Beko & Blomberg tumble dryer safety notice
A safety notice covers a number of Beko and Blomberg 8kg and 9kg condenser tumble dryers manufactured between May and November 2012. A faulty internal component can cause a fire. If your dryer is one of the listed models, stop using it, check it against the manufacturer’s online tool, and arrange the free 30-minute repair through Beko or Blomberg directly.
A safety notice has been issued for a number of Beko and Blomberg condenser tumble dryers manufactured between May and November 2012. A component inside affected dryers presents a fire risk. If you have one of the model numbers listed below, Whitegoods Help recommends you check whether your dryer is affected and arrange the free repair as soon as possible.
Affected dryers are 8kg and 9kg condenser tumble dryers manufactured between May 2012 and November 2012. A faulty component can cause a fire. Stop using the dryer until it has been inspected and, if necessary, the component replaced. The repair is free and takes approximately 30 minutes.
Which Beko and Blomberg dryer models are affected?
The safety notice applies to five specific model numbers across both brands. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label inside the door opening or on the rear of the appliance.
- Beko DCU9330W
- Beko DCU9330R
- Beko DCU8230
- Blomberg DSC85W
- Blomberg TKF8439A
Only dryers manufactured between May 2012 and November 2012 are affected. Dryers with these model numbers made outside that production window do not require the modification, but the manufacturer’s check tool is the definitive way to confirm.
If you are not sure where to look, our guide on how to find an appliance model number covers the common locations on tumble dryers.
What should you do if your dryer is affected?
Three short steps. None of them costs anything – the manufacturer covers the repair in full regardless of guarantee status.
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Find the model and serial numbers. Check the label inside the door opening or on the rear of the appliance. Write down the full model number, serial number, and production date if shown.
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Check the manufacturer’s online tool. Beko and Blomberg both run a check page where you enter the model and serial number to confirm whether your specific dryer is affected. Links are in the alert below.
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Stop using the dryer and book the free repair. If the dryer is confirmed affected, stop using it immediately and arrange the free repair through the manufacturer. The component replacement takes around 30 minutes.
Use the manufacturer’s own check tools to confirm whether your specific dryer requires the repair. If the links below are no longer active, contact Beko or Blomberg directly through their official websites.
Can you keep using the dryer while you wait?
No. If your specific dryer is confirmed affected by the check tool, the manufacturer advice is clear: stop using it immediately and do not run it again until the modification has been completed. The risk is real – tumble dryer fires from this period have caused house fires.
Whether or not your dryer is part of this specific safety notice, the general advice on tumble dryers always applies. Never leave one running while out of the house or asleep, clean the lint filter after every load, and have a working smoke alarm in the area. See our guide on the wider tumble dryer fire-risk safety notices covering other brands and models.
These dryers are now well over a decade old and many will have changed hands, been given away, or be in use in a second home, holiday let, or rental property where the original safety notice never reached the current owner. If you know of an old Beko or Blomberg condenser tumble dryer from 2012, please share this notice with whoever uses it.
Other current tumble dryer and appliance safety notices
Beko and Blomberg are not the only brands to have issued tumble dryer safety notices. If you own an older dryer from a different brand, it is worth checking whether it is part of an active recall too.
Frequently asked questions
Which Beko and Blomberg tumble dryer models are affected by the safety notice?
The notice covers five models: Beko DCU9330W, Beko DCU9330R, Beko DCU8230, Blomberg DSC85W, and Blomberg TKF8439A. Only dryers in these model ranges manufactured between May 2012 and November 2012 are affected. The manufacturer’s online check tool is the definitive way to confirm whether your specific dryer requires the repair.
How do I check whether my specific dryer is affected?
Beko and Blomberg both run an online check page where you enter the model and serial number from the rating plate. If the links in this article are no longer active, contact the manufacturer directly through their official website. Our guide on how to find an appliance model number shows where the rating plate sits on most tumble dryers.
Is the Beko or Blomberg tumble dryer repair free of charge?
Yes. Manufacturer-issued safety modifications are always free to the owner, regardless of how old the appliance is or whether the original guarantee has expired. You do not need a receipt or any proof of purchase to claim the repair.
How long does the safety modification take?
The component replacement itself takes approximately 30 minutes once the engineer is on site. The wait for an appointment can be longer depending on demand, particularly when a safety notice is first publicised – book as early as possible.
Can I keep using my dryer until the engineer arrives?
