Zanussi Lindo 100 Tumble Dryer Troubleshooting

You would have a very hard time finding a tumble dryer that’s as stylish and aesthetically pleasant as the Zanussi Lindo 100. It is an Italian made tumble dryer so you can be sure to not only get some of the best technology Italy has to offer but also some of the Italian aesthetics built into the frame and outlook of the tumble dryer. However the Zanussi Lindo 100 tumble dryer does not come (all the way from Italy) without a host of issues and in this article we’ll be looking at how to effectively troubleshoot (solve) most of the common issues.

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When The Tumble Dryer Is Not Drying Clothes

A lot of users can be faced with this challenge or issue but if it just so happens that your Zanussi Lindo 100 is not drying any of your clothing, it may be due to a damaged or faulty humidity sensor. The humidity sensor is responsible for sensing just how wet the laundry you put into the tumble dryer is and the automatically adjusting the temperature of the heating elements that help dry the clothing when the tumble dryer is spinning.

To Troubleshoot This On The Zanussi Lindo 100

  • The humidity sensor of the Zanussi Lindo 100 tumble dryer is located along the bottom edge of the loading door opening. You can use a clean cloth (with detergent) or a cleaning sponge to clean the sensor (if it just so happens to be dirty.) But if you notice any damages then you will need to get into contacting with your local Zanussi dealer so that they can repair or replace the humidity sensor.
  • It is advised by Zanussi to always clean the filters of the tumble dryer after each and every drying cycle.

When The Tumble Dryer Doesn’t Seem To Be Turning On

It’s one thing for your Zanussi Lindo 100 to not dry clothes, it’s another thing for it not to even start up at all. This may not always be due to damage on the tumble dryer itself but rather a left out minor detail on your part.

To Troubleshoot This On The Zanussi Lindo 100

  • Always make sure (first and foremost) to check that the main plug of the Zanussi Lindo 100 is installed correctly into the socket your using.
  • After which you need to make sure that the socket is live and working as it should be. The other thing you can do is to check that the fuse of the socket you’re plugging the tumble dryer into works and has not blown or burnt out.
  • Another way to troubleshoot this issue on the Zanussi Lindo 100 is to make sure that the delay start feature is completely disabled on the tumble dryer. Other features you need to look out for that are certain to cause this problem are the child lock feature and the energy-saving feature. To solve the above issue, you can switch your Zanussi Lindo 100 tumble dryer off and then wait a couple of minutes. This will disable all previously selected programs and completely reset the tumble dryer.

When The Tumble Dryer Is Taking Too Long

This is another issue on the Zanussi Lindo 100 tumble dryer that can be caused by a damaged or faulty humidity sensor. But it can also be caused by a range of other issues ranging from wet clothing to dirty filters.

To Troubleshoot This On The Zanussi Lindo 100

  • The first thing you need to take care of on the Zanussi Lindo 100 when you notice that drying cycles are taking too long is the weight or amount of clothing you put into the drum of the tumble dryer.
  • Another’s issue that might be causing the tumble dryer to take long is dirty filters. Make sure to clean the filters of the Zanussi Lindo 100 well after every drying cycle.
  • Do not put clothing or laundry that is too wet into the Zanussi Lindo 100 or it will cause the humidity sensor to act up and make the tumble dryer take a relatively longer time than usual.
  • Always make sure that the room in which the Zanussi Lindo 100 tumble dryer is in is not too warm such that it causes the humidity sensor to malfunction.

When The Tumble Dryer’s Door Is Not Closing

An issue that can become quite unpleasant very quickly but it is almost always an error on the part of the user. However to troubleshoot this on the Zanussi Lindo 100 quite a no-brainer.

To Troubleshoot This On The Zanussi Lindo 100

  • You have to make sure that the filter is installed correctly in the tumble dryer, otherwise it hinders the door from closing all the way in completely which means the tumble dryer will not start or it will malfunction.
  • Do not overload the Zanussi Lindo 100 with your laundry. You have to be specific about the amount or weight of clothing you are going to fit into the drum of the tumble dryer, otherwise it will become unbalanced. This is to ensure that no clothing gets stuck between the door of the Zanussi Lindo 100 and the rubber seal.

More Troubleshooting For Your Zanussi Lindo 100 Tumble Dryer

  • Make sure you set the drying time of your Zanussi Lindo 100 correctly. Otherwise the tumble dryer will start for a couple of seconds and then stop immediately after.
  • Be sure to select the correct drying programme for your laundry otherwise your clothing will not come out as dry as you intend.
  • If the Zanussi Lindo 100 stops, the best thing to do is to press the start button to reset the tumble dryer.

Conclusion

Technology is only as complicated as we make it and simple machines (because it only does one thing) like the Zanussi Lindo 100 tumble dryer are not complicated at all. All you have to do is familiarize yourself with the tumble dryer’s user manual before using it to know how to do basic troubleshooting when the Zanussi Lindo 100 inevitably starts giving you problems.  However some problems are just too complex for some people so you should definitely seek professional help if you find it difficult to troubleshoot your tumble dryer.