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Something not working

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.

During machine operation it is possible that the Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working.

Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Malfunction

 

Possible cause

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Dryer does not work.

Drying results unsatisfactory.

Mains plug is not plugged in or fuse is not working correctly.

Loading door is open.

Have you pressed the button?

Wrong programme selected.

Lint filter clogged.

Incorrect volume of laundry.

Ventilation slots in base area covered up.

Residue on inside surface of drum or drum ribs.

Plug in at mains socket. Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installation).

Close loading door.

Press the button again.

Select a different programme the next time you dry (see “Overview of programmes” section).

Clean lint filter.

Observe recommended loading volumes.

Uncover ventilation slots in base area.

Clean inside surface of drum and drum ribs

Loading door does not

 

Fine strainer not in place

close.

 

and/or large mesh filter not

 

 

locked in place.

 

 

 

Install fine strainer and/or snap large mesh filter into place.

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Electrolux EDE 57160W user manual Something not working, Malfunction Possible cause Solution