background image

14

4.  Troubleshooting

Resolving minor problems yourself

Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems 

that occur during normal daily usage yourself, without having 

to call out a service engineer. Not only does this save costs 

but it also means that the appliance is available to use. The 

following list of common occurrences and their remedies 

should help you identify the causes of most problems.

Problems when the unit is switched on

Appliance does not start up

• 

Fault with fuse in mains electricity supply. 

• 

Plug not inserted in wall socket.

• 

Appliance door not closed properly.

• 

Programme button has not been pressed. Water tap not 

turned on.

• 

Blocked strainer in water intake hose. 

n

n

CAUTION! 

Remember that repairs should only be carried out by 

a suitably qualified specialist. Improper repairs can 

lead to considerable equipment damage as well as 

danger to the user.

Problems with the appliance

Error display on the time remaining indicator

When the buzzer emits 10 short warning signals every 

30 seconds, the time remaining indicator displays 

E3

 and the 

programme indicator lights 

(Fig.4-1)

. Check if:

• 

The drain hose is too low.

When the buzzer emits 10 short warning signals every 

30 seconds, the time remaining indicator displays 

E4

 and the 

programme indicator lights 

(Fig.4-2)

. Check if:

• 

The drain hose is crimped or bent;

• 

The drain hose is too high.

When the buzzer emits 10 short warning signals every 

30 seconds, the time remaining indicator displays 

E5

’ 

and the 

programme indicator lights 

(Fig.4-3)

. Check if:

• 

The water is turned on and the hose is connected 

properly;

• 

The water supply to the house is on and has sufficient 

pressure;

• 

The water supply hose is crimped or bent;

• 

The filter for the water supply hose is clogged;

• 

The drain hose is too low.

When the buzzer emits 10 short warning signals every 

30 seconds and the time remaining indicator displays 

E2

E6

E7

E8

E9

EA

  or  , contact the nearest authorized 

service centre.

If, after these checks the dishwasher still does not function or 

has any other error displayed, then press the ON-OFF button 

to OFF. Wait a few minutes then turn the dishwasher back on 

and try again. 

Fig.4-1

Fig.4-2

Fig.4-3

DocNo.800-0401 - Troubleshooting - RDW6012 dishwasher

Summary of Contents for RDW6012FI

Page 1: ...RDW6012FI SF Dishwasher User Guide Installation Service Instructions U110142 03...

Page 2: ...3 in 1 detergent tablets 9 3 Looking after your Dishwasher 12 Care 12 Overall condition of appliance 12 Solvents or Abrasive Cleaning Products 12 Moving the Appliance 13 Seals 13 When You Go on Holid...

Page 3: ...n If a Fault Occurs If the appliance malfunctions turn off the water supply and disconnect the plug from the wall socket If you cannot solve the problem contact your service centre Only authorized per...

Page 4: ...ing filter I Detergent and rinse aid dispenser J Water inlet hose K Drain hose L Power supply cord Fig 2 1 A B E C D F G H I J K L A ON OFF button B ON OFF indicator C Delay start button D Additional...

Page 5: ...lt just before beginning a wash cycle Adjusting salt consumption The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjusting the amount of salt consumed based on the hardness of the water used This is intended...

Page 6: ...remain on the dishes or spotting occurs the dosage adjuster should be turned to a higher setting If the dishes have white streaks turn the adjuster to a lower setting Detergent Detergent specifically...

Page 7: ...an become opaque in appearance after they have been washed many times in a dishwasher Highly absorbent materials such as sponges and towels should never be placed in the dishwasher IMPORTANT Dishes or...

Page 8: ...s and pans and it can also be placed in the upper rack n n WARNING Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position Us...

Page 9: ...tes at the next lowest temperature will usually be sufficient Programme data The stated programme data are based on standard operating conditions The values can vary considerably according to Differen...

Page 10: ...h cold water Rinse with hot water Drying u u 5g 25g u 102 u 5g 25g u 78 u 5g 25g u 90 ArtNo 030 0026 Dishwasher symbols 50 C Light wash Mixed Soups potatoes pasta rice eggs roast or fried food A littl...

Page 11: ...nutes and then close After 30 seconds the programme will start from the point it was interrupted Cancelling or modifying a cycle A cycle that is underway can be modified if it has only been running fo...

Page 12: ...er and energy consumption if there are not enough dishes for a full load To select upper rack wash 1 Open the door Select the programme and then press the additional options button until the upper rac...

Page 13: ...tart button until the time remaining indicator goes out 6 Press the Start Reset button Fig 2 23 and close the door the time remaining indicator will blink and start to count down The programme will st...

Page 14: ...er unit can be removed Fig 3 4 Remove any particles of food and rinse the filters under running water Insert the filter unit and tighten the coarse micro filter Spray arms Limescale and remnants of fo...

Page 15: ...the seals Periodic cleaning with a damp sponge will prevent this from occurring When You Go on Holiday When you go on holiday it is recommended that you run a wash cycle with the dishwasher empty and...

Page 16: ...ery 30 seconds the time remaining indicator displays E3 and the programme indicator lights Fig 4 1 Check if The drain hose is too low When the buzzer emits 10 short warning signals every 30 seconds th...

Page 17: ...Dishwasher was not loaded properly Jets of water could not reach all parts of the dishes etc Too many items in the rack Items in the rack were touching each other Not enough detergent was added to di...

Page 18: ...5 2 Make sure that the washers are in place and that it is fastened securely in place IMPORTANT If the water pipes are new or have not been used for an extended period of time run the water for a whi...

Page 19: ...eplacement cover has been obtained from your supplier The colour of the correct fuse carrier is that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or stated elsewhere on the plug Always state...

Page 20: ...itions of the holes closest the door panel edge Repeat this step for the right hand side of the door panel using the other side of the template Align a mounting bracket with the two marks on the lower...

Page 21: ...ured to the sides of the adjacent cabinets Secure the appliance using the two screws at the top of the chassis Fig 5 13 adjust to the correct width and then screw to the adjacent side panels using sui...

Page 22: ...cifications Example of loaded dishwasher See Figs 6 1 6 2 and 6 3 Capacity 12 place settings Comparability programme Light wash Rinse aid setting 5 Detergent 5g 25g Height adjustable top basket must b...

Page 23: ...iverter motor C Dispenser D Softer valve E Inlet valve F Drain pump G Washing motor H Capacitor for washing motor I Temperature limiter J Heater K Thermal cut out Code Description M Thermostat sensor...

Page 24: ...on a scale of A more efficient to G less efficient A Standard cycle used Light wash Energy consumption 1 05 kWh Cleaning performance class A Drying performance class A Capacity 12 place settings Wate...

Page 25: ...23...

Page 26: ...24...

Page 27: ...25...

Page 28: ...w rangemaster co uk DocNo 000 0001 Back cover Rangemaster Clarence Street Royal Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV31 2AD England Tel 44 0 1926 457400 Fax 44 0 1926 450526 E mail consumers rangemaster co u...

Reviews: