AEG LAVATHERM 57560 electronic, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...LAVATHERM 57560 electronic Condenser Dryer Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...pliance It is essential that this information is observed 0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance 3 This symbol gives 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 symbol If you require assistance or advice on your appliance please con...

Page 3: ...uctions 13 Drying 14 Prepare the laundry 14 Open the door 14 Load the laundry 14 Closing the door 14 Select the drying programme 14 Start DELAY TIMER 15 Start the drying programme 16 Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary 16 End of the drying process 16 Removing the laundry 16 Empty the water reservoir 17 Cleaning the door seal 17 Clean the fluff filter 18 Cleaning the heat exchanger 1...

Page 4: ... Cleaning the door seal 24 Cleaning the heat exchanger 24 What to do if 25 Replacing the interior light 27 Service Spare Parts 28 Guarantee Conditions 29 For the installer Safety information 31 Technical data 32 Electrical Connection 33 Door Reversal Instructions 35 Special accessories 37 Drainage kit 37 Stacking kit 37 Index 39 ...

Page 5: ...mains cable is damaged or if the control panel work top or base area are damaged allowing internal components to be accessible Do not spray the tumble dryer with water Do not dry textiles which have been treated with flammable cleaning agents and solvents Clothes or articles of laundry which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer Only load well spun laundry Laundry items containing spo...

Page 6: ... drying procedure Clean the heat exchanger regularly In the case of washer dryer tower combinations do not place any objects on the dryer during use as they could drop down Child Safety The appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance Pets and children have been known to climb into tumble dryers Please check th...

Page 7: ...installation 2 Disposal Packaging Dispose of the packaging material correctly All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of Polyethylene marking PE The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene marking PS Tumble Dryer When disposing of the tumble dryer Cut off the ma...

Page 8: ...tion data depending on the spinning speed This information is valid for 6kg laundry dried with the programme COTTONS STORAGE DRY Never obstruct the ventilation slits at the base of the dryer Ensure that the room is well ventilated Observe the maximum load instructions Whenever possible dry full loads Pre drying Drying process Revolutions per minute Residual moisture Required time in minutes Power ...

Page 9: ...SPECIAL CARE button for loads up to 3kg Clean the fluff filter after every drying programme Empty the water reservoir after every drying programme 1 Caution The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for use with foodstuffs You can use the collected condensed water as distilled water in the household but first pour it through a paper filter bag Clean the heat exchanger regularly The dryer...

Page 10: ...tion of the appliance Front view Control panel Water Reservoir with handle flap Vent Heat exchanger Unit behind Removable Plinth Fluff filter Reversible door Rating plate Feet all height adjustable Interior Light ...

Page 11: ...e out the laundry QUICK button reduces the drying time Does not work with the pro grammes COTTONS DAMP HAND IRON and MACHINE IRON or with the EASY CARES DAMP programme If the SPECIAL CARE button has already been pressed pressing the QUICK button has no effect START PAUSE button To start or interrupt the programme DELAY TIMER button to pre set the delay start time within a range of 0 3 6 and 9 hour...

Page 12: ...Special drying programme with anti crease mechanism for easy care fabrics maximum load 1kg WOOL CARE programme To freshen up woollen fabrics after they have been line dried maximum load 1 kg REFRESH programme For optimum results when refreshing items of clothing and gently cleaning textiles with the aid of commercially available dry cleaning products please follow the manu facturer s instructions ...

Page 13: ...Y TIMER if required Start the programme by pressing the START PAUSE button While the programme is running you can open the door to take out laundry or add more laundry At the end of the programme END CREASE GUARD display is illumi nated acoustic signal is heard if set the anti crease phase begins Remove the laundry Empty the water reservoir Clean the fluff filter If the HEAT EXCHANGER indicator is...

Page 14: ... 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 could dam...

Page 15: ...ame degree of drying The QUICK button does not work with the programmes COTTONS DAMP HAND IRON and MACHINE IRON or with the EASY CARES DAMP programme The QUICK button has no effect if the SPECIAL CARE button has already been pressed Start DELAY TIMER With the DELAY TIMER function you can delay the start of the drying programme by 3 6 or 9 hours 0 Setting the programme 0 Hold down the DELAY TIMER b...

Page 16: ... 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 After the cooling phase the END CREASE GUARD display is illumi nated You can now remove the wash...

Page 17: ...0 Grasp the handle flap of the water reser 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 button to continue the drying cycle 3 The water reservoir has a capacity of approx 4 0 litres This is sufficient for a laundr...

Page 18: ...ress 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 ...

Page 19: ...rds 0 Pull the heat exchanger out of the base by the handle 0 Clean the heat exchanger best with a brush or by rinsing with a hand held shower head The water removal slits on the rear of the heat exchanger must be free too 1 Important Do not use any sharply pointed objects to clean the heat exchanger They could make it leak 0 Reinsert and push in and turn each one of the two securing disks through...

