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Faults and what to do about them.
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The appliance restarts the
spin cycle several times.
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance.
The programme is taking
longer than usual.
■
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal-
ance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
■
Not a fault – the foam detection system is active – a rinse cycle has been
activated.
The length of the pro-
gramme changes during
the wash cycle.
Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the specific washing
process. This may change the length of the programme shown on the display
panel.
Water remaining in the
care product compart-
ment
i
.
■
Not a fault – the effectiveness of the care product is not affected.
■
Clean the insert if necessary.
Odours in the washing
machine.
Depending on the model, run the
¾
Drum Clean90 °C
or
ù
Cottons90 °C
program without laundry.
Add standard washing powder or a detergent that contains bleach.
Note:
To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended
by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use detergents intended for woollens or
delicates.
The
Å
symbol is lit on
the display panel. Foam
may also be leaking from
the detergent drawer.
Have you used too much detergent?
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 made
with down).
Use less detergent in the next wash cycle.
Loud noises, vibrations
and machine “wander-
ing” during the spin cycle.
■
Is the appliance level? Make the appliance level.
■
Are the appliance's feet secured? Secure the appliance's feet.
■
Have the transport braces been removed? Remove the transport braces.
The display panel/indica-
tor lights do not work
while the appliance is run-
ning.
■
Has there been a power failure?
■
Have the fuses blown/has the circuit breaker tripped? Switch on the circuit
breaker/replace the fuses.
■
If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
There is detergent resi-
due on the laundry.
■
Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
■
Select
\
Rinse
or brush the laundry after washing.
The
ú
symbol is lit in the
display panel when
paused.
■
The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door
immediately if necessary.
■
Press the Start - Pause
í
button to resume the programme.
The
ú
symbol in the dis-
play panel is off when
paused.
The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry.
If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and then on again) or a repair is required:
■
Switch off the appliance and pull the mains plug out of the socket.
■
Turn off the tap and call the after-sales service.
Faults
Cause/remedy
