AEG Heat pump dryer T76385AH3 User Manual

							ProgrammesLoad 1)Properties / Fabric mark
Easy Iron1 kg (or 5shirts)
Easy care fabrics for which a minimum of ironing
is necessary. The drying results can be different
from one type of fabric to the other. Shake the
items before you put them in the appliance.
When the programme is completed, Immediate-
ly remove the items and put them on a hanger.
/ 
  
Active Wear2 kg
To dry outdoor pieces of clothing, technical,
sports, pile fabrics, waterproof and breathable
jackets, shell jacket teamed with a removable
fleece or inner insulation.Silk/Lingerie1 kgTo dry silk/lingerie with warm air
and gentle movement./   
Wool 
4)
1 kg
To dry the cloths made of wool . The cloths be-
come soft and cosy. We recommend to remove
the cloths immediately after the programme
end. To increase or to decrease the level of the
remaining moisture of the laundry you can use
the function Dry Plus.Extra Quick Mixed3 kgTo dry cotton and synthetic fabrics./   1)  The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2)  For test institutes only:  Standard programmes for tests are specified in the EN 61121 document. If is
necessary to correct the remaining moisture level of the laundry, adjust the programme with the Dry Plus
option Clean the filter after each cycle
3)  The 
 Cottons Cupboard Dry programme is the “Standard cotton programme” and it is suitable
to dry normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.
4)  The wool drying cycle of this machine has been approved by The  Woolmark Company for the drying
of machine washable wool products provided that the products are washed and dried according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this machine.  M1221. In UK,
Eire, Hong Kong and India the  Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark.
6.1 Programmes and options selection OptionsProgrammes 1)Dry PlusReverse
PlusAnticreaseTime Dry- ingCottons; Extra Dry  ENGLISH11              
						

							 OptionsProgrammes 1)Dry PlusReversePlusAnticreaseTime Dry- ingCottons; Cupboard Dry +  Cottons; Cupboard Dry   Cottons; Iron Dry  Jeans  Bed Linen  Duvets   Time Drying  Synthetics; Extra Dry Synthetics; Cupboard Dry Synthetics; Iron Dry Easy Iron Active Wear  Silk/Lingerie  Wool   2)Extra Quick Mixed  1) Together with the programme you can set 1 or more options.
2)  Only with the drying rack — see chapter ACCESSORIES.6.2  Consumption DataProgrammeSpun at / residual humidityDrying timeEnergy
consump- tionCottons 8 kgCupboard Dry1400 rpm / 50%159 min.2,32 kWh 1000 rpm / 60%181 min.2,65 kWhIron Dry1400 rpm / 50%111 min.1,66 kWh 1000 rpm / 60%127 min.1,89 kWhwww.aeg.com12                                 
						

							ProgrammeSpun at / residual humidityDrying timeEnergy
consump- tionSynthetics 3,5 kgCupboard Dry1200 rpm / 40%57 min.0,64 kWh 800 rpm / 50%65 min.0,72 kWh7.  OPTIONS7.1  Dry Plus
This option helps to get the laundry
more dried. There are 3 possible
selections:
 - the default selection which is
related to the programme.
 - the selection to get the laundry
lightly dried.
 - the selection to get the laundry
more dried.
7.2  Reverse Plus
To dry more lightly the sensitive and
temperature sensitive textiles (e.g. acrylic, viscose). This option helps also to
decrease the creases on the laundry. For
fabrics with the symbol 
 on the fabric
label.
7.3  Anticrease
Extends anti-crease phase (30 minutes) at
the end of the drying cycle to 90
minutes. This option prevents laundry from creases. Laundry can be removedduring the anti-crease phase.
7.4  Buzzer
When the buzzer option is activated you
can hear the buzzer at the:
• cycle end
• anti-crease phase start and end
• cycle interruption
The buzzer option is by default always
on. You can use this function to activate or deactivate the sound.You can activate the Buzzer
option with all programmes.7.5  Time Drying
Operates only with the Time Drying
programme. Lets the user to set special
time of drying programme from
minimum 10 min. to maximum of 2 hours
(in 10 min. steps).
7.6  Delay StartLets to delay the start of a
drying programme from
minimum of 30 minutes to
maximum of 20 hours.
1. Set the drying programme and
options.
2. Push the Delay Start button again
and again.
the necessary time of the delay come
into the view on the display (e.g. 
if the programme has to start after 12hours.)
3. To activate the Delay Start option,
push the Start/Pause button. The time to start decreases on the
display.
8.  BEFORE FIRST USEBefore you use the appliance for the first
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							• Start a short programme (e.g. 30minutes) with moist laundry.At the beginning of drying
cycle (3-5 min.) there could
be a slightly higher sound
level. It is because of start of
the compressor that is
normal for compressor
powered appliances such:
refrigerators, freezers.9.  DAILY USE9.1  Preparing the laundry
• Close the zippers.
