KELVINATOR KF820G
Owner's Manual

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Something not working?
Problems which you can resolve yourself.

Problem
� The machine does not start up:

Possible cause
� The door is not firmly closed. � The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket. � The main fuse has blown. � The programme selector is not positioned correctly or the programme selector knob has not been pulled out.

� The machine does not fill:

� The water tap is closed. � The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. � The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. � The door is not properly closed.

� The machine fills then empties immediately: � The machine does not empty and/or does not spin:

� The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to relevant paragraph in �water drainage� section. � The drain hose is squashed or kinked. � The option has been selected. � The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. � The drainage area is blocked. Clean it. � The spin speed selector is positioned at .

� There is water on the floor:

� Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. � Check whether there are any leaks from one of 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 is damaged. � Check that the diaphragm lid is correctly screwed into place.

� Unsatisfactory washing results:

� Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. � Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. � The correct temperature was not selected. � Excessive laundry load.

� The machine vibrates or is noisy:

� The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. � The support feet have not been adjusted. � The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. � Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. � The programme is still running. � The door lock has not been released. � There is water in the drum.

� The door will not open:

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