Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions
given here, without calling out an engineer.
What to do, when...
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...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
The programme does not start
There is a whistling noise during
washing
Fault
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.
Use a different brand of detergent.
The whistling is not a cause for concern.
...a flashing fault code appears
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.
Open the dishwasher door.
The intervention of an alarm is indicated by a combination of flashing indicator lights and intermittent audible signals (see following
chart).
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 contact your local Service Force Centre.
For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your local Service Force Centre.
- indicator light of the
programme in progress is
flashing
- 1 intermittent audible signal
- 1 flash of the "end of
programme" indicator light
The machine does not fill with
water.
- indicator light of the
programme in progress is
flashing
- 2 intermittent audible signals
- 2 flashes of the "end of
programme" indicator light
The dishwasher will not drain.
- indicator light of the
programme in progress is
flashing
- 3 intermittent audible signals
- 3 flashes of the "end of
programme" indicator light
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 your
local Service Force Centre.
