Trouble Shooting - Sharp ES-D159T-SL Instruction Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Most problems are easily solved if you understand the cause.
Check the following list for problem before calling for service.
Before calling for service, check these
PROBLEM
• The washer will not
operate at all.
• Water is not supplied;
If water supply is not finished
within 20 minutes, the lamp
will light up, and the buzzer will
sound to indicate a problem.
• The washer will not drain;
If the drain is not finished within
selected time, lamp will
light up, and the buzzer will
sound to indicate a problem.
• The washer will not spin;
If the clothes is collected on one side
during spin and the tub becomes
unbalanced, the spin operation will be
interrupted, and then this unbalanced
condition will be corrected by
following operation: WATER SUPPLY
RINSE DRAIN However if the
unbalanced condition is unchanged
despite repeating the above
operation, the lamp will light up,
and the buzzer will sound to indicate
a problem.
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These cases are not malfunctions
• The sound "wing" heard during water supply is the operating sound made by the water inlet valve.
• The sound "sha" heard in stopping the tub is the sound that comes from the autobalancer of
the tub.
• The sound "wung" heard during wash or spin is the operating sound made by the air bubble
generator.
NOTE
Please check the point before calling for a service.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by a repair shop appointed by
manufacturer, because special purpose tools are required.
CHECK POINT
• Is there a power failure?
• Is the power cord correctly connected to an electric outlet?
• Is the electric fuse broken?
• Did you turn on the power?
• Did you press Start/Pause button?
• Is there correct amount of water in the tub?
• Did you connect the inlet hose and open the water tap?
• Is the inlet hose or the water tap frozen?
• Is the water supply shut off?
• Does foreign matter block up the inlet hose filter?
• Is the drain hose frozen or blocked up by dirt?
• Is the drain hose kinked or deformed?
• Is the end of the drain hose immersed in water?
• Is there excessive dirt inside the pump housing?
• Is the clothes in the tub collected on one side?
• Is the washing machine installed on an uneven floor or is the
vibration serious?
• Is the lid open?
(The lamp will light up in this case.)
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