Hotpoint BFI 670 manual Troubleshooting, Malfunction Possible causes / Solutions

Troubleshooting

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

Malfunction:	Possible causes / Solutions:
The dishwasher does not start.	•	The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket
		properly, or there is no power in the house.
	•	The dishwasher door has not been shut properly.
	•	A delayed start has been programmed (see Start-up and use).
No water enters the dishwasher.	•	There is no water in the mains supply.
	•	The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
No water drains out from the	•	The dishwasher cycle has not yet finished.
dishwasher.	•	The water outlet hose is bent (see Installation).
	•	The drain duct is blocked.
	•	The filter is clogged up with food residues.
The dishwasher makes	•	The dishes are rattling against each other or against the
excessive noise.		sprayer arms.
The dishes and glasses are	•	The level of the refined salt is low or the dosage setting is not
covered in a white film or		suited to the 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 crockery is made from non-stick material.
The dishes and glasses are
streaked or have a bluish	•	The rinse aid dosage is too high.
tinge.
The crockery has not been dried	•	The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see
properly.		Rinse aid and salt).
	•	The rinse aid dispenser setting is not high enough.
	•	A wash cycle without a drying programme has been selected.
The dishes are not clean.	•	The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks).
	•	The crockery has not been arranged well.
	•	The sprayer arms cannot move freely.
	•	The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles).
	•	The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not
		suited to the type of wash cycle (see Start-up and use ).
	•	The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance).
	•	The refined salt level is low (see Rinse aid and salt).
Tap shut-off alarm.	•	Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few
(several short beeps are emitted)		minutes.
(the second and third WASH	•	The appliance lock has been activated because no action was
CYCLE indicator lights flash,		taken when the beeps sounded. Switch off the machine using
beginning from the right).		the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap and switch the machine
		back on after 20 seconds by pressing the same button. Re-
		programme the machine and restart the wash cycle.
Clogged filter alarm	•	Switch off the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button and
(the second and fourth WASH		clean the filters (see Maintenance), then switch the
CYCLE indicator lights flash,		dishwasher back on by pressing the same button. Re-
beginning from the right).		programme the machine and restart the wash cycle.
Water loading solenoid	•	Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button and
valve malfunction alarm		switch it back on after a minute. If the alarm continues, shut
(the third WASH CYCLE indicator		off the water tap to eliminate the risk of flooding, remove the
light flashes, beginning from the		plug from the electrical socket and call Assistance.
right).

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