Problem solving guide
33
Other problems
Problem Possible cause and remedy
Water leaks from the
machine after the
condenser unit has
been cleaned
The inner cover of the condenser unit has not been
locked properly and/or the condenser unit has not
been positioned correctly.
Fluff has collected in the condenser unit housing.
Ensure that the condenser unit is positioned
correctly and lock the inner cover.
Check the rubber seals.
Use a cloth to remove any visible fluff from the
inside of the condenser unit housing.
A programme cannot be
started
There is no obvious cause.
Connect the tumble dryer to the mains electricity
supply.
Turn on the tumble dryer.
Close the door.
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped.
Has there been a power cut? When power is
restored, any previously running programme will
restart automatically.
The interior drum
lighting does not come
on
The lighting switches off automatically (to save
energy).
Switch the dryer off and then on again.
The lamp needs changing. Change the lamp as
described at the end of this section.
The drying process
goes on too long or
even switches off*
The room in which the tumble dryer is located is too
warm.
Ventilate the room thoroughly.
Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the
filters.
Clean the filters and the condenser unit (see
"Cleaning and care").
The vents below the door are blocked.
Move any objects, such as a laundry basket, away
from the dryer.
The fluff filters were still wet when replaced.