care, maintenance
and troubleshooting
GB-33
technical problems
Technical problems
Problem
Possible Causes
Remedy
The dishwasher does
not start.
The door is not prop-
erly closed.
Close the door firmly.
The unit is not con-
nected to the mains.
Insert the plug to the
mains.
The unit is not
switched on.
Press the “on” button
and select a pro-
gramme.
The drain pump is not
working properly.
Fault code E - The
anti-flooding system
has operated.
Disconnect from
the mains.
Disconnect the
water inlet.
Call a qualified
technician.
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General problems
Problem
Possible Causes
Remedy
Detergent residue is
left in the dispenser at
the end of the pro-
gramme.
The detergent dis-
penser was still damp
when detergent was
added.
Make sure the dis-
penser is dry before
adding detergent.
The detergent dis-
penser lid cannot be
closed properly.
Clogged detergent
residue is blocking the
catch.
Clean the catch.
Knocking noise in the
wash cabinet.
A spray arms is knock-
ing against an item in a
basket.
Interrupt the pro-
gramme, and rear-
range the items which
are obstructing the
spray arm. See the
section “loading the
diswasher”.
Smearing appears on
glassware and cutlery.
The rinse aid dosage
is set too high.
Adjust the dial of the
rinse aid dispenser to
a lower setting.
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