LAVATHERM 57320 electronic
Condenser Dryer
Operating Instructions
Content
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Environmental protection tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The key features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before using the appliance for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Select the drying program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Start the drying program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
End of the drying process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Removing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Empty the water reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clean the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Switch-off the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
A small glossary of textile information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Content
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the filter area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the panel and operating parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Something not working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replace the interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Door Reversal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Information for the electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Drainage kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Stacking kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Important Safety Information
1Important Safety Information
The safety of AEG electrical appliances complies with the established
technical principles and statutory equipment safety regulations. Never-
theless, as manufacturer we have to draw your attention to the follow-
ing 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. Please get in touch with our customer service or with an
authorised AEG dealer when repair is necessary.
• Before commencing operation please make sure that the nominal volt-
age and type of supply specified on the type plate of the appliance cor-
respond to the actual nominal voltage and supply type at the place of
utilisation. The fuse rating is also specified on the type plate.
• Never operate the dryer when the mains cable is damaged or when the
operator control mask, work plate or base shrouding are damaged such
that there is direct access to the interior of the appliance.
• Switch-off the dryer before carrying out any cleaning, care and main-
tenance tasks! You are quite safe if you disconnect the mains plug from
the power outlet or – if the electrical connection is permanent – if you
switch-off the circuit breaker in the fusebox or screw the fuse cartridge
right out of its holder.
• Never pull on the cable to disconnect the mains plug from the power
outlet. Always grasp and pull-out the plug.
• Don’t lean on the opened door; this could make the appliance fall over.
• Don’t use a water jet to spray-down the appliance. Danger of electric
shock!
• The covering hood for the filament lamp bulb for drum illumination
must be screwed-on.
• When closing the door, please check that the washing is not caught in
it.
• If you interrupt the drying process to take out laundry, bear in mind
that the laundry and the drum could be hot.
• Adaptors and extension cables must not be used. There is risk of fire
because of overheating!
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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.
• Make sure that children or small animals do not climb into the drum of
the dryer. For this purpose keep the door of the dryer closed when the
appliance is not in use.
Utilisation in accordance with the intended purpose
• Conversions or modifications of the dryer are forbidden for safety rea-
sons.
• Use the dryer only to dry ordinary household laundry! The manufac-
turer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from incorrect oper-
ation or utilisation for an unintended purpose.
• Dry only laundry which has been washed in water. In particular, textiles
which have been treated with inflammable cleaning agents and sol-
vents (petrol-ether, alcohol, stain remover and similar materials) must
not be dried in the dryer. Danger of fire! Explosion hazard!
• Laundry items containing sponge rubber or rubber-like materials must
not be dried in the dryer. Danger of fire!
• Washing that is in poor condition (heavily worn) and items with loose
fillings (cushions) that could break open must not be dried or refreshed.
There is a risk of fire!
• Washing with rigid components (foot mats) will cover the air slots; the
slots will also be covered if the drum is overfilled. Observe the maxi-
mum load of 5 kg. There is a risk of overheating which could cause a
fire!
• Only dry washing that does not contain any explosive objects (fire
lighters, spray cans). There is a risk of fire or an explosion!
• Clean the fluff filter after each drying procedure.
• Clean the condenser regularly.
• In the case of washer / dryer tower combinations, do not place any
objects on the dryer during use as they could drop down.
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General Information
Installation and connection
• Check the dryer for Transportation damage. Never connect-up a dam-
aged appliance! Contact your supplier if the appliance is damaged.
• If the tumble dryer has to be carried, first remove the plinth!
• Do not set-up the dryer in frost-endangered rooms!
• Set-up the dryer horizontal!
• If the dryer is placed adjacent to a gas, coal or electric cooking stove,
interpose a thermally insulating non-combustible plate between the
dryer and the stove (dimensions: 85x57,5cm).
• Do not place the dryer on high-pile carpet floors!
This would hinder air circulation at the ventilation slots!
• The electric power plug connector of the appliance must remain acces-
sible even after erection.
