Electrolux LAVAMAT 74850 B - Manual (Page 35)

35 What to do if...
What to do if...
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 yyeellllo ow w pilot light of button 7 blinks, one of
the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic
signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working:
• E10 : problem with the water supply
• E20 : problem with the water draining
• E40 : door open.
• EF0 : Anti-flooding system has activated
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 7 7 to restart the programme. If
after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The washing machine does not
start:
The door has not been closed. E40
• Close the door firmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the
button
7 has not been depressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 7
again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry is to be washed immediately, cancel
the delay start.
The Child Safety Lock has been activated.
• Deactivate this device.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. E10
• Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. E10
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. E10
• Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed. E40
• Close the door firmly.
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