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Faults and what to do about them.
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Faults
The programme is taking
longer than usual.
The length of the pro-
gramme changes during
the wash cycle.
Residual water in the
care-product
compartment u v.
Odours in the washing
machine.
The Å symbol lights up
in the display panel. Foam
may also be leaking from
the detergent drawer.
Repeated, intensive foam-
ing.
Detergent/fabric softener
drips off the seal and col-
lects on the door or in the
seal fold.
Loud noises, vibrations
and machine "move-
ment" during the spin
cycle.
The display panel/indica-
tor lights do not work
while the appliance is run-
ning.
There is detergent resi-
due on the laundry.
- P - appears in the dis-
play panel when the cycle
is paused.
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Cause/Remedy
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal-
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ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
Not a fault – the foam detection is system active – a rinse cycle has been
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switched on.
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.
Not a fault – the effect of the care product is not affected.
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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.
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.
Check your basic dosage and dosage strength settings.
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If required, use a different liquid detergent.
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There is too much detergent/fabric softener in the dispensers. Do not fill above
the max. mark in the dispensers.
Is the appliance aligned? Align the appliance. ~ Page 44
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Are the appliance's feet fixed? Secure the appliance's feet. ~ Page 44
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Have the transport braces been removed? Remove the transport braces.
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~ Page 41
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.
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Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
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Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing.
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The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door
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immediately, if necessary.
Press the A button to continue the programme.
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