If The Machine Is Not Working - Electrolux EW 1170 C Instruction Book

If the machine is not working

Symptom
The machine will not start.
The machine is not filling with
water.
The machine is discharging water
at the same time as filling.
The machine will not empty or
spin.
The machine is leaking or
overflowing.
The machine is vibrating or noisy.
The machine door will not open.
Have you pressed the ON/OFF button?
Is the electrical plug plugged in and switched on?
Has the fuse blown?
Is the door closed properly?
Have you set the programme control knob properly?
Is the machine's water tap turned on?
Is the machine's water tap turned on?
Has your domestic water supply been cut off temporarily?
Is the water intake hose kinked or constricted?
Is the filter inside the intake hose blocked?
Is the water pressure too low?
Is the end of the discharge hose too low down?
(See Installation)
(If discharge hose empties into wall standpipe:) is there
still a proper air gap between the end of the discharge
hose and the wall standpipe? (See Installation)
If the remaining water needs to be emptied
manually from the machine: release the discharge
hose from the plastic clip on the machine rear.
Lower the end of the hose to floor level, letting it
empty into a waste gully (floor drain).
Is the programme one which pauses with rinse-hold?
Is the discharge hose kinked or constricted?
If the hose has been lengthened, has this been done
according to the instructions? (See Installation)
Have you used too much detergent?
Have you been using the right sort of detergent (for
automatic machines)?
Are the hoses both correctly installed? (See Installation)
Is the detergent compartment blocked?
Have you removed all the transit locking devices?
Has the machine been installed on a suitable surface
and levelled?
Is the machine knocking against a wall?
Is the machine standing firmly on all four feet?
Did you wait 2-3 minutes after the end of the
programme? Has the indicator light gone out?
Reread the section Loading the machine on door
opening.
Never try to force the door open.
Contact the service.
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