Hotpoint FDYF 11011 Style manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes / Solutions

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Troubleshooting

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Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem:

Possible causes / Solutions:

 

 

The dishwasher does not start or cannot

• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back

 

 

be controlled.

on after approximately one minute and reset the cycle.

 

 

 

• 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 yet finished.

 

 

dishwasher.

• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).

 

 

• 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.

 

 

noise.

• 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

 

 

covered in a white film or

hardness of the water (see Rinse aid and salt).

 

 

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

• The rinse aid dosage is too high.

 

 

streaked or have a bluish tinge.

 

 

 

The crockery has not been dried

• A wash cycle without a drying cycle has been selected.

 

 

properly.

• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see Rinse aid

 

 

 

and salt).

 

 

 

• The rinse aid dispenser setting is not suitable.

 

 

 

• The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic.

 

 

The dishes are not clean.

• The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks).

 

 

 

• The crockery has not been arranged properly.

 

 

 

• The sprayer arms cannot rotate 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 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).

 

 

 

• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shut off the

 

 

 

water tap to eliminate the risk of flooding and remove the plug from the

 

 

 

electrical socket.

 

 

 

Make sure the water inlet filter has not become blocked by impurities

 

 

 

(see “Care and maintenance” chapter).

 

 

 

 

 

 

The dishwasher does not take any

• There is no water in the mains supply.

 

 

water in - Tap shut-off alarm

• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).

 

 

(indicator light ON/OFF flashing; H2O and

• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.

 

 

• The appliance lock has been activated because no action was taken

 

 

tap symbol displayed; F 6 appears after a

 

 

when the beeps sounded.

 

 

few seconds).

 

 

Switch off the appliance using the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap and

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch the appliance back on after a few seconds by pressing the same

 

 

 

button. Re-program the appliance and restart the wash cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clogged filter alarm

• Make sure the wash cycle has ended, open the dishwasher door

 

 

The “filter” symbol on the display will light

and clean the cup filter and stainless-steel filter (see “Care and

 

 

up.

maintenance” chapter). The “blocked filter” symbol will go off when the

 

 

following cycle starts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Instructions for use Fdyf 11011 StyleProduct Fiche HotpointPrecautions and safety advice General safetyDisposal of old electrical appliances Saving energy and respecting the environmentRecycling & Disposal Information Positioning and levelling InstallationElectrical Connection Connecting the water supplies Connecting the water inlet hoseSink Waste System Anti-condensation stripAdvice regarding the first wash cycle Anti-flooding protectionControl panel Description of the applianceDisplay Loading the racks Lower rackCutlery basket Upper rackTip-up compartments with adjustable position Adjusting the height of the upper rackCutlery tray Unsuitable crockeryStarting the dishwasher Start-up and useMeasuring out the detergent Wash cycles Wash CycleSpecial wash cycles and Options Wash optionsRinse-aid dispenser setting Setting the water hardnessRinse aid and refined salt Measuring out the rinse aidCare and maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes / SolutionsAfter Sales Service After Sales ServiceParts and Accessories Essential Contact InformationGuarantee Months Parts and Labour GuaranteeYear Parts Guarantee Extended GuaranteesPage 195113124.03

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