Electrolux EWF 12040 W - Manual (Page 25)

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
Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to
indicate that the machine is not working.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the
programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service
Centre.
Malfunction Possible cause Solution
The washing machine does
not start: ● The door has not been
closed. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes).
● The plug is not properly
inserted in the power
socket.
● There is no power at the
socket.
● The main fuse has blown.
● The selector dial is not
correctly positioned and the
Start/Pause button has not
been depressed.
● The delay start has been
selected.
● Close firmly the door.
● Insert the plug into the
power socket.
● Please check your domestic
electrical installation.
● Replace the fuse.
● Please turn the selector dial
and press the Start/Pause
button again.
● If the laundry are to be
washed immediately, cancel
the delay start.
The machine does not fill: ● The water tap is closed.
(Red Start/Pause pilot
light flashes)
● The inlet hose is squashed
or kinked. (Red
Start/Pause pilot light
flashes)
● The filter in the inlet hose is
blocked. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes)
● The door is not properly
closed. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes)
● Open the water tap.
● Check the inlet hose
connection.
● Clean the water inlet hose
filter.
● Close firmly the door.
The machine fills then
empties immediately: ● The end of the drain hose is
too low. ● Refer to relevant paragraph
in “water drainage” section.
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