No. If your dryer is confirmed affected, the manufacturer advice is to stop using it immediately and not to use it again until the repair is complete. The fault is a fire risk and the precaution applies even though the modification appointment may be days or weeks away.
What if I bought the tumble dryer second-hand?
The safety modification applies to the appliance regardless of who owns it now. If you bought it second-hand, contact Beko or Blomberg directly with the model and serial number – they will arrange the free repair. You do not need any paperwork from the previous owner.
Logik LVD7W15 tumble dryers fire risk
A safety notice covers Logik LVD7W15 tumble dryers manufactured between March and April 2016. The heating element in affected dryers can overheat and catch fire. If you have one, unplug it immediately and contact Currys – who sell the Logik brand exclusively – to arrange the free safety repair.
A safety notice has been issued for Logik LVD7W15 tumble dryers manufactured between March and April 2016. The heating element in affected dryers can overheat and, in some cases, catch fire. Whitegoods Help recommends that anyone with this model stops using it immediately and arranges the free repair through Currys.
Logik LVD7W15 tumble dryers manufactured between March 2016 and April 2016 have been identified with a serious safety issue. The heating element can overheat and catch fire. Unplug the dryer and do not use it again until it has been made safe by Currys.
Which Logik tumble dryer models are affected?
The safety notice applies to one specific model and a tight production window. Dryers with this model number made outside the window are not part of the notice.
- Logik LVD7W15 manufactured between March 2016 and April 2016
Logik is a brand sold exclusively through Currys in the UK, which is why the recall is handled through Currys rather than a separate manufacturer. The model number and serial number are printed on a label behind the dryer door.
If you cannot see the label clearly, our guide on how to find an appliance model number covers the common label locations on tumble dryers.
What should you do if you own one?
Three short steps. The repair itself is fully covered by Currys regardless of how long ago you bought the dryer.
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Stop using the dryer and unplug it. Pull the plug at the wall immediately. Do not run it again, even briefly, until the safety repair has been completed.
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Find the model and serial numbers. Look on the label behind the door. Write down the full model number and the serial number – you will need both to book the repair.
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Contact Currys to arrange the free safety repair. The original campaign phone number was 0344 561 6202. Quote your serial number and the postcode you used at purchase. If the number is no longer active, use Currys’ main customer service channels via their website.
The number 0344 561 6202 was set up specifically for this safety notice and may have been retired since. If you cannot reach it, contact Currys through their main customer service channels or visit the Currys website for current contact details for the safety campaign.
Original contact hours when the campaign launched were Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Calls were charged at local rates.
Can you keep using the dryer while you wait for the repair?
No. The risk of fire is the reason the dryer has been recalled – it is not a precautionary checkup. Leave the dryer unplugged and do not run it for any reason until Currys has carried out the repair.
Whether or not your dryer is part of this specific safety notice, the general advice on tumble dryers always applies. Never leave one running while out of the house or asleep, clean the lint filter after every load, and keep a working smoke alarm in the area. See our wider list of tumble dryer fire-risk safety notices covering other brands and models.
If you know anyone who has a Logik LVD7W15 tumble dryer, please share this notice with them immediately. These dryers are now several years old and may have changed hands, been given away, or be in use in a second home, holiday let, or rental property where the original safety notice never reached the current owner.
Other current tumble dryer and appliance safety notices
Logik is one of several brands to have issued a tumble dryer safety notice in recent years. If you own an older dryer from a different brand, it is worth checking whether it is part of an active recall too.
Frequently asked questions
Which Logik tumble dryer models are affected by the safety notice?
The notice covers the Logik LVD7W15 only, and only those units manufactured between March 2016 and April 2016. Dryers with the same model number made outside that production window are not part of the recall, but the model and serial number on the label behind the door are the definitive way to confirm.
How do I check whether my specific Logik dryer is affected?
Find the model and serial number on the label behind the dryer door, then contact Currys with both numbers and the postcode you used at purchase. Currys will check the production date against the recall list and arrange the free repair if your dryer is affected. Our guide on how to find an appliance model number covers the typical label locations.
Is the Logik safety repair free of charge?
Yes. Safety repairs are always free regardless of how old the appliance is or whether the original guarantee has expired. You do not need a receipt or proof of purchase – Currys can locate the original purchase from your postcode and the dryer’s serial number.
Can I keep using my Logik LVD7W15 while waiting for the repair?
