User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EDC502M

[. . . ] Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use recycled paper. Contents Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 · Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 · Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 · Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 · Stacking kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 · Door reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 · The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 · Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 · Operating sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 · Useful hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 · External cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 · Cleaning the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 · Cleaning the filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 · Cleaning the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 · Emptying the water reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 · Cleaning the air intake grille. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 · Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Something not working?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2 125992620 gb. qxd 18/02/2004 16:31 Pagina 3 Important safety information These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. · Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. [. . . ] Read carefully the instructions supplied with the kit. P1148 Door reversal To make it easier to load or unload the laundry the door can be reversed. This operation must be carried out by qualified personnel. Please contact the nearest Service Centre. 5 ENGLISH 125992620 gb. qxd 18/02/2004 16:31 Pagina 6 Use The control panel 30 min 60 min 90 min PROGRAM FUNCTION START/PAUSE EDC 5320 1 1 Programme chart A programme chart is in the interior part of water reservoir or together with the instruction booklet. 2 3456 78 to restart the programme you must re-press the "START/PAUSE" button again after having closed the door. 2 Programme/Time selector dial Allows you to select electronically controlled or time controlled drying. Turn the dial to the required programme or time. 4 "Buzzer OFF" button A buzzer sounds · when selecting the programme · when depressing the buttons · when an incorrect option selection is made · when the programme selector dial is turned to another position during the programme or when you depress an option button during the cycle · at the end of the programme · when the water reservoir is full · if the machine is not working correctly · when the small door at the bottom is open By depressing button "Buzzer OFF" the acoustic signal is switched off. The corresponding light comes on. Electronically controlled drying (automatic) The appliance runs these programmes with the help of probes which detect the degree of dampness of the laundry. Simply select the programme according to the type of laundry and degree of drying required. Time controlled drying Can be used to finish off drying if necessary. Select the 90 or 60 minute programme for cottons or the 30 minute programme for synthetics. To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to "0". At the end of drying, turn the selector dial to "0" to switch the machine off before removing the laundry. 5 "Quick drying" button By depressing this button the drying time is reduced in the following COTTON programmes: · extra dry · ready to wear · store dry The corresponding light illuminates. This option cannot be selected together with "low temperature" function . 3 "Door opening" button Press this button to open the door. The light above the button will light up. The drum turns alternately in both directions during drying. All drying programmes end with a 10 minute cooling phase light is on). You may remove the laundry after this phase. After each use · Clean the filters (see page 11). · Empty the water reservoir (see page 12). If the drying programme has to be stopped before it reaches the end, we recommend that you turn the programme selector dial to position and wait until the end of this cooling phase before removing the laundry. This will avoid a build-up of heat inside the appliance. To do this first turn the dial to "0" and then to and depress "START/PAUSE" button. Modifying the programme To change a programme which is running, first cancel it by turning the programme selector dial to "0". Select the new programme and press the "START/PAUSE" button. 9 ENGLISH 125992620 gb. qxd 18/02/2004 16:31 Pagina 10 Useful hints · Try to load to the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical. For information, here is a list of the average weights of some common laundry items. Sheet Tablecloth Kitchen towel Table napkin Towelling hand towel Bathrobe Man's shirt Pillowcase Man's pyjamas Ladies' nightdress 700 - 1000 g 400 - 500 g 70 - 120 g 50 - 100 g 150 - 250 g 1000 - 1500 g 200 - 300 g 100 - 200 g 400 - 500 g 200 - 250 g · Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as they could attract the fluff. · The laundry must be thoroughly spun before tumble drying. [. . . ] All fabric loses fluff when drying but it goes un-noticed in the air. In a tumble dryer it simply collects in the filter. P1154 P1155 11 ENGLISH 125992620 gb. qxd 18/02/2004 16:31 Pagina 12 Clean it with a brush and rinse it under the shower if necessary. Handy tip: The condensed water may be used in a steam iron or to top up a battery, etc. through a coffee filter). Cleaning the air intake grille Using a vacuum cleaner remove the fluff from the air intake grille at the back of the appliance. P0639 Also clean the outside, removing all fluff. Clean the rubber seal round the condenser cabinet and in the inner part of the small door with a damp cloth. [. . . ]