Electrolux lavatherm 56800 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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Cleaning heat exchanger
If the HEAT EXCHANGER display is illuminated, the heat exchanger
needs to be cleaned.
1 Caution! Operating when the heat exchanger is clogged with lint can
damage the dryer. This also increases energy consumption.
1. Open loading door
2. Open base door. To do this, press
the release button located beneath
the loading aperture and open the
base door to the left.
3. Remove lint from the inside of the
door and the heat exchange cham-
ber. Wipe the door seal with a
damp cloth.
4. Turn both lock washers inwards.
5. Use the handle to pull the heat ex-
changer out of the base and carry
it horizontally to prevent any re-
maining water from spilling.
6. To empty the heat exchanger, hold
vertically over a washing-up bowl.
1 Caution! Do not use sharp objects
to clean the heat exchanger. You
could damage it an cause leaks.
7. Clean heat exchanger.
It is best to use a brush or to rinse thoroughly with a shower head.
8. Replace heat exchanger and lock into place (turn both lock washers
outwards until they snap into place).
9. Close base door.
3 The dryer will not operate if the base door is not closed.
1 Caution! Never operate the dryer without the heat exchanger.