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A small glossary of textile information

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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:

This fabric can be tumble dried. The fabric manufacturer does not stip-
ulate if the piece of laundry should be dried on a normal or gentle pro-
gram.

Normal drying

Drying with special care (press the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) 
button!)

This fabric can be tumble dried. The fabric manufacturer does not stip-
ulate if the piece of laundry should be dried on a normal or gentle pro-
gram.

Do not tumble dry

If you do not find any of these care symbols:

Dry whites and coloureds as well as mixed fabrics at normal tempera-
ture. Press the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) button if you are 
drying delicate fabrics.

• Wool 

Do not dry any woollen items in the dryer. 
As a follow-up treatment for woollen fabrics in quantities up to 1 kg 
select the WOOL programme.

• Fabrics sensitive to temperatures

Dry fabrics sensitive to temperatures (such as acrylic or viscose) and 
textiles with the care label 

S

 with the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE 

TEMPERATUUR) button selected.

• Cotton jersey and hosiery have a tendency to shrink! Do not dry these 

fabrics excessively. 

• New coloured textiles

To avoid the possibility of dye transference do not dry new coloured 
textiles together with light-coloured laundry. 

Summary of Contents for LAVATHERM 57320

Page 1: ...LAVATHERM 57320 electronic 57320 electronic Condenser Dryer Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...or the correct functioning of the appliance It is essential that this information is observed 0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance 3 Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance 2 Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover These operating instr...

Page 3: ...ef instructions 15 Drying 16 Prepare the laundry 16 Open the door 16 Load the laundry 16 Closing the door 16 Select the drying program 16 Start the drying program 18 Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary 18 End of the drying process 18 Removing the laundry 18 Empty the water reservoir 19 Cleaning the door seal 19 Clean the fluff filter 20 Cleaning the condenser 21 Switch off the dryer...

Page 4: ...ing the panel and operating parts 26 Cleaning the door seal 26 Something not working 27 Replace the interior light 29 Door Reversal Instructions 30 Technical data 32 Installation and electrical connection 32 Information for the electrician 32 Special accessories 33 Drainage kit 33 Stacking kit 33 Content 34 Service 35 ...

Page 5: ...e is damaged or when the operator control mask work plate or base shrouding are damaged such that there is direct access to the interior of the appliance Switch off the dryer before carrying out any cleaning care and main tenance tasks You are quite safe if you disconnect the mains plug from the power outlet or if the electrical connection is permanent if you switch off the circuit breaker in the ...

Page 6: ...r utilisation for an unintended purpose Dry only laundry which has been washed in water In particular textiles which have been treated with inflammable cleaning agents and sol vents petrol ether alcohol stain remover and similar materials must not be dried in the dryer Danger of fire Explosion hazard Laundry items containing sponge rubber or rubber like materials must not be dried in the dryer Dan...

Page 7: ...after erection Check that the tumble dryer is not standing on the mains cable The technical conditions of the electric power supply company for making fixed connections of electrical appliances to the mains require that such connections may only be made by an authorised electrician 3 General Information Starched washing leaves traces of starch on the drum and therefore should not be placed in the ...

Page 8: ...ufactured from recycled paper and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling Disposal of the old appliance When you eventually stop using your tumble dryer please bring it to the nearest recycling centre or to your dealer who will take it back for a small fee 1 Warning When disposing of the tumble dryer pull out the plug cut off the flex dispose of the plug and remaining flex ...

Page 9: ...more economical the dryer is In the following table we give an overview of specific electric con sumption data depending on the spinning speed This information is valid for 5kg laundry dried with the program COTTONS CUPBOARD DRY KATOEN KAST DROOG Never obstruct the ventilation slits at the base of the dryer Ensure that the room is well ventilated Observe the maximum load instructions Whenever poss...

Page 10: ...E LAGE TEMP button for loads up to 2 5kg Clean the fluff filter after every drying program Empty the water reservoir after every drying process You can use the collected condensed water as distilled water in the household but first pour it through a paper filter bag 1 Caution The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for use with foodstuffs Clean the condenser regularly The dryer will op...

