T8DHC846B EN User Manual

Tumble Dryer

USER
MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 3
2. CONDITIONS OF USE................................................................................................ 5
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................5
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................7
5. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 8
6. PROGRAM....................................................................................................................9
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................11
8. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 13
9. DAILY USE.................................................................................................................. 14
10. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 16
11. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 18
12. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................. 21
13. TECHNICAL DATA.................................................................................................. 22
14. ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................... 23
15. WARRANTY .............................................................................................................24

IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY IMPACT

YOUR MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
Adherence to the directions for use in this manual is extremely important for
health and safety. Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manual may
result in personal injury, property damage and affect your ability to make a claim
under the AEG manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product. Products
must be used, installed and operated in accordance with this manual. You may
not be able to claim on the AEG manufacturer’s warranty in the event that your
product fault is due to failure to adhere to this 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
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Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect
installation and use causes injuries and damage. Always
keep the instructions with the appliance for future
reference.
- Read the supplied instructions.
- Warning; Risk of fire / Flammable materials
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.
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• 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
• 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.
• CAUTION: 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).
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• 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.
• 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. CONDITIONS OF USE
This appliance is intended to be used in • By clients in serviced apartments,
household and similar applications such holiday apartments and other
as: residential type environments.
• Farm houses

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not install or use a damaged
3.1 Installation appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
• Remove all the packaging. supplied with the appliance.
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• Always take care when moving the • Only dry fabrics which are applicable
appliance as it is heavy. Always use to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the
safety gloves and enclosed footwear. instructions on the fabric label.
• Do not install or use the appliance • If you have washed your laundry with
where the temperature can be lower a stain remover start an extra rinse
than 5°C or higher than 35°C. cycle before you start the dryer.
• The floor area on which the appliance • Do not drink or prepare food with the
is to be installed must be flat, stable, condensed water/distilled water. It
heat resistant and clean. can cause health problems to people
• Make sure that there is air circulation and pets.
between the appliance and the floor. • Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Always keep the appliance vertical • Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
when it is being moved. tumble dryer.
• The rear surface of the appliance must • Oil-affected items can ignite
be put against a wall. spontaneously, especially when
• When the appliance is in its exposed to heat sources such as in a
permanent position, check if it is tumble dryer. The items become
levelled correctly with the aid of a warm, causing an oxidation reaction
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If
accordingly. the heat cannot escape, the items can
become hot enough to catch fire.
3.2 Electrical connection Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected
items can prevent heat from escaping
WARNING! and create a fire hazard.
Risk of fire and electric • If it is unavoidable that fabrics that
shock. contain vegetable or cooking oil or
have been contaminated by hair care
• Connect the mains plug to the mains products be placed in a tumble dryer
socket only at the end of the they should first be washed in hot
installation. Make sure that there is water with extra detergent -this will
access to the mains plug after the reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
installation.
• The appliance must be earthed. 3.4 Internal lighting
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the WARNING!
electrical ratings of the mains power Risk of injury.
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed • Visible LED radiation, do not look
shockproof socket. directly into the beam.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and • The LED lamp is dedicated to drum
extension cables. lighting. This lamp cannot be reused
• Do not pull the mains cable to for other lighting purposes.
disconnect the appliance. Always pull • To replace the internal lighting,
the mains plug. contact the Authorised Service
• Do not touch the mains cable or the Centre.
mains plug with wet hands.
3.5 Care and cleaning
3.3 Use
WARNING!
WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to
Risk of injury, electric shock, the appliance.
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance. • Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.
• Do not dry the damaged items which • Clean the appliance with a moist soft
contain padding or fillings. cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do
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not use abrasive products, abrasive • Use original spare parts only.
cleaning pads, solvents or metal
objects. 3.8 Disposal
• Be careful when you clean the
appliance to prevent damage to the WARNING!
cooling system. Risk of injury or suffocation.

