8. TROUBLESHOOTING
AND WARRANTY
Defects you can remedy yourself
Before calling Service for technical advice
please run through the following checklist. A
charge will be made if the machine is found
to be working or has been installed
incorrectly or used incorrectly. If the
problem persists after completing the
recommended checks, please call Service,
they may be able to assist you over the
telephone.
Time display to end could change during
drying cycle. The time to end is
continuously checked during the drying
cycle and the time is adjusted to give the
best estimation time. The displayed time
may increase or decrease during the
cycle and this is normal.
Drying time is too long/clothes are not
dry enough…
! Have you selected the correct drying
time/programme?
! Were the clothes too wet? Were the
clothes thoroughly wrung or spindried?
! Do the filters need cleaning?
! Does the heat exchanger need cleaning?
! Is the dryer overloaded?
The dryer does not operate…
! Is there a working electricity supply to the
dryer? Check using another appliance
such as a table lamp.
! Is the plug properly connected to the
mains supply?
! Is there a power failure?
! Has the fuse blown?
! Is the door fully closed?
! Is the dryer switched on, both at the
mains supply and at the machine?
! Has the drying time or the programme
been selected?
! Has the machine been switched on again
after opening the door?
The dryer is noisy…
! Switch off the dryer and contact Service
for advice.
The filters cleaning indicator light is on…
! Do the filters or the heat exchanger need
cleaning?
The water container indicator light is
on…
! Does the water container need emptying?
Should there still be a problem with your
dryer after completing all the recommended
checks, please call Service for advice. They
may be able to assist you over the
telephone or arrange for a suitable
appointment for an engineer to call under
the terms of your guarantee. However, a
charge may be made if any of the following
applies to your machine:
! Is found to be in working order.
! Has not been installed in accordance with
the installation instructions.
! Has been used incorrectly.
Always use genuine spares, available direct
from Service.
To ensure the continued safe and efficient
operation of this appliance we recommend
that any servicing or repairs are only carried
out by an Authorised Service engineer.
