Something Not Working - Zanussi FLS 879 C Instruction Booklet

Something Not Working

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out
an engineer. Before contacting your Local service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
Symptom
The machine does not start
The machine does not fill
The machine fills then empties
immediately
The machine does not empty and/or
does not spin
There is water on the floor
Unsatisfactory washing results
The machine vibrates or is noisy
Possible causes
The door has not been closed.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
There is no current at the socket
The main fuse has blown.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and pulled out
No water is entering the machine (see: the machine does not fill)
Ensure the water tap is open and the water supply has not been disconnected
The filter in the inlet hoses is blocked.
The inlet hose may be squashed or kinked.
The water pressure is too low
The end of the drain hose is too low.
The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.
There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.
The drain hose may be squashed or kinked
The RINSE HOLD option has been selected.
The drain filter may be blocked
The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the instructions for
connecting to the waste.
The drainage system pipes are blocked.
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used (creates too
much foam).
Check whether there are any leaks the inlet hose fittings. It is not
always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if
it is damp.
The drain hose may be damaged or not securely positioned.
The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged.
The drainage system pipes are blocked.
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. An
insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey and
causes lime scale to form.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing
The correct temperature to suit the wash programme has not been
selected.
Too much laundry has been placed in the drum.
The internal packing has not been removed.
The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture.
The machine is not level.
The washing load is badly distributed in the drum.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
The machine is overloaded
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