Zanussi DE 4554 S What to do, when, Flashing fault code appears, Fault Possible cause Solutions

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What to do, when...

Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given here, without calling out an engineer.

...a flashing fault code appears

The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push button and a combination of indicator lights, as indicated in the following chart, are flashing. Press the On/Off push button to switch the dishwasher off and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.

Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is in guarantee.

	Fault code / malfunction		Possible cause	Solutions

	Indicator lights of the		The water tap is blocked or furred with	Clean the water tap.
	Indicator lights of the		limescale.
	programme in progress and		limescale.
	programme in progress and
	"washing" phase are flashing.		The water tap is turned off.	Turn the water tap on.

	The machine does not fill with		The filter (where present) in the threaded hose	Clean the filter in the threaded hose
	water.		fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked.	fitting.

			The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid	Check the water inlet hose connection.
			or it is bent or squashed.

	Indicator lights of the		The siphon is blocked.	Clean out the siphon.
	programme in progress and		The siphon is blocked.	Clean out the siphon.
	programme in progress and
	"drying" phase are flashing.
	The dishwasher will not drain.		The water drain hose has not been correctly laid	Check the water drain hose connection.
	The dishwasher will not drain.		or it is bent or squashed.
			or it is bent or squashed.

	Indicator lights of the		Protection against flooding is active.	Close the water tap and contact the
	programme in progress and			Service Force Centre.
	"drying" and "washing" phases
	are flashing.

Once the checks have been carried out, press the On/Off push button, the programme will continue from the point in which it was interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre.

For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your Service Force Centre.

...there are problems when operating the dishwasher

Fault		Possible cause	Solutions

		The dishwasher door has not been properly	Close the door.
		closed.

		The main plug is not plugged in.	Insert the mains plug.
The programme does not start
The programme does not start		The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.	Replace the fuse.
		The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.	Replace the fuse.

		For dishwasher models with delay start	If dishes are to be washed immediately,
		option:	cancel the delay start.
		Delay start has been selected.

There is a whistling noise during		The whistling is not a cause for concern.	Use a different brand of detergent.
washing

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Contents Dishwasher Contents Child safety Safety instructionsInstallation DisposalFunction push button Description of the applianceControl panel To select a different level proceed as follows Prior to using for the first timeSetting the water softener Rinse aid Adjusting the doseFilling with salt Filling with rinse aidDishwasher must be switched off Lower basket Daily useLoading cutlery and dishes Cutlery basketTo move to the higher position proceed as follows Adjusting the height of the upper basketUpper basket Different kinds of detergent Washing programmes Starting a washing programme Frost precautions Maintenance and cleaningCleaning the filters Prolonged periods of non-operationFault code / malfunction Possible cause Solutions Flashing fault code appearsThere are problems when operating the dishwasher Fault Possible cause SolutionsDishes are wet and dull Dishes are not cleanWash results are not satisfactory Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishesCustomer Care Department Service and Spare PartsGuarantee Conditions Levelling Installation instructionsFitting under a counter Water supply connectionsGreen and Yellow Earth Blue- Neutral Brown- Live Water outlet hose connectionElectrical connection Hints for test centres From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No.1 choice