Indesit PWE 81472S: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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

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make sure 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 not enough to make

switch on.

contact.

• There is no power in the house.

The wash cycle does not start.

• The washing machine door is not closed 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.

The washing machine does not fill

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

with water (the text “H2O” flashes

• The hose is bent.

on the display).

• 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 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 Technical 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 prevent this inconvenience.

The washing machine does not

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

drain or spin.

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 washing machine vibrates a

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

lot 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 “option” and START/PAUSE

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

indicator lights flash rapidly and an

switch it back on again.

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

If the problem persists, contact the Technical Assistance Service.

F-01, F-..).

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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