AEG TR833A84E Tumble Dryer User Manual

AEG TR833A84E Tumble Dryer

Product Information

The product is a Tumble Dryer with the model number TR833A84E. It is manufactured by AEG and can be registered on their website at aeg.com/register. The product is designed to provide perfect drying results. Users can find usage advice, brochures, troubleshooting information, service and repair information on the AEG website at www.aeg.com/support. It is recommended to register the product for better service at www.registeraeg.com. Accessories, consumables, and original spare parts for the appliance can be purchased at www.aeg.com/shop. The product requires original spare parts for maintenance and repair. When contacting the Authorised Service Centre, users should have the model number, PNC (Product Number Code), and serial number available. The information can be found on the rating plate of the appliance.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before beginning the installation and use of this appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions and keep them in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
2. Safety Information:
   • The appliance contains flammable gas (propane/R290). Keep fire and ignition sources away from the appliance to prevent the risk of fire.
   • Ensure the safety of children and vulnerable people.
3. Installation:
   • Install the appliance on a level surface using a spirit level. Adjust the feet if necessary.
   • Avoid installing the appliance near flammable materials to prevent the risk of fire.
4. Electrical Connection: Follow the electrical connection instructions to prevent the risk of fire and electric shock.
5. Use:
   • Use the appliance according to the instructions provided to prevent the risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns, or damage to the appliance.
   • Keep fire and ignition sources away from the appliance to prevent the risk of fire.
6. Internal Lighting: Be cautious to prevent the risk of injury when handling the internal lighting.
7. Care and Cleaning: Follow the care and cleaning instructions to prevent the risk of injury or damage to the appliance.
8. Compressor: Take necessary precautions to prevent damage to the compressor.
9. Service: Service and spare part lamps are sold separately and should only be used for their intended purposes.
10. Disposal:
    • Follow the disposal instructions to prevent the risk of injury or suffocation.
    • Dispose of the appliance according to local regulations to prevent the risk of fire, material damage, and damage to the appliance.

Product Description

The product features include:

• Water container
• Control panel
• Internal lighting
• Appliance door
• Filter
• Rating plate Please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions and additional safety information.

FOR PERFECT RESULTS

Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler – features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
Visit our website to:

• Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information: www.aeg.com/support.
• Register your product for better service: www.registeraeg.com.
• Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance: www.aeg.com/shop.

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.

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.

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 awayfrom 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 thedoor 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.

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 Installationleaflet).
• 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 toa 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 andspread out so that the heat is dissipated.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 applicationsand are not suitable for household room illumination.

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).

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 the separate leaflet).

The rating plate reports:

• A. model name
• B. product number
• C. electrical ratings
• D. serial number

CONTROL PANEL

1. Programmes
2. Programme dial
3. Display
4. Start/Pause button
5. Options
6. On/Off button with auto-off function

Display

PROGRAMME **

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1. The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2. For fabric mark meaning see chapter DAILY USE: Preparing the laundry.
3. The Cottons ECO programme in combination with the cupboard dry Dryness Level selection is the “Standard cotton programme” according to Commission Regulation EU No. 392/2012. It is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.

Programme 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

Consumption data
Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant standards. Different parameters can change the data, for example: the quantity of laundry, the type of laundry and the ambient conditions. The initial moisture content of the laundry, the water type, the supply voltage and if you change the default setting of a programme may also affect the energy use and the duration of the drying programme.

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.

OPTIONS

Dryness Level

1. Default selection which is related to the programme

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.
+ Anti Crease
Extends up to 120 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.
Silent
The appliance operates with low noise without effect on the drying quality. The appliance operates slowly with longer cycle time.
Refresh
To refresh clothes that were in storage. Maximal load cannot exceed 1 kg.
Buzzer
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.

Buzzer option off:

1. Turn the dryer on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down Refresh button by around 3 seconds. The symbol appears on the display.
4. To activate the Buzzer, touch the above button again until the symbol disappears.

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:

1. Set the drying programme and options.
2. Touch Finish In repeatedly until the display shows the desired time within the programme should end (e.g. if the programme has to finish within 12 hours.)
3. Touch the Start/Pause button. The drum starts rotating to perform the ProSense estimation, if foreseen in the selected programme.
4. The appliance starts the countdown to the end of the programme and the programme will start at the right moment for ending. 14

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.

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.

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

• Working compressor.
• Rotating drum.
• Working fans.
• Working pump and transferring condensation to the tank.

DAILY USE

Preparing the laundry

• Very often the clothes after washing cycle are kneaded and tangledaltogether.
• Drying kneaded and tangled clothes is inefficient.
• To assure proper air flow and even drying it is recommended to shake andload 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

To activate or deactivate an option touch the relevant button. its symbol appears on the display or the led above the corresponding button lights up.
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. The symbol appears on the display.
4. To deactivate the child lock, touch the above button again until the symbol disappears.

Starting a program

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

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

After setting a drying programme, the prosense icon lights up on the display if the programme supports it. Touching the Start/Pause button, the ProSense starts the laundry load detection:

1. The appliance detects the load in the first  minute: the indicator flashes, the bars under the icon move back and forth prosense and the drum rotates shortly.
2. When the drum stops rotating, the display shows the new programme duration adjusted according to the detected load. The number of bars, from 1 to 4, represents the estimated load amount. 4 bars represent the maximum load amount for the selected programme.

In case of drum overload, the maximum declared load indicator comes on again with the MAX indicator blinking. In this case, during these 30 seconds, it is possible to open the door and remove the exceeding garments. Once removed, touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme again. If the laundry amount will not be reduced, the programme starts anyway. In this case, it will be not possible to guarantee the best results.

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.

