Hotpoint aqm8l 29 l Washer User Manual


 
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Trouble shooting
Your washer dryer could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre
(see Assistance), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list.
Problem:
The washer dryer does not switch
on.
The wash cycle does not start.
The washer dryer does not fill with
water.
The washer dryer door remains
locked.
The machine continuously fills
with water and drains.
The washer dryer does not drain
or spin.
The machine vibrates a lot during
the spin cycle.
The washer dryer leaks.
The icons corresponding to the
Phase in progress flash rapidly
at the same time as the ON/OFF
indicator light.
There is too much foam.
The washer dryer door remains locked.
The washer-dryer does not dry.
Possible causes / Solutions:
The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make
contact.
There is no power in the house.
The door is not closed properly.
The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
The water tap has not been opened.
A DELAY TIMER has been set.
The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.
The hose is bent.
The water tap has not been opened.
There is no water supply in the house.
The pressure is too low.
The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
If you have selected the Baby
 cycle option, when the wash cycle has
finished the machine will slowly rotate the drum; to end the cycle press the
START/PAUSE button. If you have selected the Silk
 wash cycle, the
machine will end the cycle while the laundry is soaking; to drain the water so
that the laundry may be removed, press the START/PAUSE button.
The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the
floor (see Installation).
The free end of the hose is under water (see Installation).
If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be
problems relating to water drainage, causing the washer dryer to fill with
water and drain continuously. Special anti-draining valves are available in
shops and help to prevent this inconvenience.
The wall drainage system is not fitted with a breather pipe.
The wash cycle does not include draining: Some wash cycles require the
drain phase to be started manually (see Wash cycles and options).
The drain hose is bent (see Installation).
The drainage duct is clogged.
The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation (see Installation).
The machine is not level (see Installation).
The machine is trapped between cabinets and walls (see Installation).
The load is unbalanced (see Detergents and laundry).
The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly (see Installation).
The detergent dispenser is blocked (to clean it, (see Care and maintenance).
The drain hose is not fixed in place properly (see Installation).
Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and
then switch it back on again. If the problem persists, contact the Technical
Assistance Service.
The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should display the text
for washer dryers or hand and machine wash, or the like).
Too much detergent was used.
Perform the manual unlocking procedure (see Precautions and tips).
The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not enough to make contact.
There has been a power failure.
The appliance door is not shut properly.
A DELAY TIMER has been set.
DRYING is in the
position.