What to do if ...

Troubleshooting by yourself

If, during operation, the error code

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plus number or letter) appears on the LCD:
Switch the machine off and on again. Reset programme. Press the START PAUSE
button If the error is still displayed, please inform your local Service Force Centre
and quote the error code.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Dryer does not work.
Mains plug is not plugged in or
fuse is not working correctly.
Plug in at mains socket. Check
fuse in fuse box (domestic in-
stallation).
Loading door is open. Close loading door.
Have you pressed the START
PAUSE button?
Press the START PAUSE button
again.
Drying results unsatisfactory.
Wrong programme selected.
Select a different programme
the next time you dry (see “Pro-
gramme chart” chapter).
Lint filters clogged. Clean lint filters.
Fluff filter clogged. Clean fluff filter.
Overloading of laundry. Observe recommended loading
volumes.
Ventilation slots in base area
covered up.
Uncover ventilation slots in
base area.
Residue on inside surface of
drum or drum ribs.
Clean inside surface of drum
and drum ribs.
Make an adjustment using the
DRYNESS function (see chapter
”Daily use”)
Loading door does not close.
Fine strainer not in place and/
or mesh filter not locked in
place.
Install fine strainer and/or snap
large mesh filter into place.
When a button is pressed,
Err
appears on the LCD.
Washing protection. After the
start of the programme, the
option can no longer be set.
Turn the programme knob to
OFF. Set the programme again.
Drum light does not work. Programme selector in OFF po-
sition.
Turn programme selector to
LIGHT or to any programme.
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