T 35640 - Tumble drier AEG-ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL T 35640 AEG-ELECTROLUX

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre or your AEG dealer. . Always insist on genuine AEG spare parts.

• Before starting the appliance check that the rated voltage and the type of current indicated on the rating plate correspond to those which exist where the dryer is installed. The type of fuse is also indi- cated on the rating plate.

• Never start the appliance if the electrical supply cable is damaged or the control panel or worktop are so damaged that inner components can be reached.

• Risk of fire: items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not be placed in the tumble dryer.

• If you have washed your laundry with stain remover you must execu- te an extra rinse cycle before loading your tumble dryer.

• Unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or mainten- ance operations.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.

• Do not lean on the open door, the appliance could turn over.

• Never spray the machine with a jet of water. Danger of electric shock!

• If the drying programme is interrupted in order to remove the laun- dry: the laundry and the drum could be very hot.

• The covering bonnet of the bulb for the drum light must be screwed down tightly. 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 45 Child safety

• Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, they should be carefully super- vised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dan- gerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of child- ren’s reach.

• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. Positioning and connection

• Follow the separate instructions for positioning and connection.

• Check that the appliance has not been damaged during transport. Never connect a damaged appliance! If this is the case, contact your dealer.

• The dryer must not be installed in a room where the temperature can fall below zero or is higher than + 35°C.

• The dryer must be levelled.

• The dryer must not be positioned on a thick pile carpet as this would prevent air from circulating freely through the ventilation slots.

• If the appliance is installed near a gas, coal or electric heater, an insu- lating non-inflammable panel must be inserted between the dryer and the heater (size: 85x57.5 cm).

• The plug of the dryer must always be accessible.

• The dryer’s exhaust must not be fed into a cooker hood, or a chimney or flue pipe designed to carry the exhaust from a fuel burning appli- ance.

• Ensure the room is well ventilated.

• A permanent connection to the mains power supply can only be car- ried out by a qualified electrician. Safety instructions 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 56 Proper use

• For safety reasons, the appliance must not be modified.

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only. If the dryer is used for any other purposes or is not used correctly, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any possible damage that might occur.

• Dry only items that have been washed with water. Never dry items that have been in contact with inflammable solvents (petrol, methy- lated spirits, dry cleaning fluid and the like). These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion or a fire.

• Items containing rubber foam or materials similar to rubber foam must not be dried in the appliance. Fire danger! General instructions

• Starched fabrics leave traces of starch in the drum, therefore they should not be dried in the appliance.

• If the load to be dried exceeds the maximum weight indicated, crea- sing may occur. For particularly delicate fabrics, the maximum load should not exceed 1.5 kg.

• For your information: 70 per cent of fabric wear is caused by wearing the gar- ments, 20 percent by washing and only 10 percent by drying them in a tumble dryer. In your appliance, fluff accumulates in the filter. Only 0.03g fluff per Kilo will be lost by your laundry when being machine dried. Safety instructions 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 67 Discarding Discarding Packaging materials Dispose of your tumble dryer’s packaging materials correctly. All materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger. The plastic parts can be reused:

• The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethylene (>PE<).

• The padding is made of CFC free polystyrene foam (>PS<=). Cartons are made of recycled paper and should be disposed of in paper collection containers. Appliance Warning! When the appliance is disposed of, pull the plug out of the socket, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing. Use an authorised disposal site for your 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 handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equip- ment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 78 Tips for environmental protection Tips for environmental protection

• During washing, try not to use fabric softeners! If the laundry is machine dried, it will remain soft even without using fabric softeners.

• Shake out your laundry! Shake out the laundry before putting it into the dryer in order to reduce the drying time and creasing.

• Spin the laundry properly before drying it! As a general rule, the more the laundry is spun, the more economi- cally your dryer works. In the following table, indications on consumption are provided, according to the spin speed. The data refers to 7 kg of laundry that have to be store dried.

• Please observe the full load specifications! The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded, as indica- ted in the programme charts.

