Zanussi Dishwasher Troubleshooting: Find Solutions for Common Issues

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Something not working

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which

can be solved easily without calling out an enginee

r.

Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the

checks listed below.

 

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.

 

Symptom

Solution

 

 

 

 

The machine will not start

 

The door has not been properly closed.

 

 

The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

 

 

There is a power failure.

 

 

 

The machine does not fill with water

 

Ensure the water tap is open.

 

 

Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off.

 

 

The inlet hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the hose.

 

 

The inlet hose may be blocked. Switch off the water supply and clean the filter.

 

 

 

The filters are blocked

 

Clean the filters (refer to "Maintenance and cleaning").

 

 

 

The spray arms are not rotating

 

Ensure the crockery is loaded correctly.

 

 

 

The dishwasher will not drain

 

The drain hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the hose.

 

 

The sink may be blocked. Clear any blockages.

 

 

The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the instructions for connecting

 

 

to the waste.

 

 

There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.

 

 

 

The machine is noisy

 

Dishes are rattling against each other, refer to “Loading your machine”.

 

 

The spray arms are knocking against the dishes. Refer to "Loading your

 

 

machine".

 

 

 

The door is difficult to close

 

The dishwasher is not level, or not properly built-in.

 

 

 

Visible lime deposits or white film

 

Check that there is salt and that the salt cap is tight.

on the dishes

 

Check that the right level of the water softener is set.

 

 

 

The dishes are not quite dry

 

The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used.

 

 

 

The dishes are not clean (poor wash)

 

The baskets are too full.

 

 

The dishes have not been arranged properly.

 

 

The spray arms do not rotate

 

 

The spray arms are clogged.

 

 

The filters are clogged.

 

 

The filters are not in the correct position.

 

 

Not enough detergent has been used or it is unsuitable.

 

 

The detergent is old or has gone hard.

 

 

The salt container cap is not properly closed.

 

 

The washing programme selected is too gentle.

 

 

 

If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre, quoting the model and serial number. This information can be found on the rating plate located on the right hand side of the dishwasher door.

Prod.No.

......Ser..No

Mod

 

RA01

 

This product should be serviced by an authorised Service engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.

Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre.

Always insist on genuine spare parts.

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Contents Dishwasher Control panel Water hardness adjustment Levelling spacersDescription of the appliance To refill the salt container. See Instruction book partWashing programmes Operating sequenceLoading your appliance Using your applianceAdjusting the height of the upper basket Cutlery basket Lower basketTechnical specifications Hints for test centresCentre by telephoning Service and Spare PartsCustomer Care Department Zanussi.co.ukEuropean Guarantee Guarantee ConditionsStandard guarantee conditions ExclusionsFrom the Electrolux Group. The world’s No.1 choice 01/02Contents Important safety informationBefore use Setting the water softenerTo adjust the water softener Filling with saltFilling with rinse aid Adjusting the doseRinse aid Use of detergentFor best washing and drying results Hints and tipsTo save energy Items not suitable for dishwashersMaintenance and cleaning Symptom Something not workingWater supply connections InstallationLevelling Water outlet hose connection01/02