Hotpoint FDEF 33121 Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible causes / Solutions, see Start-up and use

Troubleshooting

GB	Whenever the appliance fails to work properly, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance
	Problem:	Possible causes / Solutions:
	The dishwasher does not start or cannot	• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on
	be controlled.	after approximately one minute and reset the cycle.
		• The appliance has not been plugged in properly.
		• The dishwasher door has not been shut properly.
	The door won’t close.	• The lock was released. Strongly push the door until a “clacking” noise is
		heard.
	No water drains from the	• The dishwasher cycle has not yet finished.
	dishwasher.	• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
		• The drain duct is blocked.
		• The filter is clogged up with food residues.
	The dishwasher makes excessive	• The dishes are rattling against each other or against the sprayer arms.
	noise.	• An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not
		been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers
		(see Start-up and use).
	The dishes and glasses are	• The level of refined salt is low or the dosage setting is not suited to the
	covered in a white film or	hardness of the water (see Rinse aid and salt).
	limescale deposits.	• The lid on the salt dispenser is not closed properly.
		• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low.
	The dishes and glasses are	• The rinse aid dosage is too high.
	streaked or have a bluish tinge.
	The crockery has not been dried	• A wash cycle without a drying cycle has been selected.
	properly.	• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see Rinse aid
		and salt).
		• The rinse aid dispenser setting is not suitable.
		• The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic.
	The dishes are not clean.	• The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks).
		• The crockery has not been arranged properly.
		• The sprayer arms cannot rotate freely.
		• The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles).
		• An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not
		been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers
		(see Start-Up and Use).
		• The lid on the rinse aid compartment has not been shut correctly.
		• The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance).
		• The refined salt level is low (see Rinse aid and salt).
		• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shut off the
		water tap to eliminate the risk of flooding and remove the plug from the
		electrical socket.
		Make sure the water inlet filter has not become blocked by impurities (see
		“Care and maintenance” chapter).
	The dishwasher does not take any	• There is no water in the mains supply.
	water in - Tap shut-off alarm	• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
	(indicator light ON/OFF flashing; H2O and	• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.
		• The appliance lock has been activated because no action was taken when
	tap symbol displayed; F 6 appears after a
		the beeps sounded.
	few seconds).
		Switch off the appliance using the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap and
		switch the appliance back on after a few seconds by pressing the same
		button. Re-program the appliance and restart the wash cycle.
	Clogged filter alarm	• Make sure the wash cycle has ended, open the dishwasher door and
	The “filter” symbol on the display will light	clean the cup filter and stainless-steel filter (see “Care and maintenance”
	up.	chapter). The “blocked filter” symbol will go off when the following cycle
		starts.

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