16
Resolving minor problems yourself
Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that rise during norm al daily usage yourself,
without having to call out a service engineer.Not only does this save cos ts,but it also means that the
appliance is available for use agai n that much sooner. The following lis t of common occurrences and
their remedies should help you identify the causes of most problems.
Problems...
...when the appliance is switched on
Appliance does not start up
Fault with fuse in mains electricity supply.
Plug not inserted in wall socket.
Appliance door not closed properly.
Programme has not been choosed.
Water tap not turned on.
Blocked strainer in water intake hose.
- The strainer is situated in the Aquastop or supply-hose connection.
Do not forget that r epa irs shou ld on ly b e car rie d out by a qua lifie d sp ecia li st. I mpr ope r
repairs can lead to considerable equipment damage as well as danger to the user.
...with the appliance itself
When the alarm sounds in a series of 2 beeps, pause, 2 beeps, pause ...
the water is turned on and the hose is connected properly;
the water supply to the house is on and has sufficient pressure;
the water supply hose is crimped or bent;
the filter for the water supply hose is clogged.
the drain hose is too low.
Fault findingthe drain hose is crimped or bent.
the drain hose is too high.
When the alarm sounds in a series of 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause ...
the drain hose is too low.
When the alarm sounds in a series of 6 beeps, pause, 6 beeps, pause ...
When the "POWER" indicator is on, at the moment, the alarm sounds in a series of 10
beeps, pause, 10 beeps, pause ...
the door is not properly closed.