Siemens WTXD5300US manual Cleaning and care

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3. Remove the lint filter.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the dryer

￿ DANGER ￿

RISK OF EXPLOSION!

Never use solvents or highly flammable liquids for cleaning.

Cleaning the moisture sensor

The moisture sensor has to be cleaned because a fine layer of transparent buildup is deposited on￿the sensors.

￿

CAUTION

￿

This

deposit

can

easily

be removed

Incorrect

cleaning

may

damage

by wiping the sensors (the two bars

the

dryer.

Do

not

spray

with

a

next

to the

lint

filter)

with a cloth

water

jet. Do

not

use

scouring

and

a￿little

white

vinegar.

4. Remove lint

by

stroking your

Use

white

vinegar

only!

agents

or

all/purpose

cleaners.

hand

over

the

filter.

Clean the

moisture

sensor once a

Do

not

use steam

cleaners.

The filter

should be rinsed once a month.

Wipe

the

housing and

fascia

with

a

year under warm running water.

soft

cloth

and

soapy

water

only.

The filter

must

be

dried thoroughly Cleaning

the

bearing

Wipe

the

drum,

door

seal

and

before being replaced.

shield

inside

of the

door

with a

damp

cloth

only.

Over time, fluff from the drying

Cleaning

the

lint

filter

process collects in the bearing

shield.

A dirty filter extends the drying time and increases energy consumption.

The filter should be cleaned before and after each drying process, however at the latest when the •lint filter" indicator light illuminates.

If the •lint filter" indicator light			5.	Insert	the	filter.
illuminates during a drying program			6.	Close	the	door.
and a warning signal is emitted,			Cleaning			the exhaust	This	fluff can be easily removed
clean	the	filter immediately and
check	the	exhaust duct.	duct				using	your vacuum cleaner, at least
							once	a month.

iThe program interrupts automatically.

1.Switch off the dryer. Program selector to •off".

￿ CAUTION ￿

The inside of the door heats up during the drying process.

2. Open the door.

Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time.

￿Turn off the circuit breaker

￿Pull out power supply plug

￿Disconnect the duct from the dryer.

￿Vacuum and reconnect the duct.