• Check that the tumble dryer is not standing on the mains cable.
• The technical conditions of the electric power supply company for
making fixed connections of electrical appliances to the mains require
that such connections may only be made by an authorised electrician.
3General Information
• Starched washing leaves traces of starch on the drum and therefore
should not be placed in the tumble dryer.
• If you exceed the maximum load stipulated in the program table your
washing is more likely to get creased! For very delicate fabrics you
should only fill in 1.5kg washing at the most.
• For your information: 70 per cent of fabric wear is caused by being
worn, 20 per cent by washing and only 10 per cent by being dried in a
tumble dryer. As the fabric is worn down, fluff gathers in the fluff fil-
ter. When using a tumble dryer, only approx. 0.03g fluff per kilo-
gramme washing is produced.
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Disposal
2Disposal
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<
– >PS<
for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material
for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free)
– >POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips
Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and should
be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.
Disposal of the old appliance!
When you eventually stop using your tumble dryer please bring it to
the nearest recycling centre or to your dealer who will take it back for a
small fee.
Warning! When disposing of the tumble dryer, pull out the plug, cut
off the flex, dispose of the plug and remaining flex and destroy the
door lock. This hinders children from locking themselves in and endan-
gering their lives.
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The materials can be recycled in accordance with their markings. Stan-
dard tools (crosshead screwdriver, hammer) are sufficient to dismantle
the old appliance.
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Environmental protection tips
2Environmental 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.
• 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.
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 dried with the program COTTONS CUPBOARD DRY
(KATOEN KAST-DROOG):
Spinning/wringing out:
Residual dampness
Drying cycle:
Revolutions per
Time required in Energy requirement
minute
minutes
in kWh
in litres
3.5
in %
70
800
90
85
75
70
65
3.5
3,0
2.7
2.6
2.5
1000
1200
1400
1600
3.0
59
2.7
53
2.5
50
2.2
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• Never obstruct the ventilation slits at the base of the dryer!
• Ensure that the room is well ventilated!
• Observe the maximum load instructions. Whenever possible, dry full
loads.
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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:
Power
consumption
in kWh
Fill weight Duration in
Drying program
in kg
Minutes
COTTONS CUPBOARD DRY1
(KATOEN KAST-DROOG)
5
90
70
35
3.5
2.8
1.3
COTTONS HAND IRON1
5
b
(KATOEN STRIJK-DROOG
)
DELICATES CUPBOARD DRY2
(MENGWEEFSELS KAST-DROOG)
2.5
1) spun at 800 revolutions per minute
2) spun at 1000 revolutions per minute
If the amount of laundry is not enough for a particular degree of dry-
b
ing (e.g. HAND IRON; STRIJK-DROOG ), you should dry it in stages for
best economy: Fill the dryer and select the program HAND IRON
b
(STRIJK-DROOG ); after the end of this program take out your laun-
dry for ironing. Finally dry the remaining laundry with the program
CUPBOARD DRY (KAST-DROOG).
• Only use the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMP.) button for loads up to
2.5kg.
• Clean the fluff filter after every drying program!
• Empty the water reservoir after every drying process!
You can use the collected condensed water as distilled water in the
household, but first pour it through a paper filter bag.
Caution! The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for use
with foodstuffs.
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• Clean the condenser regularly!
The dryer will operate more economical ly if you clean the condenser
regularly.
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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.
• Program run display
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Description of the appliance
Description of the appliance
Front view
Water reservoir
with handle flap
Fluff filter
Control panel
Interior Light
Rating plate
Vent
Reversable door
Condenser Unit
behind Removal Plinth
Feet
(all height-adjustable)
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Description of the appliance
Control panel
C
B
A
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
– AUDIBLE SIGNAL (ZOEMER) button: When switched-on, an audible
signal is sounded at the end of the drying program; then take-out the
laundry
– START/PAUSE (START/PAUZE) button: To start or interrupt a pro-
gramme.
