If the dishwasher is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks, before contacting 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 under guarantee.
Something not working
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...a flashing fault code appears
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation and a sequence of intermittent audible signals are heard.
The point-shaped optical signal on the floor beneath the dishwasher’s door is flashing (not visible if the appliance has been installed higher
up with a furniture door mounted flush).
Open the dishwasher’s door.
The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:
- the continuous flashing of the indicator light of the running programme,
- a fault code (as described in the chart) is visible in the digital display.
Carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
Once the checks have been carried out, to continue the programme, press the button of the programme that was running before the
intervention of the alarm and close the door.The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted.
If the fault code reappears or if another fault code not described above appears contact our extended warranty administrators on 0870
0107887 who will give you details for your local Service Force Repair Agent.
-
in the digital display
appears
The machine does not fill with water.
-
in the digital display
appears
The dishwasher will not drain.
-
in the digital display
appears
Fault code / malfunction
Possible cause
Solutions
The water tap is blocked or furred with
limescale.
The water tap is turned off.
The filter (where present) in the threaded
hose fitting at the water inlet valve is
blocked.
The water inlet hose has not been correctly
laid or it is bent or squashed.
Clean the water tap.
Turn the water tap on.
Clean the filter in the threaded hose fitting.
Check the water inlet hose connection.
The sink spigot is blocked.
Clean out the sink spigot.
The water drain hose has not been
correctly laid or it is bent or squashed.
Check the water drain hose connection.
Anti-flood device has activated.
Close the water tap and contact our extended warranty
administrators on 0870 0107887 who will give you details
for your local Service Force Repair Agent.
...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
The programme does not start
There is a whistling noise during
washing
Malfunction
Possible cause
Solutions
The dishwasher door has not been properly closed.
The main plug is not plugged in.
The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.
Close the door.
Insert the mains plug.
Replace the fuse.
For dishwasher models with delay start option:
Delay start has been selected.
If dishes are to be washed immediately, cancel
the delay start.
Use a different brand of detergent.
The whistling is not a cause for concern.
