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What to do if ...
ʑWater is leaking out. Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
ʑNo water supply.
Detergent not
dispensed.
$Start/Reload not selected?
Tap not turned on?
Filter blocked? Clean the filter apage 10.
Supply hose kinked or trapped?
ʑWashing machine door
cannot be opened.
Safety function active. Programme stopped? apage 4.
(without final spin) selected? a page 3, 4.
Can be opened by emergency release only? a page 9.
ʑProgramme does not
start.
$Start/Reload or Ready in time selected?
Washing machine door closed?
Childproof lock active? Deactivate apage 5.
ʑDetergent solution is
not drained.
(without final spin) selected? a page 3, 4.
Clean the detergent solution pump apage 10.
Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
ʑWater not visible in the
drum.
Not a fault - water below the visible area.
ʑUnsatisfactory spin
result.
Laundry wet/too damp.
Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled
the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.
SReduced Ironing selected? a page 5.
Selected speed too low? a page 5.
ʑThe programme
duration changes
during the wash cycle.
Not a fault the programme sequence is optimised for the
particular wash process. This may result in changes to the
programme duration in the display field.
ʑSpin cycle performed
several times.
Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
imbalance.
ʑResidual water in the
compartment for care
products.
Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
Clean the insert if necessary apage 9.
ʑOdour formation in the
washing machine.
Run programme LFCottons 90 °C without laundry. Use standard
detergent.
ʑStatus display³1flashes. Foam may be
coming out of the
detergent drawer.
Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with
½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II (not for outdoor and
down-filled textiles!).
Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
ʑIntense noise
formation, vibrations
and wandering
during the spin cycle.
Are the appliance feet fixed?
Secure the appliance feet a Installation instructions.
Transportation safety devices removed? Remove the transportation
safety devices a Installation instructions.
ʑNoises during spin and
drain cycles.
Clean detergent-solution pump apage 10.
ʑDisplay panel/indicator
lamps do not function
during operation.
Power cut?
Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuse.
If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
ʑProgramme sequence
longer than usual.
Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance
by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse
cycle.
ʑDetergent residues
on the laundry.
Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
residues.
Use the 2 Rinse cycle or brush out the laundry after washing.
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
Turn off the water supply and call customer services a Installation instructions.
