Flavel FWMI721, Operating Instructions Manual

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Washing Machine / User’s Manual

Washing machine does not rinse well.

• The amount, brand and storage conditions of the detergent 

used are inappropriate. >>>Use a detergent appropriate 

for the washing machine and your laundry. Keep 

detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and 

do not expose them to excessive temperatures.

• Detergent was put in the wrong compartment. >>>If 

detergent is put in the prewash compartment although 

prewash cycle is not selected, the product can take this 

detergent during rinsing or softener step. Put the detergent 

in the correct compartment.

• Pump filter is clogged. >>>Check the filter.

• Drain hose is folded. >>>Check the drain hose.

Laundry became stiff after washing. (**)

• Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>>Using 

insufficient amount of detergent for the water hardness 

can cause the laundry to become stiff in time. Use 

appropriate amount of detergent according to the water 

hardness.

• Detergent was put in the wrong compartment. >>>If 

detergent is put in the prewash compartment although 

prewash cycle is not selected, the product can take this 

detergent during rinsing or softener step. Put the detergent 

in the correct compartment.

• Detergent was mixed with the softener. >>>Do not mix 

the softener with detergent. Wash and clean the drawer 

with hot water.

Laundry does not smell like the softener. (**)

• Detergent was put in the wrong compartment. >>>If 

detergent is put in the prewash compartment although 

prewash cycle is not selected, the product can take this 

detergent during rinsing or softener step. Wash and clean 

the drawer with hot water. Put the detergent in the correct 

compartment.

• Detergent was mixed with the softener. >>>Do not mix 

the softener with detergent. Wash and clean the drawer 

with hot water.

Detergent residue in the detergent drawer. (**)

• Detergent was put in wet drawer. >>>Dry the detergent 

drawer before putting in detergent.

• Detergent has gotten damp. >>>Keep detergents closed in 

an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to 

excessive temperatures.

• Water pressure is low. >>>Check the water pressure.

• The detergent in the main wash compartment got wet 

while taking in the prewash water. Holes of the detergent 

compartment are blocked. >>>Check the holes and clean 

if they are clogged.

• There is a problem with the detergent drawer valves. 

>>>Call the Authorised Service Agent.

• Detergent was mixed with the softener. >>>Do not mix 

the softener with detergent. Wash and clean the drawer 

with hot water.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>>Clean the drum 

regularly. For this procedure, please see "Cleaning the 

loading door and the drum".

Too much foam forms inside the product. (**)

• Improper detergents for the washing machine is used. 

>>>Use detergents appropriate for the washing machine.

• Excessive amount of detergent is used. >>>Use only 

sufficient amount of detergent.

• Detergent was stored under improper conditions. >>>Store 

detergent in a closed and dry location. Do not store in 

excessively hot places.

• Some meshed laundry such as tulle may foam too much 

because of their texture. >>>Use smaller amounts of 

detergent for this type of item.

• Detergent was put in the wrong compartment. >>>Put the 

detergent in the correct compartment.

• Softener is being taken early by the product. >>>There 

may be problem in the valves or in the detergent drawer. 

Call the Authorised Service Agent.

Foam is overflowing from the detergent drawer.

• Too much detergent is used. >>>Mix 1 tablespoonful 

softener and ½ l water and pour into the main wash 

compartment of the detergent drawer.

 >>>Put detergent into the product suitable for the 

programmes and maximum loads indicated in the 

“Programme and consumption table”. When you use 

additional chemicals (stain removers, bleaches and etc.), 

reduce the amount of detergent.

Laundry remains wet at the end of the programme. (*)

• Excessive foam has occurred and automatic foam 

absorption system has been activated due to too much 

detergent usage. >>>Use recommended amount of 

detergent.

(*) The product does not switch to spinning 

step when the laundry is not evenly distributed 

in the drum to prevent any damage to the 

product and to its surrounding environment. 

Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.
(**) Regular drum cleaning is not applied. Clean 

the drum regularly. See 4.4.2

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WARNING

•  If you cannot eliminate the problem 

although you follow the instructions in 

this section, consult your dealer or the 

Authorised Service Agent. Never try to 

repair a nonfunctional product yourself.