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LAVATHERM T37800
Exhaust air dryer
Operating instructions
Ablufttrockner
Gebrauchsanweisung
Sèche-linge
Mode d'emploi
Trommeldroger
Gebruiksaanwijzing
PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasi- ze information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. This symbol guides you, step
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 3 Contents Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Discarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Stru
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 4 Safety instructions Safety instructions It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appli- ance and the relevant warnings. The safety of AEG appliances compli
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 5 Safety instructions Child safety Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, they should be carefully super- vised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dan- gerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of child- ren’s reach. Make sure that children
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 6 Safety instructions Proper use For safety reasons, the appliance must not be modified. This appliance is designed for domestic use only. If the dryer is used for any other purposes or is not used correctly, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any possible damage that might occur. Dry only items that have been washed with water. Never dry items that have been in contact with inflammable solvents (petrol, methy- lated spirits, dry cleaning f
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 7 Discarding Discarding Packaging materials Dispose of your tumble dryer’s packaging materials correctly. All materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger. The plastic parts can be reused: The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethylene (>PE<). The padding is made of CFC free polystyrene foam (>PS<=). Cartons are made of recycled paper and should be disposed of in paper collection containers. Ap
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 8 Tips for environmental protection Tips for environmental protection During washing, try not to use fabric softeners! If the laundry is machine dried, it will remain soft even without using fabric softeners. Shake out your laundry! Shake out the laundry before putting it into the dryer in order to reduce the drying time and creasing. Spin the laundry properly before drying it! As a general rule, the more the laundry is spun, the more economi- cally yo
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 9 Tips for environmental protection Desired degree Duration in Energy consumpti- Type of laundry Load in kg of dryness minutes on in kWh KASTDROOG/A 1 Cotton 6 110 4,0 RANGER STRIJKDROOG/A 1 Cotton 6 100 3,6 REPASSER KASTDROOG/A 2 Mixed fabrics 3 55 1,75 RANGER 1) previously spun at 800 rpm 2) previously spun at 650 rpm. The “LAGE TEMP/DELICAT” function: can only be used for loads up to 3 kg! Clean the fluff filter after each drying cycle! 9
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 10 Structure of the appliance Structure of the appliance Front view "
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 11 Structure of the appliance Control panel 1 Programme/Time Selector Dial Allows you to select electronically controlled or time controlled drying. Turn the dial to the required programme or time. Electronically controlled drying (automatic) The appliance runs these programmes with the help of probes which detect the degree of dampness of the laundry. Simply select the programme according to the type of laundry and degree of drying required. Time controlled
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 12 Structure of the appliance If the door of the appliance or the small door at the bottom is opened while the programme is running, this button must be pressed again after closing the door in order to restart the pro- gramme from the point at which it was interrupted. This button must also be depressed after a power failure. In both cases the light of the “START/PAUSE-MARCHE/PAUSE” button flashes to remind you that the start button needs to be pressed again
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 13 Structure of the appliance 4 “LAGE TEMP/DELICAT” button Pressing this button allows drying to be performed at a lower tem- perature, for delicate items. The corresponding pilot light comes on. This option can also be used for time controlled drying. This option cannot be selected with “KORT/COURT”. 5 “KORT/COURT” button By depressing this button the drying time is reduced in the follo- wing cotton programmes: EXTRADROOG/TRES SEC INTENSIEFDROOG/INTENSI
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 14 Structure of the appliance Duration of selected programme After you have selected the programme, its duration (in hours and minutes) appears on the display. It is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum load accepted for each type of fabric and of the required degree of drying. When the programme starts, the remaining time is displayed every 5 minutes. Delayed start If you have selected a delay time by means of the relevant button, the
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 15 Structure of the appliance Incorrect option selection If you select an option that is not compatible with the programme you have selected, the display shows E Errrr (error) This code will reappear during the execution of the programme if you press one of the option buttons or turn the programme selector. Alarm code In the case of a functional problem, the display shows an alarm code (e.g. E E2 21 1). 15
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 16 Structure of the appliance; Brief operating instructions 9 INDICATOR LIGHTS These lights indicate the following functions: “DROGEN/SECHAGE” light. This light indicates that the appliance is in the drying phase. “AFKOELEN/REFROID.” light. This light indicates that the appliance is in the cooling phase. At the end of drying, there is a 10 minute cooling phase to cool the laundry. “EINDE/FIN” light. This light is on at the end of the cooling phase, dur
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 17 Drying Drying Before the first drying cycle Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, we recommend to place a few damp cloths inside the appliance and dry for 30 minutes. There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer. Sort out the laundry To prevent bundling of laundry: close zips, button up pillow cases and duvet covers; tie any strings, such as apron strings. Empty pockets. Remove any metal parts (paper clips, safety pins, etc. ....).
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 18 Drying Switch the machine on - select the drying programme/time Select the drying programme or time. The lights “DROGEN/SECHAGE”, “AFKOELEN/REFROID.” and “EINDE/FIN” come on. The light of the “START/PAUSE-MARCHE/PAUSE” button flashes and the display shows the duration of the programme. If required, press the “LAGE TEMP/DELICAT” button and/or the “ZOE- MER/ALARME” button or the “KORT/COURT” button. Select the “STARTUITSTEL/D.DIFF.” if required. T
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 19 Drying End of drying cycle If the laundry is not removed at the end of the cycle, the dryer per- forms an anti-creasing phase (duration: 30 minutes maximum). If you do not remove the laundry, the dryer will stop automatically at the end of the anti-creasing phase. The “EINDE/FIN” and “FILTER/FILTRE” lights remain lit and the buzzer sounds for 2 minutes. The light of the “START/PAUSE-MARCHE/PAUSE” button goes off and a flashing zero appears on the display.
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37800_UK.qxp 7/1/2005 2:43 PM Page 20 Adjusting the level of conductivity Adjusting the level of conductivity Water contains, a variable quantity of limestone and mineral salts of which quantities vary according to geographical locations thus vary- ing its conductivity values. Relevant variations of the conductivity of the water compared to those prefixed by the factory could slightly influence the residual humidity of the laundry at the end of the cycle. Your dryer allows you to regulate the
