LAVAMAT 70850A, User Manual

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Problem Possible cause/Solution
The machine does not empty and/or does not
spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged.
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the
water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the
spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or the spinning pro -
gramme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the
drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use anoth -
er one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of
the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to
see this as the water runs down the hose; check
to see if it is damp.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain hose is damaged.
• Change it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has
not been replaced or the filter has not been
properly screwed in after cleaning action.
• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying
hose or screw the filter fully in.
Unsatisfactory washing results:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use an -
other one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stub -
born stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct tem -
perature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Introduce into the drum less laundry.
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait until the door symbol 9.5 has gone off.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out
the water.
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