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What should I do when the automatic safety system detects a malfunction?
The programme is interrupted and various indicators (depending on model) point to the source of the fault.
Fault description table.
The pilot lamp of the ?Start? button and the
following spin speed indicator lamps are Fault description
flashing
1st (?0?)?Water inlet fault?
1st (?0?) + 2nd?Draining fault?
Other combinations?Electrical components fault?
1st (?0?) + 4thWater Stop fault
a.*Water inlet fault (no or insufficient water If the fault re-occurs, contact After-Sales Service
supply)(see ?After-Sales Service?).
Switch off the washing machine by pressing the c.*Electrical module fault
?On/Off? button and unplug it.
Switch the washing machine off. Switch the
Check whether:washing machine on by pressing the ?On/Off?
? the water tap is fully turned on, and the water button twice.
supply pressure is sufficient.If the fault re-occurs, contact After-Sales Service
? the water inlet hose is kinked.(see ?After-Sales Service?).
? the mesh filter in the water inlet hose is blocked d.*Water stop fault (depending on model)
(see ?Care and maintenance?).In addition to the fault indicators the pump operates.
? the water in the water inlet hose is frozen.The ?Water Stop? fault may have been triggered by:
? the washing machine has a safety hose and the 1.Too much foam.
safety valve is open (red indicator in the safety
2.A leak in the inlet hose or in the washing
valve inspection window). In this case replace it machine.
with a new safety hose.
Switch the washing machine off by pressing the
Reconnect the washing machine.?On/Off? button, unplug the washing machine
Press the ?On/Off? button to continue with the and turn off the water tap.
programme (do not add detergent for this Tilt the washing machine forwards carefully to
programme).allow the water to evacuate from the bottom tray.
If the fault re-occurs, contact After-Sales (see Then:
?After-Sales Service?).1.Reconnect the washing machine.
b.*Draining out fault2.Turn on water supply (if ?On/Off? button is not
Switch off the washing machine by pressing the pressed, but the machine begins to fill, turn off
?On/Off? button and unplug it.the water supply tap and contact After-Sales
Check whether:Service).
? the drain hose is kinked (see ?Installation?).3.Press the ?On/Off? button. Reselect the desired
? the pump impeller is obstructed (see ?Cleaning programme, add detergent, if necessary, and
the foreign body trap?).press the ?Start? button to restart the
? the water in the drain hose is frozen.programme.
If water has remained in the drum, you can drain If the fault occurs again, contact After-Sales
it by following the instructions in the chapter Service (see ?After-Sales Service?).
?Draining residual water?.
IMPORTANT: Before draining, allow the wash water
to cool down.
Reconnect the washing machine.
Press the ?On/Off? button to continue with the
programme (do not add detergent for this
programme).
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