LAVATHERM 56740 User manual 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 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. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
Important safety information • Please make sure that no gas lighters or matches have accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be loaded into appliance WARNING! Never stop a tumble dry before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. Risk of fire! • Risk of electric shock! Do not spray down the appliance with jets of water.
Important safety information 5 • Caution - hot surface : Do not touch the door light cover surface when the light is switched on. (Only dryers equipped with internal drum light) Child safety • This machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • The packaging components (e.g.
Product description Product description 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 10 9 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Control panel Water reservoir Drum light Fine fluff filters Course fluff filters Fluff filters Rating plate Loading door (reversible) Heat exchanger door Button for opening door in plinth Ventilation grille Adjustable feet
Control panel 7 Control panel 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 5 4 3 Programme knob and OFF switch Function buttons START PAUSE button DELAY START button Display Functions and warning leds Before first use In order to remove any residues which may have been produced during production, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth or carry out a brief drying cycle (ca. 30 min.) with damp cloths in the machine.
Sorting and preparing laundry Drying in the tumble dryer possible in principle Dry at normal temperature Dry at reduced temperature (press DELICATE button!) Drying in the tumble dryer not possible Do not place in the appliance any wet laundry which is not specified on the care label as being suitable for tumble-drying. This appliance can be used for all wet laundry items which are labelled as suitable for tumble-drying. • Do not dry new, coloured textiles together with light-coloured laundry items.
Programme overview 9 Programme overview max. load (weight when dry) DELICATE LONG ANTI-CREASE BUZZER TIME DELAY START COTTONS EXTRA DRY 7 kg • • • - • Thorough drying of thick or multi- layered fabrics, e.g. terry towelling items, bathrobes. COTTONS STORAGE DRY 7 kg • • • - • Thorough drying of fabrics of even thicknesses, e.g. terry towelling items, knitwear, towels. COTTONS IRON DRY 7 kg • • • - • For normal thickness cotton or linen laundry, e.g. bedding, table linen.
Programme overview EASY IRON PLUS WOOL CARE 1 kg (or 5 • shirt 2) s) 1 kg 1) select DELICATE 2) set by default • • • - • • - • • Application/properties For sportswear, thin fabrics, polyester, which are not ironed. - Special program with anti-crease mechanism for easy care fabrics such shirts and blouses; for minimum ironing effort. The results depends on the • type of fabric and its finish.
Daily use 11 Daily use Switching machine on / switching light on Turn the programme selector to any programme or turn it to DRUM LIGHT. 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). CAUTION! Do not jam laundry in between the loading door and rubber seal. 3. Close loading door securely.
Daily use LONG ANTI-CREASE function A long anti-crease phase lengthen the anti-crease phase (30 min.) at the end of the drying additionally by 60 minutes. The drum rotates at intervals during this phase. This keeps the laundry loose and free of creases. Phase lasts in total 90 minutes. The laundry can be removed at any time during the anti-crease phase. To activate it: 1. Choose the drying programme. 2. Press LONG ANTI-CREASE button - the led above is on.
Daily use 13 2. Press the TIME button repeatedly until the desired programme duration is shown in the display, e.g. 20 for a programme of 20 minutes. If the programme duration is not selected, the duration is automatically set to 10 mins. DELAY START function With the DELAY START button, you can delay the start of a programme by between 30 minutes (30') and a maximum of 20 hours (20h). 1. Select the programme and additional functions if necessary. 2.
Daily use Starting the programme Press the START PAUSE button. Led above stops flashing, becomes steady. The programme is started. Display shows elapsing cycle time or delay time if activated. Changing 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.
Daily use - Clean the micro-fine filter and fine filter - Drain the condensed water container (See chapter “Care and cleaning”.) 5. Close the door.
Care and cleaning 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 warning led is on to remind you this operation. CAUTION! Never operate the dryer without fluff filters or with damaged or blocked fluff filters. 1. 2.
Care and cleaning 5. 6. 17 Take out fine strainer. Remove fluff from fine strainer. It is best to use a damp hand for this purpose. 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. 7. To do this, grip the top of the large mesh filter and pull it forwards until it comes loose from the two brackets. 8. Remove fluff from the entire filter area.
Care and cleaning WARNING! The condensate is not suitable for drinking or for preparing foodstuffs. 1. Take out drawer containing condensed water container completely 1 and pull up the condensed water container’s drainage pipe as far as it will go 2. 2 1 2. Pour condensed water out into a basin or similar receptacle. 3. Slide outlet connections in and refit condensate tank.
Care and cleaning 19 4. Turn both lock washers inwards. 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 ... What to do if ... Troubleshooting by yourself If, during operation, the error code E... plus number or letter) appears on the LCD: Switch the machine off and on again. Reset programme. Press the START PAUSE button If the error is still displayed, please inform your local Service Force Centre and quote the error code. Problem Dryer does not work. Possible cause Remedy Plug in at mains socket.
What to do if ... 21 Programme time is corrected Displayed programme time automatically depending on changes erratically or stays untype and volume of laundry changed for a long time. and level of dampness. Automatic process; this is not a machine fault. Programme inactive, empty water tank warning led is light- Condensate tank is full. ing. Empty condensate tank, then start programme with START PAUSE button. Drying cycle ends shortly after programme starts.
Machine settings Machine settings Setting Implementation BUZZER permanent off 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. 2. Press simultaneously the DELICATE and LONG ANTICREASE buttons and hold down for approx. 5 seconds. 3. The buzzer is by default always off. You can use BUZZER button to activate or deactivate sound but machine does not memorize your selection. Water hardness 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. 2.
Technical data 23 Technical data This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 2006/95/EEC 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 Depth with loading door open 109 cm Height can be adjusted by 1.5 cm Weight when empty approx. 40 kg Loading volume (depends on programme)1) max.
Installation All the cycles have to be checked in accordance with EN 61121 (Tumble dryers for household use – Methods for measuring the performance). Installation Appliance positioning • It is recommended that, for your convenience, the machine is positioned close to your washing machine. • The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place, where dirt does not build up. • Air must be able to circulate freely all round the appliance.
Installation 25 3. Remove foil hose and polystyrene padding from the machine. 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.
Environment Permanent connection In the case of 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 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations. The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point. Door reversal To make is easier to load or unload the laundry, the door can be reversed.
Environment 27 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. WARNING! When disposing of old appliances, remove the mains cable and dispose of together with the plug. Remove the door hook and ensure it is no longer lockable to prevent young children being trapped inside.
Guarantee/Customer Service So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance at hand, we recommend that you write them in here: Model description: ................................................................................ PNC: ..................................................................................................... S No.: ...................................................................................................
Guarantee/Customer Service 29 3. Clear concise details of the fault. 4. The model and Serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate). 5. The purchase date. Please note a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls.
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