D Instructions for the user:
– Indication CONDENSER (WARMTEWISSELAR): Clean the condenser (in
the base of the appliance)!
– EMPTY WATER/CLEAN FILTER (RESERVOIR/ZEEF) display: Empty the
water reservoir, clean the fluff filter!
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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.
• Program EASY IRON (STRIJKVRIJ):
Special drying program with anti-
crease mechanism for easy-care
fabrics;
maximum load 1kg.
• Program WOOL (WOL):
To freshen up woollen fabrics after
they have been line dried;
maximum load 1 kg.
• REFRESHING (OPFRISSEN) programme
for optimum results when refreshing items of clothing and gently
cleaning textiles with the aid of commercially available dry-cleaning
products
(please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use);
Programme duration: 35 minutes;
maximum load 1 kg.
Before using the appliance for the first time
0 Wipe out the drum using a damp cloth or else insert damp cloths and
carry out a short drying procedure (20 mins.).
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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).
• Start the program by pressing the START/PAUSE (START/PAUZE)-button.
While the program is running you can open the door to take-out laun-
dry or add more laundry.
At the end of the program
(END/CREASE GUARD (EINDE/ANTI-KREUK) display is illuminated,
acoustic signal is sounded, if set, the anti-crease phase begins):
• Remove the laundry.
• Empty the water reservoir.
• Clean the fluff filter.
If the indicator CONDENSER (WARMTEWISSELAR) is highlighted:
• It is essential to clean the condenser!
• Switch-off the dryer by turning the programme selector to the OFF
(UIT) position.
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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 fab-
rics will dry better.
• Loosen the laundry.
Open the door
To open the door:
• Press firmly against the door (Press position
).
Load the laundry
• Load the prepared laundry into the dryer.
Closing the door
Closing the door:
• apply pressure to the door until it clicks audibly into place.
Caution! Ensure the laundry does not get caught in the door when the
door is closed! This could damage the laundry!
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Select the drying program
0 Select the suitable drying program
using the program selector (see "Pro-
gram tables").
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Drying
0 If required, select the button SPECIAL CARE
(LAGE TEMPERATUUR), AUDIBLE SIGNAL
(ZOEMER).
• 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).
• AUDIBLE SIGNAL (ZOEMER) button
During the crease-protection phase (immediately after the drying
process), an acoustic signal is sounded at certain intervals (see "End of
drying process").
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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 pro-
gramme 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.
0 Press the START/PAUSE (START/PAUZE ) button
to resume the drying process.
End of the drying process
The cooling phase starts shortly before the end of the drying process:
The heater is switched-off during this phase. After the cooling phase
the END/CREASE GUARD (EINDE/ANTI-KREUK) display is illuminated.
You can now remove the washing from the tumble dryer.
The crease guard phase follows automatically after the drying process.
For 30 minutes the drum rotates intermittently. This keeps your laundry
loose and crease-free.
If you have pressed the AUDIBLE SIGNAL (ZOEMER) button, an acoustic
signal is sounded intermittently during this phase.
You should remove the washing at the latest towards the end of the
anti-crease phase to avoid creasing.
Removing the laundry
0 Open the door and remove the laundry.
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Drying
Empty the water reservoir
Caution! The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for use
with foodstuffs.
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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 reser-
voir 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 con-
trol panel.
If the drying cycle has not yet ended:
0 Press the START/PAUSE (START/PAUZE)
button to resume the drying process.
The water reservoir has a capacity of approx. 3.8 litres. This is sufficient
for a laundry load of 5 kg which has been machine spun at
800 revolutions per minute.
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Cleaning the door seal
0 Rub the door seal with a damp cloth.
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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 down-
wards.
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.
The filter lid cannot catch shut without
the fluff filter in place and the door can-
not be closed.
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Warning! The dryer must not be operated with a damaged or blocked
fluff filter.
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Drying
Cleaning the condenser
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 con-
denser unit is covered with fluff.
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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.
0 Clean the condenser, best with a hand-
held brush or by rinsing with a hand-
held shower head. The water removal
slits on the rear of the condenser must
be free too.
