Faults and what to do about them.
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The spin result is not sat-
isfactory.
Laundry is wet/too damp.
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Not a fault - the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin
because the washing is unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large
items of washing in the drum.
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Is the selected speed too low?
The programme takes
longer than usual.
■
Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance by
repeatedly distributing the washing.
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Not a fault – foam detection system active – a rinse cycle is activated.
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Not a fault - VoltMonitor active
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The programme length
changes during the wash
cycle.
Not a fault - the programme sequence is optimised for the particular wash pro-
cess. This may result in changes to the programme length in the display field.
Residual water in the care
product dispenser.
■
Not a fault - the effectiveness of the care product is not affected.
■
Clean the insert if necessary.
The spin cycle runs sev-
eral times.
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance.
Odours in the washing
machine.
Run the Cottons 90 °C programme without washing. Use standard detergent
for this.
x
symbol flashes. Foam
may be leaking from the
detergent drawer.
Have you used too much detergent?
Mix one tablespoonful of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour into dis-
penser
II
(Not for outdoor fabrics, sportswear fabrics or those made with down!)
Use less detergent in the next washing cycle.
Loud noises, vibrations
and machine "move-
ment" during the spin
cycle.
■
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.
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The colon in the Finished
in (Ready in) display (
:
)
flashes on the display
panel.
Mains voltage too low
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The single dot (
.
) flashes. Undervoltage during the wash programme causes extension of this pro-
gramme.
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The display panel/indica-
tor lights do not work
while the appliance is run-
ning.
■
Has there been a power failure?
■
Have the fuses blown? Reset/replace the fuses.
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If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
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There is detergent resi-
due on the laundry.
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Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
■
Select the rinse programme or brush out the laundry after washing.
v
+
YES
appears in the
display panel in Reload
(Pause) mode.
It is possible to add laundry.
Faults
Cause/remedy
