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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 red 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

The washing machine does not start:

The machine does not fill:

The door has not been closed. (Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes).

The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

There is no power at the socket.

The main fuse has blown.

The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the Start/Pause button has not been depressed.

The delay start has been selected.

The water tap is closed.

(Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes)

The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. (Red

Start/Pause pilot light flashes)

The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. (Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes)

The door is not properly closed. (Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes)

Close firmly the door.

Insert the plug into the power socket.

Please check your domestic electrical installation.

Replace the fuse.

Please turn the selector dial and press the Start/Pause button again.

If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start.

Open the water tap.

Check the inlet hose connection.

Clean the water inlet hose filter.

Close firmly the door.

The machine fills then

The end of the drain hose is

empties immediately:

too low.

Refer to relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.

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Electrolux EWF 10040 W user manual Something not working, Malfunction Possible cause