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Washing Machine / User’s Manual
Problem Reason Solution
Laundry became stiff after
washing. (**)
Insufficient amount of detergent is used. Using insufficient amount of detergent for the
water hardness can cause the laundry to become
stiff in time. Use appropriate amount of detergent
according to the water hardness.
Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. If detergent is put in the prewash compartment
although prewash cycle is not selected, machine
can take this detergent during rinsing or
softener step. Put the detergent in the correct
compartment.
Detergent might be mixed with the softener. Do not mix the softener with detergent. Wash and
clean the dispenser with hot water.
Laundry does not smell like the
softener. (**)
Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. If detergent is put in the prewash compartment
although prewash cycle is not selected, machine
can take this detergent during rinsing or
softener step. Wash and clean the dispenser
with hot water. Put the detergent in the correct
compartment.
Detergent might be mixed with the softener. Do not mix the softener with detergent. Wash and
clean the dispenser with hot water.
Detergent residue in the detergent
drawer. (**)
Detergent is put in wet drawer. Dry the detergent drawer before putting in
detergent.
Detergent has gotten damp. Keep detergents closed in an environment free
of humidity and do not expose them to excessive
temperatures.
Water pressure is low. Check the water pressure.
The detergent in the main wash compartment got
wet while taking in the prewash water. Holes of the
detergent compartment are blocked.
Check the holes and clean if they are clogged.
There is a problem with the detergent drawer valves. Call the Authorized Service Agent.
Detergent might be mixed with the softener. Do not mix the softener with detergent. Wash and
clean the dispenser with hot water.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. Clean the drum regularly. For this, please see
4.4.2.
Too much foam forms in the
machine. (**)
Improper detergents for the washing machine are
being used.
Use detergents appropriate for the washing
machine.
Excessive amount of detergent is used. Use only sufficient amount of detergent.
Detergent was stored under improper conditions. Store detergent in a closed and dry location. Do
not store in excessively hot places.
Some meshed laundry such as tulle may foam too
much because of their texture.
Use smaller amounts of detergent for this type
of item.
Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. Put the detergent in the correct compartment.
Softener is being taken early. There may be problem in the valves or in the
detergent dispenser. Call the Authorized Service
Agent.
Foam is overflowing from the
detergent drawer.
Too much detergent is used. Mix 1 tablespoonful softener and ½ l water and
pour into the main wash compartment of the
detergent drawer.
Put detergent into the machine suitable for the
programmes and maximum loads indicated in the
“Programme and consumption table”. When you
use additional chemicals (stain removers, bleachs
and etc), reduce the amount of detergent.
Laundry remains wet at the end of
the programme. (*)
Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic
foam absorption system might have been activated
due to too much detergent usage.
Use recommended amount of detergent.
(*) Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine
and to its surrounding environment. Laundry must be rearranged and re-spun.
(**) Regular drum cleaning is not applied. Clean the drum regularly. See 4.4.2
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CAUTION: If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this section, consult your dealer or the
Authorized Service Agent. Never try to repair a nonfunctional machine yourself.