Fault Displays - Siemens WFXD8400UC Operating, Care And Installation Instructions Manual

Fault
Washing solution has not
drained completely.
"Drainage blocked?" indi
cated in the display field.
Water is flowing out from g
underneath the machine.
Suds coming out of the
detergent dispenser. g p
Repeated spinning.
The laundry was not
spun.
Program duration ex
tended.
Unsatisfactory washing
result.
Detergent residue on the
laundry.
Gray residue on the
laundry.

Fault displays

Text in display Possible cause
field
Water taps not turned on.
"Water tap closed?" p
Supply hose kinked or trapped.
Strainer in supply hose clogged.
Water pressure too low.
"Drainage blocked?" The water drainage pipe and/or drain hose is blocked.
"Check Door!" Door not closed properly.
If the fault cannot be eliminated with the aid of the above table, switch the appliance off, wait 5 seconds, switch the
appliance on again, select and start the program.
If the fault continues, call customer service; see Page 35.
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Possible cause
The water drainage pipe and/or drain hose is
blocked.
The thread of the supply hose is not tight.
Leak in the drain hose.
Too much detergent.
This is not a fault.
The imbalance compensation system is attempting to
balance the load through repeated spins.
Large items of clothing have become entangled and
could not be distributed evenly in the drum. For rea
sons of safety the high speed spin cycle was auto
matically suppressed.
This is not a fault.
The suds detection feature has activated an addition
al rinsing cycle to reduce the amount of suds.
This is not a fault.
The imbalance compensation system is attempting to
balance the load through repeated spins.
The degree of soiling was higher than estimated.
Not enough detergent.
Some phosphate free detergents contain water insol
uble residues that may appear as light spots on the
laundry.
Dirt accumulation from ointments, fats or oils.
Action
Clean the water drainage pipe and/or drain hose.
Tighten the thread.
Replace the drain hose.
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with 1 pt (½ litre)
of water and pour into detergent dispenser I.
Reduce the amount of detergent next time, use a low
sudsing detergent.
Always load the drum with large and small items
together.
Always load the drum with large and small items
together.
Add a more appropriate amount of detergent.
Always load the drum with large and small items
together.
Select suitable program
or
Power Wash as an additional option.
Add detergent according to the manufacturer's
specifications.
Brush off spots when laundry is dry.
Add the maximum amount of detergent and select
the highest permissible temperature.
Action
Turn on water tap. Program continues.
Eliminate the cause.
Clean the water inlet strainers; see Page 30.
Eliminate the cause.
Clean the water drainage pipe and/or drain hose.
Check whether laundry is trapped in door.
Close the door.