Do you have a problem with your Siemens tumble dryer? Don’t worry, many faults can be quickly and easily resolved. Just follow our self-help information guide on different problems with your appliance. The tumble dryer troubleshooting will help you to solve the problem step by step. The result: You don’t have to wait too long for your dryer to run again.

Become familiar with your dryer.

The most important modules of your Siemens dryer:*

  • Condensate container
  • Control and display panel
  • Drum interior light
  • Dryer door
  • Air inlet
  • Fluff filter
  • Heat exchanger

* May be different from your model at home.

5 Tips to avoid / solve problems with your Siemens dryer.

Do you want to know how to clean the fluff filter of your dryer? Do you have issues with wrinkled laundry? Please select the corresponding question in order to get solutions for a wide range of dryer problems.

How to clean the fluff filter of your Siemens dryer?

To ensure that your dryer achieves its maximum performance and to reduce energy consumption and drying time, cleaning the fluff filter after each drying cycle is essential.

How to empty the condensate container?

As the laundry dries, condensation will form in the appliance. If there is no drain hose connected to the appliance, the condensation water will run into the condensation container which will need to be emptied every time the dryer finishes.

How to clean the filter in the condensate container?

The filter in the condensate container cleans the condensation water that is used during the dryer's automatic cleaning cycle, and it should be therefore checked regularly

Clothes are damped or creased: How to improve the results of drying?

You are not satisfied with the drying results? The laundry is not drying properly, or your clothes are creased? Check the guide on how to improve the results of your tumble dryer.

How to prepare the laundry before using the dryer?

Explore all the tips and tricks and get more information about how to prepare or sort your laundry.

Troubleshooting and assistance for your Siemens dryer

For more tips and tricks, please reach out to the Siemens Online Assistent.

Identify your appliance and start the search via model-number (E-Nr.)

Please type in the model number (E-Nr.) of your appliance. This data is needed to identify your appliance so that the database can show you the correct information. The E-Nr. is shown on the type plate of your appliance. It consist of two letters at the beginning followed by a mix of numbers and letters. Siemens model numbers will always start with two letters and will always end by a “/” and two numbers as the last two signs.

For mobile phone users: Take a picture of your type plate

If you are using your mobile phone you can click on the Camera icon camera icon in the field below, then take a picture of the type plate and our system will identify the E-Nr. and transfer the correct data. Other users might upload a picture of the type plate to their computer and then select the corresponding file so that system can recognize the E-Nr.

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Possible positioning of the type plate depending on your dryer model:

In most of the cases there is a sticker located on the inner side of your dryer door where you'll be able to find the E-Nr. (See picture)

All dryers have a type plate on the back with a label that shows the appliance data.

Further services supporting you with your tumble dryer:

Repair Services.

Siemens Service offers a wide range of support options and possibilities, including Siemens user manuals. This makes sure you get the best care available, if support should be necessary.

User Manuals.

Interested in checking the user manual for your Siemens Tumble Dryer? Here you find the full range of appliance documentation. This includes a range of user manuals, installation manuals, and other appliance related documents.

Get in contact with Siemens Service

The expert Siemens Service team is at your service for all your questions about your tumble dryer. From advice before buying appliances, tips and explanations concerning usage and appliance features to problems concerning installations, faults, functionalities and troubleshooting.