No. The dryer is recalled because the heating element can overheat and catch fire – this is an active safety risk, not a precautionary check. Unplug it and leave it unplugged until the repair has been carried out, even if the appointment is days or weeks away.
What if I bought the Logik dryer second-hand?
The safety repair applies to the appliance regardless of who owns it now. If you bought it second-hand, contact Currys directly with the model and serial number – they will arrange the free repair without needing any paperwork from the previous owner. You may need to provide your own current address and postcode rather than the original purchase postcode.
What if the Currys phone number for the safety notice is no longer working?
Dedicated safety campaign numbers are often retired once the bulk of affected units have been repaired. If 0344 561 6202 is no longer in service, contact Currys through their main customer service number or website, mention that you have a Logik LVD7W15 tumble dryer subject to a safety notice, and they will route you to the right team.
How can a tumble dryer catch fire when unplugged?
A news report about a tumble dryer fire in Honley raised an unsettling question: how can a dryer catch fire when it had already been unplugged? This article explains the most likely mechanism, why it matters, and what to do if a dryer shows signs of fire.
“Fire at Honley home after UNPLUGGED tumble dryer bursts into flames.”
A tumble dryer that has been unplugged or switched off mid-cycle – without allowing the cooling-down phase to complete – can retain enough residual heat to cause laundry inside to smoulder and potentially catch fire. The dryer does not need to be connected to the mains for this to happen. Always allow a drying cycle to finish completely before switching the machine off.
How Can a Dryer Catch Fire When Unplugged?
If a dryer is unplugged while a fire is already developing inside – even a small smoulder – disconnecting the power will not extinguish it. But there is a more specific mechanism that makes this possible even without a pre-existing electrical fault.
At the end of a drying cycle, most tumble dryers run a cooling-down phase. During this phase the heating element switches off but the drum continues to rotate with cool air flowing through, bringing the temperature of the laundry down to a safe level before the cycle ends.
If the dryer is switched off or unplugged before this cooling phase completes, the heating element cuts off immediately – but the laundry inside retains significant residual heat with no airflow to dissipate it. Under the right conditions, particularly with laundry that contains oils or grease residues, this latent heat can be sufficient for smouldering to begin and eventually develop into a fire – even with the machine completely disconnected from the mains.
This can happen to someone trying to do the right thing – switching off the dryer before going out rather than leaving it running. The solution is not to leave the dryer running unattended, but to make sure the cycle finishes fully before switching off. See: never stop a tumble dryer mid-cycle.
Why Is Laundry a Fire Risk Inside a Dryer?
Laundry that is heavily soiled with body oils, cooking grease, or other flammable residues is particularly susceptible. At least one manufacturer has confirmed to Whitegoods Help that laundry containing significant grease or oil content can catch fire inside a tumble dryer under elevated heat conditions.
This risk can be reduced by ensuring laundry is washed properly on the correct cycle with the appropriate amount of detergent – particularly items that come into direct contact with the skin and are likely to carry body oils or residues.
The warning about stopping a dryer before the cooling phase is not obscure or theoretical. Standard tumble dryer instruction manuals explicitly address it. Whitegoods Help’s experience reviewing dryer manuals has found warnings such as:
“…if the drying programme is interrupted before the end of the cooling down phase, this could cause the laundry to self-ignite.”
This type of warning appears in manuals from multiple brands. If you have a tumble dryer, read the manual carefully and look for similar warnings. Lost the manual? See: download white goods instruction manuals.
What About a Power Cut or Machine Fault Mid-Cycle?
A power cut or an internal fault that causes the dryer to stop mid-cycle would have the same effect as manually switching the machine off – the cooling phase does not complete, and the laundry retains residual heat with no airflow.
This situation is harder to avoid since it is outside the user’s control. However, it is a further reason why a tumble dryer should never be left running when the house is empty or when occupants are asleep. If the dryer stops due to a fault or power cut and no one is present, there is no opportunity to identify or respond to any developing risk.
If someone is at home when an unexpected mid-cycle stop occurs, monitoring the machine carefully until it has fully cooled is sensible. See also: risks of leaving a tumble dryer running when out or in bed.
What to Do If a Dryer Shows Signs of Fire
If a tumble dryer begins to smoke or there are signs of a fire developing inside, the instinct to open the door and retrieve the laundry should be resisted. Opening the door introduces a rush of fresh air into the drum, which can cause smouldering to immediately develop into active flames.
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Do not open the drum door. Keep it closed to limit the oxygen supply to any fire inside.
