Something not working
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.
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.
...a fault code appears
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.
Open the dishwasher’s door.
The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:
-continuous flashing of the indicator light of the running programme,
-a combination of flashes and pauses of the end of cycle indicator light and by intermittent audible signals (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.
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- continuous flashing of the | The water tap is blocked or furred with | Clean the water tap. | |||
indicator light of the running | limescale. |
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The water tap is turned off. | Turn the water tap on. | ||||
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| The filter (where present) in the threaded hose | Clean the filter in the threaded hose | |||
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fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked. | fitting. | ||||
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The machine does not fill with | The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid | Check the water inlet hose connection. | |||
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- continuous flashing of the | The sink spigot is blocked. | Clean out the sink spigot. | |||
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programme | The water drain hose has not been correctly laid | Check the water drain hose connection. | |||
- 2 intermittent audible signals | or it is bent or squashed. |
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- 2 flashes of the "end of cycle" |
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The dishwasher will not drain. |
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- continuous flashing of the | Close the water tap and contact your | ||||
indicator light of the running |
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programme |
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- 3 intermittent audible signals |
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- 3 flashes of the "end of cycle" |
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Once the checks have been carried out, press the programme selection/cancel button and close the dishwasher’s 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, please contact your local Service Force Centre.
...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
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| The dishwasher door has not been properly | Close the door. | |
The programme does not start | closed. |
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The main plug is not plugged in. | Insert the mains plug. | |||
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| The fuse has blown in the household fuse box. | Replace the fuse. | |
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There is a whistling noise during | The whistling is not a cause for concern. | Use a different brand of detergent. | ||
washing |
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