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LAVATHERM 57320 electronic 57320 electronic Condenser Dryer Operating Instructions Get user manuals: See SafeManuals.com...
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Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any future owners. With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Danger!, Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance.
Important Safety Information 1 Important Safety Information The safety of AEG electrical appliances complies with the established technical principles and statutory equipment safety regulations. Never- theless, as manufacturer we have to draw your attention to the follow- ing safety instructions.
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Important Safety Information Safety of children • Children are often not aware of the dangers involved when handling electrical equipment. Therefore provide the necessary supervision of children when operating the appliance and do not let children play with the dryer – there is a danger that children could become trapped inside the appliance.
General Information Installation and connection • Check the dryer for Transportation damage. Never connect-up a dam- aged appliance! Contact your supplier if the appliance is damaged. • If the tumble dryer has to be carried, first remove the plinth! • Do not set-up the dryer in frost-endangered rooms! •...
Disposal 2 Disposal Packaging Dispose of the packaging material! Dispose of the packaging material of your tumble dryer correctly. All the packaging materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recycled. • Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations: –...
Environmental protection tips 2 Environmental protection tips • Your laundry will become light and soft in the tumble dryer even with- out a fabric softening agent. • Loosen your laundry before loading it into the dryer. This helps to pre- vent lengthy running times and creasing.
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Environmental protection tips • Select the appropriate drying program for the type and quantity of laundry. The dryer will then operate as economically as possible. Some typical consumption values: Power Fill weight Duration in Drying program consumption in kg Minutes in kWh COTTONS CUPBOARD DRY (KATOEN KAST-DROOG)
The key features of your appliance The key features of your appliance • Program or time setting via the program selector • SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMP.) button for gentle drying of sensitive fabrics • AUDIBLE SIGNAL (ZOEMER) can be selected in addition; an intermittent audible signal is sounded after the end of the program.
Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Front view Water reservoir Fluff filter Control panel with handle flap Interior Light Rating plate Vent Reversable door Condenser Unit Feet behind Removal Plinth (all height-adjustable) Get user manuals: See SafeManuals.com...
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Description of the appliance Control panel A Program selector: for setting the drying program B Program run display: The currently running phase of the drying process is indicated. C Buttons and display block – SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMP.) button: For sensitive fabrics –...
Before using the appliance for the first time The program selector • OFF (UIT): The tumble dryer is switched off. • LIGHT (VERLICHTING): The drum light switches on when the door is opened. • Program group COTTON (KATOEN): Programs for drying cotton and linen fabrics;...
Brief instructions Brief instructions • Ensure the laundry is well spun before tumble drying. • Prepare the laundry. • Open the door and insert washing. • Shut the door. Attention! Do not catch washing in the door. • Select the drying program –...
Drying Drying Prepare the laundry • To prevent tangled bundles of laundry: Close zip fasteners; button-up bed linen and pillow cases; tie-together loose tapes, e.g. aprons. • Empty all pockets. • Remove all metal objects (paper clips, pins, etc.). • Turn clothing consisting of double-layer fabric inside out (such as cotton-lined anoraks with the cotton layer facing outwards).
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Drying 0 If required, select the button SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR), AUDIBLE SIGNAL (ZOEMER). • SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) button This program operates with reduced heat. Press the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) button for fabrics bearing the care symbol S. Gentle drying is advisable for heat-sensitive fabrics (such as acrylic and viscose).
Drying Start the drying program 0 Press the button START/PAUSE (START/PAUZE ). The drying programme begins. You can check the progress of the drying procedure in the pro- gramme progress display. Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary You can interrupt the drying process at any time to remove some of the laundry or to add more laundry.
Drying Empty the water reservoir Caution! The condensed water is not suitable for drinking or for use with foodstuffs. The water reservoir should be emptied after every drying programme. This avoids interruption of a programme when the water reservoir is full.
