Trouble-Shooting Guide
(Valid for all models except ?LCD Intelligent Dialogue
WAL....?)
Depending on the model, your The washing machine stops The washing machine
washing machine is equipped during the programme vibrates during the spin
with various automatic safety (varies depending on model).cycle.
functions. This enables faults to Check whether:Check whether:
be detected in good time and the ? The ?Rinse Hold? light flashes, ? the washing machine is
safety system can react or the ?Rinse Hold? button has
standing horizontal and even
appropriately. These faults are been pressed; terminate this on all four feet (see
frequently so minor that they can special option by pressing the
?Installation/Adjusting the
be removed within a few button;feet?);
minutes.? Another programme has been
? The transport bolts have been
The appliance will not start, selected and the ?Start/Pause?
no lamp lights up.button is flashing. Reselect the removed. Before using the
washing machine, the
Check whether:desired programme and press transport bolts must be
the ?Start/Pause? button;
? the mains plug is inserted into ? The door has been opened and removed (see ?Installation/
the socket;Remove the transit bolts?).
the ?Start/Pause? light is
? the wall socket is functioning flashing. Close the door and Final spin results are poor.
correctly (use a table lamp or press the ?Start/Pause? button The washing machine has an
similar) to test);again;unbalance detection and
The washing machine will ? The ?On/Off? button has been correction system. If individual
not start... (varies according to pressed and the light is on;heavy items are loaded (a
model) and the ?Start/? The washing machine safety bathmat, bathrobe), this system
Pause? light flashes.system has been activated (see may reduce the spin speed
Check whether:?Fault Indicators? table).automatically or even interrupt
? the appliance door is properly Detergent and additive the spin completely if it detects
closed (child safety);product residues in too great an imbalance even
? the ?Start/Pause? button has dispenser at end of wash.after several spin starts, in order
Check whether:to protect the washing machine.
been pressed.
...and the ?Start/Pause? ? the siphon is correctly installed ? If the laundry is still too wet at
and clean (see ?Care and the end of the cycle, add
light goes on (for models with
a digital display a dash appears Maintenance?);smaller articles of laundry to
? sufficient water is entering. balance the load and repeat
here).
The mesh filters in the water the spin cycle.
Check whether:connection could be blocked ? Excessive foam formation may
? a programme has been (see ?Care and Maintenance?);prevent spinning. Observe
selected.? When using powder detergent correct detergent dosages.
...and the ?On/Off? lamp beforehand the coloured Check whether:
goes on.insert for dosing liquid
detergent has been removed ? Spin speed ?0? has been
Check whether: selected.
from the dispenser.
? the appliance door is properly
closed (child safety);
? the tap is turned on (see also
?Fault in the water supply/
safety hose?);
? a programme has been
selected.
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