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Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an enginee | r. | |
The dishwasher is fitted with a number of alarm systems which can help you to quickly determine the cause of any problems, such |
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as the dishwasher will not start or stops during operation, all push buttons are inoperative except for the | or the | |
indicator light of the programme underway and one or more of the phase indicator lights (washing, drying, end of programme) are |
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flashing. |
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Once the checks have been carried out switch on the dishwasher and start a washing programme, if the fault code reappears, |
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contact your local Service Force Centre. |
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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 |
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The machine will not start |
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| ● The door has not been properly closed. |
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| ● The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. |
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| ● There is a power failure. |
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The machine does not fill |
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| ● Ensure the water tap is open. |
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| ● Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off. | |
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| ● The inlet hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the |
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| hose. |
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| ● The inlet hose may be blocked. Switch off the water supply |
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| and clean the filter. |
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The dishwasher will not drain | "Drying" phase |
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| ● The drain hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the | |
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| ● The sink may be blocked. Clear any blockages. |
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| ● The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the |
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| ● There is no vent in the end of the drain hose. |
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Protection against flooding | "Washing" and "drying" |
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| ● Close the water tap and contact the Service Force Centre. | |
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| ● Switch off the dishwasher. Switch it back on and start the | |
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| If the alarm reappears, call the local Service Force Centre. |
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The machine is noisy |
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| ● Dishes are rattling against each other, refer to "Loading your |
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| ● The spray arms are knocking against the dishes. Refer to |
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| "Loading your machine". |
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The door is difficult to close |
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| ● The dishwasher is not level, or not properly |
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Visible lime deposits or |
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| ● Check that there is salt and that the salt cap is tight. |
white film on the dishes |
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| ● Check that the right level of the water softener is set. |
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The dishes are not quite dry |
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| ● The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used. |
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The dishes are not clean |
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| ● The baskets are too full. |
(poor wash) |
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| ● The dishes have not been arranged properly. |
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| ● The spray arms do not rotate |
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| ● The spray arms are clogged. |
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| ● The filters are clogged. |
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| ● The filters are not in the correct position. |
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| ● Not enough detergent has been used or it is unsuitable. |
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| ● The detergent is old or has gone hard. |
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| ● The salt container cap is not properly closed. |
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| ● The washing programme selected is too gentle. |
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