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Safety instructions

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General information

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Disposal

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Environmental protection tips

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Construction of the appliance

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Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  108
Operator control mask  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  109
The program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110

Before the first drying process

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Brief operating instructions

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Drying

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Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  112
Open the fill-in door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  112
Fill-in the laundry  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  112
Set the drying program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  112
Start the drying program  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  113
Take-out laundry or put-in laundry when necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  114
End of the drying process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  114
Take out the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  114
Switch-off the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  114
Empty the condensate container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  115
Clean the fluff filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  116
Clean the condenser  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  116

Program tables

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A small glossary of textile information

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Care symbols  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  118

Cleaning and maintenance

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Cleaning the condenser  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  119
Cleaning the filter area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  120
Clean the drum  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  120
Cleaning the panel and operating parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  120

Summary of Contents for LAVATHERM T500

Page 1: ...LAVATHERM T500 Kondensationstrockner Condensatiedroger Sèche linge à condensation Condenser dryer Gebrauchsanweisung Gebruiksaanwijzing Mode d emploi Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ty or the correct functioning of the appliance It is essential that this information is observed 0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance 3 Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance 2 Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover These operating in...

Page 3: ...or 112 Fill in the laundry 112 Set the drying program 112 Start the drying program 113 Take out laundry or put in laundry when necessary 114 End of the drying process 114 Take out the laundry 114 Switch off the dryer 114 Empty the condensate container 115 Clean the fluff filter 116 Clean the condenser 116 Program tables 117 A small glossary of textile information 118 Care symbols 118 Cleaning and ...

Page 4: ...g 121 Changing over the door stop 123 Special accessories 124 Kit for external condensate drain off 124 Kits Washing drying column 124 Technical data 125 Power supply 125 Information for the electrician 125 Index 126 Service 127 ...

Page 5: ...ecified 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 maintenance tasks You are quite safe if you disconnect the mains plug from the power outlet or if the electrical c...

Page 6: ...ge resulting from incorrect operation 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 solvents 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 materi...

Page 7: ... carpet floors This would hinder air circulation at the ventilation slots 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 The electric power plug connector of the appliance must remain accessible even after erection The technical conditions of the electric power suppl...

Page 8: ... fill in 1 5kg washing at the most When using so called fabric conditioner sheets a deposit on the fluff filter may result which can cause a blockage We therefore recommend not using fabric conditioner sheets 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 i...

Page 9: ...tured from recycled paper and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling Disposal of the old appliance 1 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 endangering their lives When you eventually stop using your tumble dryer pleas...

Page 10: ...re economical will be the function of the dryer In the following table we give an overview of specific consumption data depending on the spinning speed These data are valid for 5kg laundry dried with the program 2 R COTTON CUPBOARD DRY Observe the fill weight instructions The laundry dryer operates economically when you keep to the fill weights specified in the table Whenever possible utilise the ...

Page 11: ... DRY Use the SPECIAL CARE S button only for fill weights up to 2 5kg Clean the fluff strainer after every drying run Empty the condensate container after every drying process 1 Caution The condensate is not suitable for drinking or for use with foodstuffs You can use the collected condensate as distilled water in the household but first pour it through a paper filter bag Clean the condenser regula...

Page 12: ...e appliance 108 Construction of the appliance Front view Operator control mask Condensatecontainer Ventilation slots Fluff filter Fill in door Stop exchangeable Type plate Feet all height adjustable Base mask detachable ...

Page 13: ...ogram selector for setting the drying program B W SPECIAL CARE button For sensitive fabrics C X START button For starting the program D Z EMPTY WATER display Empty the container E OPERATING indicator Is lit when the program selector is not set to Y OFF A B D E C ...

Page 14: ...oup 6 8 S EASY CARES Here you find all programs for drying mixed fabrics and synthetics fill in weight up to 2 5kg Time programs forum after drying of laundry or for drying fill in quantities less than 1kg COOL AIR Program V for smoothing creased top clothing in a stream of cold air first slightly moisten the creased places Program duration 10 minutes Before the first drying process 0 Wipe the dru...

Page 15: ...y Set the drying program on the program selector Press the W SPECIAL CARE button Starting the program While the program is running you can open the fill in door to take out laundry or put in more laundry After the end of the program Take out the laundry Empty the condensate container Clean the fluff filter Switch off the dryer Does the condensercondenser need cleaning ...

Page 16: ...ton lined anoraks with the cotton layer facing outwards These fabrics then dry better Loosen the laundry Open the fill in door To open the fill in door Press firmly against the door Press position Fill in the laundry 1 Caution Do not clamp any pieces of laundry when closing the door This could damage the textiles Fill the prepared and loosened laundry into the dryer Set the drying program 0 Select...