• Close the fasteners of the duvet covers.
• Do not keep ties or ribbons loose (e.g. apron ribbons). Tie them before
you start a programme.
• Remove all items from the pockets. • If an item has the internal layer made of cotton, turn it inside out. Make sure
that the cotton layer is always external
• We recommend that you set the correct programme applicable for the
type of fabrics that are in the
appliance.• Do not put fabrics with strong colours
together with fabrics with light
colours. Strong colours can bleed.
• Use an applicable programme for cotton jersey and knitwear to prevent
the items to shrink.
• Make sure that the laundry weight is not more than the maximum weight
that is in the programme table.
• Dry only the laundry that is applicable for tumble dryer. Refer to the fabriclabel on the items.Fabric labelDescriptionLaundry that is applicable for tumble drying.Laundry that is applicable for tumble drying and resists higher drying
temperature.Laundry that is applicable for tumble drying but only with low drying
temperature.Laundry that is not applicable for tumble drying.9.2  Loading the laundryCAUTION!
Do not lock the laundry in
between the appliance door
and rubber seal.
1. Pull the appliance door.
2. Load loosely the laundry.
3. Close the appliance door.
9.3  Turning on the appliance
To turn on the appliance:
Push the On/Off button.
If the appliance is on, some indications
come in to the view on the display.9.4  Auto stand-by function
To decrease the energy consumption,
the automatic stand-by function
deactivates the appliance:
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							• if the Start/Pause button was notpushed in the time of 5 minutes.
• after 5 minutes from the programme end.
Push the On/Off button to activate the appliance.
If the appliance is on, some indications come in to the view on the display.9.5  Setting a programme
Use the programme dial to set the
programme.
The possible time to complete the
programme comes into the view on the display.
The drying time you see is
related to the load of 5 kg
for cotton and jeans
programmes. For the other
programmes the drying time
is related to the
recommended loads. The
drying time of the cotton
and jeans programmes with
the load more than 5 kg is
longer.9.6  Options
Together with the programme you can
set 1 or more special options.
To activate or deactivate the option push
the applicable button .
When the option is activated the LED above the button or symbol on the
display comes into the view.9.7  Child lock option
The child lock can be set to prevent the
children to play with the appliance. The
child lock option locks all push buttons and the programme dial (this optiondoes not lock  On/Off button).
You can activate the child lock option:
• before you push the  Start/Pause
button - the appliance cannot start
• after you push the  Start/Pause button
- programmes and option selection is off.
Child lock option activation:
1. Turn on the dryer.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of the available
programmes.
4. Push at the same time and hold
down the  Dry Plus and Reverse Plus
buttons .
The symbol 
 comes into the view on
the display.
5. To deactivate the child lock, push
again the above buttons until the
symbol goes out of the view.
9.8  Starting a programme
To start the programme:
Push the  Start/Pause  button.
The appliance starts and the LED above the button does not flash but is stable.
9.9  Programme change
To change a programme:
1. Push the On/Off button to turn off
the appliance.
2. Push again the On/Off button to turn
on the appliance.
3. Set a new programme.
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							9.10 Programme endClean the filter and drain the
water container after each
drying cycle. (See chapter
CARE AND CLEANING.)
If the drying cycle is completed, the
symbol 
flashes on the display. If the
Buzzer option is on, the acoustic signal
sounds intermittently for 1 minute.
If you do not turn off the
appliance, the crease guard
phase starts. Laundry can be
removed during this phase.
To remove the laundry:
1. Push the On/Off button for 2
seconds to turn off the appliance.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Remove the laundry.
4. Close the appliance door.
10.  HINTS AND TIPS10.1  Ecological hints
• Spin good the laundry before drying. • Use the load volumes which are specified in the programme chart.
• Clean the filter after each drying cycle.
• Do not use fabric softener to wash and then dry. In the tumble dryer
laundry becomes soft automatically.
• Use the condensate as distilled water, e.g. for steam ironing. If it is necessary
clean the condensate before (e.g.
with a coffee filter) to remove possible
small pieces of fluff.
• Always keep the airflow slots on the bottom of the appliance clear.
• Make sure that is good airflow in the appliance installation position.10.2  Adjustment of the
remaining laundry moisture
degree
To change the default degree of the
remaining moisture of the laundry:
1. Turn on the appliance.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of available programmes.
4. Push at the same time and hold
down the  Dry Plus and Anticrease
buttons.
One of the symbols goes into the view
on the display:
 - the maximum dry laundry
 - the more dry laundry
 - the standard dry laundry
5. Push the  Start/Pause  button again
and again until you set necessary
degree.
