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Faults and what to do about them.
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The programme is taking
longer than usual.
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Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal-
ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
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Not a fault – the foam detection is system active – a rinse cycle has been
switched on.
The length of the pro-
gramme changes during
the wash cycle.
Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the specific washing
process. This may change the length of the programme shown in the display
panel.
Residual water in the
care-product
compartment
u
v
.
■
Not a fault – the effect of the care product is not affected.
Odours in the washing
machine.
Run the
Drum clean
or
Cotton
90 °C
programme without laundry.
Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach.
Note:
To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended
by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use detergent designed for woollens or
delicates.
The
Å
symbol lights up
in the display panel. Foam
may also be leaking from
the detergent drawer.
Have you used too much detergent?
Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre of water and pour it into
compartment
u
v
(not suitable for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items
stuffed with down).
Use less detergent in the next washing cycle.
Repeated, intensive foam-
ing.
■
Check your basic dosage and dosage strength settings.
■
If required, use a different liquid detergent.
Detergent/fabric softener
drips off the seal and col-
lects on the door or in the
seal fold.
There is too much detergent/fabric softener in the dispensers. Do not fill above
the
max.
mark in the dispensers.
Loud noises, vibrations
and machine "move-
ment" during the spin
cycle.
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Is the appliance aligned? Align the appliance.
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Are the appliance's feet fixed? Secure the appliance's feet.
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Have the transport braces been removed? Remove the transport braces.
The display panel/indica-
tor lights do not work
while the appliance is run-
ning.
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Has there been a power failure?
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Have the fuses blown? Reset/replace the fuses.
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If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
There is detergent resi-
due on the laundry.
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Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
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Select
Rinse
or brush the laundry after washing.
- P -
appears in the dis-
play panel when the cycle
is paused.
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The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door
immediately, if necessary.
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Press the
A
button to continue the programme.
Faults
Cause/Remedy