3.6 Compressor • Disconnect the appliance from the

mains electrical and water supplies.
WARNING! • Cut off the mains electrical cable
Risk of damage to the close to the appliance and dispose of
appliance. it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
• The compressor and its system in the children or pets from becoming
tumble dryer is filled with a special trapped in the drum.
agent which is free from fluoro-chloro- • Dispose of the appliance in
hydrocarbons. This system must stay accordance with local requirements
tight. The damage of the system can for the disposal of Waste Electrical
cause a leakage. and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

3.7 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre.

4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2

6
7
10
8

1 Water container 3 Internal lighting

2 Control panel 4 Appliance door
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5 Filter 9 Condenser cover

6 Rating plate 10 Adjustable feet
7 Airflow slots
8 Condenser lid

For ease of loading laundry

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

5. CONTROL PANEL
1 2

6 5 4 3

1 Programme dial 5 On/Off button with Auto Off function

2 Display 6 Programmes
3 Start/Pause button
4 Options

5.1 Display
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Symbol on the display Symbol description

laundry maximum load

delay start option on

- delay start selection (30min-20h)

cycle time indication

buzzer off

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

Quiet 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

6. PROGRAM
Program Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark

Cottons Eco 2) 8 kg Cotton fabrics - Extra dry /

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Program Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark

Cycle defined to dry cottons items

Cottons 8 kg of different size / different weaving
altogether.

Synthetics 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics. /

Mixed 3 kg Cotton and synthetic fabrics. /

Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-washa-

ble woollens. Remove items immediately when
the programme is completed.

1 kg
Wool

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
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in
many countries.

Gentle drying of hand-washable

1 kg /
Silk silks.

Bed linen such as single and dou-

Bed Linen 3 kg ble sheets, pillowcases, duvet cov- /
er.

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
1 kg (or 5 items before putting them in the appliance.
Easy Iron
shirts) When the programme has ended, immediately
remove the items and put them on a hanger.
/
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Program Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark

Outdoor clothing, technical, sports

fabrics, waterproof and breathable
2 kg jackets, shell jackets with a remov- /
Outdoor
able fleece or inner insulation.
Suitable for drying in tumble dryer.

Sportswear, thin and light fabrics,

Sport 2 kg /
microfiber, polyester.
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) For test institute only: the Cotton Eco program is the "Standard cotton program"

6.1 Program and options selection

Options

Dryness Anti- Time Dry-

Program 1) Level
Quiet
crease
Refresh
ing

Cottons Eco

Cottons

Synthetics 2)

Mixed

Wool 3)

Silk

Bed Linen

Easy Iron

Outdoor

Sport
1) Together with the program you can set 1 or more options.

2) - cupboard dry+ of Dryness Level level is not available with Synthetics.

3) See chapter OPTIONS: Time Drying on Wool programme

7. OPTIONS
7.1 Dryness Level
- ready to iron - iron dry
This option helps to achieve requested level.
laundry dryness. Possible selections:
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- ready to store - cupboard dry TIME DRYING RECOMMENDATION

level - default selection which is related
to the programme. 10 - 20 action of cool air only (no
min heater).
- ready to store - cupboard dry
additional drying to improve
+ level. 20 - 40
dryness after previous drying
min
cycle.
- ready to store - extra dry
level. full drying of the small laundry
>40 min loads up to 4 kg, well spun
7.2 Quiet (>1200 rpm).
The appliance operates with low noise
without effect on the drying quality. The 7.7 Time Drying on Wool
appliance operates slowly with longer program
cycle time.
Option applicable to Wool program to
7.3 ECO adjust final dryness level to more dry or
less dry.
This option is on by default with all
programs. 7.8 Delay Start
The power consumption is at the
Lets to delay the start of a
minimum level.
drying program from
minimum of 30 minutes to
7.4 Anticrease maximum of 20 hours.
Extends up to 120 minutes the anti-
crease phase (30 minutes) at the end of 1. Set the drying program and options.
the drying cycle. After drying phase drum 2. Touch Delay Start button again and
rotates from time to time to prevent again.
creases. Laundry can be removed during Time of delay is on the display (e.g.
the anti-crease phase. if the program has to start after 12
hours.)
7.5 Refresh 3. To activate Delay Start option, touch
To refresh clothes that were in storage. the Start/Pause button.
Maximal load cannot exceed 1 kg. Time to start decreases on the display.

