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What to do if...
If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (e.g. switching off/on), please contact our after-sales
service. We will always find an appropriate solution and will avoid unnecessary visits by
engineers. Trust the expertise of the manufacturer and rest assured that the repair will be
carried out by trained service technicians using original spare parts. The contact details of your
local after-sales service can be found in the enclosed after-sales service directory, or by calling
one of these numbers:
GB 0844 892 8979 (Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute.
A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.)
IE 01450 2655
When contacting the after-sales service, please quote the appliance's product number (E no.)
and production number (FD) (see under the loading door).
Turn the programme selector to Off and unplug the mains plug from the socket.
ʠThe Start/Stop indicator lamp
does not light up.
Mains plug plugged in?
Programme selected?
Check the socket fuse.
ʠThe display panel light and
indicator lights (depending on
model) go out and the
Start/Stop indicator light
flashes.
Energy-saving mode is activated
a
see the separate
Energy-saving mode instructions.
ʠThe Container indicator lamp
and the Start/Stop button are
flashing.
Empty the condensation container apage 4.
Clean the condensation container filter if necessary
apage 9.
Dryer transported? a Wait 2 hours and start again.
ʠThe Clean indicator lamp and
Start/Stop button are flashing.
Rinse the fluff filter under running water apage 4.
ʠDryer does not start. Start/Stop button selected? Door closed?
Programme set? Ambient temperature greater than 5 °C?
ʠWater is leaking out. Make sure the dryer is level.
ʠThe door opens by itself. Push the door closed until you hear it click into place.
ʠCreasing. Laundry load exceeded?
Remove articles of clothing immediately after the end of the
programme, hang up and pull into shape.
Unsuitable programme selected a page 7.
ʠDrying result is not satisfactory
(laundry feels too damp).
Warm laundry feels damper than it actually is.
The selected programme does not suit the load.
Use another drying programme or, in addition, select the
time programme apage 7.
Use fine adjustment for the drying result
apage1/2 and 6.
Fine layer of limescale on the humidity sensors
a Clean the humidity sensors apage 9.
Programme termination, e.g. tank full, mains power supply
failure, door open or maximum drying time reached.
ʠDrying time too long. Rinse the fluff filters under running water a page 4.
Insufficient supply of air a ensure that air can circulate.
Air inlet possibly blocked a Clear inlet apage 8.
Ambient temperature higher than 35 °C a ventilate the
room.
ʠThe humidity in the room
increases significantly.
Make sure the room is sufficiently ventilated.
ʠPower failure. Remove laundry from the dryer immediately and spread out.
This allows the heat to dissipate.
ʠOther intermittent noises and
vibrations.
Not an error.
Normal noises apage 11.
ʠLoud humming noise for several
seconds.
Has the condensation container been properly inserted?
a Push the condensation container all the way in.
Not an error. Normal noises apage 11.
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Safety instructions
Emergency
Pull the appliance plug out of the socket immediately or disconnect the fuse.
ONLY use the
dryer...
in rooms inside the house.
to dry fabrics.
The dryer must
NEVER...
be used for purposes other than those described above.
be modified in terms of its technology or properties.
Hazards
The dryer must not be used by children or persons who have not been
instructed in its use.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Keep pets away from the dryer.
Remove all objects from pockets, and lighters in particular a Risk of
explosion.
Do not lean or sit on the door a Risk of tipping.
Installation
Secure loose cables a Risk of tripping.
Do not operate a dryer if there is a risk of frost.
Mains
connection
Connect the dryer to an AC earthed socket according to specifications,
otherwise it cannot be guaranteed that the appliance is completely safe.
The cable cross-section must be sufficient.
Only use earth-leakage circuit breakers with the following symbol:
The appliance plug and socket must be compatible.
Do not use multiple plugs/connectors and/or extension cables.
Do not touch or hold the appliance plug with wet hands
a Risk of electric shock.
Never pull the appliance plug out of the socket by its cable.
Do not damage the mains lead a Risk of electric shock.
Operation
Only load the drum with laundry.
Check the contents before you switch the dryer on.
Do not use the dryer if the laundry has been in contact with solvents, oil, wax,
grease or paint (e.g. hair styling products, nail varnish remover, stain
remover, cleaning solvent, etc.) a Risk of fire/explosion.
Dust (e.g. coal dust, flour) poses a danger: Do not use the dryer
aRisk of explosion
Do not put laundry containing foamed material/rubber in the dryer a elastic
material may be destroyed and the dryer be damaged due to possible
deformation of the foamed material.
When cleaning the fluff filter, make sure that no foreign material (down or
filling material) gets into the air duct opening. If necessary, clean the drum
beforehand with a vacuum cleaner. If foreign material should still get into the
air duct a call the after-sales service a Risk of fire/explosion.
Switch off the dryer once the programme has ended.
The water from condensation is not drinking water and may be contaminated
with fluff.
Defect
Do not use the dryer if it is defective or if you suspect that it is.
Repairs must only be carried out by the after-sales service.
Do not use the dryer if the mains cable is defective. To avoid danger, only
have the defective mains cable replaced by the after-sales service.
Always pull the mains plug out of the socket before changing the bulb for
the interior light a Risk of electric shock.
Spare parts
Only use genuine spare parts and accessories for safety reasons.
Disposal
Pull out the appliance plug, then cut off the mains cable from the appliance.
Dispose of at a municipal waste disposal facility.
Heat exchangers contain a fluorinated greenhouse gas covered by the
Kyoto protocol (R134a) a dispose of in a proper manner.
Capacity: 0.22 kg.
Packaging: Keep all packaging out of reach of babies and children
a Risk of suffocation.
All materials are environmentally sound and can be reused.
Dispose of in an environmentally-responsible manner.
