Smoking Zanussi WJD1667

scroggie · 23 Jun 2006

My Zanussi Washer/Dryer is filling with smoke after about 5 minutes on the dryer cycle. Illogically it seems worse if it follows a 900 spin rather than a full speed one.
I haven't opened up the machine to investigate yet but would appreciate advice on what to look for.

JohnD · 23 Jun 2006

fluff buildup.

scroggie · 24 Jun 2006

Thanks John
How do I go about cleaning out the fluff?

JohnD · 24 Jun 2006

First make sure the lint fitter is fitted, clean, and not faulty.

I suppose you would then have to brush, hoover and wipe it out, but that might need some dismantling.

Perhaps someone will be along who's familiar with your model (presumably you've looked at the instructions already?)

scroggie · 24 Jun 2006

I had no idea there was a lint filter to be honest. Where is is it exactly?

JohnD · 24 Jun 2006

I don't know your particular machine, but generally, because the drying clothes contain a certain amount of dust and fluff that blows out during the drying cycle, there is a fine mesh filter to catch it. Mostly accessible from the front door so you can take it out and clean it after each use. Some dryers have it on the back wall of the drum.

Have you got the instruction book?

scroggie · 24 Jun 2006

Yes I have the instruction book and it makes no mention of a fluff filter. I know what you mean though, our previous washer dryer had one at the rear.
It looks like I'll have to open it up and investigate - it may be easy once I get the back off. Certainly it was incredibly simple to replace the pump earlier this year

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