LAVATHERM 57800 Condensation 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Environmental tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Description of machine. . . . . . . . .
Programming options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Consumption values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Installation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 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.
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. • 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 specialists may undertake repairs on the dryer.
Disposal 2 2 1 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 your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance Please dispose of your old appliance in line with the guidelines for disposal in your area. Warning! Remove mains plug from socket when you have no further use for the machine.
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 heat exchanger Air slots Operating screen INTENSITY button Display showing level of dryness Multi-display DELAY TIMER button Programme progress display Block of buttons and displays 8 Programme selector
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 (30 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) INTENSITY EXTRA DRY 6kg • • • • Drying thick or multi-layered textiles, e.g. terry towelling items, bathing costumes. mn INTENSIVEDRY 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.
max. loading volume (weight when dry) SPECIAL CARE1) AUDIBLE SIGNAL SENSITIVE 1) INTENSITY Additional functions 30 MIN 1kg • • - - For drying individual items of laundry or for small volumes of less than 1kg. 6kg • • • • 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. The machine has been switched on. When the loading door is opened, the drum is illuminated. Opening loading door / filling laundry 1. Open loading door: – Either use force to push against the loading door (push point – or if the machine is switched on: Press the DOOR button. 2. Load your laundry (do not force it in).
Selecting additional functions INTENSITY Precise setting of humidity content of laundry. Laundry becomes dryer from + to +++. 1. Press the INTENSITY button as many times as necessary until the small light at the level of residual dampness required is illuminated. If required, press the SPECIAL CARE, AUDIBLE SIGNAL or SENSITIVE buttons. SPECIAL CARE For especially gentle drying of sensitive fabrics with the l care label and for temperature-sensitive textiles (e.g. acrylic, viscose).
Setting time delay 3 3 With the DELAY TIMER 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 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 display is illuminated. If 23h is displayed and you press the button again, the time delay will be cancelled.
Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of programme 1. Open loading door 1 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 button to continue the drying cycle. Drying cycle complete / removing laundry 3 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.
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 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. 3 3 18 2.
Cleaning heat exchanger 1 If the HEAT EXCHANGER display is illuminated, the heat exchanger needs to be cleaned. Caution! Operating when the heat exchanger is clogged with lint can damage the dryer. This also increases energy consumption. 1. Open loading door 2. Open base door. To do this, press the release button on the bottom of the loading opening and open the door to the left. 3. Remove lint from the inside of the door and the heat exchange chamber. 4. Turn both lock washers inwards. 5.
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). Lint filter clogged. Clean lint filter. Heat exchanger clogged with lint. Clean heat exchanger. Observe recommended loadDrying results unsatis- Incorrect volume of laundry. ing volumes. factory. 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 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 loadhigher drying level (e.g. INTENed or washing loaded is too SIVE DRY instead of STORAGE dry for selected programme. DRY). Lint filter clogged. Clean lint filter. Heat exchanger clogged with lint.
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 button and hold down for approx. 5 seconds. A brief signal sounds several times. The AUDIBLE 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 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 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.
Electrical connection 1 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. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted.
1 The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point. This appliance complies with the requirements laid out in the EEC Directive 76/899. Voltage 240 V AC: Fuse rating 13amps See rating plate for further information. This appliance meets VDE requirements. Particular regulations of local electricity authorities must be observed. This appliance conforms to EEC Directive No. 82/499/EWG on radio interference.
7. Unscrew cover plates E from the front of the machine, rotate through 180°, screw on the opposite side. 8. Unscrew door lock F, push down slightly and remove from the front of the machine. 9. Disconnect cable connector from door lock F. 10. Press snap-in button G in and down, press cover down slightly and remove from front of the machine. 11. Disconnect cable connector from cover G. 12. Change door lock F over to the opposite side, insert the cable connector and screw down the door interlock. 13.
Special accessories The following special accessories are available from 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.
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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