Something not working
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service
Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to
indicate that the machine is not working.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the
programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service
Centre.
Malfunction
Dryer does not work.
Drying results
unsatisfactory.
Loading door does not
close.
Possible cause
Mains plug is not plugged in
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or fuse is not working
correctly.
Loading door is open.
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Have you pressed the
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START/ PAUSE button?
Wrong programme selected.
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Lint filter clogged.
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Heat exchanger clogged with lint.
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Incorrect volume of laundry.
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Ventilation slots in base area
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covered up.
Residue on inside surface of
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drum or drum ribs.
Conductance of water at
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installation site differs from
standard setting of machine.
Fine strainer not in place
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and/or large mesh filter not
locked in place.
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Solution
Plug in at mains socket.
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Check fuse in fuse box
(domestic installation).
Close loading door.
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Press the START/PAUSE
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button again.
Select a different programme the
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next time you dry (see "Overview
of programmes" section).
Clean lint filter.
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Clean heat exchanger.
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Observe recommended
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loading volumes.
Uncover ventilation slots in
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base area.
Clean inside surface of drum
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and drum ribs
Re-programme standard setting
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for degree of drying (see
'Programming options' section).
Install fine strainer and/or
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snap large mesh filter into
place.
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