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Determing the Problem
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s)
Dryer does not start.
Start/Pause indicator
light does not illumi-
nate.
Power cord end not inserted at all
or not inserted correctly.
Insert power cord end correctly.
A fuse is blown or breaker is
tripped.
Replace fuse or reset breaker.
Start/Pause button not pressed. Press Start/Pause button.
Door not closed properly. Check if laundry is caught in the door. Close the door
until a click is heard.
The display panel and
indicator lights switch
off, Start/Pause indica-
tor flashes.
Energy-saving mode is activated. Press any button to activate the display.
~ Environmentally friendly use of your dryer; Page 9
The display panel and
Start/Pause indicator
switch off.
Automatic switch-off function is
active.
Press the center of the Program Selector to switch on
the appliance.
é indicator lights up.
Lint filter dirty. Clean lint filter.
~ Cleaning the lint filter; Page 39
Press the Start/Pause button to reset the displayed
indication and then press Start/Pause button again to
reset the appliance if necessary.
Heat exchanger dirty. Clean heat exchanger.
~ Cleaning the heat exchanger; Page 40
Press the Start/Pause button to reset the displayed
indication and then press Start/Pause button again to
reset the appliance if necessary.
DR indicator lights up.
Water has not drained
completely.
Drain hose is blocked. Check drain hose.
~ Maintenance of drain hose; Page 41
Check drain hose connection conditions.
Water is leaking out. Dryer is not leveled. Level the dryer.
~ Leveling the dryer; Page 19
The heat exchanger seal is dirty. Clean the heat exchanger seal.
~ Cleaning the heat exchanger; Page 40
Drain hose is leaking. Check entire length of drain hose for leaks; replace if
necessary.
Check that hose is clamped on hose barb at back of
the dryer securely.
Program terminates
shortly after starting.
Laundry is not loaded. Load the laundry.
~ Loading the laundry; Page 29
Load too small for selected pro-
gram.
Use time program.
~ Program selection; Page 28
~ Program selection table; Page 36
Loaded laundry is too dry. Check the loaded laundry. If it is dry, open the door,
remove laundry and press the center of the Program
Selector to switch off the appliance.
The door opens by
itself.
The door not closed properly. Close the door until a click is heard.
Creasing. Laundry load exceeded.
Unsuitable program selected.
Do not exceed the maximum load for selected pro-
gram. Remove items of laundry immediately after the
end of the program, hang them up and pull into shape.
Press the center of the Program Selector to switch off
the appliance.
~ Program selection table; Page 36
Select Wrinkle Block™ button to prevent the laundry
from creasing or wrinkling.
~ Wrinkle Block™; Page 37