General problems
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
The Excess detergent
check light comes on.
Excessive foam has
built up during
washing.
Use less detergent next
time and follow the manu-
facturer's instructions on
dosage given on the pack-
aging.
The Rinses Sequence
indicator light flashes.
There is a fault.
Start the programme again.
If the fault message
appears again, contact the
Service Department.
The machine shakes
during the spin cycle.
The machine feet are
not level.
Level the machine (see "In-
stallation and connection").
The pump makes
strange noises.
This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a
pump sequence as a normal part of the operation.
Large amounts of
detergent residue
remain in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
The water pressure is
too low.
–
Clean the filter in the
water inlet.
–
It may be useful to select
the
Water plus
extra
option.
Powder detergent used
in conjunction with
water softeners tends to
become sticky.
In future, add washing
powder into the dispenser
drawer first, and then add
the water softener.
Fabric conditioner is not
completely dispensed or
too much water remains
in the
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compartment.
The siphon tube is not
correctly positioned or
is clogged up.
Clean the siphon, (see
"Cleaning and care -
Cleaning the detergent dis-
penser drawer").
The laundry has not
been spun satisfactorily.
The spin speed
selected was too low.
Select a higher spin speed
next time.
When laundry is dry it
feels hard to the touch.
Too vigorous a wash
action.
Programme in gentle action
and more water.
Not enough detergent
used.
Increase detergent dose to
prevent limescale build up
in laundry.
No fabric conditioner
used.
Use fabric conditioner in
last rinse.
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