Important! Do not use any sharply pointed objects to clean the con-
denser. They could make it leak.
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0 Reinsert and push in and turn each one of the two securing disks
through a quarter turn inwards. The words "top – oben – en haut" must
be at the top.
0 Re-mount the plinth.
1 Important! The dryer must not be operated without condenser.
Switch-off the dryer
0 Turn the program selector to the OFF (UIT) position.
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Program tables
Program tables
Program group COTTONS (KATOEN)
care symbols R, Q; maximum load 5 kg
Program
Laundry Type
Examples for
EXTRA DRY
Heavy weight or mult-layered
fabrics
Towelling material, bath robes
(EXTRA DROOG)
VERY DRY
thick textiles that are to be
Towelling, terry towels
(INTENSIEFDROOG) thoroughly dried.
Fabrics of medium weight,
articles not made up of mult- Towel laundry, hand towels
layers
CUPBOARD DRY
(KASTDROOG)
DAMP
(STIJKDROOG c)
Lightweight materials
Cotton shirt and underwear
requiring ironing
HAND IRON
(STIJKDROOG b)
Normal cotton and linen
articles
Sheets and pillowcases,
tablecloths
Cotton and linen articles, to
be ironed by rotary ironer or
starched laundry
MACHINE IRON
(MANGELDROOG)
Cotton sheets and pillowcases,
tablecloths
Program group DELICATES (MENGWEEFSELS)
care symbols R, S1, Q; maximum load 2.5kg
Program
Laundry Type
Examples for
EXTRA DRY
Heavy weight or mult-layered Sweatshirts, bed linen and table
(EXTRA DROOG)
fabrics
linen
Easycare fabric shirts, table
linen, baby clothes, socks and
underwear
CUPBOARD DRY
(KASTDROOG)
Lightweight materials which
doe not require ironing
Lightweight synthetics and
cotton/polyester mixtures
requiring ironing
DAMP
(STIJKDROOG c)
Bed and table linen, easycare
fabric shirts and blouses
1) Press the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) button!
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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.
Recommendation: spin fabrics in the washing machine at a speed of about 1200
revolutions and then transfer immediately to the dryer. Remove fabrics immediately
after drying and hang on a hanger.
1) Press the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) button!
Program WOOL (WOL)
maximum load 1kg
To freshen up the wool fibres of woollen garments after they have been line dried,
worn or stored for longer periods they can be treated briefly using warm air. The wool
emerges beautifully soft.
Recommendation: remove fabrics immediately after drying.
REFRESHING (OPFRISSEN) program
maximum load 1kg
For optimum results when refreshing items of clothing and gently cleaning textiles
with the aid of commercially available dry-cleaning products (please follow the man-
ufacturer‘s instructions for use);
Programme duration: 35 minutes.
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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:
This fabric can be tumble dried. The fabric manufacturer does not stip-
ulate if the piece of laundry should be dried on a normal or gentle pro-
gram.
Q
Normal drying
R
Drying with special care (press the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR)
button!)
S
This fabric can be tumble dried. The fabric manufacturer does not stip-
ulate if the piece of laundry should be dried on a normal or gentle pro-
gram.
Q
Do not tumble dry
T
If you do not find any of these care symbols:
Dry whites and coloureds as well as mixed fabrics at normal tempera-
ture. Press the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) button if you are
drying delicate fabrics.
• Wool
Do not dry any woollen items in the dryer.
As a follow-up treatment for woollen fabrics in quantities up to 1 kg
select the WOOL programme.
• Fabrics sensitive to temperatures
Dry fabrics sensitive to temperatures (such as acrylic or viscose) and
textiles with the care label S with the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE
TEMPERATUUR) button selected.
• Cotton jersey and hosiery have a tendency to shrink! Do not dry these
fabrics excessively.
• New coloured textiles
To avoid the possibility of dye transference do not dry new coloured
textiles together with light-coloured laundry.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the condenser
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 con-
denser unit is covered with fluff.
