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User's instructions
Symptom
The machine is vibrating or noisy
Cause
- not all the packing was removed from the machine (see unpacking section), - the washing machine is not leveled and properly packed, - the washing machine is too close to the wall or furniture, - the washing is not well distributed in the drum, - the load is not sufficient. - the «DOOR»* light is off, - the temperature of the washing water is too high. - the cover cannot open until 1 to 2 minutes after the washing machine has stopped*. - the water inlet is blocked, - there was a power supply failure or the water was cut off, - the motor temperature safety device tripped, - the water inlet temperature is lower than normal, - the foam detection safety system tripped (too much detergent) and the washing machine evacuated the foam, - the anti-unbalance mass safety device tripped, an additional phase was added to distribute the washing in the drum better.
The cover does not open during the cycle
The washing cycle is much too long
The "END" light** flashes 4 times and the error - the cover is not correctly closed. code E40 appears in the display window The"END" light** flashes 2 times and the error code E20 appears in the display window - the drain filter is blocked, - the drain pipe is blocked or kinked, - the drain pipe is too high (see «installation»), - the drain pump is blocked, - the installation siphon is blocked. - the water tap is closed, - the water network has been cut off. - the flap s of the drum door are opened.
The "END" light** flashes 1 time and the error code E10 appears in the display window The "END" light** flashes 10 times and the error code EA0* appears in the display window Softener flows through the overflow orifice when filling
- you did not put in the right amount, - the siphons at the back of the detergents dispenser are blocked.
* depending on the model ** Eliminate the causes of the failure if you find them, and then press on the "Start/ Pause" pushbutton to restart the interrupted programme.
