Investigating malfunctionsWhat might be the cause of…Defects you can remedy yourselfPlug not in socket.Not switched on.Power failure.Fuse blown.Door open.See cause 1.Tap turned off.Programme selector not correctlypositioned.Fill hoses are kinkedKink in discharge hose.Foreign bodies in filterHouse drain is blockedLeaking gasket between tap and waterinlet hose.House drain is blockedSoap drawer blocked with soap residuesWater has not yet drained away."No spin" selected (certain models only).Washing machine not completely level.Transit brackets not removed yet.Load not distributed evenly.Two minutes have not elapsed since theprogramme finished.MALFUNCTION CAUSE REMEDY1. Does not work on anyprogramme2. Does not fill with water3. Water does not drainaway4. Water on floor aroundthe washing machine5. Does not spin6. Machine vibrates a lotduring spin7. Door will not openPlug it in.Switch on.Check.Check.Close door.Check.Turn on tap.Position programme selectorcorrectly.Straighten fill hosesStraighten discharge hose.Examine filter (see pages 27-28)Clean drainReplace gasket and tighten hose andtap well.Clean drainClean soap drawerWait a few minutes for machine to empty.Reset button or turn "no spin" knob.Adjust the special adjustable feet.Remove transit brackets.Rearrange the laundry evenly.Wait two minutes.The machine makes adifferent noise whenspinning! This is because ithas a brush motor for betterperformance.Only a small level of water can beseen in the drum! This is becausenew machines do not use muchwater, yet achieve the samestandard of washing and rinsing.29Cleaning the door glassRegularly clean the door glass with a damp cloth. A buildup of soiling andresidues from the water may result in water leaking fromthe door.Do not use abrasive cleaners as they can scratch thesurface.Transporting the appliance or longperiods when appliance is not inuseIf the appliance is being transported or is out of use forlong periods in unheated places, all remaining watermust be completely removed from the hoses.Ensure mains power is off, then unclip the hose andpoint it downwards into a basin until all the water hasemptied out.When finished, repeat the operation in the reverse order.28