Tumble dryer does not work/does not react
No reaction for switch ON/OFF button
Abnormal work of the appliance
The appliance seems dead - not functioning or lighting up when attempting to use it.

Q: Tumble dryer does not work/does not react No reaction for switch ON/OFF button Abnormal work of the appliance The appliance seems dead - not functioning or lighting up when attempting to use it.

Check Power Supply Ensure the dryer is properly plugged in. Test the outlet with another device (i.e. table lamp) to confirm it’s working. Check the circuit breaker or fuse box for any tripped switches. Inspect the Door Make sure the door is fully closed. Most dryers won’t start if the door isn’t securely shut. Check for any damage or misalignment in the door latch. Control Panel or Buttons Try pressing the power/start button firmly. If the panel is unresponsive, check for a child lock (padlock symbol on display) feature that may be activated. Disable the lock by pressing and holding the indicated button or button combination for 3–5 seconds. Unknown block type "image", specify a component for it in the `components.types` option Reset the Dryer Unplug the dryer for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. Check the Settings Ensure a drying cycle is selected. Make sure that Delay Start mode is not activated. Overheating Protection If the dryer overheated previously, it may have triggered a safety shut-off. Let it cool down for 30–60 minutes before trying again. Filter and Condenser Check Clean the lint filter and the condenser. Refer to the article: Cleaning dryer filter and condenser. Poor airflow can prevent the dryer from operating properly. Error Codes If the display shows an error code, refer to the user manual for its meaning and recommended action. If the appliance is still not working contact the Authorised Service Centre.

Question

Tumble dryer does not work/does not react
No reaction for switch ON/OFF button
Abnormal work of the appliance
The appliance seems dead - not functioning or lighting up when attempting to use it.

Accepted Answer

Check Power Supply

Ensure the dryer is properly plugged in.
Test the outlet with another device (i.e. table lamp) to confirm it’s working.
Check the circuit breaker or fuse box for any tripped switches.

Inspect the Door

Make sure the door is fully closed. Most dryers won’t start if the door isn’t securely shut.
Check for any damage or misalignment in the door latch.

Control Panel or Buttons

Try pressing the power/start button firmly.
If the panel is unresponsive, check for a child lock (padlock symbol on display) feature that may be activated.
Disable the lock by pressing and holding the indicated button or button combination for 3–5 seconds.

Reset the Dryer

Unplug the dryer for 30 seconds, then plug it back in.

Check the Settings

Ensure a drying cycle is selected.
Make sure that Delay Start mode is not activated.

Overheating Protection

If the dryer overheated previously, it may have triggered a safety shut-off. Let it cool down for 30–60 minutes before trying again.

Filter and Condenser Check

Clean the lint filter and the condenser. Refer to the article: Cleaning dryer filter and condenser.
Poor airflow can prevent the dryer from operating properly.

Error Codes

If the display shows an error code, refer to the user manual for its meaning and recommended action.

If the appliance is still not working contact the Authorised Service Centre.

Tumble dryer does not work / does not react

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