Electrolux EWF 14991 W - Manual (Page 34)

34 electrolux something not working
Malfunction Possible cause Solution
The machine does not
empty and/or does not spin: ● The drain hose is squashed
or kinked.
(Cannot drain the
water. Please check that the
filter is clean and then press
)
● The drain pump is clogged.
(Cannot drain the water.
Please check that the filter is
clean and then press
)
● The option , or
has been selected.
● The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
● Check the drain hose
connection.
● Clean the drain pump.
● Disable the option , or
.
● Redistribute the laundry.
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 pump.
● Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.
● Check the water inlet hose
connection.
● Change it with a new one.
● Put the cap back on the
emergency emptying and
place the latter back in its
seat.
The machine does not fill: ● The water tap is closed.
(Cannot fill water. Please
check that the tap is open and
then press
)
● The inlet hose is squashed
or kinked.
(Cannot fill water.
Please check that the tap is
open and then press
)
● The filter in the inlet hose is
blocked.
(Cannot fill water.
Please check that the tap is
open and then press
)
● The door is not properly
closed.
(Please check that
the door is closed properly
and then press
)
● Open the water tap.
● Check the inlet hose
connection.
● Clean the water inlet hose
filter.
● Close firmly the door.
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