LAVATHERM 58840R User manual Condenser Dryer with Rack
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Contents 3 136900490-00-24092007 Contents Operating Instructions 5 Important safety information 5 Product description 8 Control panel What is shown in the display 9 10 Before first use 10 Sorting and preparing laundry 10 Programme overview 12 Daily use Switching machine on / switching light on Opening loading door / loading laundry Selecting the programme Setting dryness level Setting the pre-drainage spin speed Selecting additional options DELICATE LONG ANTI-CREASE SENSITIVE BUZZER Time Se
Contents Cleaning the drum Clean operating screen and housing 29 30 What to do if ...
Important safety information 5 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 • Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil acetone, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer. • Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with inflammable solvents (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid and the like). As these substance are volatile, they could cause an explosion.
Important safety information 7 • If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing machine, it is compulsory to use the stacking kit (optional accessory). Use • This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. • Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label. • Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer. • Do not overload the appliance.
Product description Product description 2 1 3 4 6 8 9 5 7 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Control panel Drawer with condensed water container Fine strainer (lint filter) Lamp for inside light Large mesh filter (lint filter) Drying rack Loading door (reversible) Micro-fine filter (lint filter) Rating plate Button for opening door in plinth Heat exchanger covered by base door Air slots Screwed feet (with height adjustment)
Control panel Control panel 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Programme knob and OFF UIT switch Function buttons START PAUSE START PAUZE button DELAY START STARTUITSTEL button Status led Display 5 2 4 3 9
Before first use What is shown in the display 4 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 2 3 1 time to end / error message cycle phase status options warnings spin speed selection dryness selection 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 (30 MIN) with damp cloths in the machine.
Sorting and preparing laundry 11 • Sorting by care label. The care labels mean: Drying in the tumble dryer possible in principle Drying at normal temperature Drying at reduced temperature (set DELICATE DELICAAT option) 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.
Programme overview LONG ANTI-CREASE • • • • • - Thorough drying of thick or • multi- layered fabrics, e.g. terry towelling items, bathrobes. STRONG INTENSIEF DROOG 7 kg • • • • • • - Thorough drying of thick fab• rics, e.g. terry towelling items, towels. CUPBOARD KASTDROOG 7 kg • • • • • • - Thorough drying of fabrics of • even thicknesses, e.g. terry towelling items, knitwear, towels.
MICRO-FIBER MICROFIBRE 1 kg • • 3) MIXED MIX 3 kg • • BED LINEN BEDLINNEN 3 kg • VISCOSE 1 kg • - • - For refreshing or gently clean• ing textiles with commercially available dry cleaning products. • - • - For thin fabrics, polyester and • polyamide, which are not ironed. 3) • - • - • • • • - • - Bed linen (single and double • sheet, pillowcase, bedspread, duvet cover).
SHIRTS HEMDEN EASY IRON PLUS GEMAKKELIJK STRIJKEN PLUS SHOES RACK SPORTSCHOENEN 1.5 kg (or 7 shirt s) 1 kg (or 5 shirt s) 1 kg • • - • • - • 3) • 3) • 3) • • - - - - • • • Application/properties - Special program with anticrease mechanism for easy care fabrics such shirts and blouses; for minimum ironing effort. The results depends on the type of • fabric and its finish.
WOOL RACK DROOGREK WOL 1 kg 15 - - • 3) - - • 1) DELICATE and SENSITIVE cannot be selected together 2) select DELICATE 3) set by default Application/properties For drying woollen fabrics after they have been washed, using warm air at minimum mechanical load (Follow section “Sorting and preparing • washing”). Recommendation: Remove fabrics immediately after drying, as no anti-crease programme follows. Programme run times: between 30 and 180 minutes. Care mark TIME TIJD PROGR.
Daily use Daily use Switching machine on / switching light on Turn the programme selector to any programme or turn it to LIGHT LICHT AAN. 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 17 Setting dryness level If laundry comes out of the machine too damp after a standard drying programme, you can increase the drying result by using the DRYNESS DROOGTEGRAAD function. Laundry becomes drier as you move from MIN to MAX. Press the DRYNESS DROOGTEGRAAD button repeatedly until the desired dryness level (MIN, MED or MAX) is shown in the display. When humidity adjustment is not foreseen on the related program, bar frame with AUTO text is shown.
Daily use 2. To set the option press OPTION OPTIE button. You will see available options shown as icons on the screen: DELICATE LONG ANTICREASE SENSITIVE BUZZER DELICATE icon flashes. Flashing icon means: selected but not active. To activate selected OPTION OPTIE press OK button. Activated option is visible as flashing icon with dash beneath. 3. Press alternately OPTION OPTIEbutton to select appropriate options an OK button to activate it. Active options are always on as icons with dash beneath. 4.
Daily use LONG ANTI-CREASE A long anti-crease phase lengthen the anticrease 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. When the option is active, the LONG ANTI-CREASE SENSITIVE For gentle drying of fabrics that are frequently worn.
Daily use Time To select the programme duration after setting the TIME TIJD PROGR. programme. You can select a programme duration from 10 mins to 3 hrs in 10-minute steps. 1. Turn the programme knob to the TIME TIJD PROGR. programme. The blinking 10' above TIME TIJD PROGR. button is on. 2. Press the TIME TIJD PROGR. button repeatedly until the desired programme duration is shown in the display, e.g. 20 for a programme of 20 minutes.
Daily use 21 all buttons and the programme knob. The child lock can be activated or deactivated by holding down the OPTION OPTIE and OK buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. – Before programme is started: Appliance cannot be used – After programme is started: Programme in operation cannot be changed The icon appears in the display to indicate that the child safety device is activated. The child safety device is not deactivated once the programme comes to an end.