7.6 Time Drying 7.9 Buzzer

For cottons, synthetics and mixed. Lets The sound is heard at the:
the user to set drying time from • cycle end
minimum 10 min to maximum of 2 hours • start and end of crease guard phase
(in 10 min steps). When this option is The buzzer option is by default always
maximum, load indicator disappears. on. You can use this option to activate or
The cycle lasts as long as set deactivate the sound.
drying time regardless of the
size of a load and its
dryness.
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8. BEFORE FIRST USE

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

To unlock the rear drum locks:

1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Set any program.
3. Press the Start/Pause button.
Drum starts to rotate. Rear drum locks
are automatically deactivated. Rotating drum.
Before you use the appliance to dry
items:
• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a
moist cloth.
• Start a 1 hour program 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 Working fans.
starting up. This is normal for
compressor powered
appliances such as
refrigerators and freezers.

8.1 Unusual smell

The appliance is tightly packed.
After product unpacking you can feel an
unusual smell. This is normal for brand
new products.
Working pump and transferring
Appliance is built of several different condensation to the tank.
types of material which all together can
generate unusual smell.
Over usage time, after few drying cycles
unusual smell gradually disappears.

8.2 Noises
Different noises may be
heard at different times
during the drying cycle. They
are perfectly normal
operating sounds.
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9. DAILY USE
9.1 Preparing the laundry • Always set the program suitable for
the type of laundry.
Very often the clothes after • Do not put light and dark colours
washing cycle are kneaded together.
and tangled altogether. • Use suitable program for cottons,
Drying kneaded and tangled jersey and knitwear to reduce
clothes is inefficient. shrinkage.
To assure proper air flow and • Do not exceed the maximum load
even drying it is stated in the programs chapter or
recommended to shake and shown on the display.
load one by one the clothes • Dry only the laundry that is suitable
to the tumble dryer. for tumble drying. Refer to the fabric
label on the items.
To assure proper drying process: • Do not dry large and small items
• Close the zips. together. Small items can be trapped
• Close the fasteners of duvet covers. inside the large items and remain wet.
• Do not dry ties or ribbons loose (e.g. • Shake the large clothes, fabrics before
apron ribbons). Tie them before you placing in the tumble dryer. It is to
start a program. avoid moist places inside the fabric
• Remove all items from pockets. after the drying cycle.
• Turn items with the internal layer
made of cotton inside out. Cotton
layer must be faced outwards.

Fabric label Description

Laundry is suitable for tumble drying.

Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at higher temperatures.

Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at low temperatures only.

Laundry is not suitable for tumble drying.

9.2 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.
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9.3 Turning on the appliance Real drying time will depend

on type of the load (quantity
and composition), the room
temperature and the
humidity of your laundry
4
after spin drying phase.

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

To turn on the appliance:

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

9.4 Auto Off function

To decrease the energy consumption,
the Auto Off function turns the appliance
off automatically: To activate or deactivate an option touch
• if the Start/Pause touch button is not the relevant button or a two button
touched within 5 minutes. combination.
• 5 minutes after a cycle ends. its symbol appears on the display or the
Push the On/Off button to turn on the led above the corresponding button
appliance. lights up.
If the appliance is on, some indications
appear on the display. 9.7 Child lock option
The child lock can be set to prevent
9.5 Setting a programme 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:

Use the programme dial to set the

programme.
The approximate programme duration
appears on the display.

