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What to do, when...
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.
...a flashing fault code appears
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push button and a
combination of indicator lights, as indicated in the following chart, are flashing. Press the On/Off push button to switch the
dishwasher off and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
Once the checks have been carried out, press the On/Off push button, the programme will continue from the point in which it was
interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact the consumer services department.
For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your consumer services
department.
Indicator lights of the
programme in progress and
"washing" phase are flashing.
The machine does not fill with
water.
Indicator lights of the
programme in progress and
"drying" phase are flashing.
The dishwasher will not drain.
Indicator lights of the
programme in progress and
"drying" and "washing" phases
are flashing.
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 siphon is blocked.
Clean out the siphon.
The water drain hose has not been correctly laid
or it is bent or squashed.
Check the water drain hose connection.
Protection against flooding is active.
Close the water tap and contact the
consumer services department.
...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.
For dishwasher models with delay start
option:
Delay start has been selected.
Close the door.
Insert the mains plug.
Replace the fuse.
If dishes are to be washed immediately,
for appliances
- with multi-display, set the delay start to 0
- without multi-display, cancel the delay
start.
Use a different brand of detergent.
The whistling is not a cause for concern.
