[. . . ] LAVATHERM 55540 User manual Condenser Dryer 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence. In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral part of our products. [. . . ] To do this, grip the top of the large mesh filter and pull it forwards until it comes loose from the two brackets. Press both journals of the large mesh filter into the brackets on the loading door until they snap into place. Press against the large mesh filter until it locks into the interlock. 20 Care and cleaning If the fine strainer is not fitted, the large mesh filter will not snap into place and the loading door cannot be closed. Cleaning the door seal Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth immediately after the drying cycle has finished. Emptying the condensate tank Empty condensate tank after every drying cycle. If the condensate tank is full, an active programme will break off automatically and the warning led TANK light up. In order to continue the programme, the condensate tank must first be emptied. The condensate is not suitable for drinking or for preparing foodstuffs. Take out drawer containing condensed water container completely 1 and pull up the condensed water container's drainage pipe as far as it will go 2. 2 1 Care and cleaning 2. If the programme has been interrupted as a result of the condensate tank being full: Press the START PAUSE START PAUZE button to continue the drying cycle. 21 The condensate tank has a volume of approx. This is sufficient for around 6 kg of laundry which has previously been spun at 1000 revolutions/ minute. with a coffee filter) to remove any residue and small pieces of fluff. Cleaning heat exchanger If the warning led HEAT EXCHANGER WARMTEWISSELAAR is lighting, the heat exchanger needs to be cleaned. Operating when the heat exchanger is blocked with fluff can damage the dryer. To do this, press the release button on the bottom of the door aperture and open the door in the plinth to the left. Clean fluff from the inside of the door and the heat exchanger front chamber. Use the handle to pull the heat exchanger out of the base and carry it horizontally to prevent any remaining water from spilling. It is best to use a brush or to rinse thoroughly with a hand-held shower. Replace heat exchanger and lock into place (turn both lock washers outwards until they snap into place). Never operate the dryer without the heat exchanger. Cleaning the drum CAUTION!Lime in the water or cleaning agents may form a barely visible lining on the inside of the drum. The degree to which the laundry has been dried is then no longer detected reliably. vinegar-based cleaner) to wipe down the inside of the drum and drum ribs. Care and cleaning 23 Clean operating screen and housing CAUTION!Do not use furniture cleaners or aggressive cleaning agents to clean the machine. Use a damp cloth to wipe down the operating screen and housing. 24 What to do if . . . What to do if . . . Troubleshooting by yourself If, during operation, the dryer shows an error (one or more leds flashing on the control panel), check first of all whether you can remedy the problem yourself by means of the table below. [. . . ] Re-insert cover plates B and C on the opposite site having first rotated them through 180°. 4. 5. 6. Installation 31 7. Unscrew cover plates E from the E front of the machine, rotate through 180°, screw on the oppoG site side. Unscrew door lock F, push down slightly and remove from the front of the machine. Press snap-in button G in and G down, press cover down slightly and remove from front of the machine. Change door lock F over to the opposite side, insert the cable connector and screw down the door interlock. [. . . ]