SOMETHING NOT WORKING?
Problems which you can resolve yourself
The machine does not start up:
■Check that the door is firmly closed.
■Check that the machine is plugged in and that there is power at the socket.
■Check that the main fuse has not blown.
■Check that the programme selector dial is posi- tioned correctly and the ON/OFF button de- pressed.
The machine does not fill:
■Check that the water tap is open.
■Check that water is coming out of the tap.
■Check that the inlet hose is not squashed or kinked.
■Check that the filter in the inlet hose is not blocked.
■Check that the door is closed.
The machine fills then empties immedi- ately:
■The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to rele- vant paragraph in “water drainage” section.
The machine does not empty and/or does not spin:
■Check that the drain hose is not squashed or kinked.
■The drain filter is blocked. Clean it.
■A gentle programme has been selected (the water remains in the tub after the last rinse).
■The wash load is unbalanced: redistribute the clothes inside the drum to allow the machine to spin.
There is water on the floor:
■Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (cre- ates too much foam) has been used.
■Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp.
■Check that the drain hose is not damaged.
■Check that the drain filter has been refitted correct- ly after cleaning.
Unsatisfactory washing results:
■Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.
■Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
■The correct temperature was not selected.
The machine vibrates or is noisy:
■Check that all the transit bolts and packing have been removed.
■Check that the machine is not resting against any- thing.
■Check that the support feet are resting firmly on the ground and that the lock nuts are securely tightened.
■Check that the laundry is evenly distributed in the drum.
■Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
The machine does not dry:
■Check that the drying time has been selected.
■Check that the tap is open.
■Check that the drain filter is not blocked.
■Check that the drum is not overloaded.
■Check that a suitable drying time has been select- ed, in the correct sector.
The door will not open:
■The programme is still running.
■The door lock has not yet been released.
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, con- tact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information.
| Rating plate |
| Mod |
| Prod. No |
P0042 | Ser. No |
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15