1
For information on cleaning the condenser see section "Cleaning and
maintenance, cleaning the condenser".
Cleaning the filter area
Important! A small amount of fluff may reach the area around the fil-
ter in spite of the fluff filter. Therefore you should clean the entire filter
area from time to time, or at least every three months.
1
0 Remove the fluff filter.
0 Hold the filter lid by the top and pull it
forwards until it is released from both
holders.
0 Remove the fluff from the entire filter area
– preferably with a vacuum cleaner.
0 Press both pins of the filter lid into the
holders on the door until they click in.
0 Reinsert the fluff filter.
0 Press against the filter lid until it clicks
into the lock.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the drum
Warning! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with abrasive deter-
1 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.
0 Wipe the inside of the drum and the drum fins with white vinegar to
avoid a build up of residues/deposits effecting the sensors. This is par-
ticularly important if you regulary use fabric conditioning sheets or dry
starched items in the dryer.
Cleaning the panel and operating parts
Warning! Do not use household furniture polish or aggressive deter-
1 gents.
0 Wipe over the panel and operating parts with a damp cloth.
Only use warm water.
Cleaning the door seal
0 Rub the door seal with a damp cloth immediately after the drying pro-
cedure.
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Something not working?
Something not working?
If the tumble dryer is not working correctly please carry out the follow-
ing checks before calling an engineer.
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance is not
plugged in
Plug in the appliance
Check the fuse
The fuse has blown
The START/PAUSE (START/
PAUZE) button has not
been pressed
Press the START/PAUSE
(START/PAUZE) button
The tumble dryer will not start
No program has been
selected
Select the required
program
The door is not properly
closed
Close the door
The wrong program has
been selected
Select a different
program
Fluff filter blocked
Clean the fluff filter
Clean the condenser
Condenser covered with
fluff
Observe the maximum
loads stated for each
program
The tumble dryer has
been overloaded
The results are unsatisfactory
Laundry not sufficiently Ensure the wash load is
spun prior to tumble
drying
well spun before tumble
drying
The vent in the base of
the appliance is covered
Ensure the vent is clear
A residue may have
formed on the drum
interior, blocking the
sensors
Clean the inside of the
drum with white vinegar
The condenser unit is
covered with fluff
Clean the condenser unit
Clean the fluff filter
The drying process takes
unusually long
Fluff filter is clogged
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Something not working?
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
Fluff filter has not been
Replace the fluff filter
The door cannot be closed
inserted correctly and/or and ensure the filter lid is
the filter lid not closed
closed
Turn the program selector
dial to LIGHT
(VERLICHTING)
The program selector is in
the OFF (UIT) position
The drum illumination does
not work
The bulb needs replacing Replace bulb
Empty the condensate
container
Condensate container full
Fluff filter is clogged
Display EMPTY WATER/CLEAN
FILTER (RESERVOIR/ZEEF) is lit
Clean the fluff filter
With the container pulled
Foreign bodies, e. g. ani- out, switch on the
mal hairs, can block the appliance momentarily.
inlet nozzle as well as the The blockage can be
EMPTY WATER/CLEAN FILTER
(RESERVOIR/ZEEF) indicator
illuminated, even though the
container has already been
emptied and the filter has
been cleaned
valve on the end of the
container
removed from the contai-
ner shaft or the hair clea-
ned out of the valve
Select time program or
higher drying stage (e.g.
EXTRA DRY (EXTRA-
DROOG) instead of
VERY DRY (INTENSIEF-
DROOG))
The dryer terminates the
drying process automatically:
END (EINDE) is displayed
shortly after program start
Too dry or too little
laundry filled-in for the
selected program
Check the program
selection: SPECIAL CARE
(LAGE TEMPERATUUR)
button appropriate only
for laundry amounts up
to 2.5kg
The drying process takes
unusually long. 4.5 hours
after the beginning of the
drying process:
- END (EINDE) display is illu-
minated
SPECIAL CARE (LAGE
TEMPERATUUR) button
pressed and too much
laundry filled-in
- acoustic signal sounds
- discontinuation of the
drying process
Too much laundry
filled-in
Reduce the amount of
laundry filled-in
- Program run display is flash-
ing
Pre-dry the laundry more
thoroughly
Laundry too damp
If you do not find the required information in this manual to remedy a
disturbance, please call the customer service.
