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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning fluff filter

To ensure that the dryer works perfectly, the fluff filters (micro-fine fil-
ter and fine strainer) must be cleaned after every drying cycle.

1

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 mi-
cro-fine filter, which is built into 
the lower part of the loading aper-
ture. 

3.

Push down unlock button on large 
mesh filter. 
Large mesh filter jumps up. 

4.

Take out fine strainer. 

5.

Remove fluff from fine strainer. It 
is best to use a damp hand for this 
purpose.

Summary of Contents for LAVATHERM 8040 TW ELECTRONIC

Page 1: ...LAVATHERM 8040 TW ELECTRONIC Condenser Dryer with Heat Pump User Information ...

Page 2: ... Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appli ance The following symbols are used in the text 1 Safety instructions Warning Notes that concern your personal safety Attention Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance 3 Useful tips and hints 2 Environmental information ...

Page 3: ...tional functions 13 Setting time delay 14 Starting the programme 14 Changing programme 14 Putting in extra items or taking items out before end of programme 15 Drying cycle complete removing laundry 15 Cleaning and maintenance 16 Cleaning fluff filter 16 Cleaning the door seal 17 Emptying the condensate tank 18 Cleaning the fluff filter 18 Cleaning the drum 21 Clean operating screen and housing 21...

Page 4: ...tion instructions 26 Installation safety instructions 26 Transporting the appliance 26 Removing transport safety equipment 27 Electrical connection 27 Changing door stop 27 Special accessories 29 Customer Services 30 Service 31 ...

Page 5: ... dryer which contain foam rubber or materials similar to rubber Risk of fire Do not place heavily worn laundry items in the dryer Risk of fire Do not place laundry items with loose fillings e g cushions in the dryer Risk of fire Parts with rigid components e g door mats may cover the air slots Risk of fire Do not place such items in the dryer Do not overfill the dryer Risk of fire Observe max load...

Page 6: ...Switch off the dryer before all cleaning care or maintenance work Also disconnect the mains plug from the socket or with permanent connections switch off the LS switch in the fuse box and or fully unscrew the screwed in fuse Disconnect the machine from the power supply during long pauses in operations When removing from the socket never pull the mains plug by the ca ble instead take a hold of the ...

Page 7: ...e mains plug from socket when you have no further use for the machine Cut off mains cable and dispose of together with plug Destroy loading door lock Children cannot then lock themselves in the machine and put their lives at risk 2 Environmental tips In the dryer laundry becomes fluffy and soft Fabric softeners are not therefore needed when washing Your dryer will function most economically if you...

Page 8: ...ht Type plate Base door upstream of fluff filter and heat exchanger Micro fine filter lint filter Fine strainer lint filter Display showing level of dryness Programme progress display Programme selector Maintenance displays EMPTY WATER BEHÄLTER empty CLEAN FILTER DOOR SIEB TÜR clean lint filter CLEAN FILTER BASE SIEB SOCKEL clean lint filter Block of buttons and displays Multi display DELAY TIMER ...

Page 9: ...her with light coloured laun dry items Textile colours may bleed Do not dry tricot or knitted items with the EXTRA DRY EXTRA TROCKEN programme Items may become stuck Wool and wool like textiles can be dried using the WOOL WOLLE programme Before the drying cycle spin the woollen textiles as well as possible max 1200 rpm Only dry woollen textiles together which are similar or the same with respect t...

Page 10: ...s towels m n DAMP LEICHT TROCKEN 6kg For thin textiles which are still to be ironed e g knitted items cot ton shirts m n HAND IRON BÜGEL TROCKEN 6kg For normal thickness cotton or linen laundry e g bedding table linen m n MACHINE IRON MANGEL TROCKEN 6kg For cotton or linen laundry which are still to be put through a ma chine e g bedding table linen m n EASY CARES MISCHGEWEBE EXTRA DRY EXTRA TROCKE...

Page 11: ...s in the chapter Sorting and preparing laundry Recommendation Remove fabrics immediately after drying as no anti crease programme follows m l n WOOL WOLLE 1kg Special programme for briefly treating woollens with warm air after they have been dried naturally worn or stored for long periods Wool fibres are aligned and the wool becomes soft and snugly Recommendation Remove textiles immediately after ...

Page 12: ... 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 The probable programme run time is displayed in minutes on the multi display With the programme knob position WOOL SILK WOLLE SEIDE the de sired program...

Page 13: ...residual moisture levels or set in addition as required In the case of a drying cycle with relatively dry laundry the length of the programme cycle displayed at the beginning is corrected after a while Important Do not over dry wool or silk If required press the LONG AN TICREASE KNITTERSCHUTZ or AUDIBLE SIGNAL SIGNAL buttons LONG ANTICREASE KNITTERSCHUTZ If this additional function is selected the...

Page 14: ...ontinuously displayed e g 12h 11h 10h 30 etc 3 Until the start of the programme the drum is moved at longish intervals to loosen the laundry Starting the programme Press the START PAUSE button The programme is started The programme progress display and the display showing the level of dryness show drying progress Changing programme To change a programme which has been selected by mistake once the ...

Page 15: ...tes The drum rotates in intervals during this phase The laundry thereby re mains relaxed and free of creases The laundry can be removed at any time during the crease guard phase The laundry should be taken out towards the end of the crease guard phase at the latest to prevent creases from forming If LONG ANTICREASE KNITTERSCHUTZ has been selected the anti crease phase is lengthened by 60 minutes 1...

