Brand: SHARP
Category: Home Appliances
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for KD-GHB7S7PW2-DE
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:22 p.m.
Warranty Information
The service life of your tumble dryer is 10 years, during which spare parts are available.
Using the Tumble Dryer
The control panel features a Programme Selection Knob and an electronic indicator. Use the knob to select the desired drying programme. The display shows programme progress and time remaining. Press the Start/Pause button to begin. Key features include various drying programmes for different fabric types, adjustable drying levels, anti-crease options, and delayed start functionality. The dryer also has auxiliary functions like Buzzer Cancel and Child Lock for enhanced user experience and safety.
Cleaning and Care
Regular cleaning of lint filters after each use is crucial. Empty the water tank after each program. The heat exchanger and humidity sensors should also be cleaned periodically. The interior of the loading door and the drum should be wiped down regularly. For models with a heat pump, the heat exchanger requires cleaning at least once a month or every 30 uses.
Troubleshooting
The manual provides a troubleshooting guide to address common issues such as long drying times, damp clothes, and problems with starting or opening the dryer. Solutions involve checking lint filters, heat exchangers, load capacity, spin speed, and electrical connections.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| PROBLEM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| The drying process takes too long. | The surface of the lint filter may be blocked. | Wash the filter with lukewarm water. |
| The heat exchanger may be clogged. | Clean the heat exchanger. | |
| The ventilation grilles on the front of the appliance may be blocked. | Turn off the appliance, check the grilles and remove any obstructions if possible. | |
| A limescale layer may have formed on the humidity sensor. | Clean the humidity sensor. | |
| The dryer may be overloaded. | Do not overload the dryer. | |
| The laundry comes out damp at the end of the drying process. | The laundry may have been spun insufficiently. | Select a higher spin speed on your washing machine. |
| The programme used may not be suitable for the laundry type. | Check the care labels on the laundry items and select a suitable programme for the laundry type, also use timed programmes. | |
| The surface of the lint filter may be blocked. | Wash the filter with lukewarm water. | |
| The heat exchanger may be clogged. | Clean the heat exchanger. | |
| The dryer cannot be opened or the programme cannot be started. The dryer does not activate when adjusted. | The dryer may be overloaded. | Do not overload the dryer. |
| The laundry may have been spun insufficiently. | Select a higher spin speed on your washing machine. | |
| The dryer may not be connected to the mains electricity. | Ensure the plug is inserted into the electrical socket. | |
| The loading door may be open. | Ensure the loading door is closed correctly. | |
| The programme may not be set or the Start/Pause button may not have been pressed. | Ensure the programme is set and the dryer is not in Standby (pause) mode. | |
| The child lock may be active. | Deactivate the child lock. | |
| The programme has stopped for no reason. | The loading door may not have been closed correctly. | Ensure the loading door is closed correctly. |
| There may have been an interruption of the power supply. | Press the Start/Pause button to see if the programme starts and, if not, check the electrical supply. | |
| The water tank may be full. | Empty the water tank. | |
| The clothes have shrunk, felted or deteriorated. | The programme used may not be suitable for the laundry type. | Check the care labels on the laundry items and select a suitable programme for the laundry type. |
| Water leakage from the loading door. | There may be lint build-up on the inner surfaces of the loading door and its seal. | Clean the inner surfaces of the loading door and its seal. |
| The loading door may not have been closed correctly. | Push the loading door until you hear a click. | |
| The water tank may be full. | Empty the water tank. | |
| The water warning light is on/flashing. | The water discharge hose may be kinked. | If the product is connected directly to the water drain, check the water discharge hose. |
| The filter cleaning warning light is on. | The lint filter may be dirty. | Clean the filter. |
| The filter seat may be blocked by lint. | Clean the filter seat. | |
| There may be a layer on the surface of the lint filter causing blockage. | Wash the filter with lukewarm water. | |
| The heat exchanger warning light is on. | The condenser may be dirty. | Clean the condenser. |