Indesit Troubleshooting: Dishwasher Not Starting Cycle Solutions

Troubleshooting

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11/2007- Xerox Business Services

Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for EN 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 ) .
	• The dishwasher cycle has not yet finished.
No water drains out from the	•	The water outlet hose is bent ( see Installation).
dishwasher.	•	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 sprayer
excessive noise.		arms .
	•	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 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 l ow.
	• 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 Rinse
properly.		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 ).
	•	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).
No water enters the	•	There is no water in the mains supply.
dishwasher/Shut off tap 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
CYCLES indicator lights flash).		when the beeps sounded. Switch off the machine, using 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.
Water loading solenoid valve	•	Switch off the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button and switch it
malfunction alarm		back on after a minute. If the alarm continues, turn off the water tap
(the 2 (Normal) WASH CYCLE		to reduce the risk of flooding, remove the plug from the electrical
indicator lights flash).		socket and call Assistance.
Water inlet hose alarm/Water inlet	•	Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shut off
filter blocked.		the water tap to eliminate the risk of flooding and remove the plug
(the 1 (Intensive), the 2 (Normal) and		from the electrical socket.
the 3 (Soak) WASH CYCLES		Make sure the wat er inlet filter has not become blocked by various
indicator lights flash).		impurities . (see “Care and maintenance” chapter) .

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