Problem
Possible solution
You cannot open the
appliance door.
• Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in
tub, has not been selected.
• Make sure that the washing programme is finished.
• Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the
drum.
• Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power.
• This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance.
Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
If you need to open the door, please read carefully "Emergen‐
cy door opening".
The appliance makes
an unusual noise and
vibrates.
• Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to
"Installation instruction".
• Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are re‐
moved. Refer to "Installation instruction".
• Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small.
The programme dura‐
tion increases or de‐
creases during pro‐
gramme execution.
• The ProSense System is able to adjust the programme dura‐
tion according to the type and the laundry load size. Refer to
"The ProSense System load detection" in "Daily Use" chapter.
The washing results
are not satisfactory.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use a different detergent.
• Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before
you wash the laundry.
• Make sure that you set the correct temperature.
• Decrease the laundry load.
Too much foam in the
drum during the wash‐
ing cycle.
• Reduce the quantity of detergent or the number of tablets or
single-dose detergents.
After the washing cy‐
cle, there are some
detergent residues in
the dispenser drawer.
• Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser according
the indications given in this user manual.
• Make sure to use fresh tablets or single-dose detergents.
Store them in their box and close it after use, according to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Direct exposure to environment can modify their characteristic
and their behaviour in the Pods® compartment, specially in
combination with certain options (e.g. Delay Start).
After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues
from the point of interruption.
If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
The necessary data for the service centre are on the rating plate.
15.2 Emergency door
opening
In case of power failure or functioning
failure the appliance door remains
locked. The washing programme
continues when the power is restored. If
the door remains locked in case of
failure, it is possible to open it using the
emergency unlock function.
Before opening the door:
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