Trouble shooting

Your washer dryer could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre EN (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list.

Problem:

Possible causes / Solutions:

The washer dryer does not switch on.

The wash cycle does not start.

•The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact.

•There is no power in the house.

•The door is not closed properly.

•The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

•The water tap has not been opened.

•A DELAY TIMER has been set.

The washer dryer does not fill with water.

The washer dryer door remains locked.

The machine continuously fills with water and drains.

The washer dryer does not drain or spin.

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

•The hose is bent.

•The water tap has not been opened.

•There is no water supply in the house.

•The pressure is too low.

•The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

•If you have selected the “Baby ” cycle option, when the wash cycle has finished the machine will slowly rotate the drum; to end the cycle press the

START/PAUSE button. If you have selected the “Silk ” wash cycle, the machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking; to drain the water so that the laundry may be removed, press the START/PAUSE button.

•The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see “Installation”).

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

•If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be problems relating to water drainage, causing the washer dryer to fill with water and drain continuously. Special anti-draining valves are available in shops and help to prevent this inconvenience.

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

•The wash cycle does not include draining: Some wash cycles require the drain phase to be started manually (see “Wash cycles and options”).

•The drain hose is bent (see Installation).

•The drainage duct is clogged.

The machine vibrates a lot during the spin cycle.

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

•The machine is not level (see “Installation”).

•The machine is trapped between cabinets and walls (see “Installation”).

•The load is unbalanced (see “Detergents and laundry”).

The washer dryer leaks.	•	The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly (see “Installation”).
	•	The detergent dispenser is blocked (to clean it, (see “Care and maintenance”).
	•	The drain hose is not fixed in place properly (see “Installation”).

The icons corresponding to the “Phase in progress” flash rapidly at the same time as the ON/OFF indicator light.

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 washer dryers” or “hand and machine wash”, or the like).

•Too much detergent was used.

Thewasherdryerdoorremainslocked.

The washer-dryer does not dry.

•Perform the manual unlocking procedure (see “Precautions and tips”).

•The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not enough to make contact.

•There has been a power failure.

•The appliance door is not shut properly.

•A DELAY TIMER has been set.

•DRYING is in the position.

aqm8l 29 l specifications

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