics, e.g. terry towelling items, bathrobes. CUPBOARD DRY 7 kg Thorough drying of fabrics of even thicknesses, e.g. terry towelling items, knitwear, towels. DAMP 7 kg For normal thickness cotton or linen laundry, e.g. bedding, table linen.
Programme Application/properties JEANS 7 kg For leisure clothing, such as jeans, sweat-shirts, etc., of different material thicknesses (e.g. at the neck, cuffs and seams). SILK 1 kg For drying silk using warm air and gentle movement. 3) 5) 4) WOOL / SHOE RACK 1 kg Care mark Drying max. load (weight when dry) 22 For drying woollen fabrics after they have been washed, using warm air at minimum mechanical load (Follow section “Sorting and preparing washing”).
Drying 23 If wool or silk comes out of the machine too damp at the end of a WOOL or SILK programme, you can dry it again by restarting the appropriate programme, this time with the DRYNESS , or . In the case of a drying cycle with function selected and dryness level relatively dry laundry, the end of the programme cycle displayed at the beginning is corrected after a while. CAUTION! Make sure that by selecting the DRYNESS function, you do not over-dry your wool or silk.
Drying CHILD LOCK The child lock can be set to prevent a programme being accidentally started or a programme in operation being accidentally changed. The child safety device locks all buttons and the programme knob. The child safety device can be deactivated by holding down the OPTION and OK buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.
Drying rack 25 It is normal for the appliance to make noises during drying programme if garments with hard parts, such as metal buttons, are put in the drum. Changing a programme To change a programme which has been selected by mistake once the programme has started, first turn the programme selector to OFF and then reset the programme. The programme can no longer be changed directly once the programme has started.
Drying rack For drying rack unpacking see Installation chapter. Before drying rack installation check the dryer drum. It must be empty! Sport shoes cannot be dry without the drying rack - drum damage. Installation and use 1. Open the loading door. 2. Insert the rack carefully resting its two support brackets on the front of plastic flange. 3. Place the woollens or pair of sport shoes on the rack. 4. Select the suitable rack drying programme and drying time. 5. Press the START PAUSE button. 6.
Care and cleaning 27 • open support and put sport shoes on it • the insoles should be placed beside the shoes on the drying rack and the shoelaces should be tied Care and cleaning Cleaning fluff filter The filters collect all the fluff which accumulates during drying. To ensure that the dryer works perfectly, the fluff filters (micro-fine filter and fine strainer) must be cleaned after every drying cycle. The message Please clean the filters. is shown in the display to remind you this operation.
Care and cleaning 3. After a period of time, a gleam due to detergent residue on laundry forms on the filters. When this occurs, clean the filters with warm water using a brush. Remove the filter from the door pulling it out. It can be positioned with the tooth facing to the left or to the right). After cleaning do not forget to put it back. 4. Push down the unlock button on large mesh filter. Large mesh filter jumps up. 5. 6. Take out fine strainer. Remove fluff from fine strainer.
Care and cleaning 29 If the fine strainer is not fitted, the large mesh filter will not snap into place and the loading door cannot be closed. Cleaning the door seal Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth immediately after the drying cycle has finished. Emptying the condensate tank Empty condensed water container after every drying cycle.
Care and cleaning The condensate tank has a volume of approx. 4 litres. This is sufficient for around 7 kg of laundry which has previously been spun at 1000 revolutions/ minute. 4. The condensed water can be used as distilled water, e.g. for steam programmes. However, first filter the condensed water to remove any residues and small pieces of fluff. Using the attached canister to filter: Pour the water out of the container straight through the filter at the top of the canister.
Care and cleaning 31 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. CAUTION! Do not use sharp objects to clean. The heat exchanger could develop leaks. 7. Clean heat exchanger. It is best to use a brush or to rinse thoroughly with a hand-held shower. 8.
