User manual LG TD-C70040E

[. . . ] It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details. Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: ­ Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying. The higher the spin, the greater the savings that can be made in energy and time during drying. [. . . ] ^ Close the door. ^ Use your fingers to remove the fluff from the surface of the filter. 17 Cleaning and care Cleaning them with water If there is a great deal of compacted fluff on any of the filters, they can be removed and cleaned under hot running water. ^ Place the filters back in the door opening (the left and right filters are identical) with the finger holders facing upwards. See illustration. Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply. ^ Clean the housing and control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water. ^ The drum and other stainless steel parts can be cleaned with a suitable proprietary stainless steel cleaner following the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all-purpose cleaners. ^ A microfibre E-Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. It can be washed 300 times. ^ To remove the filters in the door opening, grip the holder and push upwards in the direction of the arrow to remove it. ^ Dry the filters thoroughly with care. , Do not replace them if they are damp or wet. Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults. ^ Push the large filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position. Ensure it is facing the correct way. 18 Cleaning and care Cleaning the condenser unit Detergent residue, hair and fine fluff from the dryer can get through the fluff filters and block the condenser unit. Remedy Fluff is collected by the fluff filters and can be easily removed (see "Cleaning and care"). The laundry is not sufficiently dry. ­ Finish drying using "Warm air" (timed drying). ­ Select a more suitable drying programme next time (see "Programme chart"). Change the lamp as described at the end of this section. The interior drum lighting does not come on. The lighting switches off automatically (to save energy). The lamp needs changing. 23 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying process Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the goes on too long or following causes, switch the dryer off and switch on again even switches off. Ventilation to and from the Open a door or window while the machine is in dryer may be insufficient (e. g. up with fluff or were still wet ­ The fluff filters must be when they were replaced. Detergent residues, hair and Check the condenser unit fine fibres can block up the from time to time and clean condenser unit. zips have prevented the dryer from registering the correct moisture level in the laundry. Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun at the appropriate spin speed. If the problem occurs again, dry garments with long zips using "Warm air" (timed drying). 24 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The condenser unit The inner cover of the ­ Ensure that the condenser service panel will not condenser unit has not unit is positioned correctly shut. Water leaks from the Fluff has collected at ­ Use a cloth to remove any machine after the the bottom of the fluff from the inside of the condenser unit has condenser unit housing. [. . . ] ­ If the Drying indicator lamp is not flashing: the buzzer is deactivated ­ If the Drying indicator lamp is flashing: the buzzer is activated G Switch the machine off with the I-On/0-Off button. To check: ^ Make sure the dryer is switched off, the door is closed and the programme selector is at Finish and then carry out steps A to E. The check is complete. 40 Programmable functions Extending the cooling down time The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can be lengthened if required. The dryer is delivered with the extended cooling down time option deactivated. [. . . ]