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.

Open the dishwasher door.

The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:

-continuous flashing of the indicator light of the washing programme in progress,

-a combination of flashing and pauses of the END OF CYCLE indicator light and of intermittent audible signals (as described in the chart).

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 light of the washing

The water tap is blocked or furred with

Clean the water tap.

programme in progress is flashing

limescale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- 1 intermittent audible signal

The water tap is turned off.

Turn the water tap on.

 

 

 

 

- 1 flash of the "END OF CYCLE"

 

The filter (where present) in the threaded

Clean the filter in the threaded

indicator light

hose fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked.

hose fitting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine does not fill with water.

The water inlet hose has not been correctly

Check the water inlet hose

laid or it is bent or squashed.

connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- indicator light of the washing

The sink spigot is blocked.

Clean out the sink spigot.

programme in progress is flashing

 

 

 

 

- 2 intermittent audible signals

 

 

 

- 2 flashes of the "END OF CYCLE"

The water drain hose has not been correctly

Check the water drain hose

indicator light

laid or it is bent or squashed.

connection.

The dishwasher will not drain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- indicator light of the washing

Anti-flood device has activated.

Close the water tap and contact

programme in progress is flashing

 

your local Service Force Centre.

- 3 intermittent audible signals

 

 

 

- 3 flashes of the "END OF CYCLE"

 

 

 

indicator light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once the checks have been carried out, to continue the programme press the button of the programme that was running before the intervention of the alarm and close the door. The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact your local Service Force Centre.

For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your local Service Force Centre.

...there are problems when operating the dishwasher

Malfunction

Possible cause

Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

The dishwasher door has not been properly

Close the door.

The programme does not start

closed.

 

 

 

The main plug is not plugged in.

Insert the mains plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.

Replace the fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For dishwasher models with delay start

If dishes are to be washed immediately,

 

 

option:

cancel the delay start.

 

 

Delay start has been selected.

 

 

 

 

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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