With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety
regulations. Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous.
The chart is divided into the following sections to help you:
–The programme does not start.
–The wash programme stops and a fault indicator light comes on.
–A fault indicator light comes on but the wash programme continues as normal.
–General problems or an unsatisfactory wash result.
– The drum door does not open when you press the Door button.
The programme does not start.
Fault indicator Possible cause Remedy
The Anti-crease/Finish
indicator light is not on,
or the Start indicator
light is not flashing.
There is no power. Check that
–the mains plug is
plugged in.
–the fuse or circuit
breaker has not
tripped.
The programme does
not start when
Drain/Final spin has
been selected.
The washing machine has
not been prepared for
using for the first time.
Prepare the machine as
described in "Before
using for the first time".
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