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 and a sequence of intermittent audible signals are heard.
Open the dishwasher door.
The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:
-continuous flashing of the indicator lights of the programme selection buttons,
-a fault code is visible in the digital display (as described in the chart).
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 | |
- in the digital display appears | The water tap is blocked or furred with | Clean the water tap. | |
limescale. |
| ||
|
| ||
| 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. |
| |
- in the digital display appears | The sink spigot is blocked. | Clean out the sink spigot. | |
The dishwasher will not drain. | The water drain hose has not been correctly laid | Check the water drain hose connection. | |
or it is bent or squashed. |
| ||
|
| ||
- in the digital display appears | Close the water tap and contact your | ||
|
| local Service Force Centre. |
Once the checks have been carried out, to continue press one of the programme selection buttons and close the door. The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact your local Service Force Centre.
For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your local Service Force Centre.
...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
Fault | Possible cause | Solutions | ||
|
|
|
| |
|
| The dishwasher door has not been properly | Close the door. | |
The programme does not start | closed. |
| ||
|
| |||
The main plug is not plugged in. | Insert the mains plug. | |||
|
| |||
|
|
|
| |
|
| 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 |
|
| ||
|
|
|
| |
15