Electrolux EW 1200 i manual Something Not Working

Symptom

Possible causes

The machine does not start

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The door has not been closed.

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The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

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There is no supply at the socket.

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The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.

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The selector dial is not correctly positioned.

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The ON/OFF button has not been depressed.

The machine does not fill

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Ensure the water taps are open.

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The filters in the inlet hoses are blocked.

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The inlet hoses may be squashed or kinked.

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The door has not been closed.

The machine fills then empties

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The end of the drain hose is too low.

immediately

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The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.

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There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.

The machine does not empty and/or

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The drain hose may be squashed or kinked.

does not spin

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The RINSE HOLD option has been selected.

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The drain filter may be blocked.

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The drain hose extension, if fitted, is not correct. Follow the instructions

for connecting to the waste.

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The drainage system pipes are blocked.

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The washload is unbalanced: redistribute the clothes inside the drum to

allow the machine to spin.

There is water on the floor

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Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used (creates too

much foam).

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Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose(s) fittings.

It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check

to see if it is damp.

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The drain hose may be damaged or not securely positioned.

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The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged.

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The drainage system pipes are blocked.

Unsatisfactory washing results

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Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. An

insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey and

causes lime scale to form.

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Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing

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The correct wash programme has not been selected.

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Too much laundry has been placed in the drum.

The machine vibrates when spinning

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The internal packing has not been removed.

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The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture.

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The machine is not stable and level (check diagonally).

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The washing load is badly distributed in the drum.

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Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.