LAVATHERM 8DEC946S USER MANUAL EN User Manual Tumble Dryer
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 2 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................5 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................7 4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 8 5. PROGRAMME....
ENGLISH 3 manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. - Read the supplied instructions. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.aeg.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • The appliance can be installed as freestanding or below the kitchen counter with correct space (Refer to the Installation leaflet). Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side, that would prevent the appliance door from being fully opened. The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
ENGLISH • • • • • 5 Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be used as specified by the product manufacturer’s instructions. Remove all objects from items that could be a source of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.
www.aeg.com 2.3 Use WARNING! Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance. • This appliance is for household use only. • Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed) items that contain padding or fillings. • Only dry fabrics which are applicable to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the instructions on the fabric label. • If you have washed your laundry with a stain remover start an extra rinse cycle before you start the dryer.
ENGLISH 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 11 3 4 5 6 7 10 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 Water container Control panel Internal light Appliance door Filter Rating plate For ease of loading laundry or ease of installation the door is reversible. (see separate leaflet).
www.aeg.com 4. CONTROL PANEL 1 2 6 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 On/Off button with Auto Off function 6 Programmes Programme dial Display Start/Pause button Options 4.
ENGLISH Symbol on the display Symbol description child lock on time drying option on time drying selection (10min-2h) - indicator: drain the water container indicator: clean filter indicator: check condenser indicator: fill the water container for steam system indicator: clean the steam system filter , , laundry dryness option: iron dry, cupboard dry, cupboard dry +, extra dry , ECO ECO option on Quiet option on Refresh option on , steam load option: minimum, moderate, maximum , , extension of d
www.aeg.com Programme Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark 2) Mixed 3 kg Cotton and synthetic fabrics. / Bedlinen 3 kg Bed linen such as single and double sheets, pillowcases, duvet cover. / Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-washable woollens. Remove items immediately when the programme is completed.
ENGLISH 11 5.1 Programme and options selection compatibility Options Dryness Level Programme1) Quiet Anticrease Time Drying Steam Level 2) Cottons Synthetics Refresh Mixed Bedlinen 3) Wool Silk Sports Outdoor Duvet 1) Aside from the programme, you can set one or more options at the same time. 2) Touch steam option to select steam level 1,2,3 3) See chapter OPTIONS: Time Drying on Wool programme 5.
www.aeg.com Program cupboard dry Spun at / residual humidity Drying time Energy consumption 1200 rpm / 40% 56 min 0,54 kWh 800 rpm / 50% 64 min 0,61 kWh 6. OPTIONS 6.1 Dryness Level 6.5 Time Drying This option helps to achieve requested laundry dryness. Possible selections: For cottons, synthetics and mixed. Lets the user to set drying time from minimum 10 min to maximum of 2 hours (in 10 min steps). When this option is maximum, load indicator disappears.
ENGLISH 13 7. STEAM FUNCTION Steam helps to remove odours like the outdoor air. Decreases or removes creases. Makes the pieces of clothing more flexible. The pieces of clothing after steam programme are easy to iron. To fill water container: 1. Turn on the appliance. 2. Set 1 of the programmes with steam option to check the water level. 3. Pull the water container. Keep it in horizontal position. At the end of the steam cycles clothes come out with a residual humidity appropriate for ironing.
www.aeg.com 7.3 Steam programmes Programme Cottons Synthetics Refresh Load 1) Properties 1,5 kg Helps to remove the creases from the cottons pieces of clothing. Before steam action wet clothes are automatically dried. Frequently it is not necessary to iron the clothes after steam programme. In this case clothes must be hang on the clothes hanger or folded. 1,5 kg Helps to remove the creases from the synthetics pieces of clothing. Before steam action wet clothes are automatically dried.
ENGLISH Programmes / types of the clothes Steam Level Refresh 15 Load 1) minimum 1 - 2 items moderate 3 - 4 items maximum 5 items 1) The maximum weight refers to dry items. 8. BEFORE FIRST USE Before you use the appliance for the first time: • Clean the tumble dryer drum with a moist cloth. • Start a short programme (e.g. 30 minutes) with moist laundry.
www.aeg.com Fabric label Description Laundry is suitable for tumble drying. Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at higher temperatures. Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at low temperatures only. Laundry is not suitable for tumble drying. 9.2 Loading the laundry 9.5 Setting a program CAUTION! Ensure the laundry is not trapped between the appliance door and rubber seal. 1. Pull open the appliance door. 2. Load the laundry one item at a time. 3. Close the appliance door. 9.
