What to do, when...
Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given here, without calling out an engineer.
...a flashing fault code appears
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push button and a combination of indicator lights, as indicated in the following chart, are flashing. Press the On/Off push button to switch the dishwasher off and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is in guarantee.
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Indicator lights of the | The water tap is blocked or furred with | Clean the water tap. | |||
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"washing" phase are flashing. | The water tap is turned off. | Turn the water tap on. | |||
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The machine does not fill with | The filter (where present) in the threaded hose | Clean the filter in the threaded hose | |||
water. | fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked. | fitting. | |||
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| The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid | Check the water inlet hose connection. | ||
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Indicator lights of the | The siphon is blocked. | Clean out the siphon. | |||
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"drying" phase are flashing. |
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The dishwasher will not drain. | The water drain hose has not been correctly laid | Check the water drain hose connection. | |||
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Indicator lights of the | Protection against flooding is active. | Close the water tap and contact the | |||
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are flashing. |
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Once the checks have been carried out, press the On/Off push button, the programme will continue from the point in which it was interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre.
For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your Service Force Centre.
...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
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| The dishwasher door has not been properly | Close the door. |
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| The main plug is not plugged in. | Insert the mains plug. |
The programme does not start |
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| The fuse has blown in the household fuse box. | Replace the fuse. | |
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There is a whistling noise during | The whistling is not a cause for concern. | Use a different brand of detergent. | |
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