Electrolux TK GL5 E - Troubleshooting; Problem Diagnosis

What to do if ...
Troubleshooting by yourself
If, during operation, the error code E... plus
number or letter) appears on the LCD: Switch
the machine off and on again. Reset pro-
gramme. Press the START PAUSE (Start /
Pause) button (6). If the error is still displayed,
please inform your local Service Force Centre
and quote the error code.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Dryer does not work.
Mains plug is not plugged in or
fuse is not working correctly.
Plug in at mains socket. Check
fuse in fuse box (domestic in-
stallation).
Loading door is open. Close loading door.
Have you pressed the START
PAUSE (Start / Pause) button
(6)?
Press the START PAUSE (Start /
Pause) button (6) again.
Drying results unsatisfactory.
Wrong programme selected.
Select a different programme
the next time you dry (see “Pro-
gramme chart” chapter).
Lint filters clogged. Clean lint filters.
Fluff filter clogged. Clean fluff filter.
Heat exchanger clogged with
lint.
Clean heat exchanger.
Overloading of laundry.
Observe recommended loading
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.
Make an adjustment using the
DRYNESS function (1) (see
chapter ”Daily use”)
1)
Conductance of water at instal-
lation site differs from standard
setting of machine.
Re-programme standard setting
for degree of drying (see ‘Pro-
gramming options’ chapter).
Loading door does not close.
Fine strainer not in place and/or
mesh filter not locked in place.
Install fine strainer and/or snap
large mesh filter into place.
When a button is pressed, Err
appears on the LCD.
Washing protection. After the
start of the programme, the op-
tion can no longer be set.
Turn the programme knob to
OFF (Aus). Set the programme
again.
Drum light does not work.
Programme selector in OFF
(Aus) position.
Turn programme selector to
DRUM LIGHT (Beleuchtung) or
to any programme.
Defective light bulb.
Replace light bulb (see next sec-
tion).
Displayed programme time
changes erratically or stays un-
changed for a long time.
Programme time is corrected
automatically depending on
type and volume of laundry and
level of dampness.
Automatic process; this is not a
machine fault.
Programme inactive, empty wa-
ter reservoir
icon is on.
Water reservoir is full.
Empty the water reservoir, then
start programme with START
PAUSE (Start / Pause) button
(6).
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