Operating Instructions

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

Softener has not been

The softener insert has not

 

flushed into machine;

Wash the washing powder

been correctly positioned in-

drawer æfor care

drawer and position the sof-

agent is filled with wa-

side the care agent compart-

tener insert firmly.

ment or is blocked.

ter.

 

 

Washing is heavily

Probably too much washing

Follow instructions for the

maximum filling quantity

creased.

was packed into the drum.

(see Programme Tables).

 

 

The washing has not

The washing was not able to

Always load the drum as ful

been spun as dry as

be distributed evenly in the

as possible with a combina-

usual.

drum prior to spinning.

tion of large and small items.

 

The drain hose is bent.

Remove the bend.

 

Maximum pump head (outlet

Contact customer service; a

 

retrofit kit is available as a

Washing has not been

head 1m from unit's floor

special accessory for pump

surface) exceeded.

heads over 1m.

spun properly. Residual

 

 

 

water is still visible in

 

Switch off the unit and pull

the drum.

 

Drain pump is blocked.

out the mains plug. Clean

 

 

 

the drain pump.

 

Where a siphon is connected:

Clean the siphon.

 

siphon is blocked.

 

 

Water valve is not fully

Open the water valve fully.

 

opened.

Detergent deposits

 

Filter in the screw connec-

Close the water valve. Un-

form in the washing

powder drawer.

tion of the inlet hose on the

screw the inlet hose from the

 

water valve or on the unit is

water tap and from the unit.

 

blocked.

Clean the filter.

The rinsing water is

The cause is probably a

No negative influence on the

washing powder/liquid with

rinse results; perhaps use liq-

murky.

a high silicate content.

uid washing agent.

 

Door cannot be

Door is locked for safety rea-

Wait for 1 or 2 minutes after

opened.

sons.

the end of the programme.

 

 

 

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