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LAVATHERM 56800
Condenser dryer
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  • Page 1 LAVATHERM 56800 Condenser dryer User information...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions ........Safety .
  • Page 4 Installation and connection instructions ....25 Installation safety instructions ........25 Removing transport safety packaging .
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to initial start up • Note the ”Installation and connection instructions” • Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during transport. Never connect a damaged machine. If parts are damaged, contact your supplier. Intended use •...
  • Page 6 Child safety • Keep packaging away from children. Risk of suffocation! • Children can often not see the dangers associated with electrical ap- pliances. Never leave unsupervised children near the dryer. • Ensure that children and small animals cannot climb into the dryer’s drum.
  • Page 7: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance Please dispose of your old appliance in line with the guidelines for dis- posal in your area.
  • Page 8: Description Of Machine

    Description of machine Display panel Water reservoir Fine strainer (lint filter) Lamp for interior illumination Large mesh filter Micro-fine filter (lint filter) (lint filter) Rating plate Loading door (reversible) Base door upstream of Screwed feet heat exchanger (with height adjustment) Air slots Operating screen Programme selector...
  • Page 9: Before The First Drying Cycle

    Before the first drying cycle In order to remove any residue which may have been produced during production, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth or undertake a brief drying cycle (20 MIN) with damp cloths. Sorting and preparing laundry Sorting laundry •...
  • Page 10: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Additional functions Care Programme Application/properties symbols Drying thick or multi-layered tex- EXTRA DRY • • • tiles, e.g. terry towelling items, bathing costumes. INTENSIVE Drying thick textiles, e.g. terry tow- • • • elling items, towels. Drying textiles of even thicknesses, STORAGE •...
  • Page 11 Additional functions Care Programme Application/properties symbols 20 MIN For drying individual items of laundry • • 40 MIN or for small volumes of less than 1kg. Special programme with anti-crease mechanism for easy care textiles such shirts and blouses; for minimum iron- ing effort.
  • Page 12: Drying

    Drying Switching machine on / switching light on Turn the programme selector to any programme or turn it to LIGHT. The machine has been switched on. When the door is opened, the drum is illuminated. Opening loading door / loading laundry 1.
  • Page 13: Audible Signal

    AUDIBLE SIGNAL When the drying cycle has finished, an intermittent audible signal will sound. SENSITIVE For gentle drying of frequently-worn textiles. Programme starts on full heat setting, which is then reduced towards the end of the programme to ensure gentle care of laundry. SPECIAL CARE and SENSITIVE cannot be selected together.
  • Page 14: Changing Programme

    Changing programme To change a programme which has been selected by mistake once the programme has started, first turn the programme selector to OFF and then reset the programme. The programme can no longer be changed directly once the programme has started.
  • Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning lint filter To ensure that the dryer works efficiently, the lint filters (micro-fine fil- ter and fine strainer) must be cleaned after every drying cycle. Caution! Never operate the dryer without fluff filters or with damaged or blocked fluff filters.
  • Page 16: Cleaning The Door Seal

    Clean the entire filter area The strainer area does not have to be cleaned after every drying cycle, but should be checked regularly and cleaned of fluff if necessary. 6. To do this, grip the top of the large mesh filter and pull it forwards un- til it comes loose from the two brackets.
  • Page 17: Emptying The Water Reservoir

    Emptying the water reservoir Empty water reservoir after every drying cycle. If the water reservoir is full, an active programme will be interrupted automatically and the EMPTY WATER display will light up. In order to continue the programme, the water reservoir must be emptied. Warning! The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for pre- paring foodstuffs.
  • Page 18: Cleaning Heat Exchanger

    Cleaning heat exchanger If the HEAT EXCHANGER display is illuminated, the heat exchanger needs to be cleaned. Caution! Operating when the heat exchanger is clogged with lint can damage the dryer. This also increases energy consumption. 1. Open loading door 2.
  • Page 19: Cleaning The Drum

    Cleaning the drum Caution! Do not use abrasives or steel wool to clean the drum. Lime in the water or cleaning agents may form a barely visible lining on the inside of the drum. The degree to which the laundry has been dried is then no longer detected reliably.
  • Page 20: What To Do If

    What to do if…? Troubleshooting by yourself If, during operation, the dryer shows an error display (one or more dis- plays flashing on the programme progress display), check first of all whether you can remedy the problem yourself by means of the table below.
  • Page 21 Problem Possible cause Remedy When pressing a but- Washing protection. After ton, the corresponding the start of the programme, Turn the programme knob to button flashes several the option can no longer be OFF. Set the programme again. times. set. Programme selector in OFF Turn programme selector to position.
  • Page 22: Changing Bulb For Interior Light

    Changing bulb for interior light Only use a special bulb which is designed specially for dryers. The spe- cial bulb is available from the local Service Force Centre. Warning! Do not use standard bulbs! These develop too much heat and may damage the machine! Warning! Before replacing the bulb, disconnect the mains plug;...
  • Page 23: Programming Options

    Programming options Objective Implementation 1. Turn the programme selector to any programme. Permanently pro- 2. Press the AUDIBLE SIGNAL button and hold down for ap- gramme in the audible prox. 5 seconds. signal which reminds A brief signal sounds several times. The AUDIBLE SIGNAL you that the pro- display flashes several times.
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Technical data This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x width x depth 85 x 60 x 60 cm Depth with loading door open 109 cm...
  • Page 25: Installation And Connection Instructions

    Installation and connection instructions 1 Installation safety instructions • Before first starting up, all parts of the transport safety devices must be removed. The machine may otherwise be damaged. • Before using for the first time, ensure that the nominal voltage and type of current specified on the machine rating plate match the nominal voltage and type of current at the installation site.
  • Page 26: Electrical Connection

    3. Remove foil hose and polystyrene padding from the machine. Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.
  • Page 27: Door Reversal Instructions

    WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. Permanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current...
  • Page 28 1. Open door. 2. Unscrew hinge A from the front of the machine and take off the door. 3. Carefully pry off cover plates B and C. To do this, insert a thin screw- driver into the slots as shown in the illustration, press downwards slightly and pry out the cover plates.
  • Page 29: Special Accessories

    These intermediate installation kits can be used to arrange the dryer and an automatic AEG washing machine (60cm wide, front loading) as a space-saving washer/dryer stack. The automatic washing machine is at the bottom and the dryer is at the top.
  • Page 30: Warranty Conditions

    Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we...
  • Page 31: Service And Spare Parts

    AEG appliance, or for further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart- ment by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.uk. Customer Care Department For Customer Service in the Republic AEG Domestic Appliances...
  • Page 32 USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world. AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 944 383-01-131004-02 Subject to change without notice...

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