Electrolux 16850A - Manual (Page 29)

During machine operation it is possible that the yellow 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:
• : problem with the water supply
• : problem with the water draining
• : door open
• : anti-flooding system has activated
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 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.
• 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 instal-
lation.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned
and the button 7 has not been pressed.
• 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.
• Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve
filter are blocked.
• Clean the water inlet filters. (See "Cleaning
the water inlet filters" for more details)
The door is not properly closed.
• Close the door firmly.
The machine fills then empties immediate-
ly:
The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «Water
drainage» section.
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