LAVATHERM 32600 Vented Tumble Dryer Operating and Installation Instructions
Dear customer, 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. 1 The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!), emphasize information which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance.
Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 For the installer - Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Programme tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 A small glossary of textile information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the filter area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Information 1Important 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.
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 aired.
For the installer - Safety information For the installer - Safety information • 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. • 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.
Technical data Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with the door open Height adjustable from Empty weight Load (depending on the programme) 85x60x60cm 117cm 1.0/–0.4cm approx. 40kg max. 5kg Power consumption in acc. with IEC 1121 s.e. 3.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 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. The rating plate is located inside the door.
Electrical Connection • The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow • 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. • Upon completion there must not be cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.
Site Preparation Site Preparation • The installation surface must be clean and dry. • Do not install on a deep pile carpet. • If the appliance is installed next to a heat source (e. g. cooking appliance), a heat insulation pad (85 x 57 cm) must be placed between the washing machine and the heat source. • Do not install the appliance where the temperature may fall below freezing or rise above 35°C.
Venting Venting The appliance expels hot, moist air which must be able to flow freely from the tumble dryer vent. Tumble Dryer Vents View from left Rear view View from right The most efficient way of venting the expelled air is via a vent hose through to the outside.
Venting Venting through a Vent Hose The vent hose expelling the hot air should be 100 mm diameter and no longer than 4 meters. Avoid bends in the vent hose as this will reduce the air flow. The maximum length of the vent hose may be: 4 meters with 0 bends, or 2 meters with 2 bends. If the vent hose is to be permanently installed to the outside, a wall vent kit or suitable cover should be used on the outside wall.
Venting Venting without a Vent Hose If a vent hose is not connected to the tumble dryer, the air can be expelled into the installation room providing the following precautions are observed. • The vent(s) in use must be at least 30 cm from the wall or any other object. • Any vent less than 30 cm from a wall or other object must be closed using the cover provided. • The installation room must be well ventilated during the drying cycle.
General Information 3General 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. • When using fabric conditioning sheets or drying starched washing in the tumble dryer, it is important to clean the drum to prevent a build up of any residues/deposits. See maintenance and cleaning section.
Environmental protection tips 2 Environmental protection tips • Your laundry will become light and soft in the tumble dryer even without a fabric softening 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.
Environmental protection tips • Observe the maximum load instructions. Whenever possible, dry full loads. • Select the appropriate drying programme for the type and quantity of laundry. The dryer will then operate as economically as possible. Some typical consumption values: Type of washing Desired degree of dryness Load in kg Duration in minutes Power consumption in kWh Cotton1 Cupboard dry 5 80 3.4 Cotton1 Hand iron 5 65 2.5 Mixed fabrics2 Cupboard dry 2.5 35 1.
Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Front view Fluff filter Control panel Rating plate Feet (all height-adjustable) 18 Removable Plinth Reversible door
Description of the appliance Control panel A B C A B C D D Programme selector: To select the drying time required SPECIAL CARE button W: For delicate fabrics START button X: For starting the drying programme OPERATING light: illuminates when the appliance is switched on 19
Before using the appliance for the first time Programme selector • 150MIN - 30MIN: for setting the drying time required in minutes. • AIRING programme V: for smoothing out creased outer garments in a cold air flow; slightly dampen the creased areas first; programme duration: 10 minutes. • OFF Y: The tumble dryer is switched off. Programme selector as progress indicator The programme selector serves as a progress indicator by moving clockwise until the end of the programme is reached.
Brief operating instructions Brief operating instructions • Ensure the laundry is well spun before tumble drying. • Prepare the laundry. • Load the laundry. • Select the drying programme using the programme selector. – Press the W SPECIAL CARE button if required. • Start the programme. While the programme is running you can open the door to remove or add laundry. At the end of the programme: • Remove the laundry. • Clean the fluff filter. • Switch-off the dryer.
