AEG LAVATHERM 57720 electronic Operating Instructions Manual
AEG LAVATHERM 57720 electronic Operating Instructions Manual

AEG LAVATHERM 57720 electronic Operating Instructions Manual

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LAVATHERM 57720 electronic
57720 electronic
Condenser Dryer
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 LAVATHERM 57720 electronic 57720 electronic Condenser Dryer Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone: Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL 1 1DZ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Important Safety Information ........5 General Safety .
  • Page 4 Content Programme tables ..........22 A small glossary of textile information .
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    1 Important Safety Information Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read these warnings before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer Care Department. General Safety •...
  • Page 6: Child Safety

    • Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre for repair. • Washing that is in poor condition (heavily worn) and items with loose fillings (cushions) that could break open must not be dried or aired.
  • Page 7: General Information

    3 General Information • To prevent creasing do not exceed the maximum load stated in the programme table. • When using fabric conditioning sheets, we recommend the conditioning sheet is pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer.
  • Page 8: Environmental Protection Tips

    2 Environmental protection tips • Your laundry will become light and soft in the laundry dryer even without a soft rinsing agent. • Loosen your laundry before loading it into the dryer. This helps to prevent lengthy running times and creasing. Ensure your laundry is well spun.
  • Page 9 Environmental protection tips • Choose the right drying programme for the type and quantity of laun- dry. The dryer will then operate as economically as possible. Some typi- cal consumption values: Power Fill weight Duration in Drying programme consumption in kg Minutes in kWh COTTONS STORAGE DRY...
  • Page 10: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Front view Water Reservoir Fluff filter Control panel with handle flap Interior Light Rating plate Vent Feet Heat exchanger Reversible door (all height-adjustable) Unit behind Removable Plinth...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel A Programme selector: To select the drying programme B Drying degree indicator: Shows the achieved extent of drying; this enables you to take-out individual pieces of laundry at the right time during the drying process. C Buttons and display block –...
  • Page 12 Description of the appliance D Programme run display: In each case the display for the current phase of the drying process is lit. E Instructions for the user: – HEAT EXCHANGER: Clean the heat exchanger! – EMPTY WATER: Empty the condensate container! –...
  • Page 13: The Programme Selector Positions

    The programme selector positions • OFF: The tumble dryer is switched off. • LIGHT: The drum light switches on when the door is opened. • Programme group COTTONS: Programmes for drying cotton and linen fabrics; maximum load 5 kg. • Programme group EASY CARES: Programmes for drying mixed fabrics and synthetics;...
  • Page 14: Brief Operating Instructions

    Brief operating instructions • Ensure the laundry is well spun before tumble drying. • Prepare the laundry. • Open the door and load the laundry. • Shut the door. Attention! Do not catch washing in the door. • Select the drying programme on the programme selector. •...
  • Page 15: 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 (i.e. paper clips, pins, etc.). • Turn clothing consisting of double-layer fabric inside out (such as cotton-lined anoraks with the cotton layer facing outwards).
  • Page 16 Drying 0 If required, select the buttons AUDIBLE SIGNAL, SPECIAL CARE or QUICK. • AUDIBLE SIGNAL button During the crease-protection phase (immediately after the drying phase), an acoustic signal is sounded at intervals (see "End of drying process"). • SPECIAL CARE button This programme operates with reduced heat.
  • Page 17: Start Delay Timer

    Drying Start DELAY TIMER With the DELAY TIMER function you can delay the start of the drying programme by 1 to 19 hours. 0 Setting the programme. 0 Hold the DELAY TIMER button pressed until the desired number of hours of delay of the programme start appears in the display field for PROGR.
  • Page 18: Start The Drying Programme

    Drying Start the drying programme 0 Press the START button. The drying programme starts. The programme progress is indicated on programme phase dis- play. 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.
  • Page 19: Empty The Water Reservoir

    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.
  • Page 20: Clean The Fluff Filter

    Drying Clean the fluff filter To ensure efficient operation of the tumble dryer, clean the fluff filter after each drying programme. 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.
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Heat Exchanger

    Drying Cleaning the heat exchanger Important! When the HEAT EXCHANGER display lights, it is essential to clean the heat exchanger. Otherwise your dryer might suffer damage. In addition energy consumption will be increased if the heat exchanger unit is covered with fluff. 0 Open the door.
  • Page 22: Programme Tables

