FAULT DIAGNOSIS

WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?

WATER DOES NOT ENTER MACHINE/DETERGENT NOT BEING FLUSHED INTO DRUM.

qCheck water supply

qPorthole door not firmly closed

qWater tap not turned on

qBent inlet hose

qSieve on inlet valve clogged

SUDS ESCAPING FROM DETERGENT DISPENSER TRAY.

qDetergent used is not a washing machine detergent

qExcessive detergent used

WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE MACHINE.

qInlet/Outlet hose connection loose

qFluff Filter not screwed on properly

qInlet hose leaking

qDrain plug not fixed properly onto Drain hose.

MACHINE DOES NOT DRAIN.

qFluff Filter clogged

qOutlet hose end above 1 mtr. from floor level

MACHINE VIBRATES STRONGLY DURING SPINNING.

qMachine not levelled properly

qClothes not loaded as instructed

qWater not drained completely

MACHINE DOES NOT START.

qCheck position of programme selector knob

qCheck water supply

qPorthole door not closed properly

MOTOR NOISE

qIt is normal for noises to be heard while motor is running. However wash load, belt tension and motor mounting bolt should be checked for specified limits.

PUMP NOISE

qIt is normal for noises to be heard from the pump during the start-up and final stage of draining. However check for fluff filter clogging.

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