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Troubleshooting – Hotpoint HVF 344 User Manual

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Your washing machine could fail to work. Before calling for Assistance (see page 14), make sure the problem

can't easily be solved by consulting the following list.

Troubleshooting

Problem

The washing machine won't

s t a r t .

The wash cycle won't start.

The washing machine fails to

load water (The wording H2O

is displayed).

The washing machine

continuously loads and

unloads water.

The washing machine does not

drain or spin.

The washing machine vibrates

too much during the spin

c y c l e .

The washing machine leaks.

In the event of an anomaly, an

error code will appear, such

as: F-01.

There is too much foam.

Possible causes/Solution:

• The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not enough to

make contact.

• There has been a power failure.

• The appliance door is not shut properly (the word DOOR is displayed).

• The button has not been pressed.

• The START/RESET button has not been pressed.

• The water tap is not turned on.

• A delayed start has been set (using the Delay Timer, see page 9).

• The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.

• The hose is bent.

• The water tap is not turned on.

• There is a water shortage.

• The water pressure is insufficient.

• The START/RESET button has not been pressed.

• The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor

(see page 3).

• The free end of the hose is underwater (see page 3).

• The wall drainage system doesn't have a breather pipe.

If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap,

switch the appliance off and call for Assistance. If the dwelling is on one of

the upper floors of a building, there may be drain trap problems causing the

washing machine to load and unload water continuously. In order to avoid

such an inconvenience, special anti-drain trap valves are available in shops.

• The programme does not foresee the draining: some programmes

require enabling the draining manually (see page 8).

• The “Easy iron” funcion is enabled: to complete the programme,

press the START/RESET button (see page 9).

• The drain hose is bent (see page 3).

• The drain duct is clogged.

• The drum was not unblocked correctly during installation (see page 2).

• The washing machine is not level (see page 2).

• The washing machine is closed in between furniture cabinets and

the wall (see page 2).

• The water inlet hose is not screwed on correctly (see page 2).

• The detergent dispenser is obstructed (to clean it, see page 12).

• The drain hose is not secured properly (see page 3).

• Switch off the machine and unplug the appliance; wait for

approximately 1 minute then switch it on again.

If the problem persists, contact Assistance.

• The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should bear the

definition "for washing machines" or "hand and machine wash", or the like).

• You used too much detergent.