6. To memorise the setting, push at the
same time the  Dry Plus and 
Anticrease  buttons for
approximately 2 seconds.10.3  Deactivating the Tank
indicator
The water container indicator is by default on. It starts to light at the end of
the drying cycle or during the cycle if thewater reservoir is full. If the draining kit isinstalled the water container is drained automatically and indicator can bepermanently off.
To deactivate the indicator:
1. Turn on the appliance.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of available programmes.
4. Push at the same time and hold
down the  Dry Plus and Buzzer
buttons.
One of 2 configurations is possible: • the Tank indicator: is on and the
symbol 
 goes into the
view - the water container
indicator is permanently  on
• the Tank indicator: is off and the
symbol 
 goes into the
view - the water container
indicator is permanently  off
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							11. CARE AND CLEANING11.1  Cleaning the filter
At the end of each cycle the indicator 
Filter  is on and you must clean the filter.The filter collects the fluff.
The fluff occurs while the
cloths are dried in the
tumble dryer.
1. Open the door. Pull the filter.
2.Push the hook to open the filter.
3.Use a moist hand to clean both parts
of the filter.
4. If necessary clean the filter with the
brush under warm tap water and/or a
vacuum cleaner. Close the filter.
5. If necessary remove fluff from the
filter socket and gasket. You can use a vacuum cleaner. Put the filter inside
the filter socket.
11.2  Draining the water
container
Drain the condensed water container after each drying cycle.
If the condensed water container is full,
the programme breaks off automatically.
The indicator  Tank is on and you must
drain the water container.
To drain the water container:
1. Pull the water container and keep it
in horizontal position.
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							2.Move the plastic connection out and
drain the water into a basin or
equivalent receptacle.
3. Move plastic connection in and install
water container.
4. To continue the programme press
the Start/Pause button.
11.3  Cleaning the heat
exchanger
If the indicator  Condenser flashes, do
the inspection of the heat exchanger and
its compartment. If there is a dirt, clean
it.
To do the inspection:
1. Open the door. Pull the filter.
2.Move the release button on the
bottom of the door to open the heat
exchanger door.
3. Turn the blockage to unlock the heat
exchanger cover.
4. Lower the heat exchanger cover.
5.If necessary, remove the fluff from
the heat exchanger and its
compartment. You can use wet cloth and/or a vacuum cleaner with the
brush.
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							6.Close the heat exchanger cover.
7. Lock the blockage until it snaps.
8. Put the filter back.
11.4  Cleaning the drumWARNING!
Disconnect the appliance
before you clean it.
Use a standard neutral soap detergent to
clean the inner surface of the drum and
drum ribs. Dry the cleaned surfaces with
a soft cloth.CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive
materials or steel wool to
clean the drum.11.5  Cleaning the control
panel and housing
Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the control panel and housing.
Use a moist cloth to clean. Dry the
cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.
CAUTION!
Do not use furniture
cleaning agents or cleaning
agents which can cause
corrosion to clean the
appliance.11.6  Cleaning the airflow slots
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff
from the airflow slots.
12.  TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem 1)Possible causeRemedy
The tumble dry-
er does not op-
erate.
The tumble dryer is not connected
to mains supply.Connect in at mains socket. Check
fuse in fuse box (domestic installa-
tion).The loading door is opened.Close the loading door.The On/Off button was not push-
ed.Push the On/Off button.The Start/Pause button was not
pushed.Push the Start/Pause button.The appliance is in the standby
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							Problem 1)Possible causeRemedy
Unsatisfactory
drying result.
Incorrect programme selection.Do the selection of the applicable
programme. 2)The filter is clogged.Clean the filter. 3)The Dry Plus option was in mini-
mum level. 4)Change the Dry Plus option to the
moderate or maximum level. 4)Too high volume of the load.Obey the maximum load volume.The airflow grill is clogged.Clean the airflow grill in the bot-
tom of the appliance.Dirt on the humidity sensor in the
drum.Clean the front surface of the
drum.Incorrect remaining laundry mois-
ture degree.Adjust remaining laundry moisture
degree. 5)The heat exchanger is clogged.Clean the heat exchanger. 3)The loading
door does not
closedThe filter not locked in the posi-
tion.Put the filter in the correct posi-
tion.The laundry is locked between the
door and the seal.Put the load correctly in the drum.
Err (Error) on
the display.
You try to change the programme
or the option after the start of the
cycle.Turn the tumble dryer off and on.
Make the new selection.The option you try to activate is
not applicable with the selected
programme.Turn the tumble dryer off and on.
Make the new selection.No drum lightDefective drum lamp.Contact the service centre to re-
place the drum lamp.Abnormally
elapsing time on
the display.The time to end is calculated on
the basis of the volume and damp-
ness of the laundry.The automatic procedure — this is
not the appliance malfunction.Programme in-
active.The water container is full.Drain the water container, push
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