Programme end

Clean the filter and drain the water container after each drying cycle. (See chapter CARE AND CLEANING.) If the drying cycle is finished, the symbol appears on the display. If the Buzzer option is activated, the acoustic signal sounds intermittently for 1 minute. If you do not turn off the appliance, the anti-crease phase starts (not active with all programmes). Flashing symbol signals the execution of the anti-crease phase. Laundry can be removed during this phase.

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 between18°-25°C.

Drum light on

Touch and hold down Silent button by around 3 seconds.

The light inside the drum is on.
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.

HINTS AND TIPS

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 laundrybecomes 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.

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. One of the symbols appears on the display:
   • – Maximum dryness
   • Extra dryness
   • Standard dryness
4. Touch the Start/Pause button repeatedlyuntil you reach the desired dryness level.
5. To memorise the setting touch and hold down the Time Dry and + Anti Crease buttons at the same time for approximately 2 seconds.

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:

• the Water container indicator: is on if the symbol appears – the water container indicator is permanently activated
• the Water container indicator: is off if the symbol appears – the water container indicator is permanently deactivated

Operating hours counter
This function gives a possibility to display the total operating time of the appliance in hours, which is counted from the moment it is first switched on. The actual operating time of the cycles is shown (does not include pauses or delayed start time).

To visualise this value, proceed as follows:

1. Switch the appliance on by pressing the On/Off button.
2. Press and hold the Dryness Level and Time Dry buttons for some seconds.
3. After 3 seconds the total hours operated by the appliance are shown in the display: e.g. if the operating time is 1276 hours, the display shows the text Hr for 2 seconds then 12 for 2 seconds followed by 76. This value is displayed with a sequence of two digits at a time: the first two digits indicate thousands and hundreds, the second two digits indicate tens and units.

To exit this mode, either press any button, turn the selector knob or switch the appliance off.

Factory Defaults
This function allows to restore the factory default settings. The saved options and working modes will be reset.
To activate this option follow steps below:

1. Switch the appliance on by pressing On/Off button.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Press and hold the + Anti-crease and Silent buttons for some seconds.
4. The appliance will acknowledge the operation by displaying—-.

If the procedure does not work (this could  be due to timeout or wrong keys combination), switch the appliance off and repeat the sequence from the beginning.

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the filter
At the end of each cycle the Filter symbol comes on the display and you must clean the filter. The filter collects the lint during the drying cycle. To achieve the best drying performance clean the filter regularly. The clogged filter causes the longer drying cycle and as a consequence the energy consumption increase. Clean the filter by hand. Use a vacuum cleaner if necessary.
CAUTION! Do not use the water to clean the filter. Manually gather lint and throw it away into the dustbin (avoid throwing the plastic fibres into the water environment).

1. Open the door. Pull the filter up.
2. Push the hook to open the filter.
3. Gather lint with hand from both internal parts of the filter.
4. Throw the lint in the dustbin. 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.

Emptying the water container
Empty the condensed water container after each drying cycle. If the condensed water container is full, the programme stops automatically. The Water container symbol comes on the display and you must empty the water container.

To empty the water container:

1. Pull the water container out keeping it in a horizontal position.
2. Pull the plastic connection out and drain the water into a basin or equivalent receptacle.
3. Push the plastic connection back in and place the water container back into position.
4. To continue the programme press the Start/Pause button.

Cleaning the condenser
If the symbol Heat exchanger flashes on the display, inspect the condenser and its compartment. If it is dirty, clean it. Do the check not less than once a 6 months.

WARNING! Do not touch the metal surface with bare hands. Risk of injury. Wear protective gloves. Clean carefully to avoid damaging the metal surface.

To inspect:

1. Open the door. Pull the filter up.
2. Open the condenser cover.
3. Turn the lever to unlock the condenser lid.
4. Lower the condenser lid.
5. If necessary, remove the fluff from the condenser and its compartment. You can use a vacuum cleaner with the brush attachment.
6. Close the condenser lid.
7. Turn the lever until it clicks into position.
8. Put the filter back.

Cleaning the humidity sensor
CAUTION! Risk of humidity sensor damage. Do not use abrasive materials or steel wool to clean the sensor.

• To assure best drying results the appliance is equipped with metal humidity sensor. It is placed on the inner side of the door area. Over usage time the surface of the sensor may get dirty which deteriorates the drying performance.
• We recommend to clean the sensor at least 3 or 4 times or if you observe the drop of drying performance.
• To clean you can use harder side of dishwashing sponge and bit of vinegar or dish soap.

To clean the sensor:

1. Open the loading door.
2. Clean the surfaces of the humidity sensor wiping off the metal surface several times.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

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.
Troubleshooting

1. Follow the program description — see the PROGRAMS 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 5 hours the drying cycle ends automatically.

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.

TECHNICAL DATA

1. With reference to EN 61121. 8,0 kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm.
2. With reference to 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 (REGULATION (EU) No. 392/2012).
4. With reference to EN 61121. The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation 392/2012 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.

QUICK GUIDE

Daily use

1. Push the On/Off button to turn on the appliance.
2. Use the programme dial to set the programme.
3. To activate or deactivate an option touch the relevant button or 2 buttons combination.
4. Touch the Start/Pause button.
5. The appliance starts.

Cleaning the filter

At the end of each cycle the Filter symbol comes on the display and you must clean the filter.

1. Open the door. Pull the filter up.
2. Push the hook to open the filter.
3. Gather lint with hand from both internal parts of the filter. Throw the lint in the dustbin.

Programme

PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION 1369/2017

The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation 392/2012 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.

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 ofappliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. aeg.com.

References

• Welcome to AEG
• AEG - aeg.com
• Welcome to AEG
• Welcome to AEG

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