If Something Doesn't Work - Zanussi TL502 Instruction Book

IF SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK ?

Problems
The wash results are not as usual
The washing cycle is very much too long.
The washing machine stops during a
washing cycle.
The machine does not start up
The machine does not drain and/or does not
spin
The machine does not fill
The machine vibrates or is too noisy
The machine empties as it fills
There is water on the floor
Softener detergent flows out the overflow ori-
fice
Check that :
was the wrong quantity or the wrong detergent added ? Insufficient
detergent leads to grey washes and scale deposits in the machine.
Check the quantities more exactly.
were special stains pre-treated ?
were programme and temperature correctly chosen?
Check that :
the water pression is sufficient
the pump filter is not obstructed
there has not been a power breakdown
Check that :
the water pression is sufficient
the pump filter is not obstructed
the mains fuse is intact.
there is not a rinse hold ending a washing programme for delicate
laundry (see the programmes chart page 4).
Check that :
the mains fuse is intact,
the appliance is plugged in,
the lid is firmly shut.
the programme selector dial is correctly positioned,
the beginning of the programme has been ordered (on/off pushbutton
pushed on).
there has not been a power breakdown.
Check that :
the drain hose is not squashed or bent,
the drain filter is not clogged,
Check that :
the inlet water hose is opened and the water pression is sufficent,
the lid of the appliance is closed,
there has not been a water breakdown
Check that :
all the transit bolts and packing have been removed,
all the feet resting firmly on the ground, the lock nuts have been
secrured,
the machine touches something,
the load is sufficent.
Check that :
the end of the drain hose is too low.
Check that :
there is not too much detergent or unsuitable detergent. The
formation of foam can cause water leaks.
one of the detergent dispenser is not obstructed
the drain hose is well hanged
if one of the joints or the tap leaking ? it is not always easy to see as
the leak often runs along the hose.
is the drain filter cover properly closed ?
Check that :
you have not respected the adviced quantities.
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Solutions