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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.
Warning! For safety reasons the bulb cover must be screwed-on. The
dryer must not be operated, without the cover in place.
1
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Door Reversal Instructions
Door Reversal Instructions
The door opening direction can be changed if required.
Warning! Before reversing the door, isolate the appliance from the
mains supply.
1
Proceed as follows to reverse the door opening direction:
A C
B
E
F
H
D
J G
F
E
A C
B
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.
0 Unscrew and take-off the locking block D.
0 Release the coverplates E, F and G with a thin screwdriver by pressing
on the latching device, displace them to the side. Take them out and
insert them again on the opposite side.
0 Screw-on the hinges C and the locking block D on the opposite side of
the door.
0 Screw-off the door catch H and remove it.
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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.
Warning! The appliance is safe again for operation only when all plas-
tic parts have been mounted.
1
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Technical data
Technical data
Height x Width x Depth
Depth with the door open
Height adjustable from
Empty weight
85x60x60cm
117cm
1.0/–0.4cm
approx. 46 kg
Load (depending on the program)
max. 5kg
(Different loads in some countries
are due to different measuring methods)
Power consumption in acc. with IEC 1121 s.e.
3.5 kWh
(5 kg Cotton, spun at 800 revolutions per minute,
program COTTON CUPBOARD DRY)
Area of use
Permissible ambient temperature
Household
+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 3/5/1989 ’EMC directive’ including the
Modification directive 92/31/EEC
;
Installation and electrical connection
Please refer to the type plate for specifications about the power supply.
The nominal voltage stated on the type plate and type of current must
be identical with the nominal voltage and type of current at the point
of installation. Also refer to the type plate for the fuse required.
Information for the electrician
When connecting the appliance without a plug, care must be taken
that this is done correctly. Please follow the relevant information in the
section on installing and connecting the appliance.
For appliances with variable voltage settings, the switch-over diagram
can be found on the cover of the connection box at the back of the
appliance.
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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. However, the condensate container must be
inserted correctly in the operator control mask.
Stacking kit
With these kits you can combine your laundry dryer with any LAVAMAT
automatic washing machine to a washing and drying column. The
appliances are stacked in space-economising manner in this arrange-
ment, the washing machine at the bottom and the laundry dryer at the
top.
The following two kits are available:
– without plate
– with extendible deposit plate
E-No. 916 018 900
E-No. 916 018 901
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Content
A
L
Acrylate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Acrylic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Anorak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AUDIBLE SIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Lime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
O
Opening the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
P
C
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Children, safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 25
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cool-down phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
COTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Crease protection phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Creasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
R
REFRESHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 23
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
S
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Solvent(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SPECIAL CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 17
Sponge rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Stacking kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Starched washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
D
Delicate fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
T
Transportation damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Two-layer fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
E
EASY IRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 23
Easy-care fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
V
Viscose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
W
F
Water reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
WOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 23
Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Fabric softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fabric wear when drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fluff quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Full load, specified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Furniture polish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
G
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
I
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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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. With
our checklist you can gather important information before making
your call:
Make a note of the PNC number and the S number. They are both on
the rating plate behind your tumble dryer’s door.
PNC ................................
S-No ................................
If possible establish:
• How is the disturbance evident?
• Under what circumstances does the disturbance occur?
When do you incur costs even during the warranty period?
– if you could have solved the disturbance yourself with the help of the
Troubleshooting table (see section "Something not working"),
– if the customer service engineer has to make several journeys because
he did not receive all the necessary important information before his
visit and now e.g. has to fetch spares. You can avoid these extra trips
by preparing your telephone call properly in the way described above.
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