Hotpoint Ariston LTB 4M116, Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting
Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance.
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Problem: Possible causes / Solutions:
The dishwasher does not start or
cannot be controlled.
• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on
after approximately one minute and reset the program.
• The appliance has not been plugged in properly.
• The dishwasher door has not been shut properly.
The door won’t close.
• The lock was released. Strongly push the door until a “clacking” noise is heard.
N o w a t e r d r a i n s f r o m t h e
d i s h w a s h e r.
• The dishwasher cycle has not finished yet.
• The water drain hose is bent (see Installation.)
• The drain duct is blocked.
• The filter is clogged up with food residues.
T h e d i s h w a s h e r m a k e s
e x c e s s i v e n o i s e .
• The dishes are rattling against each other or against the sprayer arms.
• An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not been
measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers. (see Start-up
and use).
T h e d i s h e s a n d g l a s s e s a r e
c o v e r e d i n a w h i t e f i l m o r
l i m e s c a l e d e p o s i t s .
• The level of the refined salt is low or the dosage setting is not suited to the
hardness of the water (see Rinse aid and salt).
• The lid on the salt dispenser is not closed properly.
• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low.
T h e d i s h e s a n d g l a s s e s a r e
s t r e a k e d o r h a v e a b l u i s h
t i n g e .
• The rinse aid dosage is too high.
T h e c r o c k e r y h a s n o t b e e n
d r i e d p r o p e r l y.
• A wash cycle without a drying cycle has been selected.
• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see Rinse aid and
salt).
• The rinse aid setting is not suitable.
• The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic.
T h e c r o c k e r y i s n o t c l e a n .
• The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks).
• The crockery has not been arranged well.
• The sprayer arms cannot move freely.
• The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles).
• An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not been
measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers. (see Start-up
and use).
• The lid on the rinse aid compartment has not been shut correctly.
• The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance.)
• The refined salt level is low (see Rinse aid and salt).
T h e d i s h w a s h e r d o e s n o t t a k e
a n y w a t e r i n - Ta p s h u t - o f f
a l a r m .
(beeps are emitted
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and all the cycle
indicator lights flash.
The ON/OFF indicator light flashes
rapidly and the 2nd and 3rd wash
cycle indicator lights flash.
• There is no water in the mains supply.
• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation.)
• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.
• The appliance lock has been activated because no action was taken when
t h e b e e p s s o u n d e d .
• Switch off the machine using the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap and switch
the machine back on after a few seconds by pressing the same button. Re-
program the appliance and restart the wash cycle.