Tumble dryer emits unpleasant smells
Make sure the dosage of detergent is correct to avoid unpleasant smells
Takes: 1 min
Detergent overdosing may lead to unpleasant smells.
When washing, pay attention to the correct dosage of the detergent.
Keep the door ajar after each cycle to avoid unpleasant smells
Time: 1 min
The door closed after use can cause unpleasant smells.
Keep the door ajar after each cycle.
Check and clean the fluff filter
Time: 5 min
At the end of each cycle, the Filter symbol comes on the display and you must clean the filter.
Clean the filter after each drying cycle.
A dirty filter restricts the airflow and may lead to poor drying results.
Step 1: Open the door and pull the filter up
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Step 2: Push the hook to open the filter
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Step 3: Use a moist hand to clean both parts of the filter
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Step 4: If necessary, clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner
Close the filter.
Step 5: If necessary, remove fluff from the filter socket and gasket
You can use a vacuum cleaner.
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Step 6: Place the filter back inside the filter socket
After cleaning, you should be able to see through them when you hold them up towards the light.
Why regular maintenance is important for your dryer:
Performance and drying results – Blocked filter and condenser lead to longer cycle duration and unsatisfactory drying results.
Save money and energy – Blocked filters lead to increased energy consumption.
Longer lifetime – Caring for your machine means it will perform better for a longer time, and you could avoid unnecessary breakdowns.
Safeguard warranty – If a breakdown should occur because you have skipped the basic maintenance, the machine warranty could be void
Check and clean the condenser
Time: 5 min
Cleaning the tumble dryer condenser (applicable to condenser dryer)
If the symbol Condenser flashes on the display, inspect the condenser and its compartment. If it is dirty, clean it.
A dirty condenser will cause poor drying results.
Note: Do not operate the tumble dryer when the condenser is blocked with fluff. This could cause damage to the tumble dryer. This also increases energy consumption.
Step 1: Open the door, then open the condenser cover
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Step 2: Turn two levers to unlock the condenser lid
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Step: 3 Lower the condenser lid
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Step: 4 Catch the handle and pull the condenser out from the bottom compartment
Move the condenser horizontally to avoid spilling any remaining water.
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Step 5: Clean the condenser in a vertical position over a basin
Rinse through with a hand shower.
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Step 6: Put the condenser back inside the bottom compartment
Step 7: Close the condenser lid
Step 8: Lock two levers until they snap
Step 9: Close the condenser cover
Check and clean the condenser
Time: 5 min
Cleaning the tumble dryer condenser (applicable to heat pump dryer)
If the symbol Condenser flashes on the display, inspect the condenser and its compartment. If it is dirty, clean it. Do the check not less than once a month as a dirty condenser will cause poor drying results.
Warning: Do not touch the metal surface with bare hands. Risk of injury. Wear protective gloves. Clean carefully to avoid damaging the metal surface.
Note: Do not operate the tumble dryer when the condenser is blocked with fluff. This could cause damage to the tumble dryer. This also increases energy consumption.
Step 1: Open the door
Pull the filter up.
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Step 2: Open the condenser cover
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Step 3: Turn the lever to unlock the condenser lid
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Step 4: Lower the condenser lid
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Step 5: If necessary, remove the fluff from the condenser and its compartment
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Step 6: Close the condenser lid
Step 7: Turn the lever until it clicks into position
Step 8: Put the filter back
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