Operating Instructions

What to do if ...

Trouble Shooting

Try to rectify minor faults on the washing machine with the aid of the instructions given here. If you call out an engineer to resolve a fault listed here, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

 

The mains plug is not

Insert the mains plug.

 

plugged in.

 

 

The washing machine

The house fuse has blown.

Replace the fuse.

does not work.

 

 

 

The door is not closed cor-

Close the door; The lock must

 

rectly.

engage audibly.

 

 

 

 

The child safety feature is

Cancel the child safety fea-

Door cannot be closed.

ture (see the section “Child

set.

 

Safety Feature”).

 

 

 

The door is not correctly

Close the door; The lock must

 

closed.

engage audibly.

The machine does not

Water tap is closed.

Open the water tap.

 

 

take in water.

 

Close the water tap. Unscrew

 

Filter in screw connection of

the hose from the tap,

 

the inlet hose is blocked.

remove the filter and clean it

 

 

under running water.

 

 

It may be necessary to

Excessive foaming dur-

Probably too much detergent

reduce the amount of deter-

gent used. Follow the deter-

ing the main wash.

was used

gent manufacturer's

 

 

 

 

recommendations.

 

 

 

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Electrolux 50435 manual What to do if, Trouble Shooting