Electrolux TK GL5 E User Manual page 14

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Cleaning heat exchanger
If the heat exchanger
heat exchanger needs to be cleaned.
Caution! Operating when the heat
exchanger is blocked with fluff can
damage the dryer. This also increases
energy consumption.
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. Clean fluff from the inside of the door and
the heat exchanger front chamber. Wipe
the door seal with a damp cloth.
4.
Turn both lock washers inwards.
5.
icon is displayed, the
Use the handle to pull the heat exchanger
out of the base and carry it horizontally to
prevent any remaining water from spilling.
6. To empty the heat exchanger, hold verti-
cally over a washing-up bowl.
Caution! Do not use sharp objects to
clean. The heat exchanger could
develop leaks.
7. Clean heat exchanger.
It is best to use a brush or to rinse thor-
oughly with a hand-held shower.
8. Replace heat exchanger and lock into
place (turn both lock washers outwards
until they snap into place).
9. Close door in plinth.
Caution! Never operate the dryer
without the heat exchanger.
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. The laundry is damper
than expected when removed from the
dryer.
Use a standard domestic cleaner (e.g.
vinegar-based cleaner) to wipe down the
inside of the drum and drum ribs.
Clean operating screen and housing
Caution! Do not use furniture cleaners
or aggressive cleaning agents to clean
the machine.
Use a damp cloth to wipe down the op-
erating screen and housing.