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Troubleshooting

Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure 
that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. 

Problem 

                                    

The machine does not switch on.

 

   

The wash cycle does not start.

      

The machine does not fill with 
water or the indicator light for 
the first wash cycle stage flashes 
rapidly.

The machine continuously fills 
with water and continually drains 
away or Water left in the dru or 
Stuck on wash.

The machine does not drain or 
spin.

The machine does not heat or 
poor wash results.

The programme takes too long.

The machine vibrates a lot during 
the spin cycle.

Possible causes/Solution:

•  The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to       

 

  make contact.
•  There is no power to the socket, or the fuse has blown in the mains plug.

•  The door is not closed properly.
•  The ‘ON/OFF’ button has not been pressed.
•  The ‘START/PAUSE’ button has not been pressed.
•  The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine.

•  The water inlet hose is kinked.
•  The water inlet hose is not connected to the water supply.
•  The water pressure is too low.
•  The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine.
•  There is no water supply to the house.
•  The inlet  valve filter is blocked.
•  The ‘START/PAUSE’ button has not been pressed.

•  The top of the drain hose is too low - It must be fitted at a height        

 

  between 65 and 100 cm from the floor.
•  The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowing  

 

 

  water to run into the machine, the drain hose must be positioned    

 

  higher than the bottom of the sink to prevent water flowing down the  

 

  drain hose.
•  The end of the drain hose has been pushed too far down the standpipe,  

 

  the ‘U’ bracket should be fitted 100 mm from the end of the drain hose.

•  The Pump filter is blocked.
•  The drain hose is kinked.
•  New Installation - The blanking cap or spigot has not been removed  

     

  if connected under a sink.
•  The drain hose or sink trap is blocked.
•  The wash cycle does not include draining, some wash cycles require  

     

  the drain phase to be started manually.
•  The REDUCED CREASES function button has been activated. To complete   
  the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE button.

•  The ‘Temperature’ selector knob is in the   position.

•  Programme times will vary due to water pressure, the incoming  

 

 

  water  temperature and if the wash load goes out of balance.  

 

 

  This will increase the programme times accordingly (see ‘ The  

 

 

  machine wont spin properly’ below).

•  The feet have not been adjusted, enabling the machine to rock.
•  New Installation -  Either the Transit Bolts including the plastic spacers, or the 

Polystyrene Packaging have not been removed when installing the machine.

•  The machine is trapped between cabinets and/or walls.
•  The load is in a slight out of balance condition and machine is spinning, but 

at a lower speed.

Содержание HFEL 501

Страница 1: ...aning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips 7 General safety Disposal Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle 8 9 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a w...

Страница 2: ...are allowing wa ter through Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus prevent water reaching the machine Never use second hand or old inlet hoses use the products supplied with the machine K...

Страница 3: ...it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED...

Страница 4: ...use it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to damp rain and thunderstorms When the washing machine is installed the mains socket must be within easy reach Do not use extensions or multiple socke...

Страница 5: ...5 GB...

Страница 6: ...m forming Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self clea ning pump which does not require any mainte nance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the pre chambe...

Страница 7: ...ck mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening If the appliance breaks down do not under any circum stances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to repair it yourself Always keep children...

Страница 8: ...ART PAUSE button with indicator light starts or tem porarily interrupts the wash cycles N B To pause the wash cycle in progress press this button the corresponding indicator light will flash orange wh...

Страница 9: ...time as the function indicator light this indicates a problem has occurred see Troubleshooting Starting a wash cycle 1 Switch the washing machine on by pressing the ON OFF button All the indicator li...

Страница 10: ...53 0 71 35 60 Specials 7 Baby cycle heavily soiled delicate colours 40 1000 3 140 8 Shirts 40 600 2 80 9 Lingerie Cycle 30 600 1 75 10 Wool for wool cashmere etc 40 800 1 65 11 Silk for garments in si...

Страница 11: ...d because of the increased cycle duration this function offers a high performance wash Extra rinse By selecting this function the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal detergent removal is...

Страница 12: ...ranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying speed with repeated and frequent peaks Baby cycle this wash cycle 7 can be used to remove the soiling typically caused by babies while ensuring...

Страница 13: ...USE button has not been pressed The top of the drain hose is too low It must be fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowin...

Страница 14: ...o replace the rubber washers or the fill hose is missing the rubber washer The drain hose is not fixed in properly Switch off the machine and unplug it wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch...

Страница 15: ...of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable parts made o...

Страница 16: ...ic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register...

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