User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX LTH5230WEU

[. . . ] It is essential that this information is observed. 0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance. 3 2 Next to this symbol you receive 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. · These operating instructions contain information about how to independently solve any problems which may arise. See "What to do if . . . ". Printed on environmentally friendly paper . . . [. . . ] If the indicator HEAT EXCHANGER is illuminated: · It is essential to clean the heat exchanger!· Switch off the dryer by turning the programme selector to the OFF position. 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. · Turn clothing consisting of double-layer fabric inside out (such as cotton-lined anoraks with the cotton layer facing outwards). · Loosen the laundry. Open the door To open the door: · Press firmly against the door (Press position ). or · While the dryer is switched-on: Press the DOOR button. Load the laundry · Load the prepared laundry into the dryer. Closing the door Closing the door: · apply pressure to the door until it clicks audibly into place. 1 Caution!Ensure the laundry does not get caught in the door when the door is closed!This could damage the laundry! Select the drying programme 0 Select the suitable drying programme using the programme selector (see "Programme tables"). 16 Drying 0 If required, select the buttons AUDIBLE SIGNAL or SPECIAL CARE. · 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. Press the SPECIAL CARE button for fabrics bearing the care symbol S. Gentle drying is advisable for heat-sensitive fabrics (such as acrylic and viscose). Start DELAY TIMER With the DELAY TIMER function you can delay the start of the drying programme by 1 to 19 hours. 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. 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 is illuminated, 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. The water removal slits on the rear of the heat exchanger must be free too. 1 Important!Do not use any sharply pointed objects to clean the heat exchanger. 0 Reinsert and push in and turn each one of the two securing disks through a quarter turn inwards. The words "top ­ oben ­ en haut" must be at the top. The dryer must not be operated without heat exchanger. 1 Switch-off the dryer 0 Turn the programme selector to the OFF position. [. . . ] Also refer to the type plate for the fuse required. Information for the electrician When connecting the appliance without a plug, care must be taken that this is done correctly. Please follow the relevant information in the section on installing and connecting the appliance. For appliances with variable voltage settings, the switch-over diagram can be found on the cover of the connection box at the back of the appliance. 35 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). [. . . ]