AEG Heat pump dryer T76781IH1 User Manual

							ProgrammesLoad 1)Properties / Fabric mark
Outdoor2 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 1 kgTo dry hand-washable silk with
warm air and gentle movement./   
Wool  1 kg
Wool fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-washable
woollens. Remove immediately the items 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. M1525
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark
trade mark is a Certification trade mark.”
Extra Quick Mixed2 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.
6.1  Programmes and options selection OptionsProgrammes 1)Dry PlusReverse
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							 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 Outdoor  Silk   Wool     Extra Quick Mixed  1) Together with the programme you can set 1 or more options.6.2  Consumption DataProgrammeSpun at / residual humidityDrying timeEnergy
consump- tionCottons 8 kgCupboard Dry1400 rpm / 50%130 min.1,67 kWh 1000 rpm / 60%154 min.1,99 kWhIron Dry1400 rpm / 50%97 min.1,21 kWh 1000 rpm / 60%118 min.1,51 kWhwww.aeg.com12                                   
						

							ProgrammeSpun at / residual humidityDrying timeEnergy
consump- tionSynthetics 3,5 kgCupboard Dry1200 rpm / 40%55 min.0,60 kWh 800 rpm / 50%67 min.0,75 kWh7.  OPTIONS7.1  Dry Plus
This option can be used to adjust the
level of dryness. There are 3 levels to
choose from:
 - the default setting which is related
to the programme.
 - select to get the laundry slightly
more dried.
 - select to get the laundry dried
more thoroughly.
7.2  Reverse Plus
For gentle drying of delicate and
temperature sensitive textiles (e.g.
acrylic, viscose). Also helps to reduce
creasing. For fabrics with the symbol 
on the fabric label.
7.3  Anticrease
The anti-crease phase adds 30 to 90
minutes at the end of the drying cycle.
Gentle drum rotations reduce creasing.
Laundry can be removed during 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 is activated by default. You
can use this function to activate or
deactivate the sound.You can activate the Buzzer
option with all programmes.7.5  Time Drying
For use with the Time Drying programme
only. Allows the user to set the drying duration from 10 minutes up to 2 hours
(in 10 minute intervals).
7.6  Delay StartDelay the start of a drying
programme from 30 minutes
up to 20 hours.
1. Set the drying programme and
options.
2. Push the Delay Start button
repeatedly until the desired delay
time appears (e.g. 
 if the
programme is to start after 12 hours.)
3. To activate the Delay Start push the
Start/Pause button. The timer will
start to count down.
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							8. BEFORE FIRST USERear drum packaging is
removed automatically when
dryer is activated for the first
time. Possible to hear some
noise.
Before you use the appliance for the first time:
• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a moist cloth.
• Start a short programme (e.g. 30 minutes) 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.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.
• Do not dry large and small items together. Small items can be trapped
inside the large and remain not dried.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:
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							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:
• if the Start/Pause button was not pushed 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.
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							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.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 the laundry well before drying. • Do not exceed the load sizes 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 distilled water like that used for steam ironing. If it is necessary, cleanthe distilled water before (e.g. with a
coffee filter) to remove any particles.
• 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.10.2  Adjustment of dryness
levels
To change the default dryness level:
1. Turn the appliance on.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of the available
programmes.
4. Push and hold down the  Dry Plus
and  Anticrease  buttons at the same
time.
One of the symbols appears on the display:
 - Maximum dryness
 - Extra dryness
 - Standard dryness
5. Push the  Start/Pause  button
repeatedly until you reach the
desired dryness level.
6. To set the new dryness level as the
default, push the  Dry Plus and 
Anticrease  buttons for
approximately 2 seconds at the same
time.10.3  Deactivating the tank
indicator
The water container indicator is activated by default. It illuminates at the end of thedrying cycle or during the cycle if the water reservoir is full. If the draining kit isinstalled the water container is drainedautomatically and the indicator can bedeactivated.
To deactivate the indicator:
1. Turn the appliance on.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Select 1 of the available
programmes.
4. Push and hold down the  Dry Plus
and  Buzzer  buttons at the same
time.
One of 2 configurations is possible: • the Tank indicator: is on if the
symbol 
 appears - the
water container indicator is
permanently  activated
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							• the Tank indicator: is off if thesymbol 
 appears - the
water container indicator is
permanently  deactivated11. CARE AND CLEANING11.1  Cleaning the filter
At the end of each cycle the  Filter 
indicator comes on and you must clean
the filter.The filter collects the fluff
produced during the drying
cycle.
1. Open the door. Pull the filter up.
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 a
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. Place the filter
back inside the filter socket.
11.2  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 
Tank  indicator comes on and you must
empty the water container.
To empty the water container:
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							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.
11.3  Cleaning the condenser
If the Condenser  indicator flashes,
inspect the condenser and its compartment. If it is dirty, clean it.
WARNING!
Do not touch the metal
surface with bare hands. Risk
of injury. Wear protective
gloves. Clean carefully to do
not damage the metal
surface.
To inspect:
1. Open the door. Pull the filter up.
2.Slide the release button on the
bottom of the door to open the condenser door.
3. Turn the lever to unlock the
condenser cover.
4. Lower the condenser cover.
5.If necessary, remove the fluff from
the heat exchanger and its
compartment. You can use a wet
cloth and/or a vacuum cleaner with a
brush attachment.
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							6.Close the heat exchanger cover.
7. Turn the lever until it clicks into
position.
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 lifters. 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 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 setting.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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