Brand: AEG
Category: Tumble Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for T56830
Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 7:48 p.m.
Warranty Information
AEG provides a 12-month warranty covering faulty workmanship or materials for this appliance.
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Switching on: Turn the programme selector to any programme or LIGHT. The drum is illuminated when the loading door is opened.
\nLoading: Push the loading door to open, load laundry and close securely until it locks audibly.
\nSelecting Programme and Functions: Use the programme selector and additional function buttons (AUDIBLE SIGNAL, SPECIAL CARE, SENSITIVE).
\nSetting Time Delay: Press DELAY TIMER for 3, 6, or 9 hour delay, then START/PAUSE.
\nStarting: Press the START/PAUSE button.
\nRemoving Laundry: Once complete, END and CREASE GUARD displays light up. Open door (caution: hot!), remove laundry. Clean filters and drain tank after each cycle.
\nTroubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer does not work. | Mains plug is not plugged in or fuse is not working correctly. | Plug in at mains socket. Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installation). |
| Loading door is open. | Close loading door. | |
| Have you pressed the START/ PAUSE button? | Press the START/PAUSE button again. | |
| Wrong programme selected. | Select a different programme the next time you dry (see \"Overview of programmes\" section). | |
| Lint filter clogged. | Clean lint filter. | |
| Heat exchanger clogged with lint. | Clean heat exchanger. | |
| Drying results unsatisfactory. | Overloading of laundry. | Observe recommended loading volumes. |
| Ventilation slots in base area covered up. | Uncover ventilation slots in base area. | |
| Residue on inside surface of drum and drum ribs. | Clean inside surface of drum or drum ribs. | |
| Conductance of water at installation site differs from standard setting of machine. | Re-programme standard setting for degree of drying (see ‘Programming options' section). | |
| Fine strainer not in place and/or large mesh filter not locked in place. | Install fine strainer and/or snap large mesh filter into place. | |
| Washing protection. After the start of the programme, the option can no longer be set. | Turn the programme knob to OFF Set the programme again. | |
| Loading door does not close. | Fine strainer not in place and/or large mesh filter not locked in place. | Install fine strainer and/or snap large mesh filter into place. |
| When pressing a button, the corresponding button flashes several times. | Washing protection. After the start of the programme, the option can no longer be set. | Turn the programme knob to OFF Set the programme again. |
| Drum light does not work. | Defective light bulb. | Replace light bulb (see next section). |
| PROGRAMME TIME display changes erratically or stays unchanged for a long time. | Programme time is corrected automatically depending on type and volume of laundry and level of dampness. | Automatic process; this is not a machine fault. |
| Programme inactive, EMPTY WATER display illuminated. | Condensate tank is full. | Empty condensate tank, then start programme with START/PAUSE button. |
| Drying cycle lasts an unusually long time. Note: After around 5 hours the drying cycle ends automatically (see „Drying cycle complete"). | Lint filter clogged. | Clean lint filter. |
| Heat exchanger clogged with lint. | Clean heat exchanger. | |
| SPECIAL CARE button pressed and load volume too big. | SPECIAL CARE is only suitable for use with loads of up to 3,5 kg! | |
| Load volume too big. | Reduce load volume. | |
| Laundry insufficiently predrained. | Laundry must be adequately pre-drained. | |
| Drying cycle ends shortly after programme starts. END display illuminated. | Not enough washing loaded or washing loaded is too dry for selected programme. | Select time programme or higher drying level (e.g. INTENSIVE DRY instead of STORAGE DRY). |