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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.

The filter collects the lint

during the drying cycle.

To achieve the best drying

performances clean the filter

regularly , clogged filter lead

to longer cycles and energy

consumption increase.

Use your hand to clean the

filter , and if necessary , a

vacuum cleaner .

CAUTION!

Avoid the use of water to

clean the filter. Instead throw

away lint in the dustbin

( avoid dispersion of plastic

fiber in water ambient).

1.

Open the door. Pull the filter up.

2.

Push the hook to open the filter.

3.

Gather lint with hand from both

internal parts of the filter.

Throw the lint in the dustbin.

4.

If necessary, clean the filter with a

vacuum cleaner. Close the filter.

5.

If necessary, remove lint from the

filter socket and gasket. You can use

a vacuum cleaner. Place the filter

back inside the filter socket.

11.2 

Emptying the water

container

Empty the condensed water container

after each drying cycle.
If the condensed water container is full,

the programme stops automatically. The

 

Tank

 symbol comes on the display

and you must empty the water container.
To empty the water container:

1.

Pull the water container out keeping

it in a horizontal position.

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Summary of Contents for T8DHC846B

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL EN User Manual Tumble Dryer T8DHC846B ...

Page 2: ...ordance with this manual You may not be able to claim on the AEG manufacturer s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to this manual FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years with innovative technologies that help make life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appli...

Page 3: ...ance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be k...

Page 4: ...ace 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 open The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet mat or any floor covering CAUTION The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device such as a timer o...

Page 5: ...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 WARNING Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated Befo...

Page 6: ...d items which 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 Do not drink or prepare food with the condensed water distilled water It can cause health problems to people and pets Do not sit or stand on t...

Page 7: ...o repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre Use original spare parts only 3 8 Disposal WARNING Risk of injury or suffocation Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum Dispose of the appliance in ...

Page 8: ...0 Adjustable feet For ease of loading laundry or ease of installation the door is reversible see separate leaflet 5 CONTROL PANEL 2 3 5 1 6 4 1 Programme dial 2 Display 3 Start Pause button 4 Options 5 On Off button with Auto Off function 6 Programmes 5 1 Display www aeg com 8 ...

Page 9: ...he water container indicator clean the filter indicator check the condenser laundry dryness option iron dry cupboard dry cup board dry extra dry ECO ECO option on Quiet option on Refresh option on extension of the default anti crease phase 30min 60min 90min indicator drying phase indicator cooling phase indicator crease guard phase 6 PROGRAM Program Load 1 Properties Fabric mark Cottons Eco 2 8 kg...

Page 10: ...rovided that the garments are dried ac cording to the instructions issued by the manu facturer of this machine Follow the garment care label for other laundry instructions M1525 The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in many countries Silk 1 kg Gentle drying of hand washable silks Bed Linen 3 kg Bed linen such as single and dou ble sheets pillowcases duvet cov er Easy Iron 1 kg or 5 shirts Ea...

Page 11: ...otton Eco program is the Standard cotton program 6 1 Program and options selection Options Program 1 Dryness Level Quiet Anti crease Refresh Time Dry ing Cottons Eco Cottons Synthetics 2 Mixed Wool 3 Silk Bed Linen Easy Iron Outdoor Sport 1 Together with the program you can set 1 or more options 2 cupboard dry of Dryness Level level is not available with Synthetics 3 See chapter OPTIONS Time Dryin...

Page 12: ...is option is maximum load indicator disappears The cycle lasts as long as set drying time regardless of the size of a load and its dryness TIME DRYING RECOMMENDATION 10 20 min action of cool air only no heater 20 40 min additional drying to improve dryness after previous drying cycle 40 min full drying of the small laundry loads up to 4 kg well spun 1200 rpm 7 7 Time Drying on Wool program Option ...

Page 13: ...y higher sound level This is due to the compressor starting up This is normal for compressor powered appliances such as refrigerators and freezers 8 1 Unusual smell The appliance is tightly packed After product unpacking you can feel an unusual smell This is normal for brand new products Appliance is built of several different types of material which all together can generate unusual smell Over us...

