Trouble shooting – Hotpoint Ariston Aqualtis AQLF9D 692 U (EU)-A User Manual
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Trouble shooting
Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”),
make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list.
Problem:
The washing machine does not 
switch on.
The wash cycle does not start.
The washing machine does not fill 
with water.
The washing machine door 
remains locked.
The machine continuously fills 
with water and drains.
The washing machine does not 
drain or spin.
The machine vibrates a lot during 
the spin cycle.
The washing machine leaks.
The icons corresponding to the 
“Phase in progress” flash rapidly 
at the same time as the ON/OFF 
indicator light.
There is too much foam.
The washing machine door 
remains locked.
Possible causes / Solutions:
• The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make
contact.
•	 There	is	no	power	in	the	house.
•	 The	door	is	not	closed	properly.
• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
• The water tap has not been opened.
•	 A	DELAY	TIMER	has	been	set.
•	 The	water	inlet	hose	is	not	connected	to	the	tap.
• The hose is bent.
• The water tap has not been opened.
• There is no water supply in the house.
• The pressure is too low.
• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
• If you have selected the “Baby ” cycle or the “Easy iron
” option, when
the wash cycle has finished the machine will slowly rotate the drum; to end
the cycle press the START/PAUSE button or the “Easy iron
” button. If you
have selected the “Silk ” wash cycle, the machine will end the cycle while
the laundry is soaking; to drain the water so that the laundry may be removed,
press the START/PAUSE button or the “Easy iron
” button.
• The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor
(see “Installation”).
• The free end of the hose is under water (see “Installation”).
• If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be
problems relating to water drainage, causing the washing machine to fill with
water and drain continuously. Special anti-draining valves are available in
shops and help to prevent this inconvenience.
•	 The	wall	drainage	system	is	not	fitted	with	a	breather	pipe.
•	 The	wash	cycle	does	not	include	draining:	Some	wash	cycles	require	the	drain	
phase to be started manually (see “Wash cycles and options”).
• The “Easy iron” option is enabled: to complete the wash cycle, press the
START/PAUSE button (“Wash cycles and options”).
• The drain hose is bent (see Installation).
• The drainage duct is clogged.
• The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation (see “Installation”).
• The machine is not level (see “Installation” ).
• The machine is trapped between cabinets and walls (see “Installation”).
• The load is unbalanced (see “Detergents and laundry”).
• The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly (see “Installation”).
• The detergent dispenser is blocked (to clean it, see “Care and maintenance”).
•	 The	drain	hose	is	not	fixed	in	place	properly	(see	“Installation”).
•	 Switch	off	the	machine	and	unplug	it,	wait	for	approximately	1	minute	and	
then switch it back on again. If the problem persists, contact the Technical
Assistance Service.
• The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should display the text
“for washing machines” or “hand and machine wash”, or the like).
•	 Too	much	detergent	was	used.
•	 Perform	the	manual	unlocking	procedure	(see “Precautions and tips”).