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Faults
Repeated, intensive
foaming.
Detergent/fabric sof-
tener drips off the
seal and collects on
the door or in the
seal fold.
The spin result is not
satisfactory.
Laundry wet/too
damp.
The spin cycle runs
several times.
The programme is
taking longer than
usual.
The length of the
programme changes
during the wash/dry
cycle.
Odours, stain forma-
tion in the appliance.
Loud noises, vibra-
tions and appliance
"movement" during
the spin cycle.
The display panel
indicator lights do
not work while the
appliance is running.
There is detergent
residue on the laun-
dry.
Spin during the dry-
ing phase.
Cause/Remedy
Have you used too much detergent? Add less detergent in the
next time you run a wash cycle with the same load.
There is too much detergent/fabric softener in the dispensers.
Do not fill the dispensers above the max. mark.
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has
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interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly
distributed. Distribute small and large items of laundry
evenly in the drum.
Is Easy iron additional programme setting selected
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(depending on the model)?
Is Night Wash additional programme setting or Night
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Wash programme selected (depending on the model)?
Is the selected speed too low?
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Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting
an imbalance.
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjust-
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ing an imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
Not a fault – the foam detection system is activated – a rinse
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cycle has been switched on.
Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the spe-
cific washing/drying process. This may change the length of the
programme shown on the display panel.
Run the Drum Clean 90°C programme without laundry.
Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach.
Note: .
To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of deter-
gent recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use
detergents designed for woollens or delicates.
Is the appliance aligned? ~ "Alignment" on page 19
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Are the appliance's feet fixed? Secure the appliance's feet.
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Have the transport locks been removed? ~ "Removing the
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transport locks" on page 14
Has there been a power failure?
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Have the fuses blown? Reset/replace the fuses.
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If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
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Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
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residue.
Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing.
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This is an innovative process known as thermal spinning used to
reduce energy consumption during the drying phase. It is
designed like this, please wait until program finished.
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