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58 electrolux something not working
Malfunction Possible cause Solution
The machine does not
empty and/or does not spin:
G IThe drain hose is squashed
or kinked. (Red Start/
Pause pilot light flashes)
G IThe drain pump is clogged.
(Red Start/Pause pilot
light flashes)
G IThe the option has been
selected.
G IThe laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
G Check the drain hose
connection.
G Clean the drain pump.
G Not select the option.
G Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor: G Too much detergent or
unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam)
has been used.
G Check whether there are
any leaks from one of the
inlet hose fittings. It is not
always easy to see this as
the water runs down the
hose; check to see if it is
damp.
G The drain hose is damaged.
G The cap on the emergency
emptying hose has not
been replaced after
cleaning the pump.
G Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.
G Check the water inlet hose
connection.
G Change it with a new one.
G Put the cap back on the
emergency emptying and
place the latter back in its
seat.
Unsatisfactory washing
results:
G Too little detergent or
unsuitable detergent has
been used.
G Stubborn stains have not
been treated prior to
washing.
G The correct temperature
was not selected.
G Excessive laundry load.
G Increase the detergent
quantity or use another one.
G Use commercial products to
treat the stubborn stains.
G Check if you have selected
the correct temperature.
G Introduce into the drum less
laundry.
The door will not open: G The programme is still
running.
G The door lock has not been
released.
G There is water in the drum.
G Wait the end of washing
cycle.
G Wait about 2 minute.
G Select drain or spin
programme to empty out
the water.
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