Page 11: ...pliance Program or time setting via the program selector SPECIAL CARE LAGE TEMP button for gentle drying of sensitive fabrics AUDIBLE SIGNAL ZOEMER can be selected in addition an intermittent audible signal is sounded after the end of the program Program run display ...

Page 12: ...pliance 12 Description of the appliance Front view Control panel Water reservoir with handle flap Vent Fluff filter Reversable door Rating plate Feet all height adjustable Condenser Unit behind Removal Plinth Interior Light ...

Page 13: ... For sensitive fabrics AUDIBLE SIGNAL ZOEMER button When switched on an audible signal is sounded at the end of the drying program then take out the laundry START PAUSE START PAUZE button To start or interrupt a pro gramme D Instructions for the user Indication CONDENSER WARMTEWISSELAR Clean the condenser in the base of the appliance EMPTY WATER CLEAN FILTER RESERVOIR ZEEF display Empty the water ...

Page 14: ... Program EASY IRON STRIJKVRIJ Special drying program with anti crease mechanism for easy care fabrics maximum load 1kg Program WOOL WOL To freshen up woollen fabrics after they have been line dried maximum load 1 kg REFRESHING OPFRISSEN programme for optimum results when refreshing items of clothing and gently cleaning textiles with the aid of commercially available dry cleaning products please fo...

Page 15: ...t the program by pressing the START PAUSE START PAUZE button While the program is running you can open the door to take out laun dry or add more laundry At the end of the program END CREASE GUARD EINDE ANTI KREUK display is illuminated acoustic signal is sounded if set the anti crease phase begins Remove the laundry Empty the water reservoir Clean the fluff filter If the indicator CONDENSER WARMTE...

Page 16: ...cotton layer facing outwards The fab rics will dry better Loosen the laundry Open the door To open the door Press firmly against the door Press position Load the laundry Load the prepared laundry into the dryer Closing the door Closing the door apply pressure to the door until it clicks audibly into place 1 Caution Ensure the laundry does not get caught in the door when the door is closed This cou...

Page 17: ... reduced heat Press the SPECIAL CARE LAGE TEMPERATUUR button for fabrics bearing the care symbol S Gentle drying is advisable for heat sensitive fabrics such as acrylic and viscose AUDIBLE SIGNAL ZOEMER button During the crease protection phase immediately after the drying process an acoustic signal is sounded at certain intervals see End of drying process ...

Page 18: ...ss 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 After the cooling phase the END CREASE GUARD EINDE ANTI KREUK display is illuminated You can now remove the washing from the tumble dryer The crease guard phase follows automatically after the drying process For 30 minutes the drum rotates intermittently T...

Page 19: ...r voir and pull out completely 0 Push the cover of the water reservoir to the side and pour out the condensed water 0 Re insert the water reservoir into the con trol panel If the drying cycle has not yet ended 0 Press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button to resume the drying process 3 The water reservoir has a capacity of approx 3 8 litres This is sufficient for a laundry load of 5 kg which has been...

Page 20: ...ess the catch of the filter lid down wards 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 3 The filter lid cannot catch shut without the fluff filter in place and the door can not be closed 1 Warning The dryer must not be operated w...

Page 21: ...ards 0 Pull the condenser out of the base by the handle 0 Clean the condenser best with a hand held brush or by rinsing with a hand held shower head The water removal slits on the rear of the condenser must be free too 1 Important Do not use any sharply pointed objects to clean the con denser They could make it leak 0 Reinsert and push in and turn each one of the two securing disks through a quart...

Page 22: ...ton and linen articles Sheets and pillowcases tablecloths MACHINE IRON MANGELDROOG Cotton and linen articles to be ironed by rotary ironer or starched laundry Cotton sheets and pillowcases tablecloths Program group DELICATES MENGWEEFSELS care symbols R S1 Q maximum load 2 5kg 1 Press the SPECIAL CARE LAGE TEMPERATUUR button Program Laundry Type Examples for EXTRA DRY EXTRA DROOG Heavy weight or mu...

