AEG TR838P4B Heat Pump Tumble Dryer User Manual

AEG TR838P4B Heat Pump Tumble Dryer User Manual

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.

The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before beginning the installation and use of this appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials.
The appliance contains flammable gas, propane (R290), a gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. Keep fire and ignition sources away from the appliance. Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing propane.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

• This appliance is for drying domestic-type, machine dryable laundry only.

• Do not use the dryer function if laundry has been soiled with industrial chemicals.

• This appliance is designed for single household domestic use in an indoor environment.

• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing machine, use the stacking kit. The stacking kit, available from your authorized vendor, can be used only with the appliance specified in the instructions supplied with the accessory. Read it carefully before installation (refer to the Installation leaflet).

• The appliance can be installed as freestanding or below a kitchen counter with correct space (refer to the Installation leaflet).

• Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side, that would prevent the appliance door from being fully open.

• The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

• WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation process. Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after installation.

• Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the appliance is installed to avoid the backflow of unwanted gases into the room from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including open fires.

• WARNING: Do not install the appliance in an environment with no air exchange.
  The appliance contains flammable gas, propane (R290), a gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. Keep fire and ignition sources away from the appliance. Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing propane.

• WARNING: In the appliance enclosure or in the built – in structure, keep ventilation opening clear of obstruction.

• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.

• Do not exceed the maximum load of 8,0 kg (refer to the “Programme chart” chapter).

• Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has accumulated around the appliance.

• Do not run the appliance without a filter. Clean the lint filter before or after each use.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.

• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.

• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be used as specified by the product manufacturer’s instructions.

• Remove all objects from items that could be a source of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.

• WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation
Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials.

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.

• Do not install the appliance in an environment with no air exchange
  The appliance contains flammable gas, propane (R290), a gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. Keep fire and ignition sources away from the appliance. Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing propane.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be lower than 5°C or higher than 35°C.

• The floor area on which the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and clean.

• Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.

• Always keep the appliance vertical when it is being moved.

• The rear surface of the appliance must be put against a wall.

• When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.

2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• WARNING: This appliance is designed to be installed / connected to a grounding connection in the building.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and Ireland only).

2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.

Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials. The appliance contains flammable gas, propane (R290), a gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. Keep fire and ignition sources away from the appliance. Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing propane.

• This appliance is for household (indoors) use only.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed) items that contain padding or fillings.
• If laundry has been washed with a stain remover, carry out an additional rinse cycle before starting a drying cycle.
• Dry only fabrics that are suitable to dry in the appliance. Follow the cleaning instruction on the item label.
• Do not drink or prepare food with the condensed water/distilled water. It can cause health problems to people and pets.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door of the appliance.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance.

2.4 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of injury.

• Visible LED radiation, do not look directly into the beam.
• To replace the internal lighting, contact the Authorised Service Centre.

2.5 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials. The appliance contains flammable gas, propane (R290), a gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. Keep fire and ignition sources away from the appliance. Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing propane.

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• Be careful when you clean the appliance to prevent damage to the cooling system.

2.6 Compressor
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the appliance.

• The compressor and its system in the tumble dryer is filled with a special agent which is free from fluoro-chlorohydrocarbons.
  This system must stay tight. The damage of the system can cause a leakage.

2.7 Service

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

2.8 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.

Warning: Risk of fire / Risk of material damage and damage to the appliance.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.

• The appliance contains flammable gas (R290). Contact your municipal authority for information on how to
  discard the appliance correctly.

• Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum.

• Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Water container
2. Control panel
3. Internal lighting
4. Appliance door
5. Filter
6. Rating plate
7. Airflow slots
8. Condenser lid
9. Condenser cover
10. Adjustable feet

For ease of loading laundry or ease of installation the door is reversible. (see separate leaflet).

