LAVATHERM 57520 electronic Condenser Dryer Operating Instructions
Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any future owners. 1 With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Danger!, Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance.
Content Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Environmental protection tips . . . . . . . . . . .
Content Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the filter area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the panel and operating parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Information 1 Important Safety Information The safety of AEG electrical appliances complies with the established technical principles and statutory equipment safety regulations. Nevertheless, as manufacturer we have to draw your attention to the following safety instructions. General safety • Repairs of the dryer may be carried out only by trained personnel. Incompetently carried out repairs can entail considerable hazards for the user.
Important Safety Information Safety of children • Children are often not aware of the dangers involved when handling electrical equipment. Therefore provide the necessary supervision of children when operating the appliance and do not let children play with the dryer – there is a danger that children could become trapped inside the appliance. • Packaging parts (e.g. films, styropore) can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging parts out of reach of children.
General Information Installation and connection • Check the dryer for Transportation damage. Never connect-up a damaged appliance! Contact your supplier if the appliance is damaged.
Disposal 2 Disposal Packaging Dispose of the packaging material! Dispose of the packaging material of your tumble dryer correctly. All the packaging materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recycled. • Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations: – >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material – >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free) – >POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g.
Environmental protection tips 2 Environmental protection tips • Your laundry will become light and soft in the tumble dryer even without a fabric softening agent. • Loosen your laundry before loading it into the dryer. This helps to prevent lengthy running times and creasing. Ensure your laundry is well spun. • Remove as much water as possible from the washing before drying! This is based on the principle: the better you spin the washing before drying the more economical the dryer is.
Environmental protection tips • Select the appropriate drying program for the type and quantity of laundry. The dryer will then operate as economically as possible. Some typical consumption values: Fill weight in kg Duration in Minutes Power consumption in kWh COTTONS CUPBOARD DRY1 (KATOEN KAST-DROOG) 5 90 3.5 COTTONS HAND IRON1 (KATOEN STRIJK-DROOG b) 5 70 2.8 2.5 35 1.
The key features of your appliance The key features of your appliance • Program or time setting via the program selector • SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMP.) button for gentle drying of sensitive fabrics • AUDIBLE SIGNAL (ZOEMER) can be selected in addition; an intermittent audible signal is sounded after the end of the program. • QUICK DRY (KORT) button for quick drying • Delay timer: start of programme can be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours • Display to show the delay start that has been set.
Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Front view Control panel Water reservoir with handle flap Fluff filter Interior Light Rating plate Vent Feet (all height-adjustable) 12 Condenser Unit behind Removal Plinth Reversable door
Description of the appliance Control panel A B C D A Program selector: for setting the drying program B Program run display: The currently running phase of the drying process is indicated. C Buttons and display block – SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMP.) button: For sensitive fabrics. This button has no effect if the QUICK DRY (KORT) button has already been pressed.
Before using the appliance for the first time The program selector • OFF (UIT): The tumble dryer is switched off. • LIGHT (VERLICHTING): The drum light switches on when the door is opened. • Program group COTTON (KATOEN): Programs for drying cotton and linen fabrics; maximum load 5 kg. • Program group DELICATES (MENGWEEFSELS): Programs for drying mixed fabrics and synthetics; maximum load 2.5 kg. • Time programs: For additional drying or for drying loads of less than 1 kg.
Brief instructions Brief instructions • Ensure the laundry is well spun before tumble drying. • Prepare the laundry. • Open the door and insert washing. • Shut the door. Attention! Do not catch washing in the door. • Select the drying program – on the program selector. – If required press the buttons SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR), AUDIBLE SIGNAL (ZOEMER), QUICK DRY (KORT). • Pre-select the start time? • Start the program by pressing the START/PAUSE (START/PAUZE)-button.
Drying Drying Prepare the laundry • To prevent tangled bundles of laundry: Close zip fasteners; button-up bed linen and pillow cases; tie-together loose tapes, e.g. aprons. • Empty all pockets. • Remove all metal objects (paper clips, pins, etc.). • Turn clothing consisting of double-layer fabric inside out (such as cotton-lined anoraks with the cotton layer facing outwards). The fabrics will dry better. • Loosen the laundry.
Drying 0 If required, select the button SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR), AUDIBLE SIGNAL (ZOEMER), QUICK DRY (KORT). • SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) button This program operates with reduced heat. Press the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) button for fabrics bearing the care symbol S. Gentle drying is advisable for heat-sensitive fabrics (such as acrylic and viscose). The SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMP.) button has no effect if the QUICK DRY (KORT) button has already been pressed.
Drying Start the drying program 0 Press the button START/PAUSE (START/PAUZE ). The drying programme begins. You can check the progress of the drying procedure in the programme progress display. Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary You can interrupt the drying process at any time to remove some of the laundry or to add more laundry. 0 Open the door. 1 Caution! The laundry and the drum may be hot. 0 Remove or add more laundry. 0 Close the door.
