Problem
Possible solution
The spin phase does
not operate or the
washing cycle lasts
longer than usual.
• Set the spin programme.
• This problem may be caused by the clogged drain circuit.
Please contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin
phase again. This problem may be caused by balance
problems.
There is water on the
floor.
• Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight
and there is not water leakages.
• Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose
have no damages.
• Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct
quantity of it.
You cannot open the
appliance door.
• Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water
in tub, has not been selected.
• Make sure that the washing programme is finished.
• Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the
drum.
• Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power.
• This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance.
Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
The appliance makes
an unusual noise and
vibrates.
• Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer
to "Installation instruction".
• Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are
removed. Refer to "Installation instruction".
• Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small.
The programme du‐
ration increases or
decreases during
programme execu‐
tion.
• The AutoSense System is able to adjust the programme
duration according to the type and the laundry load size.
Refer to "The AutoSense System load detection" in "Daily
Use" chapter.
The washing results
are not satisfactory.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter‐
gent.
• Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before
you wash the laundry.
• Make sure that you set the correct temperature.
• Decrease the laundry load.
Too much foam in
the drum during the
washing cycle.
• Reduce the quantity of detergent.
After the washing cy‐
cle, there are some
detergent residues in
the dispenser drawer.
• Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for
powder detergent - DOWN for liquid detergent).
• Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser accord‐
ing the indications given in this user manual.
After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues
from the point of interruption.
If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
The necessary data for the service centre are on the rating plate.
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