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.
...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. Press the On/Off button to switch the dishwasher off and carry out the
following suggested corrective actions.
MalfunctionPossible causeSolutions
The water tap is blocked or furred withClean the water tap.
limescale.
The machine does not fill withThe water tap is turned off.Turn the water tap on.
water.The filter (where present) in the threaded hoseClean the filter in the threaded hose
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.
The sink spigot is blocked.Clean out the sink spigot.
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.
The dishwasher door has not been properlyClose the door.
closed.
The programme does not startThe main plug is not plugged in.
Insert the mains plug.
The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.Replace the fuse.
There is a whistling noise duringThe whistling is not a cause for concern.Use a different brand of detergent.
washing
Once the checks have been carried out, press the On/Off button, the programme will continue from the point at which it was
interrupted. If the malfunction reappears contact your local service force centre.
...the wash results are not satisfactory
The dishes are not clean
The wrong washing programme has been selected.
The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded.
The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load.
The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
Too little or no detergent has been used.
Where there are limescale deposits on the dishes; the salt container is empty or the wrong level of the water softener has been
selected.
The drain hose connection is not correct.
The salt container cap is not properly closed.
The dishes are wet and dull
Rinse aid was not used.
The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes
Decrease rinse aid dosing.
Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes
Increase rinse aid dosing.
The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufacturerOs consumer care line.
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