Electrolux ESL 4131, Instruction Book

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Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions
given here, without calling out an engineer.
What to do, when...
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...a flashing fault code appears
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.
The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:
- a sequence of intermittent audible signals,
- the point-shaped optical signal on the floor beneath the dishwasher’s door is flashing (not visible if the appliance has been
installed higher up with a furniture door mounted flush).
Open the dishwasher door, in the digital display is visible a fault code (see following chart).
Carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
Once the checks have been carried out, press the programme selection push button and close the door, the programme will
continue from the point in which it was interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre.
For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your Service Force Centre.
...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
The programme does not start
There is a whistling noise during
washing
Fault Possible cause Solutions
The dishwasher door has not been properly
closed.
The main plug is not plugged in.
The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.
For dishwasher models with delay start
option:
Delay start has been selected.
Close the door.
Insert the mains plug.
Replace the fuse.
If dishes are to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.
Use a different brand of detergent. The whistling is not a cause for concern.
in the digital display appears
The machine does not fill with
water.
- in the digital display appears
The dishwasher will not drain.
- in the digital display appears
Fault code / malfunction Possible cause Solutions
The water tap is blocked or furred with
limescale.
The water tap is turned off.
The filter (where present) in the threaded hose
fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked.
The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid
or it is bent or squashed.
Clean the water tap.
Turn the water tap on.
Clean the filter in the threaded hose
fitting.
Check the water inlet hose connection.
The siphon is blocked. Clean out the siphon.
The water drain hose has not been correctly laid
or it is bent or squashed. Check the water drain hose connection.
Protection against flooding is active.
Close the water tap and contact your
local Service Force Centre.