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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This washing machine is equipped with automatic
safety functions which detect and diagnose faults
at an early stage and react appropriately.
Often, however, the faults detected are small
enough to be solved in a matter of minutes.
For example:
The appliance will not start, no lamp lights
up.
Check whether:
•
the appliance is plugged in;
•
the wall socket is functioning correctly
(use a table lamp or similar);
•
a programme is selected correctly.
The appliance will not start, but the
“Start/Pause” lamp is flashing.
Check whether:
•
the appliance door is properly closed
(child safety);
•
the programme has been changed;
•
the water tap is open. If not, open the tap and
press the
“Start/Pause”
button.
The appliance stops during the programme.
Check whether:
•
the
“Rinse Hold”
lamp is on, terminate this
option by pressing the button again;
•
another programme has been selected.
Reselect the desired programme and press the
“Start/Pause”
button;
• “Start/Pause”
lamp is flashing. Press
“Start/
Pause”
button;
•
Safety system of the appliance was activated.
See fault description table.
Water hose mesh filter
Check and clean periodically.
For machines with a straight water supply hose “A”
1.
Turn off the tap.
2.
Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3.
Clean the internal filter.
4.
Screw the supply hose back onto the tap.
5.
Unscrew the hose from the machine.
6.
Remove the filter from the washing machine with pliers
and clean it.
7.
Replace the filter and screw the hose connection back on
to the machine.
8.
Turn on the tap and
ensure that the connections are
completely water-tight.
For machines with Water Stop hose “B”
1.
Turn off the tap.
2.
Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3.
Clean the filter.
4.
Screw the Water Stop hose back onto the tap.
5.
Turn on the tap and
ensure that the connection is
completely water-tight.
A
B
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