Hotpoint BHWM149 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes / Solutions

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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 not solved easily using the following list.

GB

 

Problem:

Possible causes / Solutions:

 

The washing machine does not switch on.

The wash cycle does not start.

_The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making contact.

_There is no power in the house.

_The washing machine 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 opened.

The washing machine does not

_ The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.

take in water (the indicator

_ The hose is bent.

light for the first wash cycle

_ The water tap has not been opened.

stage

flashes rapidly).

_ There is no water supply in the house.

 

 

 

_ The pressure is too low.

 

 

 

_ The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

The washing

machine

_ The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the

continuously

takes in and

floor (see “Installation”).

drains

water.

_ The free end of the hose is under water (see “Installation”).

 

 

 

_ The wall drainage system is not fitted with a breather pipe.

 

 

 

If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap,

switch the appliance off and contact the Assistance Service. If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be problems relating to water drainage, causing the washing machine to fill with water and drain continuously. Special anti-draining valves are available in shops and help to avoid this inconvenience.

The washing machine does not drain or spin.

_The wash cycle does not include draining: some wash cycles require the drain phase to be started manually.

_The REDUCED CREASES function has been activated: To complete the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE button (“Personalisation”).

_The drain hose is bent (see “Installation”).

_The drainage duct is clogged.

The washing machine vibrates a lot during the spin cycle.

The washing machine leaks.

_The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation (see “Installation”).

_The washing machine is not level (see “Installation”).

_The washing machine is trapped between cabinets and walls (see “Installation”).

_The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly (see “Installation”).

_The detergent dispenser drawer is blocked (for cleaning instructions, see “Care and maintenance”).

_ The drain hose is not fixed properly (see “Installation”).

The START/PAUSE indicator light (orange) and the function indicator lights flash rapidly.

There is too much foam.

_Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again.

If the problem persists, contact the Technical Assistance Service.

_The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should display the text “for washing machines” or “hand and machine wash”, or the like).

_Too much detergent was used.

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Contents Washing Machine Instructions for useInstallation Unpacking and levellingElectric and water connections Connecting the drain hose U E Neutral N O W N Live L Green & Yellow Earth E First wash cycleTechnical data Instructions for the fitter 600 min Control panel Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycleStarting a wash cycle Indicator lightsTable of wash cycles Wash cyclesFunctions Setting the temperatureSetting the spin speed PersonalisationPreparing the laundry Detergents and laundryDetergent dispenser drawer Garments requiring special careOpening the porthole door manually Precautions and tipsGeneral safety DisposalCare and maintenance Problem Possible causes / Solutions TroubleshootingAssistance GuaranteeAfter Sales Service Page Page 195069193.03