What To Do If - Siemens iQ 300 varioPerfect User Manual

What to do if...

Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
No water supply. – Start/Pause not selected?
Detergent not dispensed. – Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter –> page 10.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door – Safety function active. Wait approx. 2 minutes.
cannot be opened.
– (without final spin) selected? –> page 3, 4.
Programme does not – Start/Pause selected?
start.
– Washing machine door closed?
Detergent solution is not – (without final spin) selected? –> page 3, 4.
drained.
– Clean the detergent solution pump –> page 10.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
Water not visible in the – Not a fault - water below the visible area.
drum.
Unsatisfactory spin – Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled
result. the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Laundry wet/too damp. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.
– (Easy-iron) selected –> page 5.
– Too low a speed selected? –> page 5.
Spin cycle performed – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
several times. imbalance.
Residual water in the – Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
compartment for care
– Clean the insert if necessary –> page 9.
products.
Odour formation in the – Run programme
washing machine. standard detergent.
(Wash) display lamp – Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener
flashes. Foam may with ½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II (not for outdoor
be coming out of the and down-filled textiles!).
detergent drawer.
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise formation, – Are the appliance feet fixed?
vibrations and "walking" Secure the appliance feet –> Installation instructions.
during the spin cycle.
– Transportation safety devices removed?
Remove the transportation safety devices –> Installation
instructions.
Noises during spin and – Clean detergent-solution pump –> page 10.
drain cycles.
The indicator lights do – Power cut?
not function during
– Fuses tripped? Reset/change the fuse.
operation.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
Programme sequence – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts
longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
Detergent residues on – Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
the laundry. residues.
– Select
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required :
– Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
– Turn off the water supply and call the after-sales service –> Installation instructions.
Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use
Rinse/ Spin or brush out the laundry after washing.
Observe the safety
instructions on
page 8.
Washing
machine
Instruction manual
Read these instructions and the separate installation
instructions before operating the washing machine.
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