Hotpoint LSB 5B019 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible causes / Solutions

Troubleshooting

Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance.			GB
	Problem:	Possible causes / Solutions:
	The dishwasher cannot be started or	• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Switch it back
		on after approximately one minute and reset the program.
	controlled.	• 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 finished yet.
		• The water drain hose is bent (see Installation.)
	dishwasher.	• The drain duct is blocked.
		• The filter is clogged up with food residues.
		• The dishes are rattling against each other or against the sprayer arms.
	The dishwasher is too noisy.	• 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
		hardness of the water (see Rinse aid and salt.)
	covered in a white film or
		• The lid on the salt dispenser was not closed properly.
	limescale deposits.
		• 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.
		• A wash cycle without a drying cycle has been selected.
	The crockery has not been dried	• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see Rinse aid
		and salt.)
	properly.
		• The rinse aid setting is not suitable.
		• The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic.
		• The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks.)
		• The crockery has not been arranged properly.
		• The sprayer arms cannot move freely.
		• The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles.)
	The crockery is not clean.	• 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 was not shut correctly.
		• The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance.)
		• The refined salt level is low (see Rinse aid and salt.)
		• There is no water in the mains supply.
	The dishwasher does not take any	• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation.)
		• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.
	water in - Tap shut-off alarm.
	Beeps are heard * and the Washing
	indicator light is flashing quickly.
	Beeps are heard* and the Drying and End	• The appliance stopped because no action was taken when the beep
	indicator lights are flashing quickly.	sounded*.
		Switch off the machine using the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap and
		switch the machine back on after a few seconds by pressing the same
		button. Re-program the appliance and restart the wash cycle.

*Only available in selected models.

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