• Select the correct drying programme! Select the drying programme suited to the type and quantity of laun- dry, so that your dryer will work more economically. Some consump- tion values: Spinning: Drying cycle: Revolutions per minute Residual dampness Time required in minutes Energy requirement kWh

1) previously spun at 1000 rpm

2) previously spun at 1200 rpm.

• The “DELICAAT/DELICAT” function: can only be used for loads up to 3kg!

• Clean the fluff filter after each drying cycle! Type of laundry Desired degree of dryness Load in kg Duration in minutes Energy consumpti- on in kWh Cotton

Structure of the appliance 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 10Structure of the appliance Control panel 1 Programme/Time Selector Dial Allows you to select electronically controlled or time controlled drying. Turn the dial to the required programme or time. Electronically controlled drying (automatic) The appliance runs these programmes with the help of probes which detect the degree of dampness of the laundry. Simply select the programme according to the type of laundry and degree of drying required. Time controlled drying This can be used to finish off drying if necessary. Select the 90 or 60 minute programme for cottons or the 30 minute programme for syn- thetics. To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selec- tor dial to “UIT/ARRET”. At the end of drying, turn the selector dial to “UIT/ARRET” to switch the machine off before removing the laundry. 2 START/PAUZE-DEP./ PAUSE button Press this button to start the dryer after having selected the pro- gramme and the options. If the door of the appliance or the small door at the bottom is opened while the programme is running, this button must be pressed again after closing the door in order to restart the pro- gramme from the point at which it was interrupted. This button must also be depressed after a power failure.

125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 1112 Structure of the appliance In both cases the light of the “START/PAUZE-DEP./ PAUSE” button flashes to remind you that the start button needs to be pressed again. 3 DELICAAT/DELICAT button Pressing this button allows drying to be performed at a lower tem- perature, for delicate items. The corresponding pilot light comes on. This option can also be used for time controlled drying. This option cannot be selected with KORT/COURT. 4 KORT/COURT button By depressing this button the drying time is reduced in the follo- wing cotton programmes:

• KASTDROOG/A RANGER The corresponding pilot light comes on. This option cannot be selected with DELICAAT/DELICAT function. 5 ZOEMER/ALARME button A buzzer sounds

• when selecting the programme

• when depressing the buttons

• when an incorrect option selection is made

• when the programme selector dial is turned to another position during the programme or when you depress an option button during the cycle

• at the end of the programme and during the anticrease phase

• if the machine is not working correctly By depressing the button the acoustic signal is switched on. 6 INDICATOR LIGHTS These lights indicate the following functions:

• “DROGEN/SECHAGE” light. This light indicates that the appliance is in the drying phase.

• “AFKOELEN/REFROID.” light. This light indicates that the appliance is in the cooling phase. At the end of drying, there is a 10 minute cooling phase to cool the laundry.

• “EINDE/FIN” light. This light is on at the end of the cooling phase, during the anti- creasing phase and at the end of the programme.

• “FILTER/FILTRE” light. This light illuminates at the end of the programme to remind you that the filters must be cleaned. 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 1213 Brief operating instructions

• Spin the laundry as much as possible.

• Sort out the laundry.

• Put the laundry into the tumble dryer.

• Switch the machine on by selecting the drying programme/time.

• If necessary, press the “ZOEMER/ALARME” and/or “KORT/COURT” and/or “DELICAAT/DELICAT” (This option cannot be selected with “KORT/COURT” function) button.

• Press the “START/PAUZE-DEP./ PAUSE” for about 2 seconds to start the dryer. When the programme is in progress, the door can be opened in order to remove laundry or to add other items. At the end of the programme:

• Clean the fluff filters. Brief operating instructions 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 13Drying Switching machine on / switching light on Turn the programme selector to any programme. The machine has been switched on. When the loading door is opened, the drum is illuminated. Before the first drying cycle Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, we recommend to place a few damp cloths inside the appliance and dry for 30 minutes. There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer. Sort out the laundry

• To prevent bundling of laundry: close zips, button up pillow cases and duvet covers; tie any strings, such as apron strings.

• Turn garments made of double layer fabrics inside out (e. g. turn anoraks with cotton lining inside out), so that they will dry better.

