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Hints and Tips
Problems
Description / Possible Cause
Solution
Dryer will not start.
• Power cut.
• The plug is not firmly
inserted into the mains.
• Overloading.
• On/Off button or Start/
Pause button has not been
pressed.
• Temperature fuse has blown.
• Restore power.
• Check the plug and make sure it is
fully and firmly inserted into the mains
socket.
• Remove some laundry. The load must
NOT exceed 7kg.
• Press the
On/Off
button to turn on the
dryer, then press Start/Pause to start
the drying programme.
• Please contact a qualified service agent
for repairs.
Exterior is hot / burning
smell.
• The lint filter is dirty.
• Vent hose may be dirty or
clogged with lint / dust.
• Make sure the lint filter is cleaned
before and after each use of the dryer.
• Clean the vent hose.
Clothes are too dry.
• Clothes were not removed
promptly after the drying
cycle had finished.
• Temperature is too high.
• Remove clothes promptly after the
drying cycle is finished.
• Check the apparel’s cleaning label to
make sure you have selected the correct
drying programme.
Clothes are still wet /
not dry enough.
• Too many clothes in the
drum.
• Clothes were not sorted
prior to tumble drying.
• Remove some of the laundry. The load
must NOT exceed 7kg.
• Sort clothes before tumble drying.
Clothes have shrunk.
• Selected drying programme
was unsuitable.
• Check the apparel’s cleaning label to
make sure you have selected the correct
drying programme.
• Remove the clothes while they are still
damp, then line dry.
Drying results still
unsatisfactory.
• Wrong programme selected.
• Lint filter / vent hose is
clogged.
• Overloading.
• Ventilation slots covered.
• Residue on drum interior or
drum ribs.
• Check the apparel’s cleaning label to
make sure you have selected the correct
drying programme.
• Clean the lint filter / vent hose before
and after each use of the dryer.
• Remove some laundry. The load must
NOT exceed 7kg.
• Uncover ventilation slots.
• Clean the drum interior and ribs.
Door will not close.
• Lint filter not in place.
• An item is obstructing the
door.
• Check if the lint filter is present.
• Check if the lint filter is properly
inserted.
• Clear / remove obstructing item.
Drying cycle
ends shortly after
programme starts.
• Not enough laundry.
• Laundry is too dry for the
selected programme.
• Add more laundry, or select a higher
drying level (e.g., Extra Dry).
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