Electrolux EWF1142BDWA User Manual page 31

Malfunction Possible cause
The drain hose is squashed or
kinked. (Error code:
The drain pump is clogged.
Machine does
(Error code:
not empty and/
The option "Rinse Hold" has
or does not
been selected.
spin:
The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
Too much detergent or
unsuitable detergent (creates
too much foam) has been used.
Check whether there are any
There is water
leaks from one of the inlet hose
on the floor: fittings. It is not always easy to
see this as the water runs down
the hose; check to see if it is
damp.
The drain hose is damaged.
Too little detergent or
unsuitable detergent has been
used.
Unsatisfac-
Stubborn stains have not been
tory washing
treated prior to washing.
results:
The correct temperature was
not selected.
Excessive laundry load.
The program is still running.
There is water in the drum.
The door will
not open:
This problem may be caused
by a failure of the appliance.
The transit bolts and packing
Machine
have not been removed.
vibrates or is
The support feet have not been
noisy:
adjusted.
Solution
Check the drain hose
) connection.
Clean the drain filter.
)
Press Start/Pause touchpad to
drain the water or select spin
program.
Pause the machine and
redistribute
Reduce detergent quantity and
use correct type of detergent
(refer page 23).
Check the water inlet hose
connection.
Call Service.
Increase detergent quantity or
use different detergent (refer
page 23).
Use commercial products to
treat the stubborn stains.
Check if you have selected the
correct temperature.
Reduce load.
Wait until the end of cycle.
You must drain the water to
open the door (refer "Opening
The Door" on page 20.
Contact Service. If you need
to open the door, please read
carefully "Emergency door
opening" on page 33.
Check the correct installa-tion
of the appliance.
Check the correct levelling of
the appliance.
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