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(11) | EP 2 520 703 A3 |
| (12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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| (54) | Washing machine test method |
| (57) A test method for washing machines (M) is disclosed in the present invention. Said
method comprises the steps of- initiating the test process (10) once the closing of
the door (3) and the use of the control element (1, 2) in a determined order and/or
combination are detected by the electronic control unit; checking if there is present
a required amount of water (13) for the test by measuring the water level in the washing
compartment (6) of the machine (M); supplying water (17) by means of the valve (7)
if no adequate amount of water is present; measuring again the water amount (18);
sending a valve/water failure signal (21) to the warning element and terminating the
test process (23) if the water amount has not come to a desired level; activating
the drain pump (4) (15) if there is present an adequate amount of water in the washing
compartment (6); and checking if the water is drained out in a predetermined time
interval (16).
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