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Washing Machine / User’s Manual 

5

 Troubleshooting

Problem

Reason

Solution

Program does not start after 

closing the door.

Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed.

• 

*Press the Start / Pause / Cancel button.

Programme cannot be started or 

selected.

Washing machine has switched to self protection 

mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water 

pressure, etc.).

•  Press and hold On / Off button for 3 seconds. 

(see. "Cancellation of program")

Water in the machine.

Some water might have remained in the product due 

to the quality control processes in the production.

• 

This is not a failure; water is not harmful to the 
machine.

Machine does not fill with water.

Tap is turned off.

• 

Turn on the taps.

Water inlet hose is bent.

• 

Flatten the hose.

Water inlet filter is clogged.

• 

Clean the filter.

Loading door may be open.

• 

Close the door.

Machine does not drain water.

Water drain hose might be clogged or twisted.

• 

Clean or flatten the hose.

Pump filter is clogged.

• 

 Clean the pump filter.

Machine vibrates or makes noise.

Machine might be standing unbalanced.

• 

Adjust the feet to level the machine.

A hard substance might have entered into the pump 

filter.

• 

Clean the pump filter.

Transportation safety bolts are not removed.

• Remove the transportation safety bolts.

Laundry quantity in the machine might be too little.

• Add more laundry to the machine.

Machine might be overloaded with laundry.

•  Take out some of the laundry from the machine 

or distribute the load by hand to balance it 
homogenously in the machine.

Machine might be leaning on a rigid item.

• 

Make sure that the machine is not leaning on 

anything.

There is water leaking from the 

bottom of the washing machine.

Water drain hose might be clogged or twisted.

• 

Clean or flatten the hose.

Pump filter is clogged.

• 

Clean the pump filter.

Machine stopped shortly after the 

programme started.

Machine might have stopped temporarily due to low 

voltage.

• 

It will resume running when the voltage restores to 
the normal level.

Machine directly discharges the 

water it takes in.

Draining hose might not be at adequate height.

• 

Connect the water draining hose as described in 
the operation manual.

No water can be seen in the 

machine during washing.

The water level is not visible from outside of the 

washing machine.

• 

This is not a failure.

Loading door cannot be opened.

Door lock is activated because of the water level in 

the machine.

• Drain the water by running the Pump or Spin 

programme.

Machine is heating up the water or it is at the spinning 

cycle.

• 

 Wait until the programme completes.

Child lock is engaged. Door lock will be deactivated 

a couple of minutes after the programme has come 

to an end. 

• 

Wait for a couple of minutes for deactivation of 
the door lock.

Washing takes longer time than 

specified in the manual.(*)

Water pressure is low.

• 

Machine waits until taking in adequate amount 

of water to prevent poor washing quality due to 

the decreased amount of water. Therefore, the 
washing time extends.

Voltage might be low.

• 

Washing time is prolonged to avoid poor washing 

results when the supply voltage is low.

Input temperature of water might be low.

• 

Required time to heat up the water extends in cold 
seasons. Also, washing time can be lengthened to 
avoid poor washing results.

Number of rinses and/or amount of rinse water might 

have increased.

• 

Machine increases the amount of rinse water 
when good rinsing is needed and adds an extra 

rinsing step if necessary. 

Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic 

foam absorption system might have been activated 

due to too much detergent usage.

• 

 Use recommended amount of detergent.

Summary of Contents for WHT812LIT

Page 1: ...2820524228_IT 24 11 15 14 36 WHT812LIT Numero del documento Lavatrice Manuale utente Washing Machine User s Manual...

Page 2: ...g door Door can be opened a few minutes after the washing cycle ends In case of forcing the loading door to open the door and the lock mechanism may get damaged u Use detergents softeners and suppleme...

Page 3: ...ur company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations u Do not wash the product by spraying or pouring wate...

Page 4: ...complies with EU RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive 2 2 Package information Packaging materials of the product are manufactured f...

Page 5: ...ime of the standard 40 C cotton programme at partial load min 175 Duration of the left on mode min N A Airborne acoustical noise emissions washing spinning dB 54 77 Built in No Height cm 84 Width cm 6...

