Tumble dryer emits unpleasant odour

Issue

• How to maintain your tumble dryer
• Tumble dryer emits unpleasant smells
• Laundry smells unpleasant after drying

Applies to

• Heat Pump Dryers
• Condenser Dryers

Solution

• Tumble dryer emits unpleasant smells
• Laundry smells unpleasant after drying

Note: Disconnect the appliance before you clean it.

1. Clean regularly the fluff filter behind the door and heat exchanger located at the bottom of the appliance.

Fluff Filter

Heat Exchanger

Clean the drum

Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the inner surface of the drum and drum lifters. Dry the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive materials or steel wool to clean the drum.

Keep the door slightly open after each cycle

If the laundry smells unpleasant after drying, this odour may have arisen before drying:

When washing, pay attention to the correct dosage of the detergent.

Wash the laundry at the highest temperature permitted by the care label.

Dry the laundry immediately after the washing cycle has finished.