Indesit TCD980 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible causes / Solution

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Troubleshooting

One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the

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following troubleshooting suggestions:

 

Problem:

The tumble dryer won’t start.

Drying cycle will not begin.

Its taking a long time to dry.

Empty water message is displayed but the dryer has only been running for a short period.

Empty water message is displayed and the water container is not full.

Programme finishes and clothes are damper than expected.

The display shows a fault code F followed by one or two numbers.

The display briefly shows

DEMO ON every 6 seconds.

Possible causes / Solution:

The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact.

There has been a power failure.

The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket.

You are using an extension cord? Try to plug the dryer’s power cord directly into the socket.

The door is not closed securely?

The programme has not been set properly (see Start and Programmes).

The Start/Pause button has not been pressed (see Start and Programmes).

You have set a delayed time (see Start and Programmes).

The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).

The water container needs emptying? The empty water message is displayed? (see Maintenance).

The condenser needs cleaning? (see Maintenance).

The temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fabric you are drying (see Start and Programmes, and see Laundry).

The correct drying time has not been selected for the load (see Laundry).

The air intake grille or rear vents are obstructed (see Installation, and see Maintenance).

The items were too wet (see Laundry).

The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).

The water container was probably not emptied at the start of the programme. Do not wait for the empty water signal, always check and empty the container before starting a new drying programme (see Maintenance).

This is normal, the: END OF CYCLE, EMPTY THE WATER BOTTLE message is shown as a reminder to empty the container (see The Display and Start and Programmes).

!For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 4 hours. If an automatic programme has not sensed the required final moisture in this time the dryer will complete the programme and stop. Check the above points and run the programme again, if the results are still damp, contact the Service Centre (see Service).

If the display shows F10 or F15:

-Turn off and remove the plug. Clean the filter and the condenser

(see Maintenance). Then replace the plug, turn on and start another programme. If F10 or F15 is still displayed contact the Service Centre (see Service).

If any other number is shown: Note down the code and contact the Service Centre (see Service).

The dryer is in ‘Demo’ mode. Press and hold both the On/Off and Start/Pause buttons for 3 seconds. The display will show DEMO OFF for 3 seconds and then the dryer will resume normal operation.

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Contents Instruction booklet Tumble DryerImportant Information Fluff FilterWater Container Priming the Water Collection SystemYou Must clean the fluff from the condenser Every month Condenser UnitOpen the condenser cover Refit the condenser unitInstallation Features Dryer DescriptionTo open the door Control panelDisplay Selecting your languageUnderstanding the display Dryness levelsProgramme progress Delay and Time to EndTimed drying Choosing a programme Start and ProgrammesMemory button Special Programmes Programme option modifiersProgrammes Table Empty Water Container ControlsDoor Opening Laundry Typical weightsSorting your laundry Drying times Special clothing itemsHalf Load Full Load General safety Recycling and disposal informationDisposal of old electrical appliances Saving energy and respecting the environmentMaintenance and Care Problem TroubleshootingPossible causes / Solution Service Before calling the Service CentreWhat to tell the Service Centre Comparative ProgrammesPage Guarantee Guarantee is subject to the following conditionsGuarantee does not cover Year Parts GuaranteeAfter Sales Service UK 08448 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313