Hotpoint Dishwasher Troubleshooting: Resolving Not Starting Issues

Troubleshooting

GB	Whenever the appliance fails to work properly, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance
		Problem:	Possible causes / Solutions:
		The dishwasher does not start or	• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on after approximately
			one minute and reset the program.
		cannot be controlled.	• The appliance has not been plugged in properly.
			• The dishwasher door has not been shut properly.
		The door won’t close.	• The lock was released. Strongly push the door until a “clacking” noise is heard.
		No water drains out from the	• The dishwasher cycle has not yet finished.
			• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
		dishwasher.
			• The drain duct is blocked.
			• The filter is clogged up with food residues.
		The dishwasher makes excessive	• The dishes are rattling against each other or against the sprayer arms.
			• Excessive foam presence: the detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not
		noise.
			suitable for use in dishwashers. (see Start-up and use).
		The dishes and glasses are covered	• The level of the refined salt is low or the dosage setting is not suited to the hardness of the
			water (see Rinse aid and salt).
		in a white film or limescale deposits.	• The lid on the salt dispenser is not closed properly.
			• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low.
		The dishes and glasses are streaked	• The rinse aid dosage is too high.
		or have a bluish tinge.
		The crockery has not been dried	• A wash cycle without a drying programme has been selected.
			• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see Rinse aid and salt).
		properly.	• The rinse aid dispenser setting is not high enough.
			• The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic.
			• The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks).
			• The crockery has not been arranged well.
			• The sprayer arms cannot move freely.
		The dishes are not clean.	• The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles).
			• Excessive foam presence: the detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not
			suitable for use in dishwashers. (see Start-up and use).
			• The lid on the rinse aid compartment has not been shut correctly.
			• The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance).
			• The refined salt level is low (see Rinse aid and salt).
		The dishwasher does not take any	• There is no water in the mains supply.
			• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
		water in - Tap shut-off alarm
			• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.
		(beeps are heard and H appears for
			• The appliance lock has been activated because no action was taken when the beeps sounded.
		some minutes on the display)
			Switch off the machine using the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap and switch the machine back
		(the ON/OFF indicator light flashes and
			on after a few seconds by pressing the same button. Re-program the appliance and restart the
		number 6 appears on the display).
			wash cycle.

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