Page 16: ... 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 mi cro fine filter which is built into the lower part of the loading aper ture 3 Push down unlock button on large mesh filter Large mesh filter jumps up 4 Take out fine strainer 5 Remove fluff from fine strainer It is best to use a damp hand for this purpose ...

Page 17: ...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 Re insert fine strainer 10 Press against the large mesh filter until it locks into the interlock 3 If the fine strainer is not fitted the large mesh filter will not snap into place and the loading door cannot be clo...

Page 18: ... rupted as a result of the conden sate tank being full Press the START PAUSE button to continue the drying cycle 3 The condensate tank has a volume of approx 4 litres This is sufficient for around 6kg of laundry which has previously been spun at 800 revo lutions minute 3 The condensate can be used as distilled water e g for steam ironing However first filter the condensate e g with a coffee filter...

Page 19: ...re quires more energy and can only be cleaned up by means of a costly process 1 Open door 2 Open door in plinth To do this press the release button on the bottom of the door aperture and open the door in the plinth to the left 3 Pull filter housing out of the base by the handle 4 Clean the inside of the door the fluff filter chamber and the rubber seals of fluff 5 Remove fluff from the fluff filte...

Page 20: ...t en gage tightly with the frame Check that the mat is sitting snuggly in the frame especially after inserting it into the filter housing 9 As necessary approx once every 6 months remove the fluff from the heat exchanger using the sponge supplied When doing this please use rubber gloves Tip The fluff can be removed more easily if it is first dampened e g with a laundry dampener 10 Re insert filter...

Page 21: ... aggressive cleaning agents to clean the machine Use a damp cloth to wipe down the operating screen and housing What to do if Troubleshooting by yourself If during operation the error code E plus number or letter appears on the multi display Switch the machine off and on again Reset pro gramme Press the START PAUSE button If the error is still displayed please inform our after sales service and qu...

Page 22: ...n place Install fine strainer and or snap large mesh filter into place When a button is pressed Err appears in the multi display Washing protection After the start of the programme the option can no longer be set Turn the programme knob to OFF AUS Set the programme again Drum light does not work Programme selector in OFF AUS position Turn programme selector to LIGHT BELEUCHTUNG or to any programme...

Page 23: ...ssociated with safety the covering bonnet must be screwed down tightly If this is not done the dryer must not be op erated Drying cycle ends shortly after pro gramme starts END ENDE display illumi nated Not enough washing load ed or washing loaded is too dry for selected programme Select time programme or higher drying level e g INTEN SIVE DRY STARKTROCKEN in stead of STORAGE DRY SCHRANKTROCKEN Dr...

Page 24: ...nd AUDIBLE SIGNAL SIGNAL buttons at the same time and hold down for approx 5 seconds The current setting appears on the multi display C0 Setting for drier laundry C1 Standard setting C2 Setting for damper laundry 3 Press the START PAUSE button until the setting required appears on the multi display 4 Turn the programme selector to OFF AUS The setting is permanently programmed If the EMPTY WATER BE...

Page 25: ... Height can be adjusted by 1 5 cm Weight when empty approx 60kg Loading volume depends on programme 1 1 Different loading volume data may be needed in some countries as a result of differ ent measuring methods max 6kg Energy consumption in accordance with IEC 1121 s e 6kg of cotton pre drained at 1000 rpm COTTONS STORAGE DRY BAUMWOLLE SCHRANK TROCKEN programme 2 1kWh Scope Domestic permissible amb...

Page 26: ...protection contact socket which has been installed as specified With permanent connections A permanent connection may only be established by an authorised specialist electrician Do not install machine in rooms at risk of frost Ensure that the door of the machine cannot be blocked by interior doors of the house or the doors of other appliances Do not install on carpets with high piles Air circulati...

Page 27: ...hat the oil can flow back to the compressor Otherwise the compressor could be damaged 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 Important The plug must be accessible after the appliance has been installed Changing door stop 1 Warning The...

Page 28: ...rew down 6 Reinsert cover plates B and C on the opposite site having first rotated them through 180 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 re move from front of the machine 10 Transfer door...

Page 29: ...utomatic washing machine is at the bottom and the dryer is at the top Following model is avaiable Installation kit for external condensate drain Installation kit 125 122 510 for direct draining of condensate into a basin siphon gully etc The condensate tank then no longer has to be drained it must however remain in its intended position in the ma chine Refer to the Programme options section for ho...

Page 30: ...triebsvorschriften unsachgerechter Installa tion sowie bei Beschädi gung durch äussere Einflüsse höhere Gewalt Eingriffe Dritter und Ver wendung von Nicht Origi nal Teilen Garantie Nous octroyons sur chaque pro duit 2 ans de garantie à partir de la date de livraison ou de la mise en service au consommateur documenté au moyen d une fac ture d un bon de garantie ou d un justificatif d achat Notre ga...

Page 31: ...ontact 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 for numbers see rating plate Type of fault Any error messages displayed by the appliance So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance at hand we recommend that you write them...

Page 32: ... million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nürnberg http www aeg electrolux de Copyright by AEG 822 944 757 01 010306 03 Subject to change without notice ...

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