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Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
The “Intake/Drain” indi-
cator light flashes, and
the program stops.
Before searching for the
problem:
–
Turn the program se-
lector to “Stop”.
–
Turn the dishwasher off
using the “On/Off” but-
ton.
Not enough water is en-
tering the machine.
–
Open the water valve
completely.
–
Check the intake filter
and clean if necessary;
see “Cleaning the in-
take filter”.
–
Check the water level
and increase the intake
time if necessary; see
“Checking the water
level”.
Drainage is restricted -
water remains in the dish-
washer at the end of a
program.
–
Check for kinks in the
drain hose.
–
Clean the drain pump
and non-return valve;
see “Cleaning the drain
pump and non-return
valve”.
–
Clean the combination
filter; see “Cleaning the
dishwasher filters”.
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