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Faults and what to do about them.
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Water is not visible in the
drum.
Not a fault – the water is below the visible area.
The spin result is not sat-
isfactory.
Laundry is wet/too damp.
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Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system has stopped the spin cycle;
washing unevenly distributed.
Distribute small and large items of washing in the drum.
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p
Easy-Iron
selected?
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Is the selected speed too low?
The spin cycle runs sev-
eral times.
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance.
The programme is taking
longer than usual.
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Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal-
ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
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Not a fault; the foam detection system is active – a rinse cycle has been
switched on.
Residual water in the care
product dispenser.
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Not a fault – the effect of the care product is not affected.
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Odours in the washing
machine.
Run the
Cottons 90 °C
programme without laundry. Use standard detergent
for this.
Wash
indicator light
flashes. Foam may also
be leaking from the deter-
gent drawer.
Have you used too much detergent?
Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre of water and pour into com-
partment
II
(not for outdoor fabrics or those made with down).
Use less detergent in the next washing cycle.
Loud noises, vibrations
and machine "move-
ment" during the spin
cycle.
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Are the appliance's feet fixed? Secure the appliance's feet.
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Have the transport locks been removed? Remove the transport locks.
Noises during spin and
drain cycles.
Clean the drain pump
The indicator lights do not
work while the appliance
is running.
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Has there been a power failure?
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Have the fuses blown? Reset/replace the fuses.
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If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
There is detergent resi-
due on the laundry.
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Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
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Select
Rinse/
Spin or brush the laundry after washing.
If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and on again) or a repair is required:
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Turn the programme selector to
Off
. The appliance is switched off.
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Unplug the mains plug from the socket.
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Turn off the tap and call the after-sales service.
Faults
Cause/Remedy