1. Turn the dryer on.

2. Select 1 of the available programs.
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3. Touch and hold down 2 buttons at If the drying cycle is finished, the symbol
the same time. appears on the display. If the Buzzer
The symbol appears on the display. option is activated, the acoustic signal
4. To deactivate the child lock, touch sounds intermittently for 1 minute.
the above buttons again until the
symbol disappears. If you do not turn off the
appliance, the anti-crease
9.8 Starting a program phase starts (not active with
all programmes). Flashing
symbol signals the execution
of the anti-crease phase.
Laundry can be removed
during this phase.
4
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.
To start the program: Possible causes of unsatisfactory drying
results:
Touch the Start/Pause button.
The appliance starts and the LED above • Inadequate default dryness level
the button stops flashing and stays on. settings. See chapter Adjustment of
default dryness level
9.9 Program change • Room temperature is too low or too
high. Optimal room temperature is
To change a program: between 18°-25°C.
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.

9.10 Programme end

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

10. HINTS AND TIPS

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

Water hardness can be - Medium
different for different - Hard
locations. Water hardness 5. Touch the Start/Pause button
has an effect on the water repeatedly until you reach the
conductivity and the desired water hardness level.
operation of the conductivity
sensor in the appliance. If Water hard-
you know the value of the Display symbol
ness level
water conductivity you can
adjust the sensor to dry with
Soft
the better results
(recommended to set the
"soft water hardness" to get Medium
the laundry more dried).
Hard
The appliance allows you to chose 6. To memorise the setting touch and
between 3 levels (Hard, Medium, Soft) hold down the Quiet and Refresh
corresponding to different ranges of buttons at the same time for
water hardness. approximately 2 seconds.
The appliance allows you to chose
between 3 levels (Hard, Medium, Soft) 10.3 Deactivating the tank
corresponding to different ranges of
water hardness.
indicator
The water container indicator is activated
Water the results from by default. It illuminates at the end of the
hardness the included drying cycle or during the cycle if the
ppm water reservoir is full. If the draining kit is
water hardness
kit. installed the water container is drained
automatically and the indicator can be
Soft < 150 C01-C03 deactivated.
Medium 150 - 300 C04-C05 To deactivate the indicator:
1. Turn the appliance on.
Hard > 300 C06-C07 2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of the available
Depending on the country, the water programmes.
hardness is expressed in equivalent 4. Touch and hold down Refresh and
scales: e.g. French degrees (°f), German Time Drying buttons at the same
degrees (°d), English degrees (°e), time.
mmol/l and ppm One of 2 configurations is possible:
If necessary, please contact your local • the Tank indicator: is on if the
water authority to check the water
hardness in your area. symbol appears - the
water container indicator is
To change the default water hardness: permanently activated
1. Turn the appliance on. • the Tank indicator: is off if the
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of the available programs. symbol appears - the
4. Touch and hold down the Quiet and water container indicator is
Refresh buttons at the same time. permanently deactivated
One of the symbols appears on the
display:
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11. CARE AND CLEANING

11.1 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

performances clean the filter
regularly , clogged filter lead
to longer cycles and energy
consumption increase. Throw the lint in the dustbin.
Use your hand to clean the 4. If necessary, clean the filter with a
filter , and if necessary , a vacuum cleaner. Close the filter.
vacuum cleaner . 5. If necessary, remove lint from the
filter socket and gasket. You can use
CAUTION! a vacuum cleaner. Place the filter
Avoid the use of water to back inside the filter socket.
clean the filter. Instead throw
away lint in the dustbin
( avoid dispersion of plastic
fiber in water ambient).

1. Open the door. Pull the filter up.

11.2 Emptying the water

container
2. Push the hook to open the filter.
Empty the condensed water container
after each drying cycle.
If the condensed water container is full,
the programme stops automatically. The
Tank 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.

3. Gather lint with hand from both

internal parts of the filter.
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2. Open the condenser cover.

2. Pull the plastic connection out and

drain the water into a basin or
equivalent receptacle.

3. Turn the lever to unlock the

condenser lid.

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.

11.3 Cleaning the condenser

4. Lower the condenser lid.
If the symbol Condenser 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.
5. If necessary, remove the fluff from the
To inspect: condenser and its compartment. You
1. Open the door. Pull the filter up. can use a wet cloth and/or a vacuum
cleaner with a brush attachment.

