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SOMETHING NOT WORKING?
Problems which you can resolve yourself
Problem
Possible cause
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The machine does not start up:
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Check that the door is firmly closed.
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Check that the machine is plugged in and
that there is power at the socket.
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Check that the main fuse has not blown.
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Check that the programme selector dial is
positioned correctly and the ON/OFF button
depressed.
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The machine does not fill:
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Check that the water tap is open.
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Check that water is coming out of the tap.
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Check that the inlet hose is not squashed or
kinked.
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Check that the filter in the inlet hose is not
blocked.
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Check that the door is closed.
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The machine fills then empties
immediately:
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The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to
relevant paragraph in “water drainage”
section.
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The machine does not empty
and/or does not spin:
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There is water on the floor:
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Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam) has been used.
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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.
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Check that the drain hose is not damaged.
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Unsatisfactory washing results:
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Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent
has been used.
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Stubborn stains have not been treated prior
to washing.
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The correct temperature was not selected.
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Excessive laundry load.
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The machine vibrates or is noisy:
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Check that all the transit bolts and packing
have been removed.
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Check that the machine is not resting against
anything.
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Check that the support feet are resting firmly
on the ground and that the lock nuts are
securely tightened.
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Check that the laundry is evenly distributed in
the drum.
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Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
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Check that the drain hose is not squashed or
kinked.
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A programme which stops with water in drum
has been selected.
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Check that the laundry is evenly distributed in
the drum.
