Something not working, Problem possible cause – Electrolux EW 560 F User Manual

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Something not working?

Problem

Possible cause

• The machine does not start up:

• The door is not firmly closed.
• The machine is not plugged in or there is no power

at the socket.

• The main fuse has blown.
• The programme selector dial is not positioned

correctly.

• The On-Off button has not been depressed.

• The machine does not fill:

• The water tap is closed.
• The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
• The door is not properly closed.

• 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.
• The Rinse Hold option has been selected.
• The Spin Suppress. option has been selected.
• The drain pump is clogged.

• There is water on the floor:

• Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent

(creates too much foam) has been used.

• 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.

• The drain hose is damaged.
• The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not

been replaced after cleaning the filter.

• Unsatisfactory washing results:

• Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has

been used.

• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to

washing.

• The correct temperature was not selected.
• Excessive laundry load.

• The machine vibrates or is

noisy:

• The transit bolts and packing have not been

removed.

• The support feet have not been adjusted.
• The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

• The door will not open:

• The programme is still running.
• The door lock has not been released.
• There is water in the drum.

Problems which you can resolve yourself.

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