Hotpoint LTB 4B019 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes / Solutions

Troubleshooting

Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance.		GB
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 from the	• The dishwasher cycle has not finished yet.
	• The water drain hose is bent (see Installation).
dishwasher.	• The drain duct is blocked.
	• The filter is clogged up with food residues.
	• The dishes are rattling against each other or against the sprayer arms.
The dishwasher is too noisy.	• An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not
	been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see
	Start-up and use.)
The dishes and glasses are	• The level of refined salt is low or the dosage setting is not suited to the
	hardness of the water (see Rinse aid and salt.)
covered in a white film or
	• The lid on the salt dispenser was not closed properly.
limescale deposits.
	• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low.
The dishes and glasses are	• The rinse aid dosage is too high.
streaked or have a bluish tinge.
	• A wash cycle without a drying cycle has been selected.
The crockery has not been dried	• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see Rinse aid and
	salt).
properly.
	• The rinse aid setting is not suitable.
	• The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic.
	• The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks.)
	• The crockery has not been arranged properly.
	• The sprayer arms cannot move freely.
	• The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles.)
	• An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not
	been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see
The crockery is not clean.	Start-up and use.)
	• The lid on the rinse aid compartment was not shut correctly.
	• The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance.)
	• The refined salt level is low (see Rinse aid and salt.)
	• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Turn off the water
	tap to avoid any flooding and unplug the appliance.
	Make sure the water inlet filter has not become blocked by impurities (see “
	Care and maintenance” chapter.)
The dishwasher does not take	• There is no water in the mains supply.
any water in - Tap shut-off	• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation.)
alarm.	• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.
(beeps are emitted* and all the cycle
indicator lights flash.	• The appliance lock has been activated because no action was taken
The ON/OFF indicator light flashes rapidly
	when the beeps sounded.
and the 2nd and 3rd wash cycle indicator	• Switch off the machine using the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap and switch
lights flash.	the machine back on after a few seconds by pressing the same button.
	Re-program the appliance and restart the wash cycle.

*Only available in selected models.

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