Symptom

Possible causes

 

 

 

The machine vibrates when spinning

The internal packing has not been removed.

 

The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture.

 

The machine is not level.

 

The washing load is badly distributed in the drum.

 

Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

 

 

 

The door will not open

The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.

 

The machine is heating the water.

 

The drum is turning.

 

 

 

Spinning starts late or the machine

The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the

does not spin

 

laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is

 

 

redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several

 

 

times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume.

 

 

If, after 10 minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the

 

 

drum, the machine will not spin. In this case, redistribute the load

 

 

manually and select the spin programme.

 

 

 

The machine makes an unusual

The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual

noise

 

noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures

 

 

a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum

 

 

when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine.

 

 

 

No water is visible in the drum

Machines based on modern technology operate very economically

 

 

using very little water without affecting performance.

 

 

 

Service & Spare Parts

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:

0870 5 929929

For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading “Something Not Working”.

When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:

1.Your name, address and post code

2.Your telephone number

3.Clear and concise details of fault

4.The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate - see picture)

5.The purchase date.

 

Mod

 

Prod. No

P0042 BD

Ser. No

 

Customer Care Department

For general enquiries concerning your appliance or for further information, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below Customer Care Department - EHP

Major Appliances

Addington Way, Luton - -Bedfordshire

LU4 9QQ

Tel 08705 950 950*

*calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

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