Something not working
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
The dishwasher is fitted with a number of alarm systems which can help you quickly determine the cause of any problems.
If the "On/Off" indicator light on the control panel is off and you see the following signals, carry out the suggested corrective action:
-switch off the dishwasher, switch back on and start the wash 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.
Symptom | Fault code | Solution |
The machine will not start |
| ■ The On/Off button has not been pressed. |
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| ■ The door has not been properly closed. |
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| ■ The plug is not properly inserted in the power |
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| socket. |
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| ■ Check the plug fuse. |
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| ■ There is no current at the socket. |
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The dishwasher does not | "Rinse & Hold" | ■ Ensure the water tap is open. |
fill with water | programme light | ■ Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off. |
| flashing very fast | ■ The inlet hose may be squashed or bent. |
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| Reposition the hose. |
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| ■ The inlet hose may be blocked. |
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| Switch off the water supply, and clean the filter. |
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The filters are blocked | "Intensive" | ■ Clean the filters (refer to “Maintenance and |
| programme light | cleaning”). |
| flashing very fast | ■ The spray arms are not rotating. Ensure the |
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| crockery is loaded correctly. |
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The dishwasher will not drain | "Quick" | ■ The drain hose may be squashed or bent. |
| programme light | Reposition the hose. |
| flashing very fast | ■ The sink may be blocked. Clear any blockages. |
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| ■ The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the |
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| instructions for connecting to the waste. |
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| ■ There is no vent in the end of the drain hose. |
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| "Normal" or "Bio" | ■ Switch off the dishwasher. Switch it back on and |
| programme light | start the programme. If the alarm reappears, call |
| flashing very fast | the local Service Force Centre. |
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The machine is noisy |
| ■ Dishes are rattling against each other, refer to |
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| "Loading your machine". |
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| ■ The spray arms are knocking against the dishes. |
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| Refer to "Loading your machine". |
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The door is difficult to close |
| ■ The dishwasher is not level, or not properly built- |
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| in. |
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