something not working electrolux 21
Something not working
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service GB Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause |
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the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
Malfunction |
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| ● Mains plug is not plugged in | ||
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Dryer does not work. |
| ● Loading door is open. | ||
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| ● Have you pressed the |
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●Plug in at mains socket. Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installation).
●Close loading door.
●Press the 
button again.
Drying results unsatisfactory.
Loading door does not close.
●Wrong programme selected.
●Lint filter clogged.
●Heat exchanger clogged with lint.
●Incorrect volume of laundry.
●Ventilation slots in base area covered up.
●Residue on inside surface of drum or drum ribs.
●Conductance of water at installation site differs from standard setting of machine.
●Fine strainer not in place and/or large mesh filter not locked in place.
●Select a different programme the next time you dry (see “Overview of programmes” section).
●Clean lint filter.
●Clean heat exchanger.
●Observe recommended loading volumes.
●Uncover ventilation slots in base area.
●Clean inside surface of drum and drum ribs
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●Install fine strainer and/or snap large mesh filter into place.