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Hello,
I have a Siemens Siwamat 5401 washer dryer, which is tripping its thermal overload. I’ve checked the heater element (nice and clean with no signs of damage or corrosion), the air blower (which is spinning nicely). I believe I should also be checking and cleaning out the condenser. This is not covered in the owner’s manual and seems to be more than a simple exercise. I can see it inside, but can’t see how to get at it to clean it out!
Do you need to remove the front panel to do this? Any guidance on how to access the condenser would be appreciated!
Cheers
GraemeRe: Siemens Siwamat 5401 – cleaning the condenser
Please post the eNr number from the inside of the door.
Penguin45.
Re: Siemens Siwamat 5401 – cleaning the condenser
Right, know what it is now 😀 .
Front off, lid off, power off – the condenser duct is running down the front right hand corner of the machine. Fan motor and housing out again, hose off at the bottom, then find the screws.
Pop that model number in on http://www.bshcustomerservice.com and you can call up the exploded diagrams, which are propbably clearer that my explanation!
Penguin45.
Re: Siemens Siwamat 5401 – cleaning the condenser
Sounds easy when you spell it out like that! Just wasn’t sure if there was an easier way, since I thought this was a routine type of job, and some dryers seem to let you do it without dismantling. Still, not too bad when you know how!
Thanks for your guidance….I’ll give it a go tomorrow.
Cheers
GraemeRe: Siemens Siwamat 5401 – cleaning the condenser
Run the condenser cleaning program after EVERY dry cycle 😉
Re: Siemens Siwamat 5401 – cleaning the condenser
Will that mean I don’t need to degunge the condenser in future? if so, sound advice!
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