Something Not Working?

Before calling out an engineer, please check through the details below because some faults can be rectified easily without the need to call out an engineer. If an engineer is called to resolve a problem listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect installation or mis-use a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.

Fault

Check

 

 

 

The machine will not start.

Is the door closed properly?

 

Is there power to the machine?

 

Has the fuse blown? (Start with fuse in electrical plug).

 

Have you set the program/timer knob properly?

 

Is the water tank full?

 

 

The load is not drying properly, or is

Was the time set not long enough?

taking long time to dry.

Is the load too large?

 

Cotton

max 3,4 kg

 

Synthetics

max 1,5 kg

 

Is the fluff filter clogged?

 

Is the condenser clogged?

 

Was the load not spun enough in the washing machine?

 

Have you been using the ”Synthetics” setting (on the timer)

 

(lower drying temperature)?

 

Is the temperature in the room too high?

 

Must not exceed +35° C.

 

 

The area around the dryer is hot.

Is the room too small? (Improve the room ventilation, open

 

a door or window or choose another site for the dryer).

 

 

 

Never attempt to repair the tumble dryer yourself. Repairs carried out by unauthorised or inexperienced persons can cause injury or serious malfunctioning.

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. directives:

73/23/EEC, dated 19.02.1973 – low-voltage directive.

89/336/EEC, dated 03.05.1989 (incl. amendment

92/31/EEC) – directive on electromagnetic compatibility.

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Electrolux TC 180 manual Something Not Working?, Fault Check