Something not working

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.

Symptom

Solution

The machine will not start

The door has not been properly closed.

 

The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

 

Check the plug fuse.

 

There is not current at the socket.

 

 

 

The dishwasher 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.

 

 

 

The door is difficult to close

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

 

 

 

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 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.

 

 

 

Visible lime deposits or white film on

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

the dishes

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

 

Ensure the water softener has been adjusted to suit the water

 

 

hardness in your area.

 

 

 

The dishes are not quite dry

The dishes have been left too long inside the machine.

 

 

 

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Electrolux ESL 614 manual Something not working, Symptom Solution