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Disconnect the dryer from the mains as quickly as possible. If you cannot reach the plug safely, switch off at the fuse board or consumer unit.
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Keep the machine under observation. Do not leave it unattended until it has fully cooled.
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If a fire extinguisher suitable for electrical fires is available and the fire appears very small and contained, it may be appropriate to use it – but only if safe to do so. If there is any doubt, evacuate and call 999.
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If the fire cannot be safely contained, evacuate the building, close doors behind you, and call 999 immediately.
A home fire extinguisher is useful for a very small, contained fire in its earliest stage. If there is any doubt about safety, evacuate immediately and call 999. Do not re-enter the building.
Fire Extinguishers and Smoke Alarms
Having a fire extinguisher suitable for electrical fires close to where tumble dryers are kept – typically the kitchen, utility room, or garage – provides a means to tackle a very small fire at its earliest stage. CO2 extinguishers are the most appropriate type for electrical appliance fires. See: home fire extinguishers near appliances.
A working smoke alarm fitted close to the dryer provides early warning. Kitchens require heat alarms rather than standard smoke alarms to avoid false alarms from cooking, but if the dryer is in a utility room, garage, or similar space a standard smoke alarm is straightforward to install.
More on tumble dryer safety
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a tumble dryer catch fire when it’s unplugged?
If a dryer is unplugged or switched off before the cooling-down phase at the end of the cycle has completed, the laundry inside retains significant residual heat with no airflow to dissipate it. Under the right conditions – particularly if the laundry contains oil or grease residues – this heat can cause smouldering to develop into fire even after the machine is disconnected from the mains. The dryer does not need to be powered for this to happen.
Is it safe to switch a tumble dryer off before the cycle ends?
No – not without allowing the cooling-down phase to complete. Many tumble dryer manuals explicitly warn that stopping the drying programme before the cooling phase ends can cause laundry to self-ignite. If the drying cycle needs to be cancelled, use the machine’s cancel or end function rather than switching it off at the socket or unplugging it, and allow the drum to cool before removing the laundry. See: never stop a tumble dryer mid-cycle.
What makes laundry more likely to catch fire in a dryer?
Laundry that contains significant oil or grease residues – from body oils, cooking, or other sources – is at higher risk. At least one manufacturer has confirmed that laundry with high grease content can catch fire inside a dryer under elevated temperature conditions. Washing laundry thoroughly on the correct cycle with the appropriate amount of detergent, particularly items that contact the skin regularly, reduces this risk.
Should I open the dryer door if I think there’s a fire inside?
No. Opening the door supplies fresh air to the drum and can cause smouldering to immediately develop into active flames. Keep the door closed, disconnect the machine from the mains, and keep the dryer under observation until fully cooled. If the fire is small and a suitable extinguisher is available, use it only if it is safe to do so. If there is any doubt, evacuate and call 999.
What if the dryer stops mid-cycle due to a power cut?
A power cut or internal fault stopping the dryer mid-cycle has the same effect as manually switching it off – the cooling phase does not complete and laundry retains residual heat. This is outside the user’s control, which is a further reason never to leave a tumble dryer running when the house is empty. If someone is at home when a mid-cycle stop occurs, monitor the machine carefully until it has cooled fully.
Hotpoint Creda & Indesit Tumble Dryer Fire Risk
This is one of the largest appliance fire risk safety notices ever issued in the UK. It covers potentially millions of Hotpoint, Creda and Indesit tumble dryers, along with some lesser-known related brands. All are part of the same manufacturing group – Whirlpool. If you own one of these brands and your dryer was made between April 2004 and September 2015, you need to check whether it is affected.
Whirlpool have updated their advice and now recommend that owners of affected dryers do not use them until the modification has been carried out. Do not wait to have this checked. Use the links below to verify your model.
What Is the Risk?
Whirlpool issued the following statement about the affected dryers:
“A potential concern with two types of tumble dryers manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015. In some rare cases, excess fluff can come into contact with the heating element and present a risk of fire.”
In practice, tumble dryers – particularly condenser dryers – can accumulate significant amounts of fluff inside over time. This can result from poor filter design, damaged filters, or filters not being cleaned after every use. When this build-up contacts the heating element, there is a risk of ignition.
Which Tumble Dryers Are Affected?
Affected brands: Hotpoint | Indesit | Creda | Proline | Swan
Manufacture dates: April 2004 to September 2015
Over 100 different models are covered by this notice. It is safe to say that most Hotpoint, Creda and Indesit tumble dryers made between these dates are likely to be affected.
