Hotpoint WDD740 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes / Solutions

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Troubleshooting

Your washer dryer 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.

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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 is not making contact.

There is no power in the house.

The washer dryer 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.

A delayed start has been set (see “How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle”).

The washer dryer does not take in water (the text "NO WATER, CHECK SUPPLY" appears

on the display).

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.

The washer dryer continuously

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

takes in and

the 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 washer dryer to fill

 

with water and drain continuously. Special anti-draining valves are

 

available in shops and help to avoid this inconvenience.

The washer dryer does not drain or spin.

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

The “Reduced creases” function has been activated: To complete the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE button (see “Wash cycles and functions”).

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

The drainage duct is clogged.

The washer dryer vibrates a lot during the spin cycle.

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

The washer dryer is not level (see “Installation”).

The washer dryer is trapped between cabinets and walls (see “Installation”).

The washer dryer leaks.

The machine is locked and the display flashes, indicating an error code (e.g. F-01, F-..).

There is too much foam.

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”).

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.

The washer-dryer does not dry. • 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 delayed start has been set.

DRYING is in the OFF position.

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Contents Washer Dryer Instructions for useUnpacking and levelling InstallationElectric and water connections Connecting the drain hose U E Neutral N O W N Live L Green & Yellow Earth E First wash cycleTechnical data Control panel Description of the washer dryerDisplay Close the Door How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycleTable of wash cycles Wash cycles and functionsWash functions Detergent dispenser drawer Detergents and laundryGarments requiring special care Load balancing systemGeneral safety Precautions and tipsDisposal Opening the porthole door manuallyCare and maintenance Problem Possible causes / Solutions TroubleshootingAssistance GuaranteeAfter Sales Service 195071268.01