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What to do if...
...The appliance will not The appliance is plugged in.
Check
start, the Start button The wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar).
whether:
is not blinking:
...The appliance will not The appliance door is properly closed.
Check
start, but the Start A programme has been selected.
whether: The water tap is open. If not, open the tap and press the Start button.
button is blinking:
The tap is turned on completely.
Check Kinks are present in water hose.
...No water supply:
whether: The water hose filter is clogged.
The water hose is frozen up.
The drain hose is correctly installed (see ?Installation Instructions? in the
...Waste water not Check Instructions Manual.
pumped out:whether: The filter is clogged.
The drain hose is frozen up.
The siphon is correctly installed and clean (see ?Care and Maintenance? in the
Instructions Manual).
Enough water is being supplied. The mesh filters between the inlet hose and
the tap could be clogged (see ?Care and Maintenance? in the Instructions
manual); check and clean the filter two or three times a year (see ?Removing
the filter? in the Instructions Manual).
Note:
Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation, which reduces washing
efficiency. If the appliance detects excessive foam it may prevent spinning.
...Detergent and Insufficient detergent may result in grey laundry, deposits on the drum, tub and
heater. To prevent dispensing problems when using highly concentrated powder
additive product Check
and liquid detergents, use the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the
residues in detergent whether:
detergent and place it inside the drum.
drawer at end of wash:Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble compounds used in
modern phosphate-free powder detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out
the fabric or use liquid detergents.
Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and out of reach of children.
Use only detergents and additives specifically produced for domestic washing machines.
If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure they are suitable for
washing machine use. Descaler could contain components that can attack parts
of your washing machine.
Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine, benzine, etc.). Do not machine wash
fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
The machine is perfectly horizontal with all four feet on ground
...Machine vibrates Check (see ?Installation? in the Instructions Manual).
during spin cycle:whether: The transit bolts have been removed. The transit bolts must be removed
before the appliance can be used (see ?Installation? in the Instructions manual).
The appliance has an imbalance detection and correction system. If individual
heavy articles are loaded (bathmat, bathrobe, etc.) this system may reduce the
spin speed automatically to protect the appliance or even interrupt the spin cycle
...Final spin results are Check altogether, if the imbalance is too great even after several spin starts.
poor:whether: If the laundry is still too wet at the end of the cycle, add smaller articles of
laundry and repeat the spin cycle.
Excessive foam formation may also prevent spinning. Ensure correct amount of
detergent is used.
AFTER SALES SERVICE
If, after carrying out the above checks, the malfunction persists or appears again, turn the appliance off and call our After-Sales Service (see
guarantee).
Specify:
The nature of the problem
The type and model of washing machine
The service code (the number after the
word Service). The After-Sales Service
sticker is on the right side of the open door.
Black process 45.0° 150.0 LPI |
ACEC
WHIRLPOOL
