SELF-HELP
Dryers may exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dryer itself. The following table may serve to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to call a serviceman.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
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``On/Off'' Indicator light does not | The ``On/Off'' has not been depressed. |
come on | A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit |
| breaker at your fuse box/breaker box. |
| The plug is not correctly or only loosely inserted into the receptacle. |
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Dryer does not start | Cycle has not been selected. |
| `Start'' button has not been depressed. |
| Door is not closed properly. |
| Room temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C) |
| If necessary, switch the machine off and wait 5 seconds before switching it on |
| again. Select the cycle again and depress `Start''. |
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Cycle is interrupted and ``Lint | Clean Lint Filter as described in section titled CARE and CLEANING. |
Filter'' light is illuminated and | (WTA models) Check exhaust vent to see if it is blocked or too long. |
buzzer sounds | (WTL models) Clean heat exchanger as described in section titled CARE |
| and CLEANING. |
| (WTL models) Check air inlet to make sure it is not blocked. |
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Cycle is interrupted, buzzer | Indicates faulty operation: |
sounds, one or several cycle | ± Clean the Lint Filter, check the exhaust duct length (WTA models), |
indicators are flashing | ± Switch the dryer off, wait for it to cool down and then restart. |
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Drying level not reached or | Clean the Moisture sensors in the drum as described in section titled CARE and |
drying time too long | CLEANING. |
| If there is a power failure for an extended period the cycle must be restarted. |
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The laundry is not dry even | The drum is too full. |
though the highest drying level | The laundry was too wet when placed in the dryer. |
has been selected | The room is not adequately ventilated. Make sure there is an adequate supply of |
| fresh air. |
| The lint filter is blocked and should be cleaned. |
| (WTA models) The exhaust vent is blocked or too long. |
| (WTL models) The air inlet is blocked. |
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Drum light does not work | ``On/Off'' button has not been pressed. |
| Bulb has failed. For safety reasons the bulb must only be replaced by an |
| authorized service agent. |
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Following items apply only to the WTL (Condensation Electric Dryer) models
Cycle is interrupted and ``E1'' | Condensate hose is blocked in some way. Turn off dryer and check hose. |
appears in display |
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Humidity level in room | The room is not adequately ventilated. Make sure there is an adequate supply of |
increases greatly | fresh air. |
| Check air inlet to see if it is blocked. |
| The heat exchanger was removed but not replaced. |
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