6. Close the condenser lid.

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7. Turn the lever until it clicks into

position.
8. Put the filter back.
11.5 Cleaning the drum
WARNING!
11.4 Cleaning the humidity Disconnect the appliance
sensor before you clean it.

CAUTION! Use a standard neutral soap detergent to

Risk of humidity sensor clean the inner surface of the drum and
damage. Do not use drum lifters. Dry the cleaned surfaces
abrasive materials or steel with a soft cloth.
wool to clean the sensor.
CAUTION!
To assure best drying results the Do not use abrasive
appliance is equipped with metal materials or steel wool to
humidity sensor. It is placed on the inner clean the drum.
side of the door area.
Over usage time the surface of the 11.6 Cleaning the control
sensor may get dirty what deteriorates panel and housing
the drying performance.
Use a standard neutral soap detergent to
We recommend to clean the sensor at clean the control panel and housing.
least 3 or 4 times or if you observe the
drop of drying performance. Use a moist cloth to clean. Dry the
cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.
To clean you can use harder side of dish-
washing sponge and bit of vinegar or CAUTION!
dish soap. Do not use furniture
cleaning agents or cleaning
To clean the sensor: agents which can cause
1. Open the loading door. corrosion.
2. Clean the surfaces of the humidity
sensor wiping off the metal surface 11.7 Cleaning the airflow slots
several times.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove fluff
from the airflow slots.
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12. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem 1) Possible cause Remedy

The tumble dryer is not connected Connect to the mains socket.

to the mains supply.

The door is open. Close the door.

The tumble dry-
The On/Off button was not push- Push the On/Off button.
er does not op-
ed.
erate.
The Start/Pause button was not Touch the Start/Pause button.
touched.

The appliance is in standby mode. Push the On/Off button.

Incorrect program selection. Select a suitable program. 2)

The filter is clogged. Clean the filter. 3)

Dryness Level option was set to Change Dryness Level option to

iron dry.4) higher level.

The load was too large. Do not exceed the maximum load
size.
Unsatisfactory
drying result. The airflow slots are clogged. Clean the airflow slots at the bot-
tom of the appliance.

Dirt on the humidity sensor in the Clean the front surface of the
drum. drum.

Dryness level not set to desired Adjust the dryness level. 5)

level.

The condenser is clogged. Clean the condenser. 3)

The filter is not locked into posi- Put the filter in the correct posi-
The loading tion. tion.
door does not
close Laundry is trapped between the Remove trapped items and close
door and the seal. the door.

Not possible to After cycle start it is not possible to Turn the tumble dryer off and on.
change the pro- change the program or option. Change the program or option as
gram or option. required.

Not possible to The option you tried to select is Turn the tumble dryer off and on.
select an option. not available for the selected pro- Change the program or option as
Acoustic signal gram. required.
is emitted.

Defective drum lamp. Contact the service centre to re-

No drum light
place the drum lamp.
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Problem 1) Possible cause Remedy

Unexpected du- The drying duration is calculated This is automated — the appliance
ration time on according to load size and damp- is working correctly.
the display. ness.

Program inac- The water container is full. Drain the water container, push the
tive. Start/Pause button. 3)

Load size is small. Select time program. The time val-

ue must be related to the load. To
Drying cycle too dry 1 item or a small amount of
short or stops laundry we recommend short dry-
without drying ing times.
the load.
The laundry is too dry. Select time program or higher dry-
ness level (e.g. extra dry)
The filter is clogged. Clean the filter.

The load is too large. Do not exceed the maximum load

size.

The laundry was not spun suffi- Spin the laundry well.
Drying cycle too
ciently.
long 6)
Too low or too high room temper- Ensure a room temperature higher
ature - this is not the appliance than +5°C and lower than +35°C.
malfunction. Optimal room temperature to ach-
ieve best drying results is between
19°-24°C.
1) If there is an error message on the display (e.g. E51): Turn the tumble dryer off and on. Select a new
program. Push the Start/Pause button. If the appliance does not operate contact the service centre and
provide the error code.
2) Follow the program description — see PROGRAMS chapter
3) See chapter CARE AND CLEANING
4) Only dryers with Dryness Level option
5) See HINTS AND TIPS chapter
6) Note: After a maximum of 5 hours the drying cycle ends automatically.