4. CONTROL PANEL

4.1 Display

5. PROGRAMS

5.1 Programs and options selection compatibility

1. Aside from the programme, you can set one or more options at the same time.
2. Set by default
3. See chapter OPTIONS: Time Dry on Wool programme

5.2 Consumption data

1. For partial loads, the cycle time is shorter and appliance uses less energy.
2. Improper ambient temperature and/or poorly centrifuged laundry can prolong cycle time and increase
   the energy consumption.

6. OPTIONS

6.1 Dryness Level

1. Default selection which is related to the programme

6.2 Time Dry
For: Cottons, Bedlinen XL, Synthetics and MixDry programs. Lets the user to set drying time from minimum 10 min to maximum of 2 hours (in 10 min steps). When this option is maximum, load indicator disappears.

The cycle lasts as long as set drying time regardless of the size of a load and its dryness.

Time Dry on Wool program
Option applicable to Wool program to adjust final dryness level to more dry or less dry.

6.3 + Anti Crease
Extends up to 90 minutes the anti-crease phase (30 minutes) at the end of the drying cycle. After drying phase drum rotates from time to time to prevent creases. Laundry can be removed during the anti-crease phase.

6.4 Silent
The appliance operates with low noise without effect on the drying quality. The appliance operates slowly with longer cycle time.

6.5 Refresh
To refresh clothes that were in storage.
Maximal load cannot exceed 1 kg.

6.6 acoustic signal
The acoustic signal sounds at the following:

• cycle end
• start and end of crease guard phase

The acoustic signal is by default always on. You can use this option to activate or deactivate the sound.

acoustic signal option off:

6.7 Finish In
This option allows choosing the time at which a programme should terminate. Once activated the machine waits for the right moment to begin the drying process.

Finish In time is the sum of stand by time and drying time.
To set the Finish In option:

7. BEFORE FIRST USE

Rear drum locks are removed automatically when dryer is activated for the first time. Possible to hear some noise.

To unlock the rear drum locks:

1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Set any programme.
3. Press the Start/Pause button.

Drum starts to rotate. Rear drum locks are automatically deactivated.
Before you use the appliance to dry items:

• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a moist cloth.
• Start a 1 hour programme with moist laundry.

At the beginning of the drying cycle (first 3-5 min) there could be a slightly higher sound level. This is due to the compressor starting up. This is normal for compressor powered appliances such as refrigerators and freezers.

7.1 Unusual smell
The appliance is tightly packed.
After product unpacking you can feel an unusual smell. This is normal for brand new products.

Appliance is built of several different types of material which all together can generate unusual smell.

Over usage time, after few drying cycles unusual smell gradually disappears.

7.2 Noises

Different noises may be heard at different times during the drying cycle. They are perfectly normal operating sounds.

8. DAILY USE

8.1 Preparing the laundry
Very often the clothes after washing cycle are kneaded and tangled altogether.

Drying kneaded and tangled clothes is inefficient.

To assure proper air flow and even drying it is recommended to shake and load one by one the clothes to the tumble dryer.

To assure proper drying process:

• Close the zips.
• Close the fasteners of duvet covers.
• Do not dry ties or ribbons loose (e.g. apron ribbons). Tie them before you start a programme.
• Remove all items from pockets.
• Turn items with the internal layer made of cotton inside out. Cotton layer must be faced outwards.
• Always set the programme suitable for the type of laundry.
• Do not put light and dark colours together.
• Use suitable programme for cottons, jersey and knitwear to reduce shrinkage.
• Do not exceed the maximum load stated in the programmes chapter or shown on the display.
• Dry only the laundry that is suitable for tumble drying. Refer to the fabric label on the items.
• Do not dry large and small items together. Small items can be trapped inside the large items and remain wet.
• Shake the large clothes, fabrics before placing in the tumble dryer. It is to avoid moist places inside the fabric after the drying cycle.

8.2 Loading the laundry

CAUTION!
Ensure the laundry is not trapped between the appliance door and the rubber seal.

