What to do if ...
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If after these checks, the tumble dryer still does not work, contact your
local AEG Service Force Centre.
The drum illumination does
not work
Is the tumble dryer
plugged in
Plug in the tumble dryer
The programme selector
is in the OFF position
Turn the programme
selector dial to LIGHT
The bulb needs replacing Replace bulb
The door cannot be closed
Fluff filter has not been
inserted correctly and/or
the filter lid not closed
Replace the fluff filter
and ensure the filter lid is
closed
EMPTY WATER indicator is
illuminated
Condensation container
full
Empty the condensation
container
EMPTY WATER indicator illu-
minated, even though the
container has already been
emptied
Foreign bodies, e. g. ani-
mal hairs, can block the
inlet nozzle as well as the
valve on the end of the
EMPTY WATER container
With the container pulled
out, switch on the
appliance momentarily.
The blockage can be
removed from the contai-
ner shaft or the hair clea-
ned out of the valve
The dryer ends the drying
process automatically: END is
displayed shortly after
programme start
Too dry or too little
laundry in the drum for
the selected programme
Select time programme or
higher drying stage (e.g.
EXTRA DRY instead of
INTENSIVE DRY)
The drying process takes
unusually long. Note: The
drying cycle ends
automatically after 3 hours:
- DRYING and COOLING
indicators are flashing
- acoustic signal sounds
The heat exchanger unit
is covered with fluff
Clean the heat exchanger
unit
Fluff filter is clogged
Clean the fluff filter
SPECIAL CARE button
pressed and too much
laundry is in the drum
Check the programme
selection: SPECIAL CARE
button appropriate only
for laundry amounts up
to 3 kg
Too much laundry is in
the drum
Reduce the amount of
laundry in the drum
Laundry too damp
Pre-dry (spin) the laundry
more thoroughly
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