Drying Empty the water reservoir 1 Caution! The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for use with foodstuffs. The water reservoir should be emptied after every drying programme. This avoids interruption of a programme when the water reservoir is full. 0 Grasp the handle flap of the water reservoir 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 control panel.
Drying Clean the fluff filter To ensure efficient operation of the tumble dryer, clean the fluff filter after each drying program. Also check whether there are any remnants or fluff from the washing in the drum; remove immediately. 0 Press the catch of the filter lid downwards. 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.
Drying Cleaning the condenser 1 Important! When the CONDENSER (WARMTEWISSELAR) display lights, it is essential to clean the condenser. Otherwise your dryer might suffer damage. In addition energy consumption will be increased if the condenser unit is covered with fluff. 0 Open the door. 0 Press on the two tabs to unlatch and take off the removable plinth. 0 Turn the two securing disks through a quarter turn each outwards. 0 Pull the condenser out of the base by the handle.
Program tables Program tables Program group COTTONS (KATOEN) care symbols R, Q; maximum load 5 kg Program Laundry Type Examples for EXTRA DRY (EXTRA DROOG) Heavy weight or mult-layered Towelling material, bath robes fabrics VERY DRY (INTENSIEFDROOG) thick textiles that are to be thoroughly dried.
Program tables TIME programs care symbols R, S1, Q; loads less than 1kg You can select 20 and 40 minutes program duration for additional drying of individual pieces of laundry or to dry small quantities. 1) Press the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) button! Program EASY IRON (STRIJKVRIJ) care symbols R, S1, Q; maximum load 1kg (approx. 5-6 shirts) For drying fabrics such as shirts and blouses; minimal ironing required. Result depends on type and finish of fabric.
A small glossary of textile information A small glossary of textile information Care symbols Ensure articles to be dried are suitable for tumble drying. If they are one of the following symbols should be present on the care label: Q This fabric can be tumble dried. The fabric manufacturer does not stipulate if the piece of laundry should be dried on a normal or gentle program.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the condenser 1 Important! When the CONDENSER (WARMTEWISSELAR) display lights, it is essential to clean the condenser. Otherwise your dryer might suffer damage. In addition energy consumption will be increased if the condenser unit is covered with fluff. For information on cleaning the condenser see section "Drying, cleaning the condenser".
Cleaning and maintenance 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 no longer reliably able to recognise how dry the washing is. When the washing is removed from the dryer it will be damper than you expect.
Something not working? Something not working? If the tumble dryer is not working correctly please carry out the following checks before calling an engineer.
Something not working? Symptom The door cannot be closed The drum illumination does not work Possible cause Solution Fluff filter has not been inserted correctly and/or the filter lid not closed Replace the fluff filter and ensure the filter lid is closed Turn the program selector The program selector is in dial to LIGHT the OFF (UIT) position (VERLICHTING) The bulb needs replacing Replace bulb Display EMPTY WATER (RESERVOIR) is lit Condensate container full Empty the condensate container EMPTY
Something not working? Replace the interior light 0 A replacement bulb can be purchased through your local AEG Service Force Centre (Part No: 647072580). 1 Warning! Never use standard light bulbs in your Lavatherm. 0 Isolate the appliance from the mains supply. 0 Screw-off 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 reasons the bulb cover must be screwed-on.
Door Reversal Instructions Door Reversal Instructions The door opening direction can be changed if required. 1 Warning! Before reversing the door, isolate the appliance from the mains supply. Proceed as follows to reverse the door opening direction: ACB F E H D J G F E ACB 0 Un-screw the screws A on the front panel of the appliance. 0 Take-off the door by displacing it horizontally. 0 Un-screw the screws B on the inside of the door and take-off the hinges C.
Door Reversal Instructions 0 Take-out the latched catch covering J. 0 Connect the door catch H and the catch covering J on the respective opposite side to the plug and screw-down or latch into position. 0 Push the door with the hinges into the breakouts 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 plastic parts have been mounted.
Technical data Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with the door open Height adjustable from Empty weight Load (depending on the program) 85x60x60cm 117cm 1.0/–0.4cm approx. 46 kg max. 5kg (Different loads in some countries are due to different measuring methods) Power consumption in acc. with IEC 1121 s.e. 3.
Special accessories Special accessories You can obtain the following special accessories from your retailer. Drainage kit With this kit (E-No. 916 019 000) you can lead the condensate directly into a drain (sink, siphon, drain grating) with a maximum feed height of 1m above the floor on which the dryer is standing (3m Length). Emptying he condensate container is then no longer necessary. You can then ignore the EMPTY WATER (RESERVOIR) indicator at the end of each program.
Content A Acrylate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acrylic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anorak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUDIBLE SIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, L 17 24 16 18 C Children, safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 25 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service In the chapter "Something not working" some disturbances have been summarised, which you can solve yourself. If you do not find any helpful information there, please contact your local customer service centre. It is nearby and if necessary can reach you quickly. (Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the Warranty Conditions/Service Departments) Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary.
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