Something not working?

Problem

 

Possible cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too much detergent has

Measure detergent

 

 

been used.

according to the

 

 

 

manufacturer’s instructions.

 

 

An unsuitable detergent

Use a suitable washing

 

 

has been used that

machine detergent.

 

 

creates too much foam.

 

 

 

One of the connectors on

Check that the hose is

There is water on the floor

 

the water inlet hose is

firmly screwed on at both

 

leaking.

ends.

 

 

The drain pump has not

Fully screw the pump into

 

 

been properly screwed on

place.

 

 

after cleaning.

 

 

 

The cap on the emergency

Replace the cap on the

 

 

emptying hose has not been

emergency emptying hose

 

 

replaced after cleaning the

after cleaning the pump.

 

 

pump.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The transit bolts have

Check that the machine

 

 

not been removed.

has been unpacked as

 

 

 

described in the Installation

The machine vibrates or is

 

 

section.

 

 

 

noisy

 

The feet have not been

Carefully level the machine.

 

 

adjusted.

 

 

 

There is little laundry in

Correct operation of the

 

 

the drum.

machine is not affected.

 

 

The programme is still

Wait until the end of the

 

 

running and the drum

programme before opening

 

 

is turning.

the door.

 

 

The water level is above the

Before opening the door,

 

 

bottom edge of the door.

the water must be emptied

The door will not open

 

 

out.

 

The machine is heating the

Wait until the end of the

 

 

 

 

water or drying the

heating or drying phase.

 

 

clothes.

 

 

 

In any case to open the

 

 

 

door the DOOR light must

 

 

 

green.

 

 

 

The water safety system

Switch the machine off,

The display shows the

 

starts working to prevent

close the inlet pipe, and

alarm code EF0

 

any flooding.

call the Service Force

 

 

 

Centre.

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Electrolux 16830 manual Problem Possible cause Solution