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Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution
The washing machine does not start:
The door has not been closed. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes)
• Close firmly the door.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the
Start/Pause button has not been depressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the
Start/Pause button again.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. (Red Start/Pause pilot light
flashes)
• Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
(Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes)
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
(Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes)
• Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed.
(Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes)
• Close firmly the door.
Something not working
IMPORTANT!
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily
without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the
checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that
the machine is not working.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the programme. If
after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
The machine fills then empties
immediately:
The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage»
section.
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