Page 14: ... jersey and knitwear to reduce shrinkage Do not exceed the maximum load stated in the programs chapter or shown on the display Dry only the laundry that is suitable for tumble drying Refer to the fabric label on the items Do not dry large and small items together Small items can be trapped inside the large items and remain wet Shake the large clothes fabrics before placing in the tumble dryer It i...

Page 15: ...and composition the room temperature and the humidity of your laundry after spin drying phase 9 6 Options Together with the programme you can set 1 or more special options To activate or deactivate an option touch the relevant button or a two button combination its symbol appears on the display or the led above the corresponding button lights up 9 7 Child lock option The child lock can be set to p...

Page 16: ...nals the execution of the anti crease phase Laundry can be removed during this phase To remove the laundry 1 Push the On Off button for 2 seconds to turn the appliance off 2 Open the appliance door 3 Remove the laundry 4 Close the appliance door Possible causes of unsatisfactory drying results Inadequate default dryness level settings See chapter Adjustment of default dryness level Room temperatur...

Page 17: ...he appliance on 2 Wait approximately 8 seconds 3 Select 1 of the available programs 4 Touch and hold down the Quiet and Refresh buttons at the same time One of the symbols appears on the display Soft Medium Hard 5 Touch the Start Pause button repeatedly until you reach the desired water hardness level Water hard ness level Display symbol Soft Medium Hard 6 To memorise the setting touch and hold do...

Page 18: ...mbient 1 Open the door Pull the filter up 2 Push the hook to open the filter 3 Gather lint with hand from both internal parts of the filter Throw the lint in the dustbin 4 If necessary clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner Close the filter 5 If necessary remove lint from the filter socket and gasket You can use a vacuum cleaner Place the filter back inside the filter socket 11 2 Emptying the wate...

Page 19: ...mpartment If it is dirty clean it Do the check not less than once a 6 months WARNING Do not touch the metal surface with bare hands Risk of injury Wear protective gloves Clean carefully to avoid damaging the metal surface To inspect 1 Open the door Pull the filter up 2 Open the condenser cover 3 Turn the lever to unlock the condenser lid 4 Lower the condenser lid 5 If necessary remove the fluff fr...

Page 20: ...or dish soap To clean the sensor 1 Open the loading door 2 Clean the surfaces of the humidity sensor wiping off the metal surface several times 11 5 Cleaning the drum WARNING Disconnect the appliance before you clean it Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the inner surface of the drum and drum lifters Dry the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth CAUTION Do not use abrasive materials or st...

Page 21: ...the bot tom of the appliance Dirt on the humidity sensor in the drum Clean the front surface of the drum Dryness level not set to desired level Adjust the dryness level 5 The condenser is clogged Clean the condenser 3 The loading door does not close The filter is not locked into posi tion Put the filter in the correct posi tion Laundry is trapped between the door and the seal Remove trapped items ...

Page 22: ...uffi ciently Spin the laundry well Too low or too high room temper ature this is not the appliance malfunction Ensure a room temperature higher than 5 C and lower than 35 C Optimal room temperature to ach ieve best drying results is between 19 24 C 1 If there is an error message on the display e g E51 Turn the tumble dryer off and on Select a new program Push the Start Pause button If the applianc...

Page 23: ...S 14 1 Stacking kit Accessory name SKP11 Available from your authorised vendor Stacking kit can be used only between washing machines and tumble dryers specified in the leaflet See the leaflet attached Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory 14 2 Draining kit Accessory name DK11 Included with your AEG appliance For thorough draining of the condensed water into a basin siphon gu...

Page 24: ... and accompanied by this document c ASC means Electrolux s authorised serviced centres d AEG is the brand controlled by Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd of 163 O Riordan Street Mascot NSW 2020 ABN 51 004 762 341 in respect of Appliances purchased in Australia and Electrolux NZ Limited collectively Electrolux of 3 5 Niall Burgess Road Mount Wellington in respect of Appliances purchased in New Zeala...

Page 25: ...than an Electrolux authorised repairer or ASC normal wear and tear power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply incomplete or improper installation incorrect improper or inappropriate operation insect or vermin infestation failure to comply with any additional instructions supplied with the Appliance In addition Electrolux is not liable under this warranty if the Appliance has be...

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