Electrolux EWW 1292 manual Something not working?, Problem Possible cause

Something not working?

Problems which you can resolve yourself.

During machine operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes appears on the display:

-E10 : problem with the water supply

-E20 : problem with water draining

-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 or the fuse in the plug has blown.
			• The type of fabric has not been selected by means of
			the relevant button.
			• 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	• The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (E20)
		and/or does not spin:	• The option RINSE HOLD has been selected.
			• 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 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 temperature was not selected.
			• Excessive laundry load.
•		The machine vibrates or is	• The transit bolts and packing have not been
		noisy:	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.
	•	The door will not open:	• The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.
			• The machine is heating the water or drying clothes.
			• The drum is turning.

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