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Faults and what to do about them
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The spin result is not sat-
isfactory.
Laundry is wet/too damp.
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Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin
cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed.
Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly in the drum.
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Easy-Iron (depending on the model) selected?
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Is the selected speed too low?
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You may run the program Spin/Drain to spin the laundry again.
The spin cycle runs sev-
eral times.
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance.
The program is taking
longer than usual.
■
The water pressure is too low,
r
■
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal-
ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry in case imbalances have been
detected.
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Not a fault – the foam detection is active – a rinse cycle has been switched
on in case foam has been detected.
■
Laundry is more than defined program in this case deselect the speed per-
fect
The length of the program
changes during the wash
cycle.
■
Not a fault – the program sequence is optimised for the specific washing
process according to the load and the type of textiles. This may change the
length of the program shown in the display panel.
■
The water pressure is low - the washing program will take longer as usual
Residual water in the
care-product compart-
ment
i
.
■
Not a fault – the effect of the care product is not affected.
■
Clean the insert if necessary.
Odours in the washing
machine.
Depending on the model, run the
Cottons 60 °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.
Foam is leaking from the
detergent drawer. Foam
is visible in the drum
The
Å
symbol lights up in the display panel.
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Have you used too much detergent? Use less detergent in the next wash
cycle.
■
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).
■
Right front loading detergent need to be used for front loading appliance.
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 locks been removed? Remove the transport locks.
Faults
Cause/Remedy
* depending on the model
