Hotpoint FDUD 43133 Ultima manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible causes / Solutions

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
		be controlled.	on 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 drain 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 suitable for
		covered in a white film or	the 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 setting is not suitable.
			• The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic.
		The crockery is not clean.	• The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks.)
			• The crockery has not been arranged well.
			• 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.)
		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.)
		(short beeps are heard)*	• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.
		(the ON/OFF indicator light flashes,	• The appliance lock has been activated because no action was taken
			when the beeps sounded.
		the “Tap shut-off” symbol is lit
			Switch off the machine using the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap and
		and the display shows the text:	switch the machine back on after a few seconds by pressing the same
		No water. Turn tap on. After a few	button. Re-program the appliance and restart the wash cycle.
		seconds F 06 appears.)
		Water inlet hose alarm / Water	• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shut off the
		inlet filter blocked	water tap to eliminate the risk of flooding and remove the plug from the
		(the ON/OFF indicator light flashes, the	electrical socket.
			Make sure the water inlet filter has not become blocked by impurities
		“Filter” symbol is lit and the display shows
			(see “Care and maintenance” chapter.)
		the textF 07.)

*Only available in selected models.

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