Zanussi DE 6854 manual What to do, when, a flashing fault code appears, Fault code / malfunction

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

Fault code / malfunction	Possible cause	Solutions
Indicator lights of the	The water tap is blocked or furred with		Clean the water tap.
	limescale.
programme in progress and
"washing" phase are flashing.	The water tap is turned off.		Turn the water tap on.
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.
	The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid		Check the water inlet hose connection.
	or it is bent or squashed.
Indicator lights of the	The siphon is blocked.	Clean out	the siphon.
programme in progress and
"drying" phase are flashing.
The dishwasher will not drain.	The water drain hose has not been correctly laid		Check the water drain hose connection.
	or it is bent or squashed.
Indicator lights of the	Protection against flooding is active.		Close the water tap and contact the
programme in progress and			Service Force Centre.
"drying" and "washing" phases
are flashing.

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

Fault	Possible cause	Solutions
	The dishwasher door has not been properly	Close the door.
	closed.
	The main plug is not plugged in.	Insert the mains plug.
	The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.	Replace the fuse.
The programme does not start
	For dishwasher models with delay start	If dishes are to be washed immediately,
	option:	for appliances
	Delay start has been selected.	- with multi-display, set the delay start to 0
		- without multi-display, cancel the delay
		start.
There is a whistling noise during	The whistling is not a cause for concern.	Use a different brand of detergent.
washing

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