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en Troubleshooting
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Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The spin programme
does not start.
The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted
the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib-
uted.
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Redistribute the laundry in the drum.
Note:Where possible, mix large and small items in
the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute
themselves better during the spin cycle.
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Start the centrifugado / centrifugaçãoprogramme.
Rushing, hissing
noise.
Water is flushed under pressure into the detergent
drawer.
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Not a fault – normal operating noise.
Longer, whirring noise
before the start of the
wash cycle or fabric
softening.
Intelligent dosing system dispenses detergent or care
products.
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Not a fault – normal operating noise.
Brief whirring noise
after switching on the
appliance.
Intelligent dosing system carries out a function test.
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Not a fault – normal operating noise.
Loud noises during
the spin cycle.
Appliance is not correctly aligned.
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Aligning the appliance
The appliance feet are not fixed.
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Secure the appliance feet. Aligning the appliance
Transit bolts have not been removed.
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Removing the transit bolts
Banging noises, rat-
tling in the drain
pump.
Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump.
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→"Cleaning the drain pump", Page52
Slurping, rhythmical
suction noise.
The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is
pumped out.
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Not a fault – normal operating noise.
Creasing. The spin speed is too high.
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The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower
spin speed.
The load is too large.
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The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the
amount of laundry being loaded.
The wrong programme is selected for the type of fab-
ric.