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Troubleshooting
Problem Probable cause What to do
Dishwasher will not start. Power supply is not connected. Connect the power supply.
The door is not properly closed. Close the door.
Programme button has not been
pressed.
Select a programme.
Water tap not turned on. Ensure the water is connected
and turned on.
Blocked strainer in water intake
hose.
Check strainer – located in
the inlet supply hose where it
screws into the tap.
Lower spray arm rotates with
difficulty.
Spray arm is blocked by small items
or food remains.
Clean spray arm.
Lid of detergent dispenser
cannot be closed.
Detergent compartment has been
overfilled.
Remove detergent until the lid
can be closed.
Detergent dispenser is clogged
with remnants of detergent.
Wipe dispenser out with a
damp cloth. Dry before adding
detergent.
Remnants of detergent stuck
inside dispenser.
Compartment was damp when
filled with detergent.
Wipe dispenser out with a
damp cloth. Dry before adding
detergent.
Indicator lights do not
extinguish after washing has
finished.
Power button is ON. Turn the Power button off.
Water remains inside
dishwasher after wash has
ended.
Drain hose is crimped, bent or
blocked.
Check hose and straighten if
needed.
Pump is jammed. Call your Fisher & Paykel
Authorised Service Centre.
Filter/s blocked. Clean the filter/s.
The wash is still running. Wait for the programme to end.
Foaming. Incorrect amount/type of detergent
used.
See the ‘Detergent’ section
or consult the detergent
manufacturer’s instructions.
Too much egg in the wash load. Increase the amount of
detergent.
Rinse aid setting too high. Decrease the rinse aid setting.
Rinse aid spills not wiped up. Ensure that all rinse aid spills are
wiped up when they occur.
Stops suddenly during wash. Power supply has been interrupted.Check power supply.
Water supply has been interrupted. Check water supply.