Tumble dryer emits unpleasant smells
Issue
- Tumble dryer emits unpleasant smells
- Laundry smells unpleasant after drying
Applies to:
- Heat pump tumble dryer
- Condenser tumble dryer
Resolution
1. Clean regularly the fluff filter behind the door and heat exchanger located at the bottom of the appliance
- More information on how to clean and maintain the appliance can be found in the user manual. Download the user manual.
- Refer to the article: Cleaning tumble dryer filters and condenser
2. Keep the door slightly open after each cycle
3. 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
- If necessary, use stain remover or disinfecting rinsing liquid
- Dry the laundry immediately after the washing cycle has finished
4. In brand-new appliances, some of the plastic elements may generate an unpleasant smell, however, the smell is expected to decrease after several drying cycles
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