1. Pull open the appliance door.
2. Load the laundry one item at a time.
3. Close the appliance door.

8.3 Turning on the appliance

To turn on the appliance:
Push the On/Off button.
If the appliance is on, some indicators appear on the display.

8.4 Auto Off function
To decrease the energy consumption, the Auto Off function turns the appliance off automatically:

• if the Start/Pause touch button is not touched within 5 minutes.
• 5 minutes after a cycle ends.

Push the On/Off button to turn on the appliance.
If the appliance is on, some indications appear on the display.

8.5 Setting a programme

Use the programme dial to set the programme.
The approximate programme duration appears on the display.

Real drying time will depend on type of the load (quantity and composition), the room temperature and the humidity of your laundry after spin drying phase.

8.6 Options
Together with the programme you can set 1 or more special options.

To activate or deactivate an option touch the relevant button or a two button combination. its symbol appears on the display or the led above the corresponding button lights up.

8.7 Child lock option
The child lock can be set to prevent children from playing with the appliance. The child lock option locks all touch buttons and the program dial (this option does not lock the On/Off button).

You can activate the child lock option:

• before you touch the Start/Pause button – the appliance cannot start
• after you touch the Start/Pause button – programs and option selection is unavailable.

Child lock option activation:

1. Turn the dryer on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down + Anti Crease button by around 3 seconds.

To start the program:
Touch the Start/Pause button.
The appliance starts and the LED above the button stops flashing and stays on.

8.9 The ProSense load detection
The ProSense The ProSense technology detects the laundry load size defining the programme duration.

8.10 Program change
To change a program:

1. Push the On/Off button to turn the appliance off.
2. Push the On/Off button again to turn on the appliance.
3. Set a new program.

8.11 Programme end
Clean the filter and drain the water container after each drying cycle. (See chapter CARE AND CLEANING.)

To remove the laundry:

1. Push the On/Off button for 2 seconds to turn the appliance off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Remove the laundry.
4. Close the appliance door.
   Possible causes of unsatisfactory drying results:

• Inadequate default dryness level settings. See chapter Adjustment of default dryness level
• Room temperature is too low or too high. Optimal room temperature is between 18°-25°C.

8.12 Drum light on

Touch and hold down Silent button by around 3 seconds.
The light inside the drum is on.

8.13 Possible causes of unsatisfactory drying results:

• The filter is clogged. Clogged filter makes drying inefficient.
• The airflow slots are clogged.
• The humidity sensor is dirty.
• The drum is dirty.
• Inadequate default dryness level settings. See chapter Adjustment of default dryness level
• Room temperature is too low or too high. Optimal room temperature is between 18°-25°C.

9. HINTS AND TIPS

9.1 Ecological hints

• Spin the laundry well before drying.
• Do not exceed the load sizes which are specified in the programmes chapter.
• Clean the filter after each drying cycle.
• Do not use fabric softener to wash and then dry. In the tumble dryer laundry becomes soft automatically.
• The water from the water container can be used to iron the clothes. You must first filter the water to eliminate remaining textile fibres (simple coffee filter is suitable).
• Always keep the airflow slots at the bottom of the appliance clear.
• Make sure there is good airflow where the appliance is to be installed.

9.2 Adjustment of default dryness level
To change the default dryness level:

1. Turn the appliance on.
2. Select 1 of the available programmes.
3. Touch and hold down the Time Dry and + Anti Crease buttons at the same time.

5. To memorise the setting touch and hold down the Time Dry and + Anti Crease buttons at the same time for approximately 2 seconds.

9.3 Deactivating the tank indicator
The water container indicator is activated by default. It illuminates at the end of the drying cycle or during the cycle if the water reservoir is full. If the draining kit is installed the water container is drained automatically and the indicator can be deactivated.