Drying Clean the fluff filter To ensure efficient operation of the tumble dryer, clean the fluff filter after each drying program. Also check whether there are any remnants or fluff from the washing in the drum; remove immediately. 0 Press the catch of the filter lid down- wards.
Drying Cleaning the condenser Important! When the CONDENSER (WARMTEWISSELAR) display lights, it is essential to clean the condenser. Otherwise your dryer might suffer damage. In addition energy consumption will be increased if the con- denser unit is covered with fluff. 0 Open the door.
Program tables Program tables Program group COTTONS (KATOEN) care symbols R, Q; maximum load 5 kg Program Laundry Type Examples for EXTRA DRY Heavy weight or mult-layered Towelling material, bath robes (EXTRA DROOG) fabrics VERY DRY thick textiles that are to be Towelling, terry towels (INTENSIEFDROOG) thoroughly dried.
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Program tables TIME programs care symbols R, S , Q; loads less than 1kg You can select 20 and 40 minutes program duration for additional drying of individual pieces of laundry or to dry small quantities. 1) Press the SPECIAL CARE (LAGE TEMPERATUUR) button! Program EASY IRON (STRIJKVRIJ) care symbols R, S , Q;...
A small glossary of textile information A small glossary of textile information Care symbols Ensure articles to be dried are suitable for tumble drying. If they are one of the following symbols should be present on the care label: This fabric can be tumble dried. The fabric manufacturer does not stip- ulate if the piece of laundry should be dried on a normal or gentle pro- gram.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the condenser Important! When the CONDENSER (WARMTEWISSELAR) display lights, it is essential to clean the condenser. Otherwise your dryer might suffer damage. In addition energy consumption will be increased if the con- denser unit is covered with fluff. For information on cleaning the condenser see section "Cleaning and maintenance, cleaning the condenser".
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the drum Warning! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with abrasive deter- gents or steel wool! Fabric softeners or lime in the water can cause a scarcely visible deposit to form on the drum. The dryer is then no longer reliably able to recognise how dry the washing is.
Something not working? Something not working? If the tumble dryer is not working correctly please carry out the follow- ing checks before calling an engineer. Symptom Possible cause Solution The appliance is not Plug in the appliance plugged in The fuse has blown Check the fuse The START/PAUSE (START/ Press the START/PAUSE...
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Something not working? Symptom Possible cause Solution Fluff filter has not been Replace the fluff filter The door cannot be closed inserted correctly and/or and ensure the filter lid is the filter lid not closed closed Turn the program selector The program selector is in dial to LIGHT The drum illumination does...
Something not working? Replace the interior light 0 A replacement bulb can be purchased through your local AEG Service Force Centre (Part No: 647072580). Warning! Never use standard light bulbs in your Lavatherm. 0 Isolate the appliance from the mains supply.
Door Reversal Instructions Door Reversal Instructions The door opening direction can be changed if required. Warning! Before reversing the door, isolate the appliance from the mains supply. Proceed as follows to reverse the door opening direction: A C B A C B 0 Un-screw the screws A on the front panel of the appliance.
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Door Reversal Instructions 0 Take-out the latched catch covering J. 0 Connect the door catch H and the catch covering J on the respective opposite side to the plug and screw-down or latch into position. 0 Push the door with the hinges into the breakouts provided for them in the front panel of the appliance and firmly attach it with the screws.
Technical data Technical data Height x Width x Depth 85x60x60cm Depth with the door open 117cm Height adjustable from 1.0/–0.4cm Empty weight approx. 46 kg Load (depending on the program) max. 5kg (Different loads in some countries are due to different measuring methods) Power consumption in acc.
Special accessories Special accessories You can obtain the following special accessories from your retailer. Drainage kit With this kit (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).
Service In the chapter "Something not working" some disturbances have been summarised, which you can solve yourself. If you do not find any helpful information there, please contact your local customer service centre. It is nearby and if necessary can reach you quickly. (Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the Warranty Conditions/Service Departments) Be well prepared before you phone.