Electrolux EWW1697MDW User Manual page 26

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Problem
The spin phase does
not operate or the
washing cycle lasts
longer than usually.
There is water on the
floor.
You cannot open the
appliance door.
The appliance makes
an unusual noise.
The appliance fills with
water and drain imme-
diately.
The washing results
are not satisfactory.
The appliance does
not dry or does not
dry correctly.
Possible solution
Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends
with water in the tub.
Set the spin programme.
Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the
filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'.
Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin
phase again. This problem may be caused by balance
problems.
Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight
and there is not water leakages.
Make sure that the drain hose have no damages.
Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct
quantity of it.
Make sure that the washing programme is finished.
Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in
the drum.
Make sure the levelling of the appliance is incorrect. Re-
fer to 'Installation'.
Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are
removed. Refer to 'Installation'.
Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too
small.
Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position.
The hose may be too low.
Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter-
gent.
Use special products to remove the stubborn stains be-
fore you wash the laundry.
Make sure that you set the correct temperature.
Decrease the laundry load.
Turn the water tap on.
Make sure the drain filter is not clogged.
Reduce the laundry load.
Make sure you have set the correct cycle. if necessary ,
set again a short drying time.