Daily use 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 PAUZE button to continue the drying cycle. Drying cycle complete / removing laundry Once the drying cycle is complete, display shows a blinking "0", under antiicon appear dash.
Drying rack 23 Drying rack The drying rack offers the possibility of drying washable woollen fabrics and sports shoes. The drying rack does not turn with the clothes-dryer drum. This allows the drying of woollen garments or sports shoes. When wet, the wool must be moved as little as possible because it tends to become matted, so drying rack is a solution. Sports shoes cannot be dry without rack otherwise can damage the drum due to their weight.
Drying rack Take out the insoles and place them beside the shoes on the rack. Tie the shoelaces. 4. Select the required programme run time, selectable with an interval of 10 min, from 30 min. up to 180 minutes. Press the TIME TIJD PROGR. button as many times as necessary until the required programme running time is shown in the display. 5. Press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button. The programme is started. 6. At the end of the drying programme open the loading door and remove the garments or shoes. 7.
Care and cleaning 25 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. is on to remind you this operation. The warning icon CAUTION! Never operate the dryer without fluff filters or with damaged or blocked fluff filters. 1. 2.
Care and cleaning 4. Push down unlock button on large mesh filter. Large mesh filter jumps up. 5. 6. 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.
Care and cleaning 27 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 condensate tank after every drying cycle. If the condensate tank is full, an active programme will break off automatically icon on the display will light up.
Care and cleaning 2. Pour condensed water out into a basin or similar receptacle. 3. Slide outlet connections in and refit condensate tank. If the programme has been interrupted as a result of the condensate tank being full: Press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button to continue the drying cycle. 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. The condensate can be used as distilled water, e.g.
Care and cleaning 29 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.
Care and cleaning 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 ... 31 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 START PAUZE button If the error is still displayed, please inform your local Service Force Centre and quote the error code. Problem Possible cause Remedy Mains plug is not plugged in or fuse Plug in at mains socket. Check fuse is not working correctly.
What to do if ... Drum light does not work. Programme selector in OFF UIT po- Turn programme selector to LIGHT sition. LICHT AAN or to any programme. Defective light bulb. Replace light bulb (see next section). Displayed programme time changes erratically or stays unchanged for a long time. Programme time is corrected Automatic process; this is not a maautomatically depending on type and volume of laundry and level of chine fault. dampness. Programme inactive, empty water tank icon is on.
What to do if ... 33 Changing the bulb for interior lighting Only use a special bulb which is designed specially for dryers. The special bulb can be obtained from the Customer Care Department, ET no. 112 552 000-5. When the appliance is switched on, the interior lighting switches itself off after 4 minutes when the door is open. WARNING! Do not use standard bulbs! These develop too much heat and may damage the machine! WARNING! Before replacing the bulb, disconnect the mains plug. 1.
Machine settings Machine settings Setting BUZZER permanent off Implementation 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. 2. Press simultaneously the DRYNESS DROOGTEGRAAD and RPM T/MIN buttons and hold down for approx. 5 seconds. 3. The buzzer is by default always off. You can use BUZZER option to activate or deactivate sound but machine does not memorize your selection. Water hardness 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. Water contains, a variable quantity 2.
Technical data 35 Technical data 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 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.
Hints for test institutes Hints for test institutes Parameters possible to checked by the Test Institutes: • 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.
Installation 37 WARNING! Should the appliance be moved, it must be transported vertically. WARNING! The appliance must not be installed behind the lockable door, a sliding door a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance. Removing transport safety packaging CAUTION! Before use all parts of the transport packaging must be removed. 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.
Installation 1. Remove upper protection polystyrene parts by pulling them. 2. Remove the elastic band fixing the rack handle to container. 3. Pull slightly rack handle (not to the end). Grasp at it harder and lift it up. For easiest unpacking turn the rack upside down 4. Take it carefully out of the drum. 5. Remove from the drum rest of packing elements. 1 4 1 3 2 Electrical connection Details on mains voltage, type of current and the fuses required should be taken from the type plate.
Installation 39 The door stop may only be changed by a specialist. If necessary, please contact our after-sales service or your specialist dealer. WARNING! Before changing the door stop, disconnect the mains plug. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open loading door. Unscrew hinge A from the front of the machine and take off the loading door. Remove cover plates B and C. To do this, insert a thin screwdriver into the slots as shown in the illustration, press downwards slightly and pry out the cover plates.
Installation Unscrew cover plates E from the E front of the machine, rotate through 180°, screw on the oppoG site side. F 8. Unscrew door lock F, push down slightly and remove from the front of the machine. E 9. Disconnect cable connector from door lock F. F 10. Press snap-in button G in and G down, press cover down slightly and remove from front of the machine. 11. Disconnect cable connector from cover G. 12.
Environment 41 Installation kit for external condensate drain Attached to your product Installation kit 125 122 510 for direct draining of condensate into a basin, siphon, gully, etc. The condensate tank then no longer has to be drained, it must however remain in its intended position in the machine. Refer to the “Programme options” alert. section for how to deactivate the EMPTY WATER TANK Max. displacement height: 1m from the base of the dryer; max.
Environment Environmental tips • In the dryer, laundry becomes fluffy and soft. Fabric softeners are not therefore needed when washing. • Your dryer will function most economically if you: – always keep the ventilation slots on the base of the dryer unobstructed; – use the loading volumes specified in the programme overview; – ensure you have good ventilation in the installation room; – clean the micro-fine filter and fine strainer after each drying cycle; – spin the laundry well before drying.
Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (Chapter “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: – Model description – Product number (PNC) – Serial number (S No.
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