Electrolux EX601SC - Troubleshooting and Malfunctions; Fault Codes and Error Indicators

1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off
the water.
2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the forma-
tion of any unpleasant smells.
3. Leave the inside of the machine clean.
Frost precautions
Avoid placing the machine in a location
where the temperature is below 0°C. If this is
unavoidable, empty the machine, close the
appliance door, disconnect the water inlet
pipe and empty it.
Moving the machine
If you have to move the machine (moving
house etc...):
1. Unplug it.
2. Turn the water tap off.
3. Remove the water inlet and discharge
hoses.
4. Pull the machine out together with the
hoses.
Avoid over tilting the machine during trans-
portation.
What to do if…
The appliance will not start or stops during
operation.
Certain problems can be due to the lack of
simple maintenance or oversights, which can
be solved with the help of the indications de-
scribed in the chart, without calling out a
service technician.
With the appliance door closed an inter-
mittent audible signal informs you that a
malfunction has occurred.
Open the door and check which fault code
the digital display shows. Switch off the ap-
pliance and carry out the suggested correc-
tive actions given in the following chart.
For fault codes not described in the chart,
please contact your Customer Care Centre.
Fault codes and malfunction Possible cause and solution
• continuous flashing of the running programme
light
•
The digital display shows
The dishwasher does not fill with water
• The water tap is blocked or furred with lime-
scale.
Clean the water tap.
• The water tap is turned off.
Turn the water tap on.
• The filter (where present) in the water inlet hose
is blocked.
Clean the filter.
• The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid
or it is kinked or squashed.
Check the water inlet hose connection.
• continuous flashing of the running programme
light
•
The digital display shows
The dishwasher will not drain
• The sink spigot is blocked.
Clean out the sink spigot.
• The water drain hose has not been correctly laid
or it is kinked or squashed.
Check the water drain hose connection.
• continuous flashing of the running programme
light
•
The digital display shows
appears in the
digital display
Anti-flood device is activated
• Close the water tap and contact your Customer
Care Centre.
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