Bosch Tumbledryer problem

EzzoWulf

My Bosch condenser tumbledryer stops after a minute and the 'container' and 'filter' lights come on. If I press the start button again it re-commences, then stops after a minute again. The container has been thoroughly cleaned and both filters de-fluffed and vacuumed. Any ideas from anyone what may be the cause?

bod1467

Sensor fault? Control board fault?

How old is it? (i.e. when did you buy/receive it?)

stevemcol

You say you've emptied the container and cleaned the filters. Does it have a removable condenser and have you cleaned it?

EzzoWulf

Thank you for the replies,

I have had the dryer for about 5/6 years.
Didn't know there is a removable condenser, where is it?

bod1467

Which model is it?

We recently bought a condensing TD. (Hoover VHC681B). It has a removable catch tray AND a removable condenser.

EzzoWulf

Bod, thank you for your interest. Had to wait to get home so I could give you the model nr, WTE84307GB

bod1467

http://mypdfmanuals.com/dref/815173

That should (hopefully) download the user manual as a PDF. The relevant part is top-right (Servicing and cleaning).

Access to it is very similar to the Hoover video I linked earlier. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzlCqGWCgGs looks very similar to yours. (309GB rather than 307GB).

macman

Pump possibly failed if the container light is on-the lower reservoir will be full.

EzzoWulf

Gents,
Thank you for your assistance. It does seem to be the pump, sometimes it runs, sometimes it don't. All I need to do now is identify the little fella.
Cheers!

stevemcol

did y[FONT=&quot]ou find the condenser and clean it?
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scottishblondie

My Bosch condenser drier used to do this - cleaning the condenser fixed it. Mine is behind a panel below the door, which can be flapped open with the door open. I usually rinse it well under the shower then allow it to dry before replacing it.