Something not working
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an enginee | r. | |||||
The dishwasher is fitted | with a number of alarm systems which can help you to quickly determine the cause of any problems. |
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If the dishwasher will not start or stops during operation, all push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push button, | the | |||||
On/Off indicator light is off, one or more of | the | programme | indicator | lights start flashing, open the door and press the On/Off | push | |
button to switch off the | dishwasher and carry out | the | following | suggested | corrective actions listed below. |
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Once the checks have been carried out switch on the dishwasher and start a washing programme, if the fault code reappears contact your local Service Force Centre.
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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The machine will not start |
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| ● The door has not been properly closed. |
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| ● The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. |
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| ● There is a power failure. |
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The machine does not fill | RINSE AND HOLD |
| ● Ensure the water tap is open. |
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with water | programme |
| ● Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off. |
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| ● The inlet | hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the hose. |
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| ● The inlet hose may be blocked. Switch off the water supply |
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| and clean the filter. |
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The dishwasher will not drain | QUICK programme |
| ● The drain hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the |
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| ● The sink may be blocked. Clear any blockages. |
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| ● The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the instructions |
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| ● There is no vent in the end of the drain hose. |
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The filters are clogged | INTENSIVE |
| ● Clean the filters (refer to "Maintenance and cleaning"). |
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| programme indicator |
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General | Other programme |
| ● Switch off the dishwasher. Switch it back on and start the |
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The machine is noisy |
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| ● Dishes are rattling against each other, refer to “Loading |
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| ● The spray arms are knocking against the dishes. Refer |
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The door is difficult to close |
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| ● The dishwasher is not level, or not properly |
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Visible lime deposits or |
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| ● Check that there is salt and that the salt cap is tight. |
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white film on the dishes |
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| ● Check that the right level of the water softener is setted. |
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The dishes are not quite dry |
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| ● The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used | . | |
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The dishes are not clean |
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| ● The baskets are too full. |
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(poor wash) |
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| ● The dishes have not been arranged properly. |
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| ● The spray arms do not rotate |
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| ● The spray arms are clogged. |
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| ● The filters are not in the correct position. |
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| ● Not enough detergent has been used or it is unsuitable. |
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| ● The detergent is old or has gone hard. |
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| ● The salt container cap is not properly closed. |
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| ● The washing programme selected is too gentle. |
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