Troubleshooting en
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Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The spin cycle runs
several times.
Not a fault. The appliance eliminates an imbalance by
repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
No action required.
The appliance is vi-
brating, 'wandering'
and making loud
noises during the spin
cycle.
Appliance is not correctly aligned.
▶
Align the appliance. →Page16
The appliance feet are not fixed.
▶
Secure the appliance's feet. →Page16
Transit bolts have not been removed.
▶
Remove the transit bolts. →Page14
High spin speed not
reached.
Reduced Ironing is activated.
▶ Select a programme that is suitable for the type of
fabric. →Page25
The appliance is using a reduced spin speed to elim-
inate an imbalance.
No action required.
The programme dura-
tion changes during
the wash cycle.
Not a fault. The programme sequence is optimised
electronically, another rinse cycle is switched on due
to heavy foam build-up, or an imbalance is eliminated.
No action required.
The drying time is too
long.
The ambient temperature is higher than 30°C.
▶ Ensure that the ambient temperature is below 30
°C.
The air circulation at the appliance's installation loca-
tion is insufficient.
▶ Ventilate the appliance's installation location.
Fluff has accumulated in the drum.
▶ Start the Cottons 90° programme without any
laundry or detergent.
Water intake during
the drying phase.
Not a fault. The drying phase requires water.
No action required.
Spinning during the
drying phase.
Not a fault. Thermal spinning is active.
No action required.
Whooshing, hissing,
whirring or sucking
noises.
Not a fault. Water is pumped in, the process fan is
active, or detergent solution is pumped out.
No action required.
Banging noises, rat-
tling in the drain
pump.
A foreign object is in the drain pump.
▶
Clean the drain pump. →Page35