What to do if . . . ?
Problem solving guide
What to do if
Cause . . .
Remedy . . .
. . . In spite of adequate
water supply the water flows
slowly into the machine?
The filter in the water inlet
system is blocked.
– Clean the water inlet filter.
. . . Large residues of deter-
gent remain in the dispenser
drawer?
The water supply pressure is
too low.
– Clean the filter in the water
inlet system.
– It may be useful to select
"Water plus".
Washing powder used with
water softener tends to
become sticky.
– Pour washing powder into
the dispenser before adding
any water softener.
. . Fabric conditioner is not
completely dispensed or
water remains in the
p
com-
partment?
The dispenser drawer was not
pushed right in when the
fabric conditioner was being
flushed in.
The siphon tube is either
incorrectly positioned or
clogged.
– Clean the siphon tube.
. . . Excessive build-up of
foam?
Use only a suitable low-lather
detergent at the appropriate
temperature.
– Follow recommendations on
the packet.
– Take the water hardness
level into account.
– Use less detergent for lightly
soiled or small loads.
. . . Lime deposits appear
on the drum surface?
Not enough detergent has
been used.
– Use a descaling agentwhich
must be stated by the
manufacturer to be suitable
for use in washing machines.
– Use the correct amount of
detergent to cope with the
water hardness.
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