AEG LAVATHERM 8DBG842 User manual

USER

MANUAL

EN User Manual

Tumble Dryer

LAVATHERM 8DBG842

CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................5

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................7

4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 8

5. PROGRAMA.................................................................................................................9

6. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................12

7. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 13

8. DAILY USE..................................................................................................................13

9. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................................15

10. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 16

11. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................19

12. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................20

13. ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................22

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 for:

Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service information:

www.aeg.com/webselfservice

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.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before beginning the installation and use of this

appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The

www.aeg.com

manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or

damages that are the result of incorrect installation or

usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and

accessible location for future reference.

- Read the supplied instructions.

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.

•Do not let children play with the appliance.

•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away

from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.

•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of

it appropriately.

•Keep detergents away from children.

•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door

when it is open.

•If the appliance has a child safety device, this should

be activated.

•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

•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).

ENGLISH 3

•The appliance can be installed as freestanding or

below the 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 opened.

•The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable)

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 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 located room to

avoid the backflow of unwanted gases into the room

from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including

open fires.

•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is

used for exhausting fumes from any appliances

burning gas or other fuels.

•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 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

•Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled

with industrial chemicals.

•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.

www.aeg.com

•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.

•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.

•The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without

heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left

at a temperature that ensures that the items will not

be damaged.

•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the

appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the

socket.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged

appliance.

• Follow the installation instruction

supplied with the appliance.

• 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 less

than 5°C or higher than 35°C.

• The floor area where 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 being moved.

• The rear surface of the appliance

must be put against the wall.

• When the appliance is in its

permanent position, check that it is

fully level with the aid of a spirit level.

If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electrical

shock.

ENGLISH 5

• 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.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• 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 complies with the

E.E.C. Directives.

2.3 Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electrical

shock, fire, burns or damage

to the appliance.

• This appliance is for household use

only.

• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed)

items that contain padding or fillings.

• Only dry fabrics which are applicable

to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the

instructions on the fabric label.

• If you have washed your laundry with

a stain remover start an extra rinse

cycle before you start the dryer.

• 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.

• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the

tumble dryer.

2.4 Care and cleaning

WARNING!

Risk of injury or damage to

the appliance.

• Do not use water spray and steam to

clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft

cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do

not use any abrasive products,

abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or

metal objects.

• To prevent damage to the cooling

system be careful when you clean the

appliance.

2.5 Compressor

WARNING!

Risk of damage to the

appliance.

• The compressor and its system in the

tumble dryer is filled with the special

agent which is free from fluoro-chloro-

hydrocarbons. This system must stay

tight. The damage of the system can

cause a leakage.

2.6 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the

mains electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable

close to the appliance and dispose of

it.

• 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).

www.aeg.com

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 2

1Water container

2Control panel

3Appliance door

4Filter

5Rating plate

6Airflow slots

7Condenser lid

8Condenser cover

9Adjustable feet

For ease of loading laundry

or ease of installation the

door is reversible. (see

separate leaflet).

ENGLISH 7

4. CONTROL PANEL

1Program dial

2Display

3Inicio/Pausa button

4Options

5On/Off button with

Auto Off

function

6Programs

4.1 Display

Symbol on the display Symbol description

laundry maximum load

delay start option on

-delay start selection (30min-20h)

cycle time indication

buzzer off

www.aeg.com8

Symbol on the display Symbol description

child lock on

, , , laundry dryness: iron dry, cupboard dry, cupboard

dry +, extra dry

indicator:

drain the water container

indicator:

clean filter

indicator:

do the check of the heat exchanger

time dry option on

-time programme selection (10min-2h)

indicator:

drying phase

indicator:

crease guard phase

indicator:

cooling phase

5. PROGRAMA

Programa Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark

Algod. 8 kg Cotton fabrics. /

Sintéticos 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics. /

Mix 3 kg Cotton and synthetic fabrics. /

ENGLISH 9

Programa Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark

Lana/Lãs 1 kg

Wool fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-washable

woollens. Remove immediately the items when

the program is completed.

The wool drying cycle of this machine has been

approved by The Woolmark Company for the

drying of wool garments labelled as "hand

wash" provided that the garments are dried ac-

cording to the instructions issued by the manu-

facturer of this machine. Follow the garment

care label for other laundry instructions. M1525

In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark

trade mark is a Certification trade mark.

Seda 1 kg Hand-washable silk gently. /

Fácil Plancha/Engomar 1 kg (or 5

shirts)

Easy care fabrics for which a minimum of ironing

is necessary. The drying results can be different

from one type of fabric to another. Shake the

items before putting them in the appliance.

When the programme has ended, immediately

remove the items and put them on a hanger.

Ropa de cama/Lençóis 3 kg

Bed linen such as single and dou-

ble sheets, pillowcases, duvet cov-

er. /

Sports 2 kg Sportswear, thin and light fabrics,

microfiber, polyester. /

Outdoor 2 kg

Outdoor clothing, technical, sports

fabrics, waterproof and breathable

jackets, shell jackets with a remov-

able fleece or inner insulation.

Suitable for drying in tumble dryer.

www.aeg.com10

Table of contents

Other AEG Dryer manuals

Popular Dryer manuals by other brands

Bosch

Bosch WTA79200GB Installation and operating instructions

Amana

Amana W10233410A Use and care guide

Miele

Miele TWH 780 WP operating instructions

Asko

Asko T760 user guide

Alliance Laundry Systems

Alliance Laundry Systems 25 Series Original instructions

Bosch

Bosch Logixx 10 WTB76556GB Instruction manual and installation instructions

STIEBEL ELTRON

STIEBEL ELTRON Ultronic S Operation and installation

Electrolux

Electrolux EW2H328R2 user manual

Beko

Beko DS8433RX1M user manual

Dawlance

Dawlance Spinner DS 6000 C owner's manual

Electrolux

Electrolux TP5080TW user manual

Indesit

Indesit IDV 75 instruction manual

Infiniton

Infiniton SD-DG85C manual

BOMANN

BOMANN WT 5019 instruction manual

Alliance Laundry Systems

Alliance Laundry Systems TMB795C Installation

Asko

Asko T793C operating instructions

Kenmore

Kenmore 8041 - 5.8 cu. Ft. Capacity Electric Dryer installation instructions

Frigidaire

Frigidaire CAQE7077KW0 use & care