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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
‘‘On/Off’’ Indicator light does not
come on
l The ‘‘On/Off’’ has not been depressed.
l A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker at your fuse box/breaker box.
l The plug is not correctly or only loosely inserted into the receptacle.
Dryer does not start l Cycle has not been selected.
l ‘Start’’ button has not been depressed.
l Door is not closed properly.
l Room temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C)
l If necessary, switch the machine off and wait 5 seconds before switching it on
again. Select the cycle again and depress ‘Start’’.
Cycle is interrupted and ‘‘Lint
Filter’’ light is illuminated and
buzzer sounds
l Clean Lint Filter as described in section titled CARE and CLEANING.
l (WTA models) Check exhaust vent to see if it is blocked or too long.
l (WTL models) Clean heat exchanger as described in section titled CARE
and CLEANING.
l (WTL models) Check air inlet to make sure it is not blocked.
Cycle is interrupted, buzzer
sounds, one or several cycle
indicators are flashing
l Indicates faulty operation:
– Clean the Lint Filter, check the exhaust duct length (WTA models),
– Switch the dryer off, wait for it to cool down and then restart.
Drying level not reached or
drying time too long
l Clean the Moisture sensors in the drum as described in section titled CARE and
CLEANING.
l If there is a power failure for an extended period the cycle must be restarted.
The laundry is not dry even
though the highest drying level
has been selected
l The drum is too full.
l The laundry was too wet when placed in the dryer.
l The room is not adequately ventilated. Make sure there is an adequate supply of
fresh air.
l The lint filter is blocked and should be cleaned.
l (WTA models) The exhaust vent is blocked or too long.
l (WTL models) The air inlet is blocked.
Drum light does not work l ‘‘On/Off’’ button has not been pressed.
l Bulb has failed. For safety reasons the bulb must only be replaced by an
authorized service agent.
Following items apply only to the WTL (Condensation Electric Dryer) models
Cycle is interrupted and ‘‘E1’’
appears in display
l Condensate hose is blocked in some way. Turn off dryer and check hose.
Humidity level in room
increases greatly
l The room is not adequately ventilated. Make sure there is an adequate supply of
fresh air.
l Check air inlet to see if it is blocked.
l The heat exchanger was removed but not replaced.
Table 2.