AEG T8DEC68S User manual
USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Tumble Dryer
T8DEC68S
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................7
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 8
5. PROGRAM....................................................................................................................9
6. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................12
7. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 13
8. DAILY USE..................................................................................................................13
9. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................................16
10. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 17
11. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................19
12. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................21
13. ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................22
14. QUICK GUIDE.........................................................................................................24
15. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION
1369/2017........................................................................................................................25
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.
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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.
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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
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.
•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.
ENGLISH 3
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).
•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.
•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.
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•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
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
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 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.
• 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.
ENGLISH 5
• 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, electric 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 suitable for
drying in a 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
of the appliance.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in a
tumble dryer.
2.4 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of injury.
• Visible LED radiation, do not look
directly into the beam.
• The LED lamp is dedicated to drum
lighting. This lamp cannot be reused
for other lighting purposes.
• To replace the internal lighting,
contact the Authorised Service
Centre.
2.5 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.
2.6 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.
2.7 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).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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3
4
5
6
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1Water container
2Control panel
3Internal lighting
4Appliance door
5Filter
6Rating plate
7Airflow slots
8Condenser lid
9Condenser cover
10 Adjustable feet
For ease of loading laundry
or ease of installation the
door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
ENGLISH 7
4. CONTROL PANEL
2
3
5
1
64
1Programme dial
2Display
3Start/Pause button
4Options
5On/Off button with
Auto Off
function
6Programmes
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
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Symbol on the display Symbol description
child lock on
time drying option on
-time drying selection (10min-2h)
indicator:
drain the water container
indicator:
clean the filter
indicator:
check the condenser
, , , laundry dryness option: iron dry, cupboard dry, cup-
board dry +, extra dry
ECO ECO option on
Extra Silent option on
Refresh option on
, , extension of the default anti-crease phase: +30min,
+60min, +90min)
indicator:
drying phase
indicator:
cooling phase
indicator:
crease guard phase
5. PROGRAM
Program Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark 2)
3)
Cottons
8 kg Cotton fabrics. /
Synthetics 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics. /
Mixed 3 kg Cotton and synthetic fabrics. /
ENGLISH 9
Program Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark 2)
Wool 1 kg
Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-washa-
ble woollens. Remove items immediately when
the programme 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. M1641
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in
many countries.
Silk 1 kg Gentle drying of hand-washable
silks. /
Easy Iron
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.
/
Bed Linen 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.
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