This does not guarantee your dryer is unaffected. Dryers can sit in stock for some time after manufacture before being sold. The date that matters is when the machine was manufactured, not when it was purchased. Check your model using the links below.
How to Check If Your Dryer Is Affected
Find the model number and serial number on the label inside the door opening and enter them into the relevant manufacturer website:
Follow any instructions provided after entering your details.
What Is the Green Spot Sticker?
Check your tumble dryer for a small green spot sticker – look inside the door, near the door seal, or anywhere on the machine including the back. A green spot sticker indicates that the fault has already been addressed on that machine, most likely by an engineer who carried out a modification prior to the formal announcement of the safety notice. If a green sticker is present, the modification is likely to have been done – though it is still worth checking through the official process to confirm.
Is It Safe to Keep Using an Affected Dryer?
The original safety notice stated that consumers could continue using their dryers provided they were not left unattended while operating. Whirlpool subsequently updated this position, advising that owners of affected dryers should not use them at all until the modification has been carried out. This is the only responsible approach – if the dryer has not been checked and modified, the safest course is not to use it.
If the machine has not been checked and a fire starts, you need to be present and able to deal with it. If you must use the dryer before the modification is done, remain present at all times and ensure you have a suitable means of dealing with a fire. If this is not possible, do not use the machine.
Update: Government-Ordered Recall
Following sustained campaigning by Which?, the UK government took the unprecedented step of ordering Whirlpool to recall affected dryers. This is covered in the BBC’s report: Whirlpool told to recall dryers in ‘unprecedented’ government move.
General Advice on Tumble Dryer Filter Maintenance
This safety notice underlines the importance of filter maintenance on all tumble dryers – not just those covered by this notice. Filters must be cleaned after every use. Condenser dryers in particular can have several filters, some of them not immediately obvious and located behind panels or doors. Blocked or neglected filters cause overheating and increase fire risk.
Whitegoods Help has always advised against leaving any washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher running unsupervised – and this safety notice confirms why that advice matters.
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Don’t stop a tumble dryer mid-cycle
Stopping a tumble dryer mid-cycle – particularly when it has been running for a while and the drum is very hot – carries two potential risks: component damage, and in extreme cases, fire. This guide explains why, and what to do instead if a cycle needs to be interrupted.
If the dryer must be stopped, use the cancel or cool-down function rather than cutting power directly. Do not open the door immediately after stopping if there is no cool-down period – allow the drum to cool first.
Why Stopping Mid-Cycle Is Risky
While a tumble dryer is running, the internal fan constantly circulates air over the heating element. This keeps the element at the correct operating temperature and prevents dangerous heat build-up. When the dryer is switched off mid-cycle, the fan stops immediately – but the heating element continues to give off residual heat for a short period with no airflow to dissipate it. This sudden temperature spike can cause two problems:
Thermal cutout (TOC) tripping
Tumble dryers contain thermal cutout devices (TOCs) designed to trip if the temperature inside reaches a dangerous level. Stopping the fan suddenly can cause a brief but significant temperature spike that trips the TOC. On some older Hotpoint and Indesit models in particular, this was a recurring fault. A tripped TOC typically means the dryer will not heat again until the TOC is reset or replaced.
Element damage or fire risk
The sudden loss of airflow can cause the heating element itself to overheat momentarily. This can cause the element to warp or, in extreme cases, create conditions that allow laundry inside to ignite – particularly if the laundry contains grease or other flammable residues.
The Fire Risk From Greasy Laundry
Some tumble dryers reach very high temperatures internally during certain drying cycles. Some manufacturers explicitly warn against stopping a dryer mid-cycle for this reason – Miele, for example, states in at least one of its instruction manuals that laundry could catch fire if the machine is stopped mid-cycle.
Laundry that has been exposed to cooking grease, engine oil, or other flammable substances – and which has not been washed at a temperature high enough to remove those substances – can retain enough residue to present a fire risk at high temperatures. Human skin also deposits natural oils onto clothing and bedding over time.
If the fan stops suddenly and the temperature momentarily spikes, this can be enough to ignite laundry that contains flammable residues – even in a machine that has just been unplugged. See: can a tumble dryer catch fire when unplugged?
