Electrolux ESL 2435 manual Something Not Working, Fault, Check

Something Not Working

Before calling out an engineer, please check through the details below because some faults can be rectified easily without the need to call out an engineer. If an engineer is called to resolve a problem listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect installation or mis-use a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.

Fault	Check
The programme will not start.	• Is the door closed properly?
	• Have you pressed the On/Off button?
	• Is the water tap turned on?
	• Is the dishwasher plugged in?
	• Has the fuse blown? (Start with fuse in electrical plug).
	• Is the delayed start-button pressed in?
	• Is the previous programme finished? (See ”Using the appliance”).
The dishwasher is not filling with water.	• Is the water tap turned on?
	• Has your domestic water supply been cut off temporarily?
	• Is the water inlet hose kinked or squashed?
	• Is the filter inside the inlet hose blocked?
	• Is the water pressure too low?
Water not discharged at end of cycle.	• Did you open the door before the programme cycle was
	finished?
	• Is the previous programme finished? (See ”Using the appliance”).
	• Are the filters clogged?
Dishes not washed satisfactorily.	• Has anything prevented the spray arm from rotating?
	• Are the spray arm holes clogged?
	• Were the dishes packed too close together?
	• Are the filters clogged?
	• Are the filters fitted correctly?
	• Did you use enough detergent?
	• Is the salt container cap properly closed?
	• Did you select a programme with too low temperature?
	• Is the rinse aid dispenser empty?
Visible lime deposits or white film	• Is the salt container empty or is the water softener not
on the dishes.	correctly adjusted?
	• Is the rinse aid dispenser empty or adjusted to too low
	dosage?
The dishwasher is noisy.	• Are the dishes rattling against each other?
	• Is the spray arm knocking against the dishes?
Whistling sound when washing.	• This is not a fault, try another brand of detergent.
The dishes are not quite dry and are	• Is the rinse aid dispenser empty or adjusted to too low
not shiny.	dosage?
	• Have the dishes been left too long inside the dishwasher?
The door is difficult to close.	• Is the dishwasher level?

If the indicator lamp for the completed programme cycle is flashing, it is possible that you can solve the problem yourself. When the problem is solved, press in the On/Off button and the programme continues. If the problem occurs again, contact your local service centre. If any other lamps flash contact and inform your local service centre.

Fault	Check
The indicator lamp for the completed	• Is the water tap turned on?
programme cycle is flashing and a	•	Is the filter inside the inlet hose blocked?
sound signal is emitted.	•	Is the water inlet hose kinked or squashed?

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