Resolving minor problems yourself
Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that rise during normal daily usage yourself,
without having to call out a service engineer.Not only does this save costs,but it also means that the
appliance is available for use again that much sooner. The following list of common occurrences and
their remedies should help you identify the causes of most problems.
Problems...
...when the appliance is switched on
Appliance does not start up
Caution
Do not forget that repairs should only be carried out by a qualified
specialist. Improper repairs can lead to considerable equipment dam-
age as well as danger to the user.
...with the appliance itself
Error display on the time-remaining indicator
When all the programme indicators “ K” blink.
Have you checked whether:
the door is closed properly.
When the programme indicators “ K1,K2,K3” blink.
Have you checked whether:
the water is turned on and the hose is connected properly;
the water supply to the house is on and has sufficient pressure;
the water supply hose is crimped or bent;
the filter for the water supply hose is clogged.
the drain hose is too low.
Fault finding
Fault with fuse in mains electricity supply.
Plug not inserted in wall socket.
Appliance door not closed properly.
Programme button has not been pressed.
Water tap not turned on.
Blocked strainer in water intake hose.
- The strainer is situated in the Aquastop or supply-hose connection.
K
K
K1 K2 K3
K1 K2 K3
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