• Shake out the laundry. Open the door

• Open the door by presing on the left side as per picture Load the laundry Warning! When closing the door, do not trap any garments! The fabrics could get damaged. Please check the laundry does not get caught between the door and filter.

• Put the prepared and shaken out laundry into the dryer. P1108 P1104

• Select the drying programme or time. The lights “DROGEN/SECHAGE”, “AFKOELEN/REFROID.” and “EINDE/FIN” come on. The light of the “START/PAUZE-DEP./ PAUSE” button flashes and the display shows the duration of the programme. If required, press the “DELICAAT/DELICAT” button and/or the “ZOE- MER/ALARME” button or the “KORT/COURT” button. Start the machine Press the “START/PAUZE-DEP./ PAUSE” button: the corresponding light stops flashing and drying starts. Only the “DROGEN/SECHAGE” light stays lit. The drum turns alternately in both directions during drying. All drying programmes end with a 10 minute cooling phase (light “AFKOELEN/REFROID.” is on). The “EINDE/FIN”and “FILTER/FILTRE” lights illuminate. The display shows a sta- tic zero and the buzzer sounds to indicate the end of the cycle. You may remove the laundry after this phase. Remove or add laundry It is possible to interrupt the drying cycle at any time in order to remove or add laundry. Open the door. Caution! Laundry and drum can be hot. Remove or add laundry. Close the door and press “START/PAUZE-DEP./ PAUSE” button to con- tinue the drying cycle. nexxt02

Drying 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 15End of drying cycle If the laundry is not removed at the end of the cycle, the dryer per- forms an anti-creasing phase (duration: 30 minutes maximum). If you do not remove the laundry, the dryer will stop automatically at the end of the anti-creasing phase. The “EINDE/FIN” and “FILTER/FILTRE” lights remain lit and the buzzer sounds for 2 minutes. The light of the “START/PAUZE-DEP./ PAUSE” button goes off and a flashing zero appears on the display. Switch the tumble dryer off Turn the programme selector dial to “UIT/ARRET”; all the lights go out. The appliance is switched off. Remove the laundry. If you open and then close the door before turning the program- me selector dial to “UIT/ARRET”, all the lights corresponding to the phases making up the performed programme come on and the dis- play shows the duration of the programme. Important! If the drying programme has to be stopped before it reaches the end, we recommend that you turn the programme selector dial to position “AFKOELEN/REFROID.” and wait until the end of this phase before removing the laundry. This will avoid a build-up of heat inside the appliance. To do this first turn the dial to “UIT/ARRET” and then to “AFKOELEN/REFROID.” and depress “START/PAUZE- DEP./ PAUSE” button. Clean the filters To ensure free circulation of air during the drying cycle, the fluff fil- ters must be cleaned after each drying cycle, before removing the laundry.

Drying 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 1617 Adjusting the level of conductivity Adjusting the level of conductivity Water contains, a variable quantity of limestone and mineral salts of which quantities vary according to geographical locations thus vary- ing its conductivity values. Relevant variations of the conductivity of the water compared to those prefixed by the factory could slightly influence the residual humidity of the laundry at the end of the cycle. Your dryer allows you to regulate the sensitivity of the drying sensor based on conductivity values of the water by using the following procedure. Procedure: Turn the programme selector dial to switch on the appliance. In selec- tion mode, press simultaneously the buttons 1 and 3. Press the but- tons down until the pilot lights above each ones begin to flash and one of the pilot lights indicating the drying phase lights , cooling , or end cycle remains lit. Adjusting the level of conductivity: Press the START/PAUZE button sequentially: the level of conductivity is indica- ted by the phase pilot lights, which light in various combinations as follows: Normally, the appliance is factory-set to the highest level; howe- ver, certain models may be configured differently. Memorizing the new setting: Simultaneously press down the buttons 1 and 3 until the previous drying cycle time appears again on the display and the buzzer sounds. Lights Conductivity degree Approximative value µS/cm (25°C) EEnnddee Low < 300 AAffkkooeelleenn Medium 300 - 600 ddrrooggeenn High > 600

125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 17Programme Chart Automatic drying (electronic programmes) (*) According to CEI 1121 Standards.

