Siemens Excessive Front Panel Temperature

Washer-dryer door glass becomes extremely hot during drying

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Restricted airflow in drying circuit, Faulty temperature control (NTC or thermostat), Overpowered heater, Poor cabinet insulation

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Stop the cycle if the door becomes dangerously hot. Keep children away from the appliance during drying.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Clean airflow components:
    • Clean condenser, lint filters, and ducts thoroughly.
  • 2. Check temperature sensors:
    • Inspect and test dryer NTC and thermostats as described in heater fault entries.
  • 3. Load and program:
    • Ensure you are not overloading and that you are using appropriate drying programs.

When to call a technician: If the door remains excessively hot after cleaning and basic checks, temperature control faults require professional attention.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Dryer NTC Sensor
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