Frequently asked questions

General problems with the washer

Issue

Possible cause

Solution

The washer shakes during

– The four feet are

– Level the machine (see

the spin cycle.

not resting evenly

Installation Instructions).

 

on the floor.

 

 

– The floor is not

– It is recommended that

 

properly reinforced.

the machine is installed

 

 

on a concrete base.

There are unusual sounds

There is no fault. Lapping sounds at the beginning

coming from the drain

and end of the pump process are normal.

pump.

 

 

Large amounts of

– The water pressure

– Check and clean the

detergent residue remain

is too low.

filters in the water inlet

in the dispenser drawer.

 

hoses.

 

– Water softening

– Clean the detergent

 

detergent additives

drawer. In the future add

 

tend to clump.

the detergent first and

 

 

then the water softener

 

 

to the compartment.

The fabric softener is not

The siphon tube is

Clean the siphon tube, see

completely dispensed or

either incorrectly

"Cleaning and care -

too much water remains

positioned or

Cleaning the detergent

in the § compartment.

clogged.

drawer".

The display shows a

A different language

Select the desired

foreign language.

was selected under

language. The flag symbol

 

"Settings J".

leads you to the setting.

 

 

 

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