Page 17: ... reduced heating power Press the W SPECIAL CARE button for textiles with the care symbol S Drying with special care is also recommended for temperature sensitive textiles such as acrylate and viscose Start the drying program 0 Press the X START button The drying program starts ...

Page 18: ...ts shortly before the end of the drying process The heater is switched off during this phase Actual drying also terminates with the cooling phase The Z EMPTY WATER display will light up to indicate the end of the cooling phase After the cooling phase you can take the laundry out of the dryer The crease guard phase approx 30 mins follows automatically after the drying process The drum rotates inter...

Page 19: ...Push the cover of the condensate container to the side and pour out the condensed water 0 Re insert the condensate container into the operator control mask Information on illumination of the Z EMPTY WATER display The Z EMPTY WATER display remains illu minated for a few seconds more after the condensation container is emptied If the drying cycle has not yet ended 0 Press the X START button to conti...

Page 20: ...t with the moistened hand 0 Re insert the fluff filter 0 Press against the filter lid until it latches into the locking device 3 The filter lid cannot latch in without the fluff filter and the fill in door cannot be closed 1 Warning The dryer must not be operated with a damaged or blocked fluff filter Clean the condenser 1 Important It is essential to clean the condenser after every thirty drying ...

Page 21: ...ch is to be put through the mangle Bed linen table linen Program group 6 8 S EASY CARES care symbols R S1 Q fill in quantity up to 2 5kg 1 Press the W SPECIAL CARE button Program Laundry type Examples for laundry Textiles 6 S EXTRA DRY Thick or multi layer textiles which are to be dried throughout Pullovers bed and table laundry 7 S CUPBOARD DRY Thin textiles which do not require any after treatme...

Page 22: ...W SPECIAL CARE button if you are drying delicate fabrics We recommend that you check the care symbols before purchasing your clothes Wool down feathers Do not dry any woollen items in the dryer Danger of becoming felted Dry down feathers in the dryer only when you find a corresponding care symbol Fabrics sensitive to temperatures Dry fabrics sensitive to temperatures such as acrylic or viscose and...

Page 23: ...rough 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 through strongly with a hand held shower head The water removal slits on the rear of the condenser must be free too 1 Important Do not use any sharply pointed objects to clean the condenser They could make it leak 0 Reinsert and latch the condenser a...

Page 24: ...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 Clean the drum 1 Attention Do not clean the stainless steel drum with abrasive detergents or steel wool 0 Wipe the inside of the drum and the drum fins with a standard household detergent e g v...

Page 25: ...anty period Problem Possible cause Remedy The dryer is not working Electric mains plug not connected Connect the mains plug X START button not pressed Press the X STARTbutton No program set Set a program Fill in door open Close the fill in door Condensate container full Empty the condensate container Fuse blown or automatic circuit breaker in the fusebox house electrical installation defective Che...

Page 26: ...um or on the drum ribs Clean the inside surface of the drum and the drum ribs The drying process takes unusually long condenser covered with fluff Cleaning the condenser Fluff filter clogged Clean the fluff filter The fill in door cannot be closed Fluff filter not inserted and or filter lid not latched Insert the fluff filter and or let the filter lid latch into position Display Z EMPTY WATER is l...

Page 27: ...aker Proceed as follows to change over the door stop 0 Unscrew screws A at the front of the appliance 0 Remove the door by sliding it sideways 0 Unscrew screws B on the inside of the door and remove hinges C 0 Unscrew locking pin D and remove it 0 Release covers E F and G by pushing on the catch with a thin screwdriver push sideways remove them and insert them on the opposite side 0 Screw hinges C...

Page 28: ...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 indication Z EMPTY WATER at the end of every program run However the condensate container must be inserted correctly in the operator...

Page 29: ...directive 89 336 EEC of 3 5 1989 EMC directive including the Modification directive 92 31 EEC Power supply 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 ...

Page 30: ...ics 118 Erection 103 F Fabric conditioner sheets 104 Fabric softener 106 Fabric wear when drying 104 Fluff filter 116 Fluff quantity 104 Full load specified 104 Furniture polish 120 I Ironing 107 O Opening the fill in door 112 R Repair 101 S Solvent s 102 Spinning the washing 106 Spinning wringing out the washing 106 Sponge rubber 102 Starched washing 104 START 113 T Transportation damage 103 Two ...

Page 31: ...ortant information before making your call Make a note of the PNC number and the S number They are both on the type 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 Troub...

Page 32: ...AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nürnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG H 245 214 700 06 0600 PRO ...

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