Rangemaster RDW459FI/SF manual Problems during washing, Problems with the dishes, cutlery, etc

If the dishwasher still does not function and/or the problem persists, contact the nearest authorized service centre and provide them with the following information:

1.The nature of the problem.

2.The model type number (Mod...) and serial number (S/N...), as indicated on the plate located on the side of the inner part of the door.

Lower spray arm rotates with difficulty

•The spray arm is blocked by small items or food remains.

Lid in detergent compartment cannot be closed

•Detergent compartment has been overfilled.

•Mechanism is clogged with remnants of detergent.

Remnants of detergent stuck inside dispenser

•Compartment was damp when it was filled up with detergent. Compartment must be dry before detergent is added.

Water remains inside appliance after programme has ended

•Blockage or kind in drainage hose.

•Pump is jammed.

•Filters are blocked.

•The programme is still running. Wait for the programme to end.

Problems during washing

Unusual amount of foam

•Normal washing up liquid has been poured into the rinse-aid container.

•Excess amount of rinse aid. Remove any spilled rinse aid with a cloth as it could otherwise lead to excessive foaming during the next washing cycle.

Appliance stops suddenly while washing is taking place

•Electricity supply to appliance has been cut off.

•Water supply has been interrupted.

Knocking sound can be heard while washing is taking place

•A spray arm is knocking against the dishes inside the appliance.

Rattling sound can be heard while washing is taking place

•Crockery has not been stacked properly inside the appliance.

Knocking sound coming from inlet valves

•This is caused by the way the water pipes have been laid and it has no effect upon the way the appliance functions.

Problems with the dishes, cutlery, etc.

Remnants of food are stuck to the dishes, cutlery etc.

•Dishwasher was not loaded properly. Jets of water could not reach all parts of the dishes, etc.

•Too many items in the rack.

•Items in the rack were touching each other.

•Not enough detergent was added to dispenser.

•Selected wash programme was not intensive enough.

•Rotation of spray arm obstructed by dishes, etc.

•Nozzles in spray arm are blocked by remnants of food.

•Filters are blocked.

•Filters have been incorrectly fitted.

•Waste water pump is jammed.

Plastic items are discoloured

•Not enough detergent was added to dispenser.

•Detergent has insufficient bleaching properties. Use a detergent containing a chemical bleaching agent.

White stains are left on crockery and glasses have a milky appearance

•Not enough detergent added to the dispenser compartment.

•Amount of rinse-aid set too low.

•Although water is quite hard, no salt has been put in appliance.

•Water softener set too low.

•Lid on salt container not screwed tight.

•If you use a phosphate-free detergent, try a detergent containing phosphates and compare results.

Dishes, cutlery, etc. have not been dried

•Selected programme did not include drying function. Amount of rinse-aid set too low.

•Items were removed from dishwasher too soon. For the best drying performance, do not remove the contents for at least 30 minutes. This allows residual heat in the dishwasher to remove any small droplets of water that may occur.

Glasses have a dull appearance

•Amount of rinse-aid set too low.

Tea stains or traces of lipstick have not been completely removed

•Detergent does not have a sufficient bleaching effect.

•Washing temperature set too low.

Traces of rust on cutlery

•Cutlery is not rustproof.

•Salt content in washing water is too high.

•Lid on salt container not screwed tight.

•Salt spilt while filling container.

Glasses become clouded and discoloured; coating cannot be wiped off

•Unsuitable detergent was used.

•Glasses are not dishwasher-proof.

Smears left behind on glasses and cutlery; glasses have acquired a metallic appearance

•Amount of rinse-aid set too high.

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