PROBLEM SOLVING 21
OPERATING PROBLEMS
SYMPTOMS | POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS |
Pressing POWER does not turn the machine on.
1.Is the power switched on?
2.Unplug machine from the wall.Wait 60 seconds, plug back in and operate the machine.
3.Could your household power supply be at fault? Try plugging in another electrical appliance.
Pressing START / PAUSE does not start the fill.
1.Are both hot and cold faucets turned on?
2.Are the inlet hose screens blocked?
3.Is DELAY START on?
4.Is the lid closed?
Filling continuously. | 1. | Check that the machine is not siphoning. | |
Not agitating properly. | 1. | If you lift the lid during agitate and the machine stops, | |
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| it is still in the Auto fill mode (refer page 8). |
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Not spinning properly. | 1. Is the load out of balance? (refer pages 8 and 11). | ||
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| 2. | Check the machine is level and does not rock. |
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| 3. | It may have suds |
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Spin speed sounds slower than it should.
1.The clothes are unevenly distributed in the wash basket, your ecosmart has compensated by lowering the spin speed.
Machine is continually going out | 1. | Check the machine is level and does not rock, and has |
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| 2. | Too much water for load (page 8). |
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Too much or too little water | 1. | It still may be in the Auto fill mode (refer page 8). |
when filling on Auto water level. | 2. | Some loads do not suit Auto water level eg pillows, |
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| 3. | Refer to pages 14 to 16 to adjust the Auto fill level. |
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Noises. | 1. | Banging - load is out of balance (refer pages 8 and 11). |
| 2. | Other noises - refer page 19. |
Small puddle of water coming from under the machine.
1.The water level is too high for the amount of clothes. This has caused excessive splashing. Use a lower water level.
2.Large bulky, garments (eg pillows, duvets) can cause splashing. (Wash on Delicate cycle.)
If the problem persists refer to back cover for service contacts.
