Problems
Repairs, alterations or intervention on electronic equip-
ment should only be carried out by qualified specialists.
Inexpert repairs can cause considerable damage and
risk to the user.
Only original spare parts should be used for repairs.
Rectifying minor faults yourself
The machine does not start after pressing a
programme button:
Check whether the mains power is switched on at
the wall and the plug is in.
Check whether all the fuses are intact or the safety
switch has tripped.
The machine does not start:
The start button has not been pressed.
Start time preselect has been set. Only starts at the
preselected start time.
The drying target was not achieved:
Clean filter
Increase degree of drying (see page 56).
Clean moisture sensor (see page 55).
The drying takes too long:
Clean filter.
Power failure (note lock times of EW).
The laundry is not dry after the maximum
possible settings:
Drum is overloaded.
Laundry not sufficiently spun.
Insufficient room ventilation (open a window or door).
The filter is blocked with fluff (clean filter).
Drum lighting does not work:
Faulty light bulb. For safety reasons, the lamp should
only be replaced by customer services or a specialist.
Dampness in the room increases significantly:
The room does not have sufficient ventilation.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Door does not open:
If no power is available to open the door, you can
open the door manually by pressing next to the door
lock.
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Error messages
If the following error messages are displayed, the pro-
gramme can be restarted by pressing the start button
once the error has been rectified.
«CHILD LOCK»
Hold the start button down and press the fast forward
button.
«PLEASE CLOSE DOOR»
Push door closed until lock engages.
«CHECK HEATING LEVEL»
A signal tone will arise and the programme will conti-
nue running.
The error message «Check heating level» will occur in
the display and will be displayed until the end of the pro-
gramme. Please press the start button once and then
the «Fast forward» button several times until the mes-
sage «Programme end» is displayed.
Check whether all the temperature switches are swit-
ched on. Push with your finger once around all 3 round
rubber seals (see diagram). If the problem is not fixed
after doing this once, inform customer services.
If the machine displays an F - - error message:
Interrupt the programme using the fast forward but-
ton and select a new programme.
If error messages appear repeatedly:
Switch off the power for around 1 minute and switch
it back on again. (Pull out the plug or switch off at the
wall).
l The machine is ready for use again when the pro-
gramme control lights flash.
Select a new programme.
If an error message appears again:
Make a note of the error message.
Unplug the machine or switch it off at the wall.
Notify customer services.