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LAVATHERM 32600
Vented Tumble Dryer
Operating and Installation Instructions
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Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully, before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Retain this instruction book for future reference, and pass on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!, 1 Important!), emphasize information which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential
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Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 For the installer - Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Programme tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 A small glossary of textile information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cleaning the filter area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important Safety Information 1 Important Safety Information Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read these warnings before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer Care Department. General Safety • Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Please follow the safety instructions in the installation section of t
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Important Safety Information Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of the socket. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by qualified per- sonnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre for repair. Washing that is in poor condition (heavily worn) and items with loose fillings (cushions) that could break open must not be dried or aired. There is a risk of fire! Washing wit
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For the installer - Safety information For the installer - Safety information Check the appliance for transportation damage before installation. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This tumble dryer is designed to be vented through to the open air. It should have its own ventilation system which should not be joined with any other ventilation system connected to any other appliance. The dryer mu
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Technical data Technical data Height x Width x Depth 85x60x60cm Depth with the door open 117cm Height adjustable from 1.0/–0.4cm Empty weight approx. 40kg Load (depending on the programme) max. 5kg Power consumption in acc. with IEC 1121 s.e. 3.4kWh (5 kg Cotton, spun at 800 revolutions per minute) 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
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. 1 The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety meas- ures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the 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 wi
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Electrical Connection The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi- nal marked with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal “N“ or col- oured black. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked “L“ or coloured red. Upon completion there must not be cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath. WARNING: A cut off
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Site Preparation Site Preparation The installation surface must be clean and dry. Do not install on a deep pile carpet. If the appliance is installed next to a heat source (e. g. cooking appli- ance), a heat insulation pad (85 x 57 cm) must be placed between the washing machine and the heat source. Do not install the appliance where the temperature may fall below freezing or rise above 35°C. Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engi
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Venting Venting The appliance expels hot, moist air which must be able to flow freely from the tumble dryer vent. Tumble Dryer Vents Rear view View from left View from right The most efficient way of venting the expelled air is via a vent hose through to the outside. 12
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Venting Venting through a Vent Hose The vent hose expelling the hot air should be 100 mm diameter and no longer than 4 meters. Avoid bends in the vent hose as this will reduce the air flow. The maximum length of the vent hose may be: 4 meters with 0 bends, or 2 meters with 2 bends. If the vent hose is to be permanently installed to the outside, a wall vent kit or suitable cover should be used on the outside wall. Example: A vent hose (Part number: 647 000 010) and wall vent kit (Part n
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Venting Venting without a Vent Hose If a vent hose is not connected to the tumble dryer, the air can be expelled into the installation room providing the following precautions are observed. The vent(s) in use must be at least 30 cm from the wall or any other object. Any vent less than 30 cm from a wall or other object must be closed using the cover provided. The installation room must be well ventilated during the drying cycle. 14
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General Information 3 General Information To prevent creasing do not exceed the maximum load stated in the programme table. When using fabric conditioning sheets, we recommend the condi- tioning sheet is pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer. When using fabric conditioning sheets or drying starched washing in the tumble dryer, it is important to clean the drum to prevent a build up of any residues/deposits. See maintenance and cleaning sec
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Environmental protection tips 2 Environmental protection tips Your laundry will become light and soft in the tumble dryer even with- out a fabric softening agent. Loosen your laundry before loading it into the dryer. This helps to pre- vent lengthy running times and creasing. Ensure your laundry is well spun. 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: Spinning/wringing out:
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Environmental protection tips Observe the maximum load instructions. Whenever possible, dry full loads. Select the appropriate drying programme for the type and quantity of laundry. The dryer will then operate as economically as possible. Some typical consumption values: Power Type of Desired degree of Duration in Load in kg consumption in washing dryness minutes kWh 1 Cupboard dry 5 80 3.4 Cotton 1 Hand iron 5 65 2.5 Cotton 2 Cupboard dry 2.5 35 1.3 Mixed fabrics 1) Spun with 80
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Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Front view Fluff filter Control panel Rating plate Feet Removable Plinth Reversible door (all height-adjustable) 18
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Description of the appliance Control panel A B D C A Programme selector: To select the drying time required B SPECIAL CARE button W: For delicate fabrics C START button X: For starting the drying programme D OPERATING light: illuminates when the appliance is switched on 19
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Before using the appliance for the first time Programme selector 150MIN - 30MIN: for setting the drying time required in minutes. AIRING programme V: for smoothing out creased outer garments in a cold air flow; slightly dampen the creased areas first; programme duration: 10 minutes. OFF Y: The tumble dryer is switched off. Programme selector as progress indicator The programme selector serves as a progress indicator by moving clock- wise until the end of the programme is reached. Befo
