Hotpoint FDM550PR Troubleshooting, see After Sales Service, Problem, Possible causes / Solutions

Troubleshooting

Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance

(see After Sales Service).			EN
	Problem:	Possible causes / Solutions:
	The dishwasher does not start	• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on after
	or cannot be controlled	approximately one minute and reset the program.
		• 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 out 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	• The dishes are rattling against each other or against the sprayer arms.
	excessive 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 the 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	• A wash cycle without a drying program has been selected.
	dried 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 well.
		• The sprayer arms cannot move 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).
	The dishwasher does not take	• There is no water in the mains supply.
	any water in/Tap shut-off alarm	• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
		• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.
	(the Drying and End indicator	• The appliance is locked because no action was taken when the indicator lights
	lights flashes).	were flashing. Switch off the machine using the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap
		and switch the machine back on after 20 seconds by pressing the same button.
		Re-programme the machine and restart the wash cycle.
	Water inlet hose alarm/Water	• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shut off the water tap to
	inlet filter blocked.	eliminate the risk of flooding and remove the plug from the electrical socket. Make
	(the Washing, Drying and End	sure the water inlet filter has not become blocked by various impurities. (see “Care
	indicator lights flashes).	and maintenance” chapter).

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