Frequently asked questions

With the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call.

What if . . .

Possible fault

Fix

. . . the dryer fails to

If the "On" indicator is

Reselect the program in the

start when turned on?

lit you may not have

correct sequence, see

 

selected the program

"Using the dryer".

 

properly.

 

 

If the "On" indicator is not

– The "ON/OFF" button is

 

lit, check that:

pressed in.

 

 

– The door is properly

 

 

closed.

 

 

– The machine is plugged

 

 

in and the fuse or circuit

 

 

breaker has not tripped.

. . . the laundry has

 

Add fabric softener to the

static cling?

 

final rinse of the wash to

 

 

reduce static cling.

. . . the laundry is not

 

Select a more intensive

dry enough?

 

program or the "Turbo"

 

 

option.

. . . the program runs

The air supply is

Open a window or door to

too long?

insufficient.

increase air flow.

 

The air can not be

– Clean the lint filter.

 

vented properly.

– Check and clean the

 

 

 

 

exhaust vent for clogs.

 

The laundry was not

Spin laundry thoroughly

 

spun sufficiently in the

before drying.

 

washer.

 

. . . the light ring does

A program was not se-

Select a program.

not light?

lected or the selected

 

 

program has ended.

 

. . . the drum light does

The bulb may be bad or

Change the light bulb. See

not come on?

burned out.

"Cleaning and care".

. . . the door pops open

The vent is blocked or

Clean the vents and the lint

during a program?

the lint filter is clogged.

filter.

 

A fabric softener sheet

Do not use fabric softener

 

caused the dryer to over-

sheets.

 

heat.

 

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