ENGLISH 17 9.8 Starting a program 4 To activate or deactivate an option touch the relevant button or 2 buttons combination. When the option is activated, the LED above the button or symbol illuminates on the display. To start the program: Touch the Start/Pause button. The appliance starts and the LED above the button stops flashing and stays on. 9.7 Child lock option 9.9 Program change The child lock can be set to prevent children from playing with the appliance.
www.aeg.com 10. HINTS AND TIPS 10.1 Ecological hints • Spin the laundry well before drying. • Do not exceed the load sizes which are specified in the programs chapter. • Clean the filter after each drying cycle. • Do not use fabric softener to wash and then dry. In the tumble dryer laundry becomes soft automatically. • Use distilled water like that used for steam ironing. If it is necessary, clean the distilled water before (e.g. with a coffee filter) to remove any particles.
ENGLISH 19 11. CARE AND CLEANING 11.1 Cleaning the filter At the end of each cycle the Filter symbol comes on the display and you must clean the filter. 5. If necessary, remove fluff from the filter socket and gasket. You can use a vacuum cleaner. Place the filter back inside the filter socket. The filter collects the fluff during the drying cycle. 1. Open the door. Pull the filter up. 11.2 Emptying the water container 2. Push the hook to open the filter.
www.aeg.com 3. Push the plastic connection back in and place the water container back into position. 4. To continue the programme press the Start/Pause button. 11.3 Cleaning the condenser If the symbol Condenser flashes on the display, inspect the condenser and its compartment. If it is dirty, clean it. Do the check not less than once a 6 months. 4. Lower the condenser lid. WARNING! Do not touch the metal surface with bare hands. Risk of injury. Wear protective gloves.
ENGLISH 21 If the symbol (clean the steam system filter is on the display you must clean the filter. To clean the steam system filter: 1. Pull the water container. Keep it in horizontal position. 3. Turn the lever to unlock the condenser lid. 2. Pull the filter. FILTER 4. Lower the condenser lid. F IL T E R 3. Clean the filter with warm water using a brush. 4. Put the filter inside the filter socket. 5. Put the water container. 11.
www.aeg.com CAUTION! Do not use abrasive materials or steel wool to clean the drum. 11.7 Cleaning the control panel and housing 6. Close the cap. 7. Close the condenser lid. 8. Turn the lever to lock the condenser lid. 9. Close the condenser cover. Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the control panel and housing. Use a moist cloth to clean. Dry the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth. CAUTION! Do not use furniture cleaning agents or cleaning agents which can cause corrosion. 11.
ENGLISH Problem 1) Possible cause Unsatisfactory drying result. The loading door does not close Not possible to change the program or option. Select a suitable program. 2) The filter is clogged. Clean the filter. 3) Dryness Level option was set to Change Dryness Level option to higher level. The load was too large. Do not exceed the maximum load size. The airflow slots are clogged. Clean the airflow slots at the bottom of the appliance. Dirt on the humidity sensor in the drum.
www.aeg.com Possible cause Problem 1) Remedy Load size is small. Select time program. The time value must be related to the load. To dry 1 item or a small amount of laundry we recommend short drying times. The laundry is too dry. Select time program or higher dry- Drying cycle too short. ness level (e.g. Drying cycle too long 6) extra dry) The filter is clogged. Clean the filter. The load is too large. Do not exceed the maximum load size. The laundry was not spun sufficiently.
ENGLISH Max. depth with the appliance door open 1100 mm Max.
www.aeg.com 14. ACCESSORIES 14.1 Stacking kit For thorough draining of the condensed water into a basin, siphon, gully, etc. After installation, the water container is drained automatically. The water container must stay in the appliance. The installed hose must be minimum 50 cm to maximum 100 cm from floor level. The hose cannot be in a loop. Decrease the length of the hose if necessary. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. 14.
ENGLISH 27 15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of * appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
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