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Malfunction

The machine fills then empties immediately:

Possible cause

The end of the drain hose is too low.

Solution

Refer to relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.

The machine does not empty and/or does not spin:

The drain hose is

Check the drain hose

squashed or kinked. E20

connection.

The drain pump is

Clean the drain pump.

clogged. E20

 

The Rinse Hold or No

Select the Drain or Spin

Spin option has been

programme.

selected.

 

There is water on the floor:

The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates 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.

The drain or inlet hose is damaged.

The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump.

Redistribute the laundry.

Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.

Check the water inlet hose connection.

Replace it with a new one.

Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat.

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.

Excessive laundry load.

Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.

Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.

Check if you have selected the correct temperature.

Reduce the laundry load.

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Electrolux EWG 12450 W user manual Machine fills then empties immediately, Machine does not empty and/or does not spin