AEG Clothes Dryer 33600 User Manual

LAVATHERM 33600  
Vented Tumble Dryer  
Operating and Installation Instructions  
 
Contents  
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
For the installer - Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Tumble Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Environmental protection tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Before using the appliance for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Brief operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Select the drying program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Start the drying program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Removing laundry or loading laundry when necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
End of the drying process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Removing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Switch-off the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Clean the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
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Contents  
Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
A small glossary of textile information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cleaning the filter area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cleaning the panel and operating parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Something not working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Door Reversal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Stacking kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Vent hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
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Important Safety Information  
1Important 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  
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be  
carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.  
• Please follow the safety instructions in the installation section of this  
instruction book.  
• This appliance is designed to dry normal domestic laundry. If the  
appliance is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly used, the  
manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages which may result.  
• Switch off the appliance and isolate from the mains supply before  
carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work.  
• Never operate the appliance if the mains cable is damaged or if the  
control panel, work top or base area are damaged allowing internal  
components to be accessible.  
• Do not spray the tumble dryer with water.  
• Do not dry textiles which have been treated with flammable cleaning  
agents and solvents.  
• Clothes or articles of laundry which are dripping wet should not be  
placed in the dryer. Only load well-spun laundry.  
• Laundry items containing sponge rubber or rubber-like materials  
must be not be dried in the tumble dryer.  
• If the drying cycle is interrupted, the laundry or drum may be hot.  
• Do not operate the appliance with a damaged filter or with no filter  
at all.  
• Do not overload the appliance.  
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this  
product in any way.  
• Adaptors and extension cables must not be used. There is risk of fire  
because of overheating!  
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Important Safety Information  
• Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of the socket.  
• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by qualified per-  
sonnel. 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.  
There is a risk of fire!  
• Washing with rigid components (foot mats) will cover the air slots;  
the slots will also be covered if the drum is overfilled. Observe the  
maximum load of 5 kg. There is a risk of overheating which could  
cause a fire!  
• Only dry washing that does not contain any explosive objects (fire  
lighters, spray cans). There is a risk of fire or an explosion!  
• In the case of washer / dryer tower combinations, do not place any  
objects on the dryer during use as they could drop down.  
Child Safety  
• The appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should  
not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appli-  
ance.  
• Pets and children have been known to climb into tumble dryers.  
Please check the drum before use.  
• Keep all packaging away from children.  
• When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable and destroy  
the plug. Disable the door catch to prevent young children being  
trapped inside.  
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For the installer - Safety information  
For the installer - Safety information  
• Check the appliance for transportation damage before installation.  
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried  
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.  
• This tumble dryer is designed to be vented through to the open air. It  
should have its own ventilation system which should not be joined  
with any other ventilation system connected to any other appliance.  
• The dryer must not be vented into a chimney, or flue pipe designed to  
carry the exhaust from a fuel burning heating appliance.  
• If the tumble dryer is installed next to a fuel burning stove, a heat  
insulation non-flammable pad must be inserted between the fuel  
burning stove and the tumble dryer: (dimensions 85 x 57 cm).  
• If the dryer is installed in a room with a fuel burning heating appli-  
ance, consult your local Corgi registered installer.  
• The tumble dryer should not be installed in situations which may be  
subject to freezing temperatures.  
• The installation site must be well ventilated.  
• Ensure the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.  
• If the machine is situated on carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in  
order to allow air to circulate freely.  
• The tumble dryer must be level.  
• Observe the safety precautions in the operating instructions for your  
dryer.  
• Air is drawn in through vents at the rear and front of this appliance.  
Therefore, keep the area around the appliance clear.  
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Technical data  
Technical data  
Height x Width x Depth  
Depth with the door open  
Height adjustable from  
Empty weight  
85x60x60cm  
117cm  
1.0/–0.4cm  
approx. 40kg  
max. 5kg  
Load (depending on the program)  
Power consumption in acc. with IEC 1121 s.e.  
