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Stop use and clean lint paths

Dryer · Smells burnt
LIKELY CAUSE
Lint buildup in accessible areas
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
0
Repair time
20 min
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 94
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TOOLS
Required tools
Vacuumbrush
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Stop the dryer immediately and unplug it
    Stop the dryer immediately and unplug it.
  2. 2
    Let it cool
    Let it cool.
  3. 3
    Clean the lint filter and accessible vent path
    Clean the lint filter and accessible vent path.
  4. 4
    Do not use it if burning smell, scorching or overheating returns
    Do not use it if burning smell, scorching or overheating returns.
  5. 5
    Arrange professional service if the smell persists
    Arrange professional service if the smell persists.
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