Page 20: ...tton and linen articles Sheets and pillowcases tablecloths MACHINE IRON Cotton and linen articles to be ironed by rotary ironer or starched laundry Cotton sheets and pillowcases tablecloths Programme group EASY CARES care symbols R S1 Q maximum load 3 kg 1 Press the SPECIAL CARE button Programme Laundry Type Examples for EXTRA DRY Heavy weight or multi layered fabrics Sweatshirts bed linen and tab...

Page 21: ...ommendation 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 WOOL CARE programme 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 warm air The wool emerge...

Page 22: ...Dry whites and coloureds as well as mixed fabrics at normal tempera ture Press the SPECIAL CARE 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 CARE programme Fabrics sensitive to temperatures Dry fabrics sensitive to temperatures such as acrylic or viscose and textiles wi...

Page 23: ...eaner 0 Press both pins of the filter lid into the hold ers on the door until they click in 0 Reinsert the fluff filter 0 Press against the filter lid until it clicks into the lock Cleaning the drum 1 Warning Do not clean the stainless steel drum with abrasive deter gents or steel wool Fabric softeners or lime in the water can cause a scarcely visible deposit to form on the drum The dryer is then ...

Page 24: ...r Cleaning the door seal 0 Rub the door seal with a damp cloth immediately after the drying pro cedure Cleaning the heat exchanger 1 Important When the HEAT EXCHANGER display illuminates it is essen tial to clean the heat exchanger Otherwise your dryer might suffer damage In addition energy consumption will be increased if the heat exchanger unit is covered with fluff See the section Drying cleani...

Page 25: ...e door The water reservoir is full Empty the water reservoir The results are unsatisfactory The wrong programme has been selected Select a different programme Fluff filter blocked Clean the fluff filter heat exchanger unit covered with fluff Clean the heat exchanger unit The tumble dryer has been overloaded Observe the maximum loads stated for each programme Laundry not sufficiently spun prior to ...

Page 26: ...th 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 ends the drying process automatically END is displayed shortly after programme start Too dry or too little laundry in the drum for the selected programme Select time programme or higher drying stage e g EXTRA DRY instead of INTENSIVE ...

Page 27: ...ng the interior light 0 A replacement bulb can be purchased through your local AEG Service Force Centre Part No 899647072580 6 1 Warning Never use standard light bulbs in your Lavatherm 0 Isolate the appliance from the mains supply 0 Unscrew 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 reaso...

Page 28: ...entre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model PNC and serial number S no of the appliance found on the rating plate PNC no S no 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls Customer Care For general...

Page 29: ...th by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium...

Page 30: ... Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They ...

Page 31: ...ust be inserted between the fuel burning stove and the tumble dryer dimensions 85 x 57 cm If the dryer is installed in a room with a fuel burning heating appli ance consult your local Corgi registered installer The tumble dryer should not be installed in situations which may be subject to freezing temperatures The installation site must be well ventilated Ensure the appliance does not stand on the...

Page 32: ... Power consumption in acc with IEC 1121 s e 4 2kWh 6 kg Cotton spun at 800 revolutions per minute programme COTTONS STORAGE DRY Area of use Household Permissible ambient temperature 5 C up to 35 C This appliance complies with the following EC directives 73 23 EEC of 19 2 1973 Low voltage directive 89 336 EEC of 3 5 1989 EMC directive including the Modification directive 92 31 EEC ...

Page 33: ...he electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate The rating plate is located inside the door The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordanc...

Page 34: ...ry that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply mains with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point Positioning To ensure correct operation The appliance must be level Use a spir...

Page 35: ...door by sliding it out horizontally 0 Unscrew 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 releasing them on one side Take them out and insert them on the opposite side 0 Screw on the hinges C and the locking block D on the opposite side of t...

Page 36: ... J on the respective opposite side to the plug insert into the hole and screw down or latch into position 0 Push the door with the hinges into the holes 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 37: ...ater reservoir although the reservoir must still be inserted into the control panel of the machine 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 washing machine at the bottom and the laundry dryer at the top The following two ki...

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Page 39: ...abrics 22 F Fabric softeners 23 Filter area 23 Fluff filter 18 Front view 10 Furniture polish 24 G Glossary 22 Guarantee 29 30 H Heat exchanger 19 24 I Installation 6 31 Interior light 27 Ironing 9 L Lime 23 O Opening the door 14 P Packaging 7 Q QUICK 15 R Rating plate 28 REFRESH 12 21 S Safety Information 5 SPECIAL CARE 15 START 16 T Two layer fabric 14 U Use condensate 9 V Viscose 22 W Water res...

Page 40: ... million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nürnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG 822 944 313 00 0603 PRO Subject to change without notice ...