How to use and maintain your Tumble Dryer

1. Don’t place the tumble dryer on carpet: The dryer will get hot and fluff can catch in the carpet pile which is a fire risk.

2. Only put items in the tumble dryer which are suitable for tumble drying. Items which aren’t suitable can be a fire risk if tumble dried. Ensure that any items placed in the tumble dryer are free from oil, dry cleaning solution or any alcohol based solutions as they can ignite during the drying cycle.

3. Ensure that the lint filter is cleaned after every cycle. For condenser dryers, clean the condenser regularly and in line with the manufacturer’s instructions. A build-up of fluff can be a fire risk.
If you want guidance on where a condenser tumble dryer can be placed, see our full placement guide here.

4. Don’t stop the dryer mid cycle. It is possible that heat can continue to build in the drum and lead the clothes to ignite. This can occur several hours after the dryer has been stopped. This is known as “super heating” If you do stop the dryer mid cycle, or the dryer stops mid cycle due to power failure or a fault, remove and separate the clothes immediately to prevent this.

5. Avoid running your tumble dryer while you’re out or asleep. It’s best to use the appliance when you’re nearby in case the cycle stops unexpectedly. If the drum isn’t spinning as it should, see our FAQ on tumble dryers not spinning for more detail.

Not able to get your tumble dryer to start? Check out our advice on what to do when your Beko tumble dryer will not work.