WHAT TO DO IF ...
Troubleshooting by yourself
Problem
1)
Possible cause
Remedy
Dryer does
not work.
Dryer not connected to mains supply.
Plug in at mains socket. Check fuse in
fuse box (domestic installation).
Loading door opened.
Close loading door
The START PAUSE button not pressed.
Press the START PAUSE button.
Unsatisfactory
drying results.
Incorrect programme set.
Set suitable programme.
2)
Fluff filters clogged.
Clean fluff filters.
3)
Heat exchanger clogged.
Clean heat exchanger.
3)
Max. loading exceeded.
Respect max. loading volume.
Covered ventilation grill.
Uncover ventilation grill in base area.
Residue inside the drum.
Clean the drum inside.
High water hardness.
Set suitable water hardness
4)
.
Loading door
does not
close
Filters not locked in place.
Install fine filter and/or snap course filter
into place.
Err
(
Error
) on
the LCD.
5)
Attempt to change parameters after
start of the programme.
Turn the dryer off and on. Set requested
parameters.
No drum light
Programme selector in OFF position.
Turn it to DRUM LIGHT (if available) or
to any programme.
Defective light bulb.
Replace light bulb (see next section).
Abnormally
elapsing time
on the LCD
5)
Time to end is calculated on the basis
of: type, volume and dampness of laun-
dry.
Automatic process; this is not a ma-
chine fault.
Programme
inactive
Full water reservoir.
Empty water reservoir
3)
, press START
PAUSE button.
Drying cycle
to short
Small laundry volume./Too dry laundry
for selected programme.
Select time programme or higher drying
level (e.g. EXTRA DRY ).
Drying cycle
to long
6)
Fluff filters clogged.
Clean fluff filters.
To high loading volume.
Respect max. loading volume.
Laundry insufficiently spun.
Spun adequately the laundry.
Particularly high room temperature - no
machine fault.
Lower the room temperature if possible.
1) In case of error message on the LCD (e.g.
E51
- only dryers with the LCD): Switch the dryer off and on. Set
programme. Press the START PAUSE button. Does not work? - inform local service and quote the error code.
2) follow program recommendation - see Programme overview chapter
3) see Care and cleaningchapter
4) see Machine settings chapter
5) only dryers with the LCD
6) Note: After around 5 hours the drying cycle ends automatically (see Drying cycle complete section).
Changing the bulb for interior lighting
Only use a special bulb which is designed
specially for dryers. The special bulb can be
obtained from your local service centre.
Important!
When the appliance is switched
on, the interior lighting switches itself off
after 4 minutes when the door is open.
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