To deactivate the indicator:

1. Turn the appliance on.
2. Select 1 of the available programmes.
3. Touch and hold down Silent and Refresh buttons at the same time. One of 2 configurations is possible:

10. CARE AND CLEANING

10.1 Cleaning the filter

Throw the lint in the dustbin.
4. If necessary, clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner. Close the filter.
5. If necessary, remove lint from the filter socket and gasket. You can use a vacuum cleaner. Place the filter back inside the filter socket.

10.2 Emptying the water container
Empty the condensed water container after each drying cycle.

10.3 Cleaning the condenser

6. Close the condenser lid.
7. Turn the lever until it clicks into position.
8. Put the filter back.

10.4 Cleaning the drum
WARNING!
Disconnect the appliance before you clean it.

Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the inner surface of the drum and drum lifters. Dry the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive materials or steel wool to clean the drum.

10.5 Cleaning the control panel and housing
Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the control panel and housing.
Use a moist cloth to clean. Dry the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.

CAUTION!
Do not use furniture cleaning agents or cleaning agents which can cause corrosion.

10.6 Cleaning the airflow slots
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove fluff from the airflow slots.

11. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

11.1 Error Codes
The appliance does not start or it stops during operation.
First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If the problem persists, contact the Authorised Service Centre.

**** WARNING!
Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check.

In case of major problems, the acoustic signals operate, the display shows an error code and the Start/Pause button may flash continuously:

If the display shows other error codes, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre.

In case of different problem with the tumble dryer check the table below for possible solutions.

11.2 Troubleshooting

1. Follow the programme description — see the PROGRAMMES chapter .
2. See the CARE AND CLEANING chapter.
3. Only dryers with the Dryness Level option.
4. See the HINTS AND TIPS chapter .
5. Note: After a maximum of 6 hours the drying cycle ends automatically.

11.3 Possible causes of unsatisfactory drying results:

• The filter is clogged. Clogged filter makes drying inefficient.
• The airflow slots are clogged.
• The humidity sensor is dirty.
• The drum is dirty.
• Inadequate default dryness level settings. See chapter Adjustment of default dryness level
• Room temperature is too low or too high. Optimal room temperature is between 18°-25°C.

12. TECHNICAL DATA

1. With reference to BS EN 61121. 8,0 kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm.
2. With reference to BS EN 61121. 4,0 kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm.
3. Energy consumption per year in kWh, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used (according to UK Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations).
4. With reference to BS EN 61121.

The information given in the chart above is compliant with the UK Ecodesign for Energy-
Related Products and Energy Information Regulations.

13. ACCESSORIES

13.1 Condenser slots brush

Accessory name: E2YH01.

Available from your authorised vendor (can be attached to some types of tumble dryer)

For thorough draining of the condensed water into a basin, siphon, gully, etc. After installation, the water container is drained automatically. The water container must stay in the appliance.

The installed hose must be minimum 50 cm to maximum 100 cm from floor level. The hose cannot be in a loop. Decrease the length of the hose if necessary.

Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.

13.3 Dryer rack

Accessory name: E4YH200 (A049509), A4YH200 (A049509).

Dryer rack accessory lets to dry safely in the tumble dryer:

• delicates
• lingerie
• soft toys
• sport shoes
• sweaters/blouses

13.4 Pedestal with drawer

Accessory name: E6WHPED4.
Available from your authorised vendor.
For increasing the height of the appliance in order to ease loading and unloading of laundry.

The drawer can be used for laundry storage e.g. : towels, cleaning products etc.

Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.

13.5 Stacking kit

Accessory name: SKP11GW3, STA9GW3

Available from your authorised vendor. Stacking kit can be used only between washing machines and tumble dryers specified in the leaflet. See the leaflet attached.

Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.

14. QUICK GUIDE

14.1 Daily use

5. The appliance starts.

14.2 Cleaning the filter

14.3 Programs

15. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET ACCORDING TO UK ECODESIGN

PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET ACCORDING TO UK ECODESIGN FOR ENERGY-RELATED PRODUCTS AND ENERGY INFORMATION REGULATIONS

16. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

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