Hotpoint-Ariston ARTXF 149: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure

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that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list.

Problem:

Possible causes / Solutions:

The washing machine does not

• The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making contact.

switch on.

• There is no power in the house.

The wash cycle does not start.

• The appliance Lid is not shut properly.

• The ON/OFF button has not been pressed.

• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

• The water tap has not been opened.

• A delayed start has been set (see “Personalisation”).

The washing machine does not

• The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.

take in water (the indicator light for

• The hose is bent.

the first wash cycle stage flashes

• The water tap has not been opened.

rapidly).

• There is no water supply in the house.

• The pressure is too low.

• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.

The washing machine continuously

• The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor

takes in and drains water.

(see “Installation”).

• The free end of the hose is under water (see “Installation”).

• The wall drainage system is not fitted with a breather pipe.

If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap, switch

the appliance off and contact the Assistance Service. 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 avoid this inconvenience.

The washing machine does not

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

drain or spin.

phase to be started manually.

• The EASY IRON function has been activated: To complete the wash cycle,

press the START/PAUSE button (“Personalisation”).

• The drain hose is bent (see “Installation”).

• The drainage duct is clogged.

The washing machine vibrates a lot

• The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation (see “Installation”).

during the spin cycle.

• The washing machine is not level (see “Installation”).

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

The washing machine leaks.

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

• The detergent dispenser drawer is blocked (for cleaning instructions, see

“Care and maintenance”).

• The drain hose is not fixed properly (see “Installation”).

The START/PAUSE indicator light

• Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and

(orange) and the function indicator

then switch it back on again.

lights flash rapidly.

If the problem persists, contact the Technical Assistance Service.

There is too much foam.

• 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.

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