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Faults
The programme is taking longer
than usual.
The length of the programme
changes during the wash cycle.
Residual water in the care-product
compartment É È.
Odours in the washing machine.
The o symbol lights up in the dis-
play panel. Foam may also be leak-
ing from the detergent drawer.
Repeated, intensive foaming.
Detergent/fabric softener drips off
the seal and collects on the door or
in the seal fold.
Loud noises, vibrations and
machine "movement" during the
spin cycle.
The display panel/indicator lights
do not work while the appliance is
running.
There is detergent residue on the
laundry.
- P - appears in the display panel
when the cycle is paused.
- P - and Ï appear in the display
panel when the cycle is paused.
If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and on again) or a repair is required:
Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
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Turn off the tap and call customer services.
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Faults and what to do about them.
Cause/Remedy
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting
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an imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
Not a fault – the foam detection is system active – a rinse cycle
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has been 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 Cottons 90 °C programme without laundry.
Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach.
To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent rec-
Note: .
ommended by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use detergent de-
signed 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 É È (not suitable for outdoor clothing, sports-
wear 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 42
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Are the appliance's feet fixed? Secure the appliance's feet.
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~ Page 42
Have the transport braces been removed? Remove the transport
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braces. ~ Page 39
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 resi-
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due.
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
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the door immediately, if necessary.
Press the Ü button to continue the programme.
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The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry.
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