Solution to Problems

Even though your washing machine has been carefully designed and constructed, something could still go a miss with your machine. Before rushing to phone one of our service centres, however, please check that the operations listed below have been carried out. In many cases you will save time, money and bother. Our statistics show that many of the calls received by our service centres could have been avoided with just a little more attention.

The washing machine won't start

Check that:

·the plug is pushed right into the mains socket;

·the door is closed tightly:

·the "ON/OFF" button has been pressed.

The washing machine won't fill with water

Check that:

·the tap is open and properly connected to the inlet pipe;

·the inlet pipe is not bent.

The machine fills and drains continuously

Check that:

·the drain pipe is placed at least 80 cm/32 inches above ground level.

The machine will not drain drain the water

Check that:

·the drain pipe is not blocked;

·the drain pipe is not connected at a height more than 1 metre/40 inches above ground level.

There is too much foam in the tub

Check that:

·the detergent being used is meant for automatic machines and not for washing by hand;

·that the amount used is that shown in this manual and not more.