Fault
Possible cause
Action
Wash large and small items
together to reduce imbalances.
Add a more appropriate amount
of detergent next time.
The foam detection feature
has activated an additional
rinsing cycle to reduce the
amount of foam.
The program takes longer
than usual.
This is not a fault.
The imbalance compensation
system is attempting to balance
the load by distributing the
laundry more evenly.
Not enough detergent.
Unsatisfactory washing
result.
The degree of dirt was
higher than supposed.
Select a more suitable program.
Add detergent according to the
manufacturer's specifications.
Select “Rinse” immediately, or
brush off spots when laundry is
dry.
Detergent residual on the
laundry.
Some phosphate-free
detergents contain
water-insoluble residues
that may appear as light
spots on the laundry.
Grey residues on the
laundry.
Dirt accumulation from
ointments, fats or oils.
Add the maximum amount of det-
ergent and select the highest
permissible temperature next time.
Programme duration changed
during the programme sequence
This is not a fault.
See also explanations in the chapter programme duration from page 10.
Mix1 tablespoon of fabric softener
with
1/2 litre of water and pour into chamber
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of the detergent
dispenser.
Foam coming out of the
detergent dispenser.
The sign appears after
the programme finished.
To much detergent.
Or the detergent is not
machine washable.
Reduce the amount of detergent
next time.
Repeated spinning at short
intervals.
This is not a fault.
The imbalance compensation system is attempting to balance
the load through repeated spins.
Reductions in programme duration
Increases in programme duration
This is not a fault.
See also explanations in the chapter programme duration from page 10.
This is not a fault.
See also explanations in the chapter programme duration from page 10.
Select the desired dying programme.
Drying programme does
not start.
Drying programme not selected.
Drying time not set, or
set drying time is too short.
Set the reasonable drying time.
Turn on the tap.
Tap not turned on.
Check whether laundry is trapped in door.
Close the washer-dryer door ( click should
be heard).
Washer-dryer door not
closed properly.
Clean the pump, see page 34
Pump is blocked.
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