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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.
Something not working
...a flashing fault code appears
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.
The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:
- the continuous flashing of the indicator light of the running programme,
- a fault code (as described in the chart) is visible in the digital display.
Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
Once the checks have been carried out, close the door and press the button of the programme that was running before the
intervention of the alarm, 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.
...there are problems when operating the dishwasher
The programme does not start
There is a whistling noise during
washing
Malfunction
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.
Delay start has been selected.
Close the door.
Insert the mains plug.
Replace the fuse.
If dishes are to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.
Use a different brand of detergent.
The whistling is not a cause for concern.
appears in the digital
display
The machine does not fill with
water.
appears in the digital
display
The dishwasher will not drain.
appears in the digital
display
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 is activated.
Close the water tap and contact your
local Service Force Centre.