Drying Drying Prepare the laundry • To prevent tangled bundles of laundry: Close zip fasteners; button-up bed linen and pillow cases; tie-together loose tapes, e.g. aprons. • Empty all pockets. • Remove all metal objects (paper clips, pins, etc.). • Turn clothing consisting of double-layer fabric inside out (such as cotton-lined anoraks with the cotton layer facing outwards). The fabrics will dry better. • Loosen the laundry.
Drying • SPECIAL CARE button This programme operates with reduced heat. Press the SPECIAL CARE button for fabrics bearing the care symbol S. Gentle drying is advisable for heat-sensitive fabrics (such as acrylic and viscose). Start the drying programme 0 Press the START button.
Drying Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary You can interrupt the drying process at any time to remove some of the laundry or to add more laundry. 0 Open the door. 1 Caution! The laundry and the drum may be hot. 0 Remove or add more laundry. 0 Close the door. 0 Press the START button to resume the drying process. End of the drying process The cooling phase starts shortly before the end of the drying process: The heater is switched-off during this phase.
Drying Clean the fluff filter To ensure efficient operation of the tumble dryer, clean the fluff filter after each drying programme. Also check whether there are any remnants or fluff from the washing in the drum; remove immediately. 0 Press the catch of the filter lid downwards. The filter lid will open. 0 Take-out the fluff filter. 0 Remove fluff out of the fluff filter, with a moistened hand. 0 Re-insert the fluff filter. 0 Press against the filter lid until it catches into the locking device.
Programme tables Programme tables When spun at 1000 revolutions per minute Drying time Examples for washing/fabrics Type of washing Thick or multi-layer cottons which have to be thoroughly dried. Towelling laundry, bath robes, towels Thick or multi-layer cottons which require ironing. Sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers, table cloths and napkins, teatowels Easy-care washing, synthetics and mixed fabrics, which do not need any further care (e.g. ironing).
A small glossary of textile information A small glossary of textile information Care symbols Ensure articles to be dried are suitable for tumble drying. If they are one of the following symbols should be present on the care label: R Normal drying S Drying with special care (press the W SPECIAL CARE button!) Q This fabric can be tumble dried. The fabric manufacturer does not stipulate if the piece of laundry should be dried on a normal or gentle programme.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the filter area 1 Important! A small amount of fluff may reach the area around the fluff filter. Therefore, you should clean the entire filter area from time to time, or at least every three months. 0 Remove the fluff filter. 0 Hold the filter lid by the top and pull it forwards until it is released from both holders. 0 Remove the fluff from the entire filter area – preferably with a vacuum cleaner.
Something not working? Something not working? If the tumble dryer is not working correctly please carry out the following checks before calling an engineer.
Something not working? If after these checks, the tumble dryer still does not work, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls. In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Door Reversal Instructions Door Reversal Instructions The door opening direction can be changed if required. 1 Warning! Before reversing the door, isolate the appliance from the mains supply. Proceed as follows to reverse the door opening direction: ACB F E H D J G F E ACB 0 Remove the screws A on the front panel of the appliance. 0 Take off the door by sliding the door towards the centre of the machine, disengaging the hinges from the front panel.
Door Reversal Instructions 0 Reposition hinges C and door catch D on the opposite side of the door and replace screws. 0 To release the door lock H remove the fixing screw and slide the lock upwards. To disconnect the wiring plug press the two plastic securing levers on the plug and pull out. 0 Coverplate J is removed as E, F & G above. Disconnect the wiring plug by pressing the two plastic securing levers on the plug and pull out.
Special accessories Special accessories You can obtain the following special accessories from your retailer. Stacking kit With these kits you can combine your laundry dryer with any LAVAMAT automatic washing machine to a washing and drying column. The appliances are stacked in space-economising manner in this arrangement, the washing machine at the bottom and the laundry dryer at the top. The following two kits are available: – without plate – with extendible deposit plate E-No. 916 018 900 E-No.
Guarantee Conditions Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not cover commercial use. 2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials.
Guarantee Conditions European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: – The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. – The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products. – This guarantee relates to you and connot be transferred to another user.
Service & Spare Parts Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.
Index A S Acrylate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Acrylic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 AEG Service Force Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Anorak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 SPECIAL CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 27 Stacking kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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