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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Depending on the model, your washing machine is
equipped with various automatic safety functions.
This enables faults to be detected in good time and
the safety system can react appropriately.
These faults are frequently so minor that they can
be solved within a few minutes.
The appliance will not start, no lamp lights
up.
Check whether:
the mains plug is inserted into the socket;
the wall socket is functioning correctly
(use a table lamp or similar);
a programme is selected correctly;
the On/Off button (depending on model) has
been pressed.
The appliance will not start, but...(varies
depending on model)
...the Start/Pause lamp is flashing.
Check whether:
the appliance door is properly closed
(child safety);
the programme has been changed;
the water tap is open. If not, open the tap and
press the
Start/Pause
button.
...the On/Off lamp is on.
Check whether:
the appliance door is properly closed
(child safety);
a programme has been selected and the
programme is started;
the water tap is open. If not, open the tap and
switch the appliance first off, then on.
The appliance stops during the programme
(varies depending on model).
Check whether:
the
Rinse Hold
lamp is on, terminate this
option by pressing the button again;
another programme has been selected.
Reselect the desired programme and press the
Start/Pause
button;
Start/Pause
lamp is flashing. Press
Start/
Pause
button;
the
Rinse Hold
button is pushed, terminate
this option by pressing the button again;
On/Off
lamp is off. Press
On/Off
button;
the washing machine safety system has been
activated (see fault description table).
Detergent and additive product residues in
dispenser at end of wash.
Check whether:
the siphon is correctly installed and clean
(see Care and Maintenance);
enough water is being supplied. The mesh filters
between the inlet hose and the tap could be
blocked (see Care and Maintenance). Check
and clean the filter two or three times a year
(see Removing the filter).
The appliance vibrates during the spin
cycle.
Check whether:
the appliance is levelled and solidly installed on
all four feet (see Installation Guide);
the transit bolts have been removed. The transit
bolts must be removed before the appliance can
be used (see Installation Guide).
Final spin results are poor:
The appliance has an imbalance detection and
correction system. If individual heavy articles are
loaded (bathmat, bathrobe, etc.) this system may
reduce the spin speed automatically to protect the
appliance or even interrupt the spin cycle altogether, if
the imbalance is too high even after several spin starts.
If the laundry is still too wet at the end of the
cycle, add smaller articles of laundry to balance
the load and repeat the spin cycle.
Excessive foam formation may prevent spinning.
Ensure correct amount of detergent is used
No water or insufficient water supply:
the appliance has a safety hose and the safety
valve has opened (red indicator in the safety
valve inspector window).
In this case replace it with a new safety hose.
What should I do when the automatic safety system detects a malfunction? (
varies
depending on model)
The programme is interrupted and various indicators (if available) point to the source of the fault.
Fault description table
Small lamp lights up Digital display Fault description
Water tap FH Water inlet fault
-FPDraining fault
- from F4 to F15 Electrical components fault
Water Stop FA Water Stop fault
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