3.4kWh  
(5 kg Cotton, spun at 800 revolutions per minute)  
Household  
Area of use  
Permissible ambient temperature  
+5°C up to +35°C  
This appliance complies with the following EC directives:  
– 73/23/EEC of 19/2/1973 ’Low voltage directive’  
– 89/336/EEC of 3/5/1989 ’EMC directive’ including the  
Modification directive 92/31/EEC  
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Electrical Connection  
Electrical Connection  
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried  
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.  
1 WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety meas-  
ures not be observed.  
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the  
same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is  
located inside the door.  
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the event of hav-  
ing to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved  
(BS 1362) fuse must be used.  
Should the plug need to be  
replaced for any reason. The  
wires in the mains lead are col-  
oured in accordance with  
the following code:  
Green  
& Yellow  
Green and Yellow : Earth  
Brown  
Blue  
: Neutral  
: Live  
Blue  
Brown  
Cord Clamp  
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Electrical Connection  
• The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi-  
nal marked with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured  
green and yellow  
• The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal “N“ or col-  
oured black.  
• The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked  
“L“ or coloured red.  
• Upon completion there must not be cut, or stray strands of wire  
present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.  
WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious  
safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of  
safely.  
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Permanent connection  
In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a  
double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply  
(mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts  
and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the cur-  
rent electrical regulations.  
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any  
point.  
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Site Preparation  
Site Preparation  
• The installation surface must be clean and dry.  
• Do not install on a deep pile carpet.  
• If the appliance is installed next to a heat source (e. g. cooking appli-  
ance), a heat insulation pad (85 x 57 cm) must be placed between the  
washing machine and the heat source.  
• Do not install the appliance where the temperature may fall below  
freezing or rise above 35°C.  
• Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily  
accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.  
Levelling the Appliance  
The appliance must be levelled using the adjustable feet. Use a  
screwdriver to adjust to the feet until the appliance is level.  
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Venting  
Venting  
The appliance expels hot, moist air which must be able to flow freely  
from the tumble dryer vent.  
Tumble Dryer Vents  
Rear view  
View from left  
View from right  
The most efficient way of venting the expelled air is via a vent hose  
through to the outside.  
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Venting  
Venting through a Vent Hose  
The vent hose expelling the hot air should be 100 mm diameter and no  
longer than 4 meters. Avoid bends in the vent hose as this will reduce  
the air flow. The maximum length of the vent hose may be:  
4 meters with 0 bends, or  
2 meters with 2 bends.  
If the vent hose is to be permanently installed to the outside, a wall box  
or suitable cover should be used on the outside wall.  
Example:  
A vent hose (Part number: 647 000 010) and wall box (Part number:  
647 000 020) are available from your local AEG Service Force Centre.  
Ensure the vent hose is not squashed. The drying efficiency of the  
tumble dryer will be affected and may cause the safety cut outs to  
operate.  
1 Warning! The vent hose must not be connected to a flue pipe or  
chimney designed to carry the exhaust from a fuel burning heating  
appliance.  
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Venting  
Venting without a Vent Hose  
If a vent hose is not connected to the tumble dryer, the air can be  
expelled into the installation room providing the following precautions  
are observed.  
• The vent(s) in use must be at least 30 cm from the wall or any other  
object.  
• Any vent less than 30 cm from a wall or other object must be closed  
using the cover provided.  
• The installation room must be well ventilated during the drying cycle.  
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General Information  
3General Information  
• To prevent creasing do not exceed the maximum load stated in the  
program table.  
• When using fabric conditioning sheets, we recommend the condi-  
tioning sheet is pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry  
and placed in the tumble dryer.  
• When using fabric conditioning sheets or drying starched washing in  
the tumble dryer, it is important to clean the drum to prevent a build  
up of any residues/deposits. See maintenance and cleaning section.  
• Please ensure the appliance is easily accessible to an engineer after  
installation.  
2Disposal  
Packaging  
• Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials  
are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any  
danger to the environment.  
• The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of Polyethylen  
(marking >PE<).  
• The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene  
(marking >PS<).  
Tumble Dryer  
When disposing of the tumble dryer.  
• Cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug.  
• Disable the door catch to prevent young children becoming trapped  
inside.  
• Use an authorised disposal site.  
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