Problem Possible cause Remedy
The drying process
goes on too long or
even switches off.
Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the fol
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lowing causes, switch the dryer off and switch on
again to start the programme again.
Ventilation to the dryer is
insufficient (e.g because it
is installed in a room
which is too small).
Open a door or window
while the machine is in op
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eration for increased air
flow.
The laundry was not suffi
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ciently spun.
Make sure that your laun
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dry is thoroughly spun be
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fore drying.
The tumble dryer has
been overloaded.
Do not exceed the maxi
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mum load for the
programme selected.
Metallic components, e.g.
zips have prevented the
dryer from registering the
correct moisture level in
the laundry.
In future select a Timed
drying programme for
these garments.
The fluff filter may be
blocked.
Clean the fluff filter.
The vent ducting or the
ventilation outlet is
blocked.
– Check all parts of the
extraction system on a
regular basis (e.g. wall
vent, external grille,
bends in the ducting
etc.) and make sure
they are all free of any
hindrance.
–
Remove any fluff.
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