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ASKO T5 Dryer Message “Clean the Lower Lint Filter”: Maintenance Reminder

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Code: Clean the lower lint filter
Appliance: Dryer
Brand: ASKO
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Clean the lower lint filter means

On the ASKO T5 series tumble dryers, including the T5HXLW.U, T5HXLT.U and T5HXLG.U, Clean the Lower Lint Filter is an information message. These dryers display Error X for real problems, and this text is not one of those. It simply reminds you that the lower lint filter has collected lint and needs cleaning. The Cleaning and Maintenance chapter of the owner's manual shows where the filter sits and how to clean it.

Common causes of Clean the lower lint filter

Lint built up in the lower filter
A filter that was not reseated after the last cleaning
Reduced airflow from a dirty vent
A reminder that stays on after the cleaning

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the lower lint filter and remove the lint by hand. 2. Rinse or wipe the filter as the Cleaning and Maintenance chapter shows. 3. Seat the filter firmly and close the cover. 4. Start a cycle. If the message returns right away, write it down for us.

! Why to stop there

Whether the dryer is only reminding you or the airflow is blocked further along
Whether the outside vent is clear
Whether the control keeps showing the reminder after a clean filter

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Clean the lower lint filterClean the lower lint filter questions

Does this message mean the dryer has failed?

No. It is an information message, and the dryer works normally once the filter is cleaned. A real problem on this series shows as Error followed by a letter or number.

How often should I clean the lower filter?

Clean the top lint filter every load, and the lower filter whenever the reminder shows. A dryer working with a clean filter dries faster and wears less.

Can you service the T5 dryer?

Yes. The price is written before any work.

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Still unsure about Clean the lower lint filter?

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