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CAUTION: If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this section, consult your dealer or the Authorized Service Agent. Never try to repair a nonfunctional machine yourself.

Problem

Reason

Solution

Laundry became stiff after

Insufficient amount of detergent is used.

ŠŠUsing insufficient amount of detergent for the

washing. (**)

 

water hardness can cause the laundry to become

 

 

stiff in time. Use appropriate amount of detergent

 

 

according to the water hardness.

 

Detergent is put in the wrong compartment.

ŠŠIf detergent is put in the prewash compartment

 

 

although prewash cycle is not selected, machine

 

 

can take this detergent during rinsing or

 

 

softener step. Put the detergent in the correct

 

 

compartment.

 

Detergent might be mixed with the softener.

ŠŠDo not mix the softener with detergent. Wash and

 

 

clean the dispenser with hot water.

Laundry does not smell like the

Detergent is put in the wrong compartment.

ŠŠIf detergent is put in the prewash compartment

softener. (**)

 

although prewash cycle is not selected, machine

 

 

can take this detergent during rinsing or

 

 

softener step. Wash and clean the dispenser

 

 

with hot water. Put the detergent in the correct

 

 

compartment.

 

Detergent might be mixed with the softener.

ŠŠDo not mix the softener with detergent. Wash and

 

 

clean the dispenser with hot water.

Detergent residue in the detergent

Detergent is put in wet drawer.

ŠŠDry the detergent drawer before putting in

drawer. (**)

 

detergent.

 

Detergent has gotten damp.

ŠŠKeep detergents closed in an environment free

 

 

of humidity and do not expose them to excessive

 

 

temperatures.

 

Water pressure is low.

ŠŠCheck the water pressure.

 

The detergent in the main wash compartment got

ŠŠCheck the holes and clean if they are clogged.

 

wet while taking in the prewash water. Holes of the

 

 

detergent compartment are blocked.

 

 

There is a problem with the detergent drawer valves.

ŠŠCall the Authorized Service Agent.

 

Detergent might be mixed with the softener.

ŠŠDo not mix the softener with detergent. Wash and

 

 

clean the dispenser with hot water.

 

Regular drum cleaning is not applied.

ŠŠClean the drum regularly. For this, please see

 

 

4.4.2.

 

 

 

Too much foam forms in the

Improper detergents for the washing machine are

ŠŠUse detergents appropriate for the washing

machine. (**)

being used.

machine.

 

Excessive amount of detergent is used.

ŠŠUse only sufficient amount of detergent.

 

Detergent was stored under improper conditions.

ŠŠStore detergent in a closed and dry location. Do

 

 

not store in excessively hot places.

 

Some meshed laundry such as tulle may foam too

ŠŠUse smaller amounts of detergent for this type

 

much because of their texture.

of item.

 

Detergent is put in the wrong compartment.

ŠŠPut the detergent in the correct compartment.

 

Softener is being taken early.

ŠŠThere may be problem in the valves or in the

 

 

detergent dispenser. Call the Authorized Service

 

 

Agent.

Foam is overflowing from the

Too much detergent is used.

ŠŠMix 1 tablespoonful softener and ½ l water and

detergent drawer.

 

pour into the main wash compartment of the

 

 

detergent drawer.

 

 

ŠŠPut detergent into the machine suitable for the

 

 

programmes and maximum loads indicated in the

 

 

“Programme and consumption table”. When you

 

 

use additional chemicals (stain removers, bleachs

 

 

and etc), reduce the amount of detergent.

Laundry remains wet at the end of

Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic

ŠŠUse recommended amount of detergent.

the programme. (*)

foam absorption system might have been activated

 

 

due to too much detergent usage.

 

(*) Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment. Laundry must be rearranged and re-spun.

(**) Regular drum cleaning is not applied. Clean the drum regularly. See 4.4.2

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Contents  Document Number 2820524090Dear Customer Explanation of symbols Important instructions for safety and environment Intended use Connecting water supply InstallationAppropriate installation location Removing packaging reinforcementAdjusting the feet Connecting to the drainElectrical connection Preparation Detergent Drawer Using detergent and softenerCompartment nr If the machine does not contain a liquid detergent cup Using limescale removerDo not use bleaching agent and detergent by mixing them Operating the machine Display symbolsControl panel Programs Programme selectionTemperature selection Spin speed selectionProgramme and consumption table Auxiliary function selection End TimeLoading door lock Switching the machine to pause modeStarting the programme Changing the selections after the programme has startedMaintenance and cleaning Draining remaining water and cleaning the pump filter Cleaning the body and control panelCleaning the water intake filters Close the taps0131 Install the filter0145 1000 rpmComplying Commission Delegated Regulation EU No 1061/2010 Technical specificationsRated capacity kg Problem Reason Solution Troubleshooting20 / EN 21 / EN 22 / EN Owner’s responsibility Service Centres Release the Company from its obligations WarrantyCompany Misuse