Washer Dryer displays ‘check air filter’
Issue
- Washer dryer displays ‘check air filter’
- Washer dryer displays ‘Clean the primary air filter’
- Washer dryer displays ‘Clean both air filters’
Applies to
- Heat Pump Washer Dryer
Solution
The message Clean the primary air filter appears on the display to remind you to clean the air filter
Occasionally the message Clean both air filters pop up to remind you that both air filters should be cleaned: the primary air filter and the secondary air filter
The message Check the air filter could also pop up to advise you to check if the filter is correctly inserted.
- Make sure that the air filter has been cleaned.
- Make sure that the air filter is correctly inserted.
- To have best drying performances clean the air filters regularly with warm water and afterwards dry them with a towel.
- Clogged air filter increases the drying time and energy consumption.
Primary Filter
1. Push the hook to open the primary air filter.

2. Pull the primary air filter out.

3. Open the primary air filter cover by pulling it upwards.

4. Clean the primary air filter with your hand and, if necessary, with a vacuum cleaner. Throw the lint in a dustbin.

5. Close the primary air filter cover.

6. Pull the secondary filter out.

7. Clean the secondary air filter with your hand and, if necessary, with a vacuum cleaner. Throw the lint in a dustbin.

8. Re-insert the secondary air filter.

9. Re-insert the primary air filter and close it firmly.

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