Electrolux EW 1280F manual Trouble-Shooting Guide, Problem Possible cause

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Trouble-Shooting Guide

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out a service technician. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.

During machine’s operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes will appear on the display, then a warning signal will be heard.

E10 = there is no water filling

E20 = the water is not drained

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 Centre.

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 blown.

 

• The START PAUSE button has not been

 

depressed.

 

• The DELAY START option has been selected.

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

• The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to

immediately:

relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.

 

The machine does not empty and/or

• The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (E20)

• The NIGHT CYCLE option has been selected.

does not spin:

• The drain pump 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.

 

• The pump guard has not been fully screwed in.

 

• The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not

 

been replaced after cleaning the pump.

 

 

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.

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Contents Instruction Booklet Contents Dear customer General safetyChild safety Packaging materials Technical specificationsDisposal Tips for environmental protectionWater inlet InstallationUnpacking PositioningElectrical connection Water drainageYour new washing machine Use Not available for Wool and Hand Wash programme Options buttonsDisplay Drain onlySTART/PAUSE button Start button not pressed Skip Reset buttonSelecting a special programme Programme phase indicator lights Delay Start buttonBefore loading the laundry TemperaturesLaundry weights Sorting the laundryToo much washing powder causes Detergents and additivesQuantity of detergent to be used Not enough washing powder causesMeasure out the detergent Switch the machine onSelect the desired programme/ fabric Place the laundry in the drumSelect the desired options Select the temperatureSelect the Delay Start Select the Spin Speed or the Night Cycle optionEnd of programme How to change a programme during its cycleHandwash Washing ProgrammesWool Ironing Dry cleaningEnergetic wash Delicate wash BleachingDoor seal MaintenanceMaintenance Wash After each washEmergency emptying out Drain pumpWater inlet filter Page Problem Possible cause Trouble-Shooting GuideNo water is visible in the drum Door will not openSpinning starts late or the laundry is Not spun enough0800 10 66 13 13 Conditions of the warranty