Operating Problems - Zanussi TA 1050 Instruction Book

8. OPERATING PROBLEMS

Many checks have been carried out during the manufacture of your washing machine. However, if you face a problem with
its operation, please read the following sections before calling the After Sales Service:
Symptom
The washing machine will not start or will not fill:
The washing machine fills up but empties again immedia-
tely:
The washing machine will not spin or will not drain:
There is water on the floor around the washing machine:
Washing results are not satisfactory:
The machine is vibrating or noisy:
The washing cycle is much too long:
The washing machine stops during a washing cycle:
The cover does not open during the cycle:
Softener or Javel water flows
when filling:
* depending on model.
If you are unable to identify or to solve the problem, consult
our services department. Before calling, inform yourself
about the model and the date of purchase of your appliance:
the services department will need this information.
Data plate
You will find this information on the data plate (at the back of
the appliance) and on a sticker located on the interneal door
filter.
*
through the overflow orifice
Cause
• the washing machine is not correctly connected, the electrical
installation is not working,
• the lid of your washing machine and the drum flaps are not cor-
rectly closed,
• you did not control the program start correctly,
• there is a power failure,
• the water supply is closed off,
• the water tap is closed,
• the water inlet is blocked.
• the drain siphon is attached too low (see installation section).
• the drain pipe is blocked or kinked,
• the drain filter is blocked,
• the «Drain» program or the «Rinse hold» option is selected,
• the height of the drain siphon is wrong.
• excess detergent has made too much foam that overflowed,
• the detergent is not suitable for machine washing,
• the drain siphon is not hooked on properly,
• the drain filter was not put back into place,
• the water inlet pipe is leaking.
• the detergent is not suitable for machine washing,
• there is too much washing in the drum,
• the washing program is not appropriate,
• there is not enough detergent.
• not all the packing was removed from the machine (see unpac-
king section),
• the washing machine is not leveled and properly packed,
• the washing machine is too close to the wall or furniture,
• the washing is not well distributed in the drum,
• the load is not sufficient.
• the water inlet is blocked,
• there was a power supply failure or the water was cut off,
• the motor temperature safety device tripped,
• the water inlet temperature is lower than normal,
• the water or electricity supply is defective,
• a rinse hold was programmed.
• the cover cannot open until 1 to 2 minutes after the
washing machine has stopped.
• you did not put in the right amount,
• the siphons at the back of the detergent dispenser are
blocked.
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