...there are problems operating the dishwasher.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

The dishwasher door has not been closed

Shut the door.

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

The programme does

The mains plug is not plugged in.

Insert mains plug.

 

 

not start.

House fuse is faulty.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

For dishwasher models with delay start

If dishes are to be washed immediately

 

timer: Delay start has been selected.

cancel delay start timer.

 

 

 

 

The washing compartment is made of anti-

Only wash cutlery and dishes that are

 

corrosive stainless steel. Any spots of rust

suitable for dishwasher use.

Spots of rust are visible

inside the washing compartment stem from

 

 

in the washing compart-

other sources (flakes of rust from the water

 

ment.

pipe or from pans, cutlery etc.) Remove

Close the salt dispenser lid securely.

 

such spots with a commercially available

 

 

 

stainless steel cleaner.

 

 

 

 

There is a whistling

The whistling is not a cause for concern.

Use a different brand of detergent.

noise during washing.

 

 

 

 

 

...the wash results are unsatisfactory.

The dishes are still dirty.

The wrong wash programme was selected.

The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop the water reaching all parts of the surface. The dish racks must not be overloaded.

The filters in the base of the washing compart- ment are dirty or incorrectly positioned.

Too little or no detergent was used.

Where there are limescale deposits on the dishes: The salt dispenser is empty or the water softener unit is set wrongly.

The drain hose is incorrectly connected.

The dishes are wet and dull.

Rinse aid was not used.

The rinse aid container is empty.

There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes.

Decrease rinse aid dosing.

There are dried water drops on the glasses and dishes.

Increase rinse aid dosing.

The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufacturer's consumer advisor.

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Electrolux ESI 6220 There are problems operating the dishwasher, Wash results are unsatisfactory, Dishes are still dirty