What to Do Instead: Use the Cool-Down Period
Most tumble dryers are designed with a controlled cool-down phase at the end of the drying cycle. During this period – typically around 10 minutes – the heating element switches off but the drum and fan continue to run. This allows the internal temperature to reduce gradually before the machine stops completely.
If a cycle needs to be interrupted, the safest approach is to advance to this cool-down phase rather than switching the dryer off entirely. On machines with a mechanical timer knob, this means turning the dial to a point near the end of the cycle where only the cool-down period remains.
Many modern dryers no longer use a mechanical timer and are controlled by software instead. Some of these models do not automatically enter a cool-down phase when the programme is cancelled – they may stop immediately. Check the instruction manual for the correct procedure to cancel a cycle on your specific model. If no cool-down cancel mode is available, do not open the door until the drum has had time to cool.
The Broader Risk: Leaving Dryers Running Unsupervised
Tumble dryers are one of the appliances most commonly associated with house fires. It is strongly recommended never to leave a tumble dryer running when everyone is out of the house – or when everyone is in bed. If a fire starts in an unsupervised dryer, the consequences can be catastrophic.
There is therefore a degree of irony in the situation: leaving a dryer running unattended is a fire risk, but stopping it abruptly mid-cycle is also a potential fire risk. The answer is to plan ahead – aim to run the dryer when someone is at home, and allow it to complete its cycle naturally or use the cool-down cancel function if it must be stopped. See: risks of leaving a tumble dryer, washing machine, or dishwasher running when out or in bed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it dangerous to stop a tumble dryer mid-cycle?
When a tumble dryer stops, the fan stops immediately but the heating element continues to give off residual heat with no airflow to dissipate it. This brief temperature spike can trip a thermal cutout (TOC), warp the heating element, or in extreme cases create conditions that allow laundry containing grease or flammable residues to ignite. The risk is highest when the dryer has been running for a while and the drum is very hot.
What is the cool-down period on a tumble dryer and why is it important?
The cool-down period is typically the last 10 minutes or so of a drying cycle, during which the heating element switches off but the drum and fan continue to run. This allows the internal temperature to reduce gradually and safely before the machine stops. It is the correct way to end a cycle and prevents the sudden temperature spike caused by stopping the fan while the element is still hot.
My dryer doesn’t have a cool-down option when I cancel the programme – what should I do?
If the machine stops immediately when cancelled with no cool-down phase, do not open the door straight away. Allow the drum time to cool before opening. This reduces the risk of air entering the drum and potentially facilitating ignition if laundry inside contains any flammable residues. Check the instruction manual for any recommended procedure for cancelling a cycle on your specific model.
Can laundry really catch fire inside a tumble dryer?
Yes – in certain circumstances. Laundry that contains grease, cooking oils, or other flammable substances – and which was not washed at a high enough temperature to fully remove them – can retain enough residue to present a fire risk at high drying temperatures. Some manufacturer instruction manuals explicitly warn of this risk. It is also possible for laundry to catch fire after the machine has been switched off, if residual heat in the drum is sufficient. See: can a tumble dryer catch fire when unplugged?
Is it safe to leave a tumble dryer running overnight or when everyone is out?
No. Tumble dryers are one of the appliances most commonly involved in house fires, and a fire in an unsupervised dryer can cause devastating damage before it is detected. It is strongly recommended to run a tumble dryer only when someone is at home and able to respond if something goes wrong. See: leaving appliances running when out or in bed.
Siemens Tumble Dryer Fire Risk
Siemens issued a safety notice regarding a potential fire hazard in certain tumble dryers manufactured in 2002. If you own a Siemens tumble dryer that may have been made in 2002, check whether it is affected and contact Siemens directly.
Siemens’ own description of the risk: “An electrical component on a limited number of Siemens branded tumble dryers manufactured in 2002 may overheat and in very rare cases cause a potential fire hazard.”
Which Models Are Affected?
Siemens did not release specific model numbers with this safety notice, which makes it more difficult for owners to confirm whether their machine is affected. Siemens stated that affected dryers were manufactured in 2002.
Two points to bear in mind when checking:
- If the dryer was purchased before 2002, it is unlikely to be affected.
- If it was purchased in 2003, it is still possible it was manufactured in 2002 – always check the manufacturing date on the serial number plate rather than the purchase date.
The original Siemens safety notice page has been deleted or moved and is no longer accessible. If you have a Siemens tumble dryer from this period and are concerned, contact Siemens directly via their main website to establish whether your specific model is affected and what action to take.