Cleaning; Repairs - BOMANN WTK 5020 Bedienungsanleitung

• Do not overdry the washing. This preserves your washing,
prevents creasing, and saves energy.
• Clean the filter regularly in order to prevent excessive
drying and high energy consumption.
• Ventilate the room well. The room temperature should not
exceed 35°C.

Cleaning

WARNING:
• Before cleaning or maintenance work, the device should
always turn off and disconnect the mains plug or switch
off the fuse.
• Allow the unit to cool down before cleaning.
• Do not uses steam cleaners for cleaning the device;
moisture could enter electrical components. Risk of elec-
tric shock! Hot steam could damage the plastic parts.
The device must be dry before restarting operation.
CAUTION:
• Do not use a wire brush or other sharp, abrasive items.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the appliance housing
Clean the housing and the panel with a mild detergent or soapy
water and dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the door and drum
Clean the inside of the door and the drum regularly with a cloth,
approx. every three months, in order to remove dirt or fibres.
Cleaning the lint filter
The lint filter catches all fibres which accumulate during drying.
Clean the filter before or after each drying cycle.
• Pull the filter up to remove it.
• Wipe off the filter by hand, if necessary use a damp cloth or
clean the filter under running water.
• Dry the filter thoroughly and replace it correctly.
CAUTION:
• If the filter is not cleaned regularly, it may damage the
dryer.
• Never use the appliance without the inserted filter!
Cleaning the condenser
Clean the condenser regularly.
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• Loosen the maintenance flap.
• Lay an absorbant cloth under the flap.
Residual water may run out.
• Fully open the maintenance flap.
• Open the two opposing locks.
• Pull out the condenser.
• Clean the condenser and the seals
under running water.
• Replace the condenser. Hold it by the
handle.
• Close the two locks again.
• Close the maintenance flap and lock it.
CAUTION:
Never use the appliance without the inserted condenser!
Emptying the condenser water tank
Empty the condenser water tank after each drying cycle.
If the tank overflows while a
program is running, the drying
cycle stops and the corresponding
indicator will appear on the display.
After you have emptied the
condenser water tank, press the
START/PAUSE button to continue
the drying cycle.

Repairs

A wrong or improperly performed repair brings danger to the
user.
Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by an
authorized specialist. A damaged power cord must be changed
only by a qualified electrician.