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Indicator '---' (Delay Start) + flashing Start/Pause button

Indicator '---' and flashing Start/Pause — Delay Start countdown active

Electrolux · Washing Machines

What does Indicator '---' (Delay Start) + flashing Start/Pause button mean?

When the Delay Start function is activated and the countdown has begun, the display will show '---' (representing the countdown time) and the Start/Pause button indicator will flash. This signifies the appliance is waiting to begin the programme at the set future time.

Common Causes

  • The Delay Start function has been programmed and the countdown has commenced.
  • The appliance is programmed to start automatically at a later time.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Wait for the countdown to complete, at which point the programme will start automatically.

  2. 2

    To cancel the delay start, press the Start/Pause button, then press the Delay Start button until '---' disappears, and press Start/Pause again.

  3. 3

    To change the delay start, press Start/Pause, adjust the Delay Start time, and press Start/Pause again.

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Source: Electrolux Washing Machines
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