User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX LAVATHERM 57760 ELECTRONIC

[. . . ] LAVATHERM 57760 electronic Condenser Dryer Operating Instructions Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully, before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions!Retain this instruction book for future reference, and pass on to any future owners. 1 The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!), emphasize information which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. This symbol gives additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. [. . . ] Examples for Towelling material, bath robes Towelling, terry towels STORAGE DRY Fabrics of medium weight, articles not made up of multi- Towel laundry, hand towels layers Lightweight materials requiring ironing Normal cotton and linen articles Cotton and linen articles, to be ironed by rotary ironer or starched laundry Cotton shirt and underwear Sheets and pillowcases, tablecloths Cotton sheets and pillowcases, tablecloths DAMP HAND IRON MACHINE IRON Programme group EASY CARES care symbols R, S1, Q; maximum load 3 kg Programme EXTRA DRY Laundry Type Heavy weight or multilayered fabrics Lightweight materials which do not require ironing Lightweight synthetics and cotton/polyester mixtures requiring ironing Examples for Sweatshirts, bed linen and table linen Easycare fabric shirts, table linen, baby clothes, socks and underwear Bed and table linen, easycare fabric shirts and blouses STORAGE DRY DAMP 1) Press the SPECIAL CARE button! 22 Programme tables Time programmes care symbols R, S1, Q; loads less than 1kg You can select 20 and 40 minutes programme duration for additional drying of individual pieces of laundry or to dry small quantities. 1) Press the SPECIAL CARE button! EASY IRON programme care symbols R, S1, Q; maximum load 1kg (approx. 5-6 shirts) For drying fabrics such as shirts and blouses; minimal ironing required. Recommendation: spin fabrics in the washing machine at a speed of about 1200 revolutions and then transfer immediately to the dryer. 1) Press the SPECIAL CARE button! WOOL CARE programme maximum load 1kg To freshen up the wool fibres of woollen garments after they have been line dried, worn or stored for longer periods they can be treated briefly using warm air. Recommendation: remove fabrics immediately after drying. REFRESH programme maximum load 1kg For optimum results when refreshing items of clothing and gently cleaning textiles with the aid of commercially available dry-cleaning products (please follow the manufacturer`s instructions for use); Programme duration: 35 minutes. 23 A small glossary of textile information Care symbols Ensure articles to be dried are suitable for tumble drying. If they are one of the following symbols should be present on the care label: R S Q T Normal drying Drying with special care (press the SPECIAL CARE button!) This fabric can be tumble dried. The fabric manufacturer does not stipulate if the piece of laundry should be dried on a normal or gentle programme. Do not tumble dry If you do not find any of these care symbols: Dry whites and coloureds as well as mixed fabrics at normal temperature. Press the SPECIAL CARE button if you are drying delicate fabrics. · Wool Do not dry any woollen items in the dryer. As a follow-up treatment for woollen fabrics in quantities up to 1 kg select the WOOL CARE programme. · Fabrics sensitive to temperatures Dry fabrics sensitive to temperatures (such as acrylic or viscose) and textiles with the care label S with the SPECIAL CARE button selected. · New coloured textiles To avoid the possibility of dye transference do not dry new coloured textiles together with light-coloured laundry. 24 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the filter area 1 Important!When the FILTER display illuminates, it is essential to clean the fluff filter. 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]