Electrolux EWG 14740 W - Manual (Page 28)

28 electrolux Something not working
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,
one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same some
acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working:
● E10 : problem with the water supply
● E20 : problem with water draining
● E40 : door open.
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.
E40
● The plug is not properly
inserted in the power
socket.
● There is no power at the
socket.
● The main fuse or the fuse in
the plug has blown.
● The selector dial is not
correctly positioned and the
«Start/Pause» button has
not been depressed.
● The «Delay» 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 fills then
empties immediately: ● The end of the drain hose is
too low. ● Refer to relevant paragraph
in “water drainage” section.
The machine does not fill: ● The water tap is closed.
E10
● The inlet hose is squashed or
kinked.
E10
● The filter in the inlet hose is
blocked.
E10
● The door is not properly
closed.
E40
● Open the water tap.
● Check the inlet hose
connection.
● Clean the water inlet hose
filter.
● Close firmly the door.
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