LAVATHERM 5540 Condensation dryer User Information
Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass it on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Notes that concern your personal safety. Important! Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Environmental tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Description of machine. . . . . . . . .
Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Installation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Removing transport safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing door stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Before first starting 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 applications. • Conversions or modifications to the dryer are not permitted.
Child safety • Keep packaging away from children. Risk of suffocation! • Children can often not see the dangers associated with electric machines. 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.
Disposal 2 2 1 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. 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 Please dispose of your old appliance in line with the guidelines for disposal in your community. Warning! Remove mains plug from socket when you have no further use for the machine.
Description of machine Drawer containing condensate tank Operating screen Fine strainer (lint filter) Large mesh filter (lint filter) Micro-fine filter (lint filter) Type plate Loading door (interchangeable stop) Screwed feet (with height adjustment) Base door upstream of heat exchanger Air slots Operating screen Programme selector Programme progress display Block of buttons and displays 8 Maintenance displays – y HEAT EXCHANGER (clean!) – o EMPTY WATER (empty!) – F CLEAN FILTER (clean lint filter!
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: – Cotton/linen for programmes in m COTTONS programme group. – Mixtures and synthetics for programmes in l EASY CARES programme group. • Sorting by care label.
Programme max. loading volume (weight when dry) & SPECIAL CARE l EASY CARES m COTTONS Overview of programmes ¼ EXTRA DRY 5kg • Drying thick or multi-layered textiles, e.g. terry towelling items, bathing costumes. mn N INTENSIVE DRY 5kg • Drying thick textiles, e.g. terry towelling items, towels. mn » STORAGE DRY 5kg • Drying textiles of even thicknesses, e.g. terry towelling items, knitted items, towels. mn ¢ DAMP 5kg • For thin textiles which are still to be ironed, e.g.
l EASY IRON WOOL CARE a REFRESH & SPECIAL CARE 20 MIN 40 MIN max. loading volume (weight when dry) Programme 1kg • For drying individual items of laundry 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 type and quality of textiles. (The loading volume corresponds to approx. 5 to 7 shirts.) Recommendation: Place textiles in the dryer straight after spinning.
Drying Switching machine on / switching light on Turn the programme selector to any programme. The machine has been switched on. 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). 1 ) Caution! Do not jam laundry in between the loading door and rubber seal. 3. Close loading door securely. Lock must audibly lock. Selecting the programme Use the programme selector to set the programme you require.
Selecting SPECIAL CARE function If required, press the & SPECIAL CARE button. & SPECIAL CARE For especially gentle drying of sensitive fabrics with the l 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 2,5kg! Starting the programme Press the START/PAUSE button. The programme is started. The programme progress display show drying progress: D DRYING, Y COOLING, E END, CREASE GUARD.
Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of programme 1. Open loading door 1 Warning! Laundry and drum can become hot. Risk of burns! 2. Load or remove laundry items. 3. Close loading securely. Lock must audibly lock. 4. Press the START/PAUSE button to continue the drying cycle. Drying cycle complete / removing laundry 3 14 Once the drying cycle is complete, the E END and displays light up.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning fluff filter 1 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 mesh filter. Large mesh filter jumps up. 4.
3 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 loading door until they snap into place. 9.
Emptying the condensate tank 1 Empty condensate tank after every drying cycle. If the condensate tank is full, an active programme will break off automatically and the o 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. Pull drawer containing condensate tank out all the way. 3 3 2.
Cleaning heat exchanger 1 If the y HEAT EXCHANGER display is illuminated, the heat exchanger needs to be cleaned. Caution! Operating when the heat exchanger is clogged with lint can damage 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. 4. Turn both lock washers inwards. 5.
Cleaning the drum 1 3 Caution! Do not use abrasives or steel wool to clean the drum. Lime in the water or cleaning agents may form a barely visible lining on the inside of the drum. The degree to which the laundry has been dried is then no longer detected reliably. The laundry is damper than expected when removed from the dryer. Use a standard domestic cleaner (e.g. vinegar-based cleaner) to wipe down the inside of the drum and drum ribs.
Problem Possible cause Remedy Select a different programme the next time you dry (see Wrong programme selected. “Overview of programmes” section). Lint filter clogged. Clean lint filter. Heat exchanger clogged Clean heat exchanger. Drying results unsatis- with lint. factory. Observe recommended loadIncorrect volume of laundry. ing volumes. Ventilation slots in base area Uncover ventilation slots in covered up. base area. Residue on inside surface of Clean inside surface of drum drum or drum ribs.
Technical data 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x width x depth 85 x 60 x 60 cm Depth with loading door open 109 cm Height can be adjusted by 1.5 cm Weight when empty Loading volume (depends on programme) approx. 40kg 1) max. 5kg Energy consumption in accordance with IEC 1121 s.
Consumption values The consumption values have been established under standard conditions. They may deviate when the machine is operated in domestic circumstances.
Installation and connection instructions 1 Installation safety instructions • Before first starting up, all parts of the transport safety equipment must be removed. The machine may otherwise be damaged. • Before starting up for the first time, ensure that the nominal voltage and type of current specified on the machine type plate match the nominal voltage and type of current at the installation site. The electrical fuses required can also be found on the type plate.
Electrical connection Details on mains voltage, type of current and the fuses required should be taken from the type plate. The type plate is fitted near the loading aperture (see “Machine description” section). Changing door stop 1 Warning! The door stop may only be changed by a qualified person. If necessary, please contact our after-sales service or your specialist dealer.
7. Unscrew cover plates E from the front of the machine, rotate through 180, screw on the opposite side. 8. Unscrew door lock F, push down slightly and remove from the front of the machine. 9. Press snap-in button G in and down, press cover down slightly and remove from front of the machine. 10. Transfer door lock F to the oppositeside and screw down. 11. Fix cover G on to the other side and allow the snap-in button to lock in place. 12.
Special accessories The following special accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Intermediate installation kits for stacked washer and dryer: These intermediate installation kits can be used to arrange the dryer and an automatic AEG washing machine (60cm wide, front loading) as a space-saving washer/dryer stack. The automatic washing machine is at the bottom and the dryer is at the top.
Guarantee Conditions Belgium DECLARATION OF GUARANTEE TERMS. Our appliances are produced with the greatest of care. However, a defect may still occur. Our consumer services department will repair this upon request, either during or after the guarantee period. The service life of the appliance will not, however, be reduced as a result. This declaration of guarantee terms is based on European Union Directive 99/44/EC and the provisions of the Civil Code.
These guarantee terms are only valid for appliances purchased and used in Belgium. For exported appliances, the user must first make sure that they satisfy the technical conditions (e.g.: voltage, frequency, installation instructions, type of gas, etc.) for the country concerned and that they can withstand the local climatic and environmental conditions. For appliances purchased abroad, the user must first ensure that they meet the qualifications required in Belgium.
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Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: – Model description – Product number (PNC) – Serial number (S No.
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