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