Page 6: ...en loaded amounts to 180 kilograms Place the product on a solid and flat floor that has sufficient load carrying capacity Do not place the product on the power cable Do not install the product in the...

Page 7: ...ur turn off the tap and remove the nut Retighten the nut carefully after checking the seal In order to prevent the water leaks and resultant damages keep the taps closed when you do not use the produc...

Page 8: ...ations Power cable plug must be within easy reach after installation If the current value of the fuse or breaker in the house is less than 16 Amps have a qualified electrician install a 16 Amp fuse Th...

Page 9: ...milk powder etc intensely must be shaken off before placing into the machine Such dusts and powders on the laundry may build up on the inner parts of the machine in time and can cause damage 4 2 3 Thi...

Page 10: ...type Detergent type to be used depends on the fabric type and color Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry Wash your delicate clothes only with special detergents liquid detergent woo...

Page 11: ...ther in a washing cycle Wipe the inside of the machine with a damp and clean cloth after using starch Using limescale remover When required use limescale removers manufactured specifically for washing...

Page 12: ...ges recommended for heavily soiled clothes Prefer liquid detergents produced for delicate clothes Woolen and silk clothes must be washed with special woolen detergents Normally Soiled For example stai...

Page 13: ...s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 3 2 Display symbols 1888 88 88 88C 0 a b c d e f g h i j k l m a Temperature indicator b Electrical connection c Steam indicator d Audio Warning indicator e No Water indicator...

Page 14: ...all differences may occur between the time shown on the display and the real washing time Selection patterns for auxiliary functions can be changed by the manufacturer company New selection patterns c...

Page 15: ...ogramme with the Programme Selection knob 1888 88 88 88C 0 4 3 5 Programmes Cotone Cottons Use for your cotton laundry such as bed sheets duvet and pillowcase sets towels bathrobes underwear etc Your...

Page 16: ...olored laundry or colored laundry that you do not want them get faded Washing is performed with little mechanic action and at low temperatures It is recommended to use liquid detergent or woolen shamp...

Page 17: ...maximum temperature for the selected programme appears on the display Press the Temperature Adjustment button again to decrease the temperature 4 3 7 Spin speed selection Whenever a new programme is s...

Page 18: ...iliary function the function s frame turns off C Some functions cannot be selected together If a second auxiliary function conflicting with the first one is selected before starting the machine the fu...

Page 19: ...0 In order for the End Time function is activated and the programme is completed at the end of the specified time you must press Start Pause button after adjusting the time 1888 88 88 88C 0 If you wan...

Page 20: ...re is a locking system on the loading door of the machine that prevents opening of the door in cases when the water level is unsuitable Door Locked symbol appears on the display when the loading door...

Page 21: ...emperature in the machine is high or the water level is above the door opening 4 3 13 Child Lock Use Child Lock function to prevent children from tampering with the machine Thus you can avoid any chan...

Page 22: ...water level in the machine is above the loading door opening then turn the Programme Selection knob to Pump Spin programme and discharge the water in the machine 4 3 15 End of programme End symbol ap...

Page 23: ...ect Additional Water or Extra Rinse auxiliary functions Use a Cottons programme without pre wash Set the temperature to the level recommended on the drum cleaning agent which can be provided from auth...

Page 24: ...ogging the pump impeller during discharge of washing water Thus the water will be discharged without any problem and the service life of the pump will extend If the machine fails to drain water the pu...

Page 25: ...the plug After the container is emptied repeat the above procedure to drain the water in the machine completely c When draining of water is finished close the end by the plug again and fix the hose i...

Page 26: ...or twisted Clean or flatten the hose Pump filter is clogged Clean the pump filter Machine stopped shortly after the programme started Machine might have stopped temporarily due to low voltage It will...

Page 27: ...ter Using insufficient amount of detergent with hard water causes the soil to stick on the cloth and this turns the cloth into gray in time It is difficult to eliminate graying once it happens Use the...

Page 28: ...er with hot water Detergent residue in the detergent drawer Detergent is put in wet drawer Dry the detergent drawer before putting in detergent Detergent has gotten damp Keep detergents closed in an e...

Page 29: ...ne does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment Laundry should be rearranged and re s...

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