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Faults and what to do about them
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Odours in the washing
machine.
Depending on the model, run the
Drum Clean
Û
90 °C
or
i
Cottons 90 °C
program without laundry.
Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach.
Note:
To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended
by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use detergents designed for wool or del-
icates.
The
Å
symbol lights
up in the display panel.
Foam may also be leak-
ing from the detergent
drawer.
Have you used too much detergent?
Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre of water and pour it into
compartment
II
(not suitable for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed
with down).
Use less detergent in the next wash cycle.
Loud noises, vibrations
and machine "move-
ment" during the spin
cycle.
■
Is the appliance aligned? Align the appliance
■
Are the appliance's feet fixed? Secure the appliance's feet
■
Have the transport braces been removed?
The display panel/indi-
cator lights do not work
while the appliance is
running.
■
Has there been a power failure?
■
Have the fuses blown? Reset/replace the fuses.
■
If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
There is detergent resi-
due on the laundry.
■
Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
■
Select
à
Rinse
or brush the laundry after washing.
The
Õ
symbol lights up
in the display in pause
mode.
■
Door is locked due to safety reasons (water level and/or temperature are
too high). It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door immediately, if
necessary.
■
Press the
A
Start/Reload button to continue the program.
If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and on again) or a repair is required:
■
Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
■
Turn off the tap and call customer services.
Faults
Cause/Remedy
