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LAVATHERM T56830
Condensation dryer
User Information
PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:11 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, ste
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:11 Page 3 Contents Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Environmental tips.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:11 Page 4 Operating Instructions Safety Prior to initial start up � Note the ”Installation and connection instructions” � Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during transport. Never connect up a damaged machine. If parts are damaged, contact your supplier. Intended use � The dryer is intended for drying standard laundry in domestic applica- tions. � Conversions or modifications to the dryer are not permitted. � The laundry must not c
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:11 Page 5 Child safety � Keep packaging away from children. Risk of suffocation! � Children can often not see the dangers associated with electric machi- nes. Never leave unsupervised children near the dryer. � Ensure that children and small animals cannot climb into the dryer’s drum. Risk of death! Keep the dryer door shut whenever it is not being used. General safety � Only specialists may undertake repairs on the dryer. � Never start up the dryer if the mains ca
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:11 Page 6 Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be han- ded over to the
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:11 Page 7 Environmental tips � In the dryer, laundry becomes fluffy and soft. Fabric softeners are not therefore needed when washing. � Your dryer will function most economically if you: – always keep the ventilation slots on the base of the dryer unobstructed; – use the loading volumes specified in the programme overview; – ensure you have good ventilation in the installation room; – clean the micro-fine filter and fine strainer after each drying cycle; – spin
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:11 Page 8 Description of machine Operating screen Programme selector Programme progress display Maintenance displays Block of buttons – HEAT EXCHANGER (clean!) and displays – EMPTY WATER (empty!) – CLEAN FILTER (clean lint filter!) 8
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:11 Page 9 Before the first drying cycle In order to remove any residue which may have been produced during production, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth or undertake a brief drying cycle (20 MIN) with damp cloths. Sorting and preparing laundry Sorting laundry � Sort by fabric type: � Sort by fabric type: – Cotton/linen for programmes in COTTONS programme group. – Mixtures and synthetics for programmes in EASY CARES programme group. � Sorting by care label. T
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:11 Page 10 Overview of programmes Additional functions Care Programme Application/properties symbols Drying thick or multi-layered EXTRA DRY 7 kg � � � textiles, e.g. terry towelling items, bathing costumes. INTENSIVE Drying thick textiles, e.g. terry 7 kg � � � DRY towelling items, towels. Drying textiles of even thicknesses, STORAGE e.g. terry towelling items, 7 kg � � � DRY knitted items, towels. For thin textiles which are still DAMP 7 kg � � � to be ironed, e
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:11 Page 11 Additional functions Care Programme Application/properties symbols 2) 20 MIN For drying individual items of laundry 1 kg � � - 40 MIN or for small volumes of less than 1kg. Special programme with anti-crease mechanism for easy care textiles such shirts and blouses; for minimum ironing effort. The result depends on the 2) type and quality of textiles. (The loading EASY IRON 1 kg � � - volume corresponds to approx. 5 to 7 shirts.) Recommendation: Place tex
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:12 Page 12 Hints & Tips on Drying Before placing articles of laundry in your tumble dryer, check the care labels to ensure they are recommended for tumble drying. Here is a list of the approximate weight of some common laundry items.: Sheet 700 to 1000 g Pillowcase 100 to 200 g Tablecloth 400 to 500 g Table Napkin 50 to 100 g Kitchen Towel 70 to 120 g Linen Hand Towel 100 to 150 g Hand Towel 150 to 250 g Bath Towel 700 to 1000 g Bathrobe 1000 to 1500 g Shirt 200 t
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:12 Page 13 � Always load well spun laundry. The higher the spin speed the lower the electricity consumption and the shorter the drying time. � DO NOT load dripping wet laundry into the dryer. Roll the article in a towel or spin to remove excess water. � Close poppers and zips and fasten any buttons. � Sort the laundry. Separate synthetics from cotton/linens, and dry separately. � Remove the laundry immediately after the programme has finished. � Use a fabric condit
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:12 Page 14 Drying Switching machine on / switching light on Turn the programme selector to any programme or turn it to LIGHT. The machi- ne has been switched on. When the loading door is opened, the drum is illu- minated. Opening loading door / loading laundry 1.Open loading door: Use force to push against the loading door (push point ) 2. Load your laundry (do not force it in). Caution! Do not jam laundry in between the loading door and rubber seal. 3. Close loadi
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:12 Page 15 AUDIBLE SIGNAL When the drying cycle has finished, an intermittent audible signal will sound. SPECIAL CARE For especially gentle drying of sensitive fabrics with the care label and for temperature-sensitive textiles (e.g. acrylic, viscose). Programme is executed with reduced heat. SPECIAL CARE is only suitable for use with loads of up to 3,5 kg! SENSITIVE For gentle drying of frequently-worn textiles. Programme starts on full heat setting, which is
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:12 Page 16 Changing programme To change a programme which has been selected by mistake once the pro- gramme has started, first turn the programme selector to OFF and then reset the programme. The programme can no longer be changed directly once the programme has started. If nevertheless there is an attempt to change the programme on the programme knob, the programme progress display and the maintenance indi- cators flash. If an option button (excluding the AUDIBLE
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:12 Page 17 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning fluff filter To ensure that the dryer works perfectly, the fluff filters (micro-fine filter and fine strainer) must be cleaned after every drying cycle. Caution! Never operate the dryer without fluff filters or with damaged or blocked fluff filters. 1. Open loading door 2. Use a damp hand to clean the micro- fine filter, which is built into the lower part of the loading aperture. 3. Push down unlock button on large mes
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:12 Page 18 Clean the entire filter area The strainer area does not have to be cleaned after every drying cycle, but should be checked regularly and cleaned of fluff if necessary. 6. To do this, grip the top of the large mesh filter and pull it forwards until it comes loose from the two brackets. 7. Remove fluff from the entire filter area. It is best to use a vacuum cleaner for this purpose. 8. Press both journals of the large mesh filter into the brackets on the
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:12 Page 19 Emptying the water reservoir Empty condensate tank after every drying cycle. If the condensate tank is full, an active programme will break off automati- cally and the EMPTY WATER display will light up. In order to continue the programme, the condensate tank must first be emptied. Warning! The condensate is not suitable for drinking or for preparing foodstuffs. 1.Take out drawer containing condensed water container completely (1) and pull up the conde
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125983990.qxp 2006-04-21 07:12 Page 20 Cleaning heat exchanger If the HEAT EXCHANGER display is illuminated, the heat exchanger needs to be cleaned. Caution! Operating when the heat exchanger is clogged with lint can dama- ge the dryer. This also increases energy consumption. 1. Open loading door 2. Open base door. To do this, press the release button on the bottom of the loading opening and open the door to the left. 3. Remove lint from the inside of the door and the heat exchange chamber.
