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What to do if…?
Troubleshooting by yourself
If, during operation, the dryer shows an error display (one or more dis-
plays flashing on the programme progress display), check first of all
whether you can remedy the problem yourself by means of the table
below. If you cannot solve the problem: Switch the machine off and on
again. Reset programme. Press the START/PAUSE button.
If the error display is still shown, please contact your local Service Force
Centre and inform about flashing displays.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Dryer does not work.
Mains plug is not plugged in
or fuse is not working cor-
rectly.
Plug in at mains socket. Check
fuse in fuse box (domestic in-
stallation).
Loading door is open. Close loading door.
Base door is open. Close base door.
Have you pressed the START/
PAUSE button?
Press the START/PAUSE button
again.
Drying results unsatis-
factory.
Wrong programme selected.
Select a different programme
the next time you dry
(see “Overview of pro-
grammes” section).
Lint filter clogged. Clean lint filter.
Heat exchanger clogged
with lint.
Clean heat exchanger.
Overloading of laundry.
Observe recommended load-
ing 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.
Conductance of water at in-
stallation site differs from
standard setting of ma-
chine.
Re-programme standard set-
ting for degree of drying (see
‘Programming options’ sec-
tion).
Loading door does not
close.
Fine strainer not in place
and/or large mesh filter not
locked in place.
Install fine strainer and/or
snap large mesh filter into
place.