Tumble Dryer help
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On some tumble dryers the drum will turn occasionally after the drying cycle has finished to stop the clothing from creasing.
Open the door to stop the anti-crease cycle.
Has the drum stopped intermittently turning?
Ensure the amount of clothing placed into the drum does not exceed to recommended load weight.
Please check your tumble dryer manual drying time guide for load weights.
Is the clothing dry now?
If clothing is overly wet when placed into the tumble dryer, they will take longer to dry.
Ensure the clothing is sufficiently spun in the washing machine before being placed into the tumble dryer.
Is the clothing dry now?
Ensure the correct drying time has been selected for the clothing you are drying.
Please check your tumble dryer manual time guide.
Is the clothing dry now?
The ventilation grills allow air to circulate. Blocked ventilation grills can effect the drying cycle leaving clothing damp.
Check that the ventilation grills are clear and not blocked and ensure the room is well ventilated.
Is the clothing dry now?
The condenser prevents fibres which are released from clothing in the tumble dryer from blocking the condenser.
A blocked condenser can effect the drying cycle leaving clothing damp.
Remove and check the condenser for blockages.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Is the clothing dry now?
The air inlet allows air to be taken into the tumble dryer, then past the heating element.
If the air inlet grill is blocked this will stop air getting into the tumble dryer, which can effect the drying cycle leaving clothing damp. If left the tumble dryer can overheat and cut out.
Check that the air inlet grill is not blocked and that the room is well ventilated.
Is the clothing dry now?
The base filter prevents fibres which are released from clothing in the tumble dryer from blocking the condenser.
A blocked base filter can effect or stop the drying cycle leaving clothing damp.
Remove and check the base filter for blockages.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Is the clothing dry now?
When the lint filter is blocked with fluff, this can effect the drying of the clothing.
Remove the lint filter and remove any build up of fluff.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Is the clothing dry now?
The humidity / moisture sensor detects the humidity in the tumble dryer, which helps with the drying process.
If the humidity / moisture sensor is not clean, the amount of humidity in the drum may not be accurately detected, leaving the clothing damp.
Check that the humidity / moisture sensor is clean.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for it location and the procedure.
Is the clothing dry now?