Troubleshooting

Washing performance is poor: Stains persist or the laundry is not whitened. (**)

Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Use recommended amount of detergent appropriate for the laundry.

Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess. Load with amounts recommended in the "Programme and consumption table".

Wrong programme and temperature were selected. >>> Select the proper programme and temperature for the laundry to be washed.

Wrong type of detergent is used. >>> Use original detergent appropriate for the machine.

Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> Put the detergent in the correct compartment. Do not mix the bleaching agent and the detergent with each other.

Washing performance is poor: Oily stains appeared on the laundry. (**)

Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please see 6.2. Washing performance is poor: Clothes smell unpleasantly. (**)

Odours and bacteria layers are formed on the drum as a result of continuous washing at lower temperatures and/or in short programmes. >>> Leave the detergent drawer as well as the loading door of the machine ajar after each washing. Thus, a humid environment favorable for bacteria cannot occur in the machine.

Colour of the clothes faded. (**)

Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess.

Detergent in use is damp. >>> Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.

A higher temperature is selected. >>> Select the proper programme and temperature according to the type and soiling degree of the laundry.

It does not rinse well.

The amount, brand and storage conditions of the detergent used are inappropriate. >>> Use a detergent appropriate for the washing machine and your laundry. Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.

Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> If 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.

Pump filter is clogged. >>> Check the filter.

Drain hose is folded. >>> Check the drain hose.

Laundry became stiff after washing. (**)

Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Using insufficient amount of detergent for the 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. >>> If 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. >>> Do not mix the softener with detergent. Wash and clean the dispenser with hot water.

User’s Manual

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