Page 23: ...e and finish of fabric Recommendation spin fabrics in the washing machine at a speed of about 1200 revolutions and then transfer immediately to the dryer Remove fabrics immediately after drying and hang on a hanger Program WOOL WOL maximum load 1kg To freshen up the wool fibres of woollen garments after they have been line dried worn or stored for longer periods they can be treated briefly using w...

Page 24: ...al or gentle pro gram T Do not tumble dry If you do not find any of these care symbols Dry whites and coloureds as well as mixed fabrics at normal tempera ture Press the SPECIAL CARE LAGE TEMPERATUUR button if you are drying delicate fabrics Wool Do not dry any woollen items in the dryer As a follow up treatment for woollen fabrics in quantities up to 1 kg select the WOOL programme Fabrics sensiti...

Page 25: ...ndenser Cleaning the filter area 1 Important A small amount of fluff may reach the area around the fil ter in spite of 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...

Page 26: ... damper than you expect 0 Wipe the inside of the drum and the drum fins with white vinegar to avoid a build up of residues deposits effecting the sensors This is par ticularly important if you regulary use fabric conditioning sheets or dry starched items in the dryer Cleaning the panel and operating parts 1 Warning Do not use household furniture polish or aggressive deter gents 0 Wipe over the pan...

Page 27: ...sults are unsatisfactory The wrong program has been selected Select a different program Fluff filter blocked Clean the fluff filter Condenser covered with fluff Clean the condenser The tumble dryer has been overloaded Observe the maximum loads stated for each program Laundry not sufficiently spun prior to tumble drying Ensure the wash load is well spun before tumble drying The vent in the base of ...

Page 28: ...e as well as the valve on the end of the container With the container pulled out switch on the appliance momentarily The blockage can be removed from the contai ner shaft or the hair clea ned out of the valve The dryer terminates the drying process automatically END EINDE is displayed shortly after program start Too dry or too little laundry filled in for the selected program Select time program o...

Page 29: ...g Never use standard light bulbs in your Lavatherm 0 Isolate the appliance from the mains supply 0 Screw off the bulb cover The bulb is located at the top behind the door see Front view 0 Replace the defective bulb 0 Screw on the bulb cover 1 Warning For safety reasons the bulb cover must be screwed on The dryer must not be operated without the cover in place ...

Page 30: ...iance 0 Take off the door by displacing it horizontally 0 Un screw the screws B on the inside of the door and take off the hinges C 0 Unscrew and take off the locking block D 0 Release the coverplates E F and G with a thin screwdriver by pressing on the latching device displace them to the side Take them out and insert them again on the opposite side 0 Screw on the hinges C and the locking block D...

Page 31: ... on the respective opposite side to the plug and screw down or latch into position 0 Push the door with the hinges into the breakouts provided for them in the front panel of the appliance and firmly attach it with the screws 1 Warning The appliance is safe again for operation only when all plas tic parts have been mounted ...

Page 32: ... 336 EEC of 3 5 1989 EMC directive including the Modification directive 92 31 EEC Installation and electrical connection Please refer to the type plate for specifications about the power supply The nominal voltage stated on the type plate and type of current must be identical with the nominal voltage and type of current at the point of installation Also refer to the type plate for the fuse require...

Page 33: ...cessary You can then ignore the EMPTY WATER RESERVOIR indicator at the end of each program However the condensate container must be inserted correctly in the operator control mask 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 arrange ment the wa...

Page 34: ...23 Easy care fabrics 24 Environmental protection 9 F Fabric softeners 26 Fabric wear when drying 7 Fluff filter 20 Fluff quantity 7 Full load specified 7 Furniture polish 26 G Glossary 24 I Interior light 29 Ironing 10 L Lime 26 O Opening the door 16 P Packaging 8 R REFRESHING 14 23 Repair 5 S Safety Information 5 Solvent s 6 SPECIAL CARE 10 17 Sponge rubber 6 Stacking kit 33 Starched washing 7 ST...

Page 35: ...tant information before making your call Make a note of the PNC number and the S number They are both on the rating plate behind your tumble dryer s door PNC S No If possible establish How is the disturbance evident Under what circumstances does the disturbance occur When do you incur costs even during the warranty period if you could have solved the disturbance yourself with the help of the Troub...

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