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Tumble dryer · Safety, controls and fault evidence

Why should a dryer be checked after a heavy object falls on it?

An impact can affect the cabinet, controls, door or unseen components. The absence of an immediate warning does not establish that normal clearances and protection remain intact.

Understanding this situation

Do not run a test load if the housing is distorted, the door behaves differently or wiring may be affected. A new scrape following impact is particularly relevant history.

A useful next step

Leave the appliance unused where damage is suspected and arrange assessment. Describe what fell and the visible change without removing covers. Do not bend the cabinet back or use weight to hold a displaced panel in place.

Manuals and supporting guidance

Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.

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