Tumble dryer emits unpleasant smells

Appliance 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