• JEANS. Special programme for leisure clothing, such as jeans, sweat-shirts, etc., of different material thicknesses (e.g. at the cuffs and seams). Time controlled drying (1) Never overfill the drum (do not load large quilts, for example). Programm “AFKOELEN/REFROID.” This position on the programme selector dial can be used to freshen the laundry (e.g. to remove a persistent odour of moth-balls). Load It is often difficult to estimate the weight of items to be dried. We therefore recommend that you adopt the following guidelines:

• cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;

• synthetics: drum no more than half full;

• delicate fabrics: drum no more than one third full. Type of laundry Drying time Max-load (1) Programme selector dial position COTTON 90 min 7 kg 90 MIN COTTON 60 min 7 kg 60 MIN SYNTHETICS 30 min 3 kg 30 MIN Type of laundry Programme Max-load (1) COTTON

Programme Chart 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:50 Page 18Hints & Tips on Drying Care symbols Before placing articles of laundry in your tumble dryer, check the care labels to ensure they are recommended for tumble drying. Basically, this fabric can be tumble dried; however the manufacturer does not specify whether it can be dried with normal or low temperature. Normal drying (normal temperature) Gentle drying (low temperature) Do not tumble dry If none of these symbols is found: Dry cottons, as well as mixed fabrics, at normal temperature. Press the “DELICAAT/DELICAT” button when delicate cottons have to be dried. It is advisable to take into consideration the care symbols on garment labels when buying them.

• Wool, eiderdowns Do not dry any woollen items in the tumble dryer! They can felt! Eiderdowns can be tumble dried only if the corresponding care sym- bol is present.

• Fabrics sensitive to high temperatures Dry fabrics sensitive to high temperatures (such as acrylic or viscose) and items bearing the care symbol using a synthetic drying pro- grammes.

• Tricot garments, knitwear Tricot garments and knitwear tend to shrink. Do not overdry these items. High quality products are less likely to shrink.

• New coloured fabrics Do not dry new coloured fabrics with light-coloured laundry. This could lead to discoloration!

Hints & Tips on drying 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:51 Page 1920 Cleaning and care Warning! You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. External cleaning Use only soap and water and then dry thoroughly. Important: do not use methylated spirit, diluents or similar products. Cleaning the door Clean periodically the interior part of the door to remove any fluff from the seals around the filter. Regular cleaning ensures correct drying. Cleaning the filters Your dryer will only function well if the filters are clean. The filters collect all the fluff which accumulates during drying and they must therefore be cleaned at the end of each programme, before removing the laundry, with a damp cloth. The filter in the inner door must be removed for cleaning. Do not be alarmed by the amount of fluff. It is not due to excessive wear caused by the dryer. All fabric looses fluff when drying but it

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125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:51 Page 2021 goes un-noticed in the air. In a tumble dryer it simply collects in the filter. If necessary the filters can be cleaned under running water using a brush. In this case, remove the filter in the door opening as per picture (it can be posi- tioned with the tongue facing to the left or to the right). Cleaning the drum Warning! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with abrasive detergent or steel wool. Wipe the inside of the drum and the drum paddles with a standard hou- sehold detergent (e.g. vinegar solution). Cleaning the panel and the controls Warning! Do not use household furniture polish or abrasive detergents. Wipe the panel and the controls with a damp cloth only. Use only warm water.

P1112 Cleaning and care 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:51 Page 2122 Something not working? Something not working? If a problem occurs, you can try to solve it yourself following the instructions below. If you call out an engineer when one of the follo- wing problems occurs, or to repair a fault due to incorrect use, the call- out will be charged even if requested within the guarantee period.

