Cleaning The Water Recirculation Valve/Filter; Cleaning The Drum - AEG 88840 User Manual

5. 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 thoroughly 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 water recirculation valve/filter

If the message: Please clean the water recirculation filter is shown in the display, the
recirculation filter needs to be cleaned. The valve/filter is placed behind the tank handle -
see chapter "Product description".
1. Pull out completely the drawer containing
condensed water container.
2. Turn the valve/filter to the OFF position.
3. Wait a few seconds to allow the correct
emptying of the valve/filter.
4. Pull out the valve/filter.
5. Clean the valve/filter under warm water.
6. Re-insert the valve/filter.
7. Turn the valve/filter to the ON position.

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.
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