Something not working

The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.

Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out an engineer.

Switch off the dishwasher, open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective ac- tions.

Fault code and malfunction

continuous flashing of the start/cancel indicator light

1 flash of the end of programme indicator light The dishwasher does not fill with water

continuous flashing of the start/cancel indicator light

2 flashes of the end of programme indicator light The dishwasher will not drain

continuous flashing of the start/cancel indicator light

3 flashes of the end of programme indicator light

The programme does not start

Possible cause and solution

The water tap is blocked or furred with limescale Clean the water tap

The water tap is turned off

Turn the water tap on

The filter (where present) in the threaded hose fit- ting at the water inlet valve is blocked

Clean the filter in the threaded hose

The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or squashed

Check the water drain hose connection

The sink spigot is blocked Clean out the sink spigot

The water drain hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or squashed

Check the water drain hose connection

Anti-flood device is activated

Close the water tap and contact your local Service Force Center.

The dishwasher’s door has not been properly closed

Close the door

The main plug is not plugged in Insert the main plug

The fuse has blown out in the household fuse box Replace the fuse

Delay start has been set

If dishes are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start

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Zanussi zdf231 user manual Something not working, Fault code and malfunction, Possible cause and solution