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. All push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Of af push button and
combination of indicator lights, as indicated in the following chart, are flashing. Press the On/Off push button to switch the
dishwasher off and 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 / malfunctionPossible causeSolutions
The water tap is blocked or furred withClean the water tap.
Indicator lights of thelimescale.
programme in progress and
"washing" phase are flashing. The water tap is turned off.Turn the water tap on.
The machine does not fill withThe filter (where present) in the threaded hoseClean the filter in the threaded hose
water.fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked.fitting.
The water inlet hose has not been correctly laidCheck the water inlet hose connection.
or it is bent or squashed.
Indicator lights of the
programme in progress andThe siphon is blocked.Clean out the siphon.
"drying" phase are flashing.
The dishwasher will not drain.The water drain hose has not been correctly laidCheck the water drain hose connection.
or it is bent or squashed.
Indicator lights of theProtection against flooding is active.Close the water tap and contact the
programme in progress andService Force Centre.
"drying" and "washing" phases
are flashing.
Once the checks have been carried out, press the On/Off push button, the programme will continue from the point in which it was
interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre.
For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your Service Force Centre.
...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
FaultPossible causeSolutions
The dishwasher door has not been properlyClose the door.
closed.
The main plug is not plugged in.Insert the mains plug.
The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.Replace the fuse.
The programme does not start
For dishwasher models with delay startIf dishes are to be washed immediately,
option:for appliances
Delay start has been selected.- with multi-display, set the delay start to 0
- without multi-display, cancel the delay
start.
There is a whistling noise duringThe whistling is not a cause for concern.Use a different brand of detergent.
washing
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