125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 4 Safety instructions Safety instructions It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appli- ance and the relevant warnings.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 5 Safety instructions Child safety • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, they should be carefully super- vised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 6 Safety instructions Proper use • For safety reasons, the appliance must not be modified. • This appliance is designed for domestic use only. If the dryer is used for any other purposes or is not used correctly, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any possible damage that might occur.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 7 Discarding Discarding Packaging materials Dispose of your tumble dryer’s packaging materials correctly. All materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger. The plastic parts can be reused: • The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethylene (>PE<). •...
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 8 Tips for environmental protection Tips for environmental protection • During washing, try not to use fabric softeners! If the laundry is machine dried, it will remain soft even without using fabric softeners. • Shake out your laundry! Shake out the laundry before putting it into the dryer in order to reduce the drying time and creasing.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 9 Tips for environmental protection Desired degree Duration in Energy consumpti- Type of laundry Load in kg of dryness minutes on in kWh KASTDROOG/A Cotton RANGER STRIJKDROOG/A Cotton REPASSER KASTDROOG/A Mixed fabrics RANGER 1) previously spun at 1000 rpm 2) previously spun at 1200 rpm.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 11 Structure of the appliance Control panel 1 Programme/Time Selector Dial Allows you to select electronically controlled or time controlled drying. Turn the dial to the required programme or time. Electronically controlled drying (automatic) The appliance runs these programmes with the help of probes which detect the degree of dampness of the laundry.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 12 Structure of the appliance In both cases the light of the “START/PAUSE-MARCHE/PAUSE” button flashes to remind you that the start button needs to be pressed again. 3 LAGE TEMP/DELICAT button Pressing this button allows drying to be performed at a lower tem- perature, for delicate items.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 13 Brief operating instructions Brief operating instructions • Spin the laundry as much as possible. • Sort out the laundry. • Put the laundry into the tumble dryer. • Switch the machine on by selecting the drying programme/time. •...
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 14 Drying Drying Switching machine on / switching light on Turn the programme selector to any programme. The machine has been switched on. When the loading door is opened, the drum is illuminated. Before the first drying cycle Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, we recommend to place a few damp cloths inside the appliance and dry for 30 minutes.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 15 Drying Switch the machine on - select the drying programme/time • Select the drying programme or time. The lights “DROGEN/SECHAGE”, “AFKOELEN/REFROID.” and “EINDE/FIN” come on. The light of the “START/PAUSE-MARCHE/PAUSE” button flashes and the display shows the duration of the programme.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 16 Drying End of drying cycle If the laundry is not removed at the end of the cycle, the dryer per- forms an anti-creasing phase (duration: 30 minutes maximum). If you do not remove the laundry, the dryer will stop automatically at the end of the anti-creasing phase.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 17 Adjusting the level of conductivity Adjusting the level of conductivity Water contains, a variable quantity of limestone and mineral salts of which quantities vary according to geographical locations thus vary- ing its conductivity values. Relevant variations of the conductivity of the water compared to those prefixed by the factory could slightly influence the residual humidity of the laundry at the end of the cycle.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 19 Hints & Tips on drying Hints & Tips on Drying Care symbols Before placing articles of laundry in your tumble dryer, check the care labels to ensure they are recommended for tumble drying. Basically, this fabric can be tumble dried; however the manufacturer does not specify whether it can be dried with normal or low temperature.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 20 Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Warning! You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. External cleaning Use only soap and water and then dry thoroughly. Important: do not use methylated spirit, diluents or similar products.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 21 Cleaning and care goes un-noticed in the air. In a tumble dryer it simply collects in the filter. If necessary the filters can be cleaned under running water using a brush. In this case, remove the filter in the door opening as per picture (it can be posi- tioned with the tongue facing to the left or to the right).
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 22 Something not working? Something not working? If a problem occurs, you can try to solve it yourself following the instructions below. If you call out an engineer when one of the follo- wing problems occurs, or to repair a fault due to incorrect use, the call- out will be charged even if requested within the guarantee period.
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 23 Something not working? Remedy Problem Possible cause Straighten N- air venting hose and/or The drying cycle Vented air transport disrupted clean air venting ducts exceptionally takes a long time Lint filter blocked Clean lint filter The loading door Lint filter not installed and/or filter Install lint filter and/or lock filter lid...
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 24 Technical specifications Technical specifications Height x Width x Depth 85x60x57 cm Depth with the door open 107 cm Height adjustment 6 mm Empty weight ca. 32 kg Load (according to the programme) max. 6 kg (Different load sizes in some countries are due to different measuring methods) Domestic...
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 25 Unpacking/ Special accessory/Door reversal Unpacking Slide out the polythene bag with the polystyrene stuffing before using the appliance. . Pull off adhesive strips from inside machine on top of drum. Special accessory You can obtain the following special accessory through the AEG customer service organisation or from your dealer: Kit Washing/drying column With this kit you can combine your dryer with any LAVAMAT auto-...
125983900 ENGLISH.qxp 2006-05-23 08:33 Page 26 Service Service In the chapter “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. It is close by and, if necessary, an engineer will soon be with you.
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