Problem Possible cause Remedy The drier is not working properly Mains plug disconnected Plug in mains plug The “START/PAUZE-DEP./ PAUSE” but- ton has not been depressed. press “START/PAUZE-DEP./ PAUSE” button No programme selected Select programme Loading door open Close loading door Fuse or residual current circuit breaker in fuse box (domestic installation) faulty Check fuse or residual current circuit breaker. Faults can be eliminated by an electrical engineer The drying results are not satisfactory Wrong programme selected Select another (time) programme for the next drying cycle Lint filter blocked Clean lint filter Wrong filling quantity Observe recommended filling quantity Laundry not sufficiently dried Pre-dry laundry sufficiently Deposit on the drum inner surface- or on the drum ribs Clean drum inner surface and drum ribs 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:51 Page 22If these operating instructions do not offer sufficient advice to elimi- nate a specific fault, please contact our customer service. Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying cycle exceptionally takes a long time Vented air transport disrupted Straighten N- air venting hose and/or clean air venting ducts Lint filter blocked Clean lint filter The loading door cannot be closed Lint filter not installed and/or filter lid not locked in position Install lint filter and/or lock filter lid in position The drier ends the drying cycle automa- tically: “EINDE/FIN” indicator is illumina- ted shortly after pro- gramme start Too little or too dry laundry loaded for selected programme Select time programme or higher drying level (for instance EXT- RADROOG/TRES SEC instead of KASTDROOG/A RANGER) The drying cycle exceptionally takes a long time. 4,5 hours after starting the drying cycle: “EINDE/FIN” indicator is illuminated - dry- ing cycle is aborted - programme run indicator flashes “DELICAAT/DELICAT”- button depres- sed and filling quantity too large Check programme selection: only use “DELICAAT/DELICAT” -button for laundry quantities up to 3 kg. Clean lint filter. Filling quantity too large Reduce filling quantity Laundry too wet Pre-dry laundry more thorougly

Something not working? 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:51 Page 23Technical specifications Height x Width x Depth 85x60x57 cm Depth with the door open 107 cm Height adjustment 6 mm Empty weight ca. 32 kg Load (according to the programme) max. 7 kg (Different load sizes in some countries are due to different measuring methods) Use Domestic Permissible ambient temperature +5°C 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 modification directive 92/31/EEC. Electrical connection The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Specifications concerning the power supply are indicated on the rating plate. The rated voltage and the type of current stated on the plate must correspond to those which exist where the dryer is instal- led. Also refer to the rating plate for the type of fuse required. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance’s rating plate. (See picture on page 10). Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances in use. Warning! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The power supply cable must be accessible after installing the machine.

Technical specifications 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:51 Page 24Unpacking Slide out the polythene bag with the polystyrene stuffing before using the appliance. . Pull off adhesive strips from inside machine on top of drum. Special accessory You can obtain the following special accessory through the AEG customer service organisation or from your dealer: Kit Washing/drying column With this kit you can combine your dryer with any LAVAMAT auto- matic washing machine to a washing and drying column. The appli- ances are stacked in space-economising manner in this arrangement, the washing machine at the bottom and the dryer at the top. It should be possible to stack your new dryer on top of a front loa- ding washing machine with cover’s depth between 48 and 60 cm. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the kit. Door reversal To make it easier to load or unload the laundry the door can be reversed. This operation must be carried out by qualified personnel. Please contact the nearest Service Force Centre. This is a chargeable option. P1107 P1106

Unpacking/ Special accessory/Door reversal 125987680 ENGLISH.qxp 2007-05-18 07:51 Page 25Service In the chapter “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. It is close by and, if necessary, an engineer will soon be with you. (Addres- ses and telephone numbers are given on the enclosed form). In all cases, set your speech before calling, in order to facilitate troubleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service visit is necessary. Take note of the serial number (Ser. No.) and the product number (Prod. No.) indicated on the rating plate. Prod. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ser. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Try to specify, as precisely as possible:

• The symptoms of the fault.

• When the fault occurs. When can a service visit be charged during the guarantee period? - when it should have been possible to solve the problem by yourself, with the help of the troubleshooting chart (see section “Something not working?”) - when the engineer has to come out several times because he has not been given all the relevant information he needs and so, for example, has to fetch spare parts. Repeated trips can be avoided if you prepare your call to the Service centre as described above. IPX4 Mod. xxxxxx Type xxxxxxx Prod.No. xxxxxxxxx xx xxx-xxxV~xxHz xxxxW xx A Ser.No.