Something not working?
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Problem
Possible cause
• The machine does not start up:
• The door is not firmly closed.
(E40)
• The machine is not plugged in or there is no power
at the socket.
• The main fuse has blown.
• The programme selector dial is not positioned
correctly.
• The ON/OFF or START/PAUSE button has not
been depressed.
• The machine does not fill:
• The water tap is closed.
(E10)
• The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
(E10)
• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
(E10)
• The door is not properly closed.
(E40)
• The machine fills then empties
immediately:
• The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to
relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.
• The machine does not empty
and/or does not spin:
• The drain hose is squashed or kinked.
(E20)
• The option
or
has been selected.
• The drain filter is clogged.
(E20)
• There is water on the floor:
• Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam) has been used.
• 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.
• The drain hose is damaged.
• Unsatisfactory washing results:
• Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.
• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
• The correct programme/temperature was not
selected.
• Excessive laundry load.
• The machine vibrates or is
noisy:
• The transit bolts and packing have not been
removed.
• The support feet have not been adjusted.
• The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
• The door will not open:
• The programme is still running.
• The door lock has not yet released.
• The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.
• The machine is heating the water.
Problems which you can resolve yourself.
During machine operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes appears on the display:
-
E10
: problem with the water supply
-
E20
: problem with water draining
-
E40
: door open
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button
to restart the programme. If after
all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre.
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