Indesit PWE 81472S [11/84] Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”),

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.

drain or spin.

The washing machine vibrates a

lot during the spin cycle.

The washing machine leaks.

The “option” and START/PAUSE

indicator lights flash rapidly and an

error code appears on the display (e.g.:

F-01, F-..).

There is too much foam.

Possible causes / Solutions:

• The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make

• A delayed start 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.

• 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”).

• The wash cycle does not include draining: some cycles require the draining

process to be enabled manually.

• The EASY IRON option is enabled: To complete the wash cycle, press the

START/PAUSE button (see “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 washing machine is not level (see “Installation”).

• The washing machine is trapped between cabinets and walls (see “Installation”).

• The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly (see “Installation”).

• 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.