This document is a user manual for the AEG T8DBG942R Tumble Dryer, providing comprehensive instructions for its installation, operation, and maintenance.
Function Description
The AEG T8DBG942R is a condenser tumble dryer designed for household use, offering various drying programs and options to suit different fabric types and desired dryness levels. It features a heat pump system, which contributes to its high energy efficiency. The appliance is capable of drying both cotton and synthetic fabrics, including delicate items like wool and silk, as well as specialized items such as bedlinen and outdoor clothing. The dryer aims to provide impeccable performance, incorporating innovative technologies for ease of use and optimal results.
Key functions include:
- Drying Programs: A range of programs tailored for different laundry types and dryness requirements, such as Cottons ECO, Cottons, Synthetics, Mixed, Wool, Silk, Bedlinen, Easy Iron, Outdoor, and Sports.
- Dryness Level Selection: Options to achieve specific dryness levels, including "iron dry," "cupboard dry," "cupboard dry +," and "extra dry."
- Delay Start: Allows users to delay the start of a drying program from 30 minutes up to 20 hours.
- Anti-crease Phase: Extends the anti-crease phase at the end of the drying cycle to prevent creases, with the drum rotating intermittently.
- Time Drying: Enables manual setting of drying time for cottons, synthetics, and mixed fabrics, from 10 minutes to 2 hours.
- Quiet Operation: An option to operate the appliance with low noise, though this may result in a longer cycle time.
- Child Lock: A safety feature to prevent children from interacting with the appliance by locking all touch buttons and the program dial.
- Auto Off Function: Automatically turns off the appliance to reduce energy consumption if inactive for 5 minutes or 5 minutes after a cycle ends.
- Water Container Full Indicator: Alerts the user when the condensed water container is full, automatically pausing the program.
- Filter Clean Indicator: Reminds the user to clean the lint filter after each drying cycle.
- Condenser Check Indicator: Advises the user to inspect and clean the condenser periodically.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: T8DBG942R, PNC916098505
- Type: Condenser Tumble Dryer
- Rated Capacity: 9 kg (for dry items)
- Energy Efficiency Class: A++
- Annual Energy Consumption: 258.7 kWh (based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load)
- Energy Consumption (Standard Cotton Programme):
- Full load: 2.21 kWh
- Partial load: 1.16 kWh
- Drying Time (Standard Cotton Programme):
- Full load: 185 min
- Partial load: 103 min
- Weighted programme time: 138 min
- Condensation Efficiency Class: B
- Average Condensation Efficiency: 81% (at full and partial load)
- Sound Power Level: 65 dB
- Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 850 x 600 x 600 mm (maximal 665 mm depth with door open)
- Max. Depth with Appliance Door Open: 1100 mm
- Max. Width with Appliance Door Open: 950 mm
- Adjustable Height: 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation)
- Drum Volume: 118 l
- Voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Total Power: 900 W
- Left-on Mode Power Absorption: 0.13 W
- Off Mode Power Absorption: 0.13 W
- Duration of Left-on Mode: 10 minutes
- Allowed Ambient Temperature: +5°C to +35°C
- Level of Protection against Ingress of Solid Particles and Moisture: IPX4
- Refrigerant Gas: R134a (fluorinated greenhouse gas, hermetically sealed)
- Refrigerant Weight: 0.260 kg
- Global-warming Potential (GWP): 1430
- Built-in Appliance: No
Usage Features
The tumble dryer is designed for user convenience with features such as:
- Program Dial: For easy selection of drying programs.
- Display: Provides information on selected program, options, remaining cycle time, and indicators for various statuses (e.g., child lock, dryness level, water container, filter, condenser, drying phase, crease guard phase, cooling phase).
- Start/Pause Button: To initiate or pause a drying cycle.
- On/Off Button with Auto Off Function: For powering the appliance on and off, with an energy-saving automatic shutdown.
- Reversible Door: The appliance door can be reversed for ease of loading laundry or installation.
- Laundry Preparation Guidelines: Instructions on how to prepare laundry for optimal drying, including closing zips, removing items from pockets, turning items inside out, and separating light and dark colors.
- Fabric Labels: Guidance on interpreting fabric care labels for tumble drying suitability (e.g., suitable for tumble drying, at higher temperatures, at low temperatures only, not suitable).
- Load Management: Advises not to exceed the maximum load and to avoid drying large and small items together to ensure even drying.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for the appliance's performance and longevity. The manual details several maintenance tasks:
- Cleaning the Filter: The lint filter must be cleaned after each drying cycle. Instructions include opening the door, pulling up the filter, opening it, cleaning both parts with a moist hand, and using a vacuum cleaner if necessary.
- Emptying the Water Container: The condensed water container needs to be emptied after each drying cycle. The manual describes pulling out the container, draining the water, and pushing it back into position.
- Cleaning the Condenser: The condenser and its compartment should be inspected and cleaned at least once every 6 months, especially if the "Condenser" symbol flashes on the display. Users are warned to wear protective gloves and avoid touching metal surfaces with bare hands.
- Cleaning the Drum: The inner surface of the drum and drum lifters should be cleaned with a standard neutral soap detergent and dried with a soft cloth. Abrasive materials or steel wool should not be used.
- Cleaning the Control Panel and Housing: These parts can be cleaned with a moist soft cloth and neutral detergents. Abrasive products, cleaning pads, solvents, or metal objects should be avoided.
- Cleaning the Airflow Slots: A vacuum cleaner can be used to remove fluff from the airflow slots at the bottom of the appliance.
The manual also includes troubleshooting tips for common issues, such as the dryer not operating, unsatisfactory drying results, or the loading door not closing, providing possible causes and remedies.
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