13. TECHNICAL DATA

Height x Width x Depth 850 x 600 x 600 mm (maximum 665 mm)

Max. depth with the appliance door open 1100 mm

Max. width with the appliance door open 950 mm

Adjustable height 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation)

Drum volume 118 l

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Maximum load volume 8 kg

Voltage 230-240 V

Frequency 50 Hz

Total power 900 W

Type of use Household

Permitted ambient temperature + 5°C to + 35°C

Level of protection against ingress of solid IPX4

particles and moisture ensured by the pro-
tective cover, except where the low voltage
equipment has no protection against mois-
ture

This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases, hermetically sealed

Gas designation R134a

Weight 0,28 kg

Global-warming potential (GWP) 1430

14. ACCESSORIES
14.1 Stacking kit 14.2 Draining kit

Accessory name: DK11.

Included with your AEG appliance.
For thorough draining of the condensed
water into a basin, siphon, gully, etc.
Accessory name: SKP11.
After installation, the water container is
Available from your authorised vendor. drained automatically. The water
Stacking kit can be used only between container must stay in the appliance.
washing machines and tumble dryers The installed hose must be minimum 50
specified in the leaflet. See the leaflet cm to maximum 100 cm from floor level.
attached. The hose cannot be in a loop. Decrease
Read carefully the instructions supplied the length of the hose if necessary.
with the accessory.
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Read carefully the instructions supplied Available from your authorised vendor.
with the accessory.
For increasing the height of the
appliance in order to ease loading and
14.3 Pedestal with drawer 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.

Accessory name: PDST60.

15. WARRANTY
FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW (collectively “Electrolux”) of 3-5
ZEALAND Niall Burgess Road, Mount
Wellington, in respect of
ALL AEG BRANDED APPLIANCES
Appliances purchased in New
This document sets out the terms and Zealand;
conditions of the product warranties e) ‘Warranty Period’ means the
for AEG Appliances. It is an important period specified in clause 3 of
document. Please keep it with your this warranty;
proof of purchase documents in a safe f) ‘you’ means the purchaser of the
place for future reference should there Appliance not having purchased
be a manufacturing defect in your the Appliance for re-sale, and
Appliance. This warranty is in addition ‘your’ has a corresponding
to other rights you may have under meaning.
the Australian Consumer Law. 2. Application: This warranty only
1. In this warranty: applies to new Appliances,
a) ‘ACL’ or ‘Australian Consumer purchased and used in Australia or
Law’ means Schedule 2 to the New Zealand and is in addition to
Competition and Consumer Act (and does not exclude, restrict, or
2010; modify in any way) other rights and
b) ‘Appliance’ means any Electrolux remedies under a law to which the
product purchased by you and Appliances or services relate,
accompanied by this document; including any non-excludable
c) ‘ASC’ means Electrolux’s statutory guarantees in Australia and
authorised serviced centres; New Zealand.
d) ‘AEG’ is the brand controlled by 3. Warranty Period: Subject to these
Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd terms and conditions, this warranty
of 163 O’Riordan Street, Mascot continues for in Australia for a period
NSW 2020, ABN 51 004 762 341 of 60 months and in New Zealand for
in respect of Appliances a period of 60 months, following the
purchased in Australia and date of original purchase of the
Electrolux (NZ) Limited Appliance.
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4. Repair or replace warranty: During – incomplete or improper

