SERVICING
Certain problems are due to lack of simple mainte- nance or oversights and can be solved easily without having to call out an engineer. Therefore before call- ing the Service, consult the check list here below.
The following alarms, (A3, A5, A6, A1, A2, A7) flash in the digital display window. The dishwasher fails to start or stops during operation; all the lights are out except for the alarm in the digital display, all buttons are inoperative except for the ON/OFF button.
If the dishwasher displays the following fault codes please carry out the following checks.
If A3 is displayed or the dishwasher stops
■The spray arms are not rotating. Check the crock- ery is loaded correctly.
■The filters are blocked Clean the filters and press the start button.
If A5 is displayed or the machine will not fill with water
■The water tap is off. Turn the water tap on and press the start button.
■The water supply has been cut off. Wait for it to be restored then press the start button.
■The inlet hose is kinked. Straighten the hose and press the start button.
■The water inlet hose is blocked. Clean the filter at the end of the inlet hose and press the start button.
■The filters are blocked. Clean the filters and press the start button.
For washing or drying problems, please carry out the checks listed below:
The dishes are not clean (poor wash);
■The baskets are too full.
■The dishes have not been arranged correctly.
■The spray arms do not rotate.
■The spray arms are blocked.
■The water inlet funnel in the centre of the upper basket is covered by dishes.
■The filters are clogged.
■The filters are not in position.
■Not enough detergent has been used, or it is unsuitable.
■The detergent is old or has gone hard.
■The salt container cap is not properly closed.
■The washing programme selected is too gentle.
Visible lime deposits or white film on the dishes
■There is no salt or the softener has not been adjusted to the hardness of the water.
The machine is noisy;
■The dishes are rattling against each other.
■The spray arms are knocking against the dishes.
The dishes are not quite dry;
If A6 is displayed or the machine will not drain
■The drain hose is kinked. Straighten the hose and press the start button.
■The sink drain is blocked. Clear the blockage and press the start button.
■The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the instructions for connecting to the waste and press the start button.
■There is no air vent in the end of the drain hose.
If after these checks the fault codes remain displayed or the fault codes A1, A2, A4 or A7 appear contact your local Zanussi Service Centre.
■The dishes have been left too long inside the machine.
■The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used.
The door is difficult to close;
■The dishwasher is not level or is not properly built- in.
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