What to do if ... Clean operating screen and housing CAUTION! Do not use furniture cleaners or aggressive cleaning agents to clean the machine. Use a damp cloth to wipe down the operating screen and housing. What to do if ... Troubleshooting by yourself If, during operation, the warning message appears on the LCD follow strictly guides included in the message on the display. If you are not able to solve the problem, please inform your local service force centre. Problem Dryer does not work.
What to do if ... Drying results unsatisfactory. Wrong programme selected. Select a different programme the next time you dry (see “Programme chart” chapter). Lint filters clogged. Clean lint filters. Fluff filter clogged. Clean fluff filter. Heat exchanger clogged with lint. Clean heat exchanger. Overloading of laundry. Observe recommended loading volumes. Ventilation slots in base area covered up. Uncover ventilation slots in base area. Residue on inside surface of drum or drum ribs.
What to do if ... Lint filter clogged. Clean lint filter. Fluff filter clogged. Clean fluff filter. Drying cycle lasts an unusually Load volume too big. long time. Note: After around 5 hours the drying cycle ends au- Laundry insufficiently spun. tomatically (see „Drying cycle complete ”). Particularly high room temperature. Discolouration Colour fastness of textiles. Reduce load volume. Laundry must be adequately spun. Automatic process, there is no fault with the appliance.
SETTINGS SETTINGS The special options that can be set under SETTINGS remain permanently stored independent of each SETTINGS drying cycle – even after the appliance has been LENGUAGE CLOCK switched off or the mains plug has been removed BRGHTNESS from the socket. To enter the settings: 1. Press OPTION button repeatedly until selection frame marks SETTINGS. 2. Press OK button to confirm. 3. Use OPTION button to scroll through the list. After few seconds of inaction settings view comes back to main view.
SETTINGS WATER HARDNESS Water contains, a variable quantity of limestone and mineral salts of which quantities vary according to geographical locations thus varying its conductivity values. Relevant variations of the conductivity of the water compared to those prefixed by the factory could slightly influence the residual humidity of the laundry at the end of the cycle. Your dryer allows you to regulate the sensitivity of the drying sensor based on conductivity values of the water. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Technical data 37 Technical data This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 2006/95/EC dated 12.12.2006 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 58 cm Drum volume 108 l Depth with loading door open 109 cm Height can be adjusted by 1.5 cm Weight when empty approx. 48 kg Loading volume (depends on programme)1) max.
Installation • Energy consumption (corrected with final humidity) during the cupboard dry cotton cycle with nominal load. • Energy consumption (corrected with final humidity) during the cupboard dry cotton cycle with half load. • Final humidity (during cupboard dry cotton, iron dry cotton and cupboard dry easy care) • Condensation efficiency (corrected with final humidity) during cupboard dry cotton cycle with nominal and half load (with valve/filter of the water recirculation system in OFF position).
Installation 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. Drying rack unpacking CAUTION! Before appliance use all packaging parts and drying rack must be removed from the drum. The inside of the drum must be clean. 1 4 To unpack the rack: 1. Remove middle polystyrene part by pulling it. Loosen polystyrene parts 3 and 4.
Installation 2. Lift slightly rack and take it carefully out from the drum. 3. Remove right polystyrene part by pulling it. 4. Remove left polystyrene part by pulling it. Electrical connection Details on mains voltage, type of current and the fuses required should be taken from the rating plate. The rating plate is fitted near the loading aperture (see “Product description” chapter). Connect the machine to an earthed socket, in accordance with current wiring regulations.
Installation 41 The wires in the mains lead are coloured in ac4 cordance with the following code: 1 Blue - Neutral 2 cord clamp 3 Brown - Live 4 Green and Yellow - Earth The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter «E» 3 or coloured green and or by the earth symbol yellow. 1 2 The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal «N» or coloured black. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or coloured red.
Service • Draining kit Installation kit for direct draining of the condensed water into a basin, siphon, gully, etc. The water reservoir then no longer has to be drained, it must however remain in its intended position in the machine. Fixed hose has to be on the suitable height from minimum of 50 cm to maximum of 1 m from floor level and cannot be looped. If possible shorten the draining hose. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the kit.
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