Hotpoint LFT04 manual Troubleshooting, Malfunction, Possible causes / Solutions

Troubleshooting

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

EN	(see Assistance).
		Malfunction:	Possible causes / Solutions:
		The dishwasher does not start.	• The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket properly, or
				there is no power in the house.
			• The dishwasher door has not been shut properly.
			•	A delayed start has been programmed ( see Start-up and use ).
			• The dishwasher cycle has not yet finished.
		No water drains out from the	•	The water outlet hose is bent ( see Installation).
		dishwasher.	•	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
		excessive noise.		arms .
			•	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
		covered in a white film or		suited to 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 l ow.
			• The crockery is made from non-stick material.
		The dishes and glasses are
		streaked or have a bluish	•	The rinse aid dosage is too high.
		tinge.
		The crockery has not been dried	•	The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see Rinse
		properly.		aid and salt).
			• The rinse aid dispenser setting is not high enough.
			•	A wash cycle without a drying programme has been selected.
		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) .
		No water enters the	•	There is no water in the mains supply.
		dishwasher/Shut off tap alarm.	•	The water inlet hose is bent ( see Installation).
		(several short beeps are emitted)	•	Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.
		(the 2 (Normal) and 3 (Soak) WASH	•	The appliance lock has been activated because no action was taken
		CYCLES indicator lights flash).		when the beeps sounded. 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 loading solenoid valve	•	Switch off the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button and switch it
		malfunction alarm		back on after a minute. If the alarm continues, turn off the water tap
		(the 2 (Normal) WASH CYCLE		to reduce the risk of flooding, remove the plug from the electrical
		indicator lights flash).		socket and call Assistance.
		Water inlet hose alarm/Water inlet	•	Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shut off
		filter blocked.		the water tap to eliminate the risk of flooding and remove the plug
		(the 1 (Intensive), the 2 (Normal) and		from the electrical socket.
		the 3 (Soak) WASH CYCLES		Make sure the wat er inlet filter has not become blocked by various
		indicator lights flash).		impurities . (see “Care and maintenance” chapter) .

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