User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX TC883

[. . . ] The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. 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 125980150. qxp 2004-06-16 09:02 Page 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. [. . . ] When operating the tumble dryer, the room temperature must not be lower than +5°C and higher than +35°C, as it may affect the performance of the appliance. 5 A special stacking kit is available through your dealer, to enable the mounting of the dryer on top of a front loading washing machine with cover's depth between 48 and 60 cm. 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. ENGLISH 125980150. qxp 2004-06-16 09:02 Page 6 Use The control panel CONDENSER DRYER ELECTRONIC SENSOR TCE 7124 A 0 L B 30 C 60 90 A B C D E F G H J K L AUTOREVERSE E D 1 2 3 45 67 8 1 Programme guide This will help you to select the correct programme for drying. 6 Start button Press this button for about 2 seconds to start the dryer after having selected the programme. If the door of the appliance or the small door covering the condenser is opened while the programme is running, this button must be pressed again after closing the door in order to restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted. This button must be depressed also after a power failure and after having re-inserted the water reservoir, if it has been emptied in the middle of a programme. In both cases light (depending on the or phase in progress) flashes to remind you that the start button needs to be pressed again. 2 Mains-ON light Comes on when the appliance is switched on (ON/OFF button pressed down) and goes out when this button is released. 3 ON/OFF button This button is used to switch the dryer on. At the end of the programme, release this button by pressing it again to switch the dryer off. 4 Low temperature button Pressing this button allows drying to be performed at a lower temperature, for delicate items. This option can also be used for time controlled drying. The dryer heats at 1400 W instead of 2200 W. Lights flash and the mains-ON light and stays on. 9 ENGLISH 125980150. qxp 2004-06-16 09:02 Page 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. shirts, should be briefly pre-spun before drying (depending on crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or using the special brief spin programme of your washing machine). · Knitted textiles (knitted underwear) may shrink a little during drying. Please do not overdry items of this type. It is advisable to allow for shrinkage when choosing the size of new purchases. · You can also put starched items into your dryer. However, to achieve the desired starched effect, choose the programme "iron dry". [. . . ] The reservoir must be emptied after each drying cycle to ensure efficient operation when the machine is next used. If this is not done a safety device trips: pilot light on the control panel comes on and the programme stops, leaving the laundry damp. The reservoir can be emptied even in the middle of a programme. Proceed as follows: · Pull out the reservoir · Turn it upside down and let water flow down · Re-fit the reservoir P1158 12 125980150. qxp 2004-06-16 09:02 Page 13 Something not working? FRANÇAIS Before contacting your local Service Centre, please make the following checks: Problem · The dryer does not work: Possible cause · The door(s) is(are) open. [. . . ]