the Warranty Period, Electrolux or its installation;
ASC will, at no extra charge if your – incorrect, improper or
Appliance is readily accessible for inappropriate operation;
service, without special equipment – insect or vermin infestation;
and subject to these terms and – failure to comply with any
conditions, repair or replace any additional instructions
parts which it considers to be supplied with the Appliance;
defective. Electrolux may, in its In addition, Electrolux is not
absolute discretion, choose whether liable under this warranty if:
the remedy offered for a valid – the Appliance has been, or
warranty claim is repair or Electrolux reasonably believes
replacement. Electrolux or its ASC that the Appliance has been,
may use refurbished parts to repair used for purposes other than
your Appliance. You agree that any those for which the Appliance
replaced Appliances or parts was intended, including
become the property of Electrolux. where the Appliance has
5. Travel and transportation costs: been used for any non-
Subject to clause 7, Electrolux will domestic purpose;
bear the reasonable cost of – the Appliance is modified
transportation, travel and delivery of without authority from
the Appliance to and from Electrolux Electrolux in writing;
or its ASC. Travel and transportation – the Appliance’s serial number
will be arranged by Electrolux as part or warranty seal has been
of any valid warranty claim. removed or defaced.
6. Proof of purchase is required before 8. How to claim under this warranty:
you can make a claim under this To enquire about claiming under this
warranty. warranty, please follow these steps:
7. Exclusions: You may not make a a. carefully check the operating
claim under this warranty unless the instructions, user manual and the
defect claimed is due to faulty or terms of this warranty;
defective parts or workmanship. This b. have the model and serial
warranty does not cover: number of the Appliance
a) light globes, batteries, filters or available;
similar perishable parts; c. have the proof of purchase (e.g.
b) parts and Appliances not an invoice) available;
supplied by Electrolux; d. telephone the numbers shown
c) cosmetic damage which does below.
not affect the operation of the 9. Australia: For Appliances and
Appliance; services provided by Electrolux in
d) damage to the Appliance caused Australia: Electrolux goods come
by: with guarantees that cannot be
– negligence or accident; excluded under the Australian
– misuse or abuse, including Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
failure to properly maintain or replacement or refund for a major
service; failure and for compensation for any
– improper, negligent or faulty other reasonably foreseeable loss or
servicing or repair works done damage. You are also entitled to
by anyone other than an have the Appliance repaired or
Electrolux authorised repairer replaced if the Appliance fails to be
or ASC; of acceptable quality and the failure
– normal wear and tear; does not amount to a major failure.
– power surges, electrical storm ‘Acceptable quality’ and ‘major
damage or incorrect power failure’ have the same meaning as
supply; referred to in the ACL.
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10. New Zealand: For Appliances and commercial purposes the Consumer
services provided by Electrolux in Guarantee Act does not apply.
New Zealand, the Appliances come 11. Confidentiality: You accept that if
with a guarantee by Electrolux you make a warranty claim, Electrolux
pursuant to the provisions of the and its agents including ASC may
Consumer Guarantees Act, the Sale exchange information in relation to
of Goods Act and the Fair Trading you to enable Electrolux to meet its
Act. Where the Appliance was obligations under this warranty.
purchased in New Zealand for

Important Notice

Before calling for service, please ensure that the steps listed in clause 8 above have been
followed.

SERVICE AUSTRALIA
aeg.com/au

FOR SERVICE FOR SPARE PARTS

or to find the address of your nearest au- or to find the address of your nearest spare
thorised service centre in Australia parts centre in Australia
PLEASE CALL 1300 363 664 PLEASE CALL 13 13 50
OR EMAIL OR EMAIL
customercare@aegaustralia.com.au customercare@aegaustralia.com.au
For the cost of a local call (Australia only) For the cost of a local call (Australia only)

SERVICE NEW ZEALAND

aegnewzealand.co.nz

FOR SERVICE FOR SPARE PARTS

or to find the address of your nearest au- or to find the address of your nearest spare
thorised service centre in New Zealand parts centre in New Zealand
PLEASE CALL 0800 234 234 PLEASE CALL 0800 10 66 20
OR EMAIL OR EMAIL
customercare@electrolux.co.nz customercare@electrolux.co.nz
(New Zealand only) (New Zealand only)

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16. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

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

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