User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AE3450

[. . . ] 0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance. This symbol gives additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol. 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 Tel: 08705 350350 3 2 Printed on environmentally friendly paper . . . [. . . ] 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 downwards. The filter lid will open. 0 Take-out the fluff filter. 0 Remove fluff out of the fluff filter, with a moistened hand. 0 Press against the filter lid until it catches into the locking device. 3 The filter lid cannot catch shut without the fluff filter in place and the door cannot be closed. The dryer must not be operated with a damaged or blocked fluff filter. 1 20 Drying Cleaning the heat exchanger 1 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. 0 Press on the two tabs to unlatch and take off the removable plinth. 0 Turn the two securing disks through a quarter turn each outwards. 0 Pull the heat exchanger out of the base by the handle. 0 Clean the heat exchanger, best with a hand-held brush or by rinsing with a hand-held shower head. 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. Therefore you should clean the entire filter area from time to time, or at least every three months. 0 Remove the fluff filter. 0 Hold the filter lid by the top and pull it forwards until it is released from both holders. 0 Remove the fluff from the entire filter area ­ preferably with a vacuum cleaner. 0 Press both pins of the filter lid into the holders on the door until they click in. 0 Press against the filter lid until it clicks into the lock. Cleaning the drum 1 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. [. . . ] Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. 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 current electrical regulations. The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point. Positioning To ensure correct operation: · The appliance must be level. Use a spirit level if necessary and adjust the feet to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. · The surrounding area must be kept clean, free of dust and fluff. [. . . ]