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.
The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:
- indicator light of the programme in progress is flashing,
- a fault code visible in the digital display (as indicated in the following chart).
Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
Fault code / malfunctionPossible causeSolutions
- Indicator light of the The water tap is blocked or furred withClean the water tap.
programme in progress islimescale.
flashing
The water tap is turned off.Turn the water tap on.
- in the digital display appears
The filter (where present) in the threaded hoseClean the filter in the threaded hose
fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked.fitting.
The machine does not fill with
water.The water inlet hose has not been correctly laidCheck the water inlet hose connection.
or it is bent or squashed.
- Indicator light of the
programme in progress is The siphon is blocked.Clean out the siphon.
flashing
- in the digital display appearsThe water drain hose has not been correctly laidCheck the water drain hose connection.
or it is bent or squashed.
The dishwasher will not drain.
- Indicator light of the Protection against flooding is active.Close the water tap and contact your
programme in progresslocal Service Force Centre.
is flashing
- in the digital display appears
Once the checks have been carried out, to continue the programme, close the door and press the push button of the programme
that was running before the intervention of the alarm. The programme will continue from the point in 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 Service Force Centre.
...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
FaultPossible causeSolutions
The dishwasher door has not been properlyClose the door.
closed.
The programme does not start
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 startIf dishes are to be washed immediately,
option:cancel the delay start.
Delay start has been selected.
There is a whistling noise duringThe whistling is not a cause for concern.Use a different brand of detergent.
washing
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