Indesit SISL 129: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre

(see Service), make sure that the problem is not easily solved using the following list.

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Problem:

Possible causes / Solutions:

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The washing machine does not

 The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making

switch on.

contact.

 There is no power in the house.

The wash cycle wont start.

 The washing machine door is not closed properly.

 The ON/OFF button has not been pressed.

 The START PROGRAMME buttons have not been pressed (they

are still flashing).

 The water tap has not been opened.

The washing machine does not fill

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

 The hose is bent.

with water (the door locked LED

 The water tap has not been opened.

flashes rapidly).

 There is no water supply in the house.

 The pressure is too low.

 The START PROGRAMME buttons have not been pressed (they

are still flashing).

The machine continuously fills

 The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm

with water and drains.

from the floor ( 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, shut 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 avoid this

inconvenience.

The washing machine does not

 The drain hose is bent (see Installation).

drain or spin.

 The drainage duct is clogged.

The machine vibrates a lot during

 The protective screws (used during transportation) were not

the spin cycle.

removed when the appliance was installed. Remove the screws

(see Installation).

 The machine is not level (see Installation).

 The 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 is blocked (to clean it, see Care and

maintenance).

 The drain hose is not fixed in place properly (see Installation).

 The drip-tray system is full. Clean the sponge or replace it (see

"Precautions and advice").

The DOOR LOCKED indicator light

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

flashes rapidly.

minute and then switch it back on again. The wash cycle will have

to be started again from the beginning. If the problem persists,

contact the Technical Assistance Service.

Too much foam.

 The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should bear

the description for washing machines or hand and machine

wash, or similar instructions).

 Too much detergent was used.

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