AEG 52840 - Manual (Page 33)

33 Something not working
Problem Possible cause/Solution
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 empty
and/or does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Yellow
Start/Pause pilot light flashes)
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain pump is clogged. (Yellow Start/Pause
pilot light flashes)
• Clean the drain pump.
The option has been selected.
• Disable the option .
• Select the option or .
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates
too much foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one
.
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.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain hose is damaged.
• Change it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not
been replaced after cleaning the pump.
• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying and
place the latter back in its seat.
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