Ariston Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide for Dishwashers

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Troubleshooting

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

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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

cannot be controlled

approximately one minute and reset the program.

 

• 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.

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 covered in

• The level of the refined salt is low or the dosage setting is not suited to the

a white film or limescale deposits.

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

 

• 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 or

• The rinse aid dosage is too high.

have a bluish tinge.

 

The crockery has not been dried

• A wash cycle without a drying program 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 well.

 

• 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 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.

water in - Tap shut-off alarm

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

(several short beeps* are emitted)

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

(the 2 (Normal) and 3 (Soak) WASH

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

CYCLES indicator lights flash).

beeps* sounded.

 

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

 

appliance back on after 20 seconds by pressing the same button. Re-program

 

the appliance and restart the wash cycle.

Water inlet hose alarm / Water inlet filter

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

blocked

eliminate the risk of flooding and remove the plug from the electrical socket.

(the 1 (Intensive), the 2 (Normal) and the

Make sure the water inlet filter has not become blocked by impurities (see “Care

3 (Soak) WASH CYCLES indicator lights

and maintenance” chapter).

flash).

 

*Only available in selected models.

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Contents LFT M16 Operating instructionsGeneral safety Precautions and adviceDisposal Saving energy and respecting the environment65C wash cycle Connecting the water and electricity supplies InstallationPositioning and levelling Anti-condensation strip Advice regarding the first wash cycleControl panel Description of the applianceSelect wash cycle button Cutlery basket Loading the racksLower rack Upper rackAdjusting the height of the upper rack Adjustable position tip-up compartmentsUnsuitable crockery Damage to glass and crockeryStarting the dishwasher Start-up and useMeasuring out the detergent Instructions on wash-cycle selection Wash cyclesWash cycle Detergent dosageSetting the water hardness Adjusting the amount of rinse aidRinse aid and refined salt Measuring out the rinse aidCare and maintenance Troubleshooting Before contacting Assistance AssistancePage 195111425.00