    Programme tables Programme group COTTONS care symbols R, Q; maximum load 5 kg Programme Laundry Type Examples for Heavy weight or multi- EXTRA DRY Towelling material, bath robes layered fabrics Thick textiles that are to be INTENSIVE DRY Towelling, terry towels thoroughly dried.
  • Page 23 Programme tables Time programmes care symbols R, S , Q; loads less than 1kg You can select 20 and 40 minutes programme duration for additional drying of individual pieces of laundry or to dry small quantities. 1) Press the SPECIAL CARE button! EASY IRON programme care symbols R, S , Q;...
  • Page 24: 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: Normal drying Drying with special care (press the SPECIAL CARE button!) This fabric can be tumble dried.
  • Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the filter area Important! When the FILTER display lights, it is essential to clean the fluff filter. Otherwise your dryer might suffer damage. A small amount of fluff may reach the area around the filter in spite of the fluff filter.
  • Page 26: Cleaning The Panel And Operating Parts

    Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the panel and operating parts Warning ! Do not use household furniture polish or aggressive deter- gents. 0 Wipe over the panel and operating parts with a damp cloth. Only use warm water. Cleaning the door seal 0 Rub the door seal with a damp cloth immediately after the drying pro- cedure.
  • Page 27: Programming Possibilities

    Programming possibilities The electronic control system of your laundry dryer provides you with the possibility to adapt some functions of the dryer permanently to your requirements. Purpose Execution "Laundry protection": If When a drying programme is set with the programme you want to "lock"...
  • Page 28 Programming possibilities Purpose Execution Adjusting the drying result: 1) Turn the programme selector to the LIGHT position. If at the end of the pro- 2) Hold down the DELAY TIMER button for five seconds. gramme you always The current setting appears in the PROGR. TIME display: want the washing to be H1 is the standard setting, with somewhat drier or...
  • Page 29: What To Do If

    What to do if ... If the tumble dryer is not working correctly please carry out the follow- ing checks before calling out 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/PAUSEbutton Press the START/PAUSE...
  • Page 30 What to do if ... Symptom Possible cause Solution Reprogramme the stand- The conductivity of the ard setting, eg. H0 instead The drying result is unsatis- water in your locality dif- of H1, for dryer washing factory; the washing is still fers from the standard damp.
  • Page 31 - error code C6 is displayed If after these checks, the tumble dryer still does not work, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.
  • Page 32: Replacing The Interior Light

    What to do if ... Replacing the interior light 0 A replacement bulb can be purchased through your local AEG Service Force Centre (Part No: 899647072580/6). Warning! Never use standard light bulbs in your Lavatherm. 0 Isolate the appliance from the mains supply.
  • Page 33: Service & Spare Parts

    Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls. Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.uk.
  • Page 34: Guarantee Conditions

    (manufacturer´s service or authorised agent). AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of the repair (i. e. the customer´s home, place of installation or AEG workshop). 4. The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials.
  • Page 35: European Guarantee

    Guarantee Conditions European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: – The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. –...
  • Page 36: For The Installer - Safety Information

    For the installer - Safety information • Check the appliance for transportation damage before installation. • If the tumble dryer has to be carried, first remove the plinth! • Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
  • Page 37: 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. 46kg Load (depending on the programme) max. 5kg Power consumption in acc. with IEC 1121 s.e. 3.5kWh (5 kg Cotton, spun at 800 revolutions per minute, programme COTTONS STORAGE DRY) Area of use Household...
  • Page 38: Electrical Connection

    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. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
  • Page 39: Permanent Connection

    Electrical Connection • The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol coloured green and yellow • The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal “N“ or coloured black.
  • Page 40: Door Reversal Instructions

    Door Reversal Instructions 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.
  • Page 41 Door Reversal Instructions 0 Take-out the latched catch covering J and pull-off the plug. 0 Connect the door catch H and the catch covering J on the respective opposite side to the plug, insert into the holes and screw-down or latch into position.
  • Page 42: Special Accessories

    Special accessories You can obtain the following special accessories from your retailer. Drainage kit A drainage kit (TRZ955, E-No. 916 019 000) can be purchased to adapt the dryer to drain the condensed water into an existing drain, sink etc with a maximum feed height of 1m above the floor on which the dryer is standing (3m Length).
  • Page 43: Index

    Index Acrylate ......16 Packaging ......7 Acrylic .
  • Page 44 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 944 225–00- 0502/PRO Subject to change without notice...

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