car
e,
maint
enance
and tr
oubleshooting
GB-31
technical problems
Technical problems
Problem
Possible Causes
Remedy
The dishwasher
does not start.
The door is not
properly closed.
Close the door
firmly.
The unit is not con-
nected to the mains.
Insert the plug to
the mains.
The unit is not
switched on.
Press the “on” but-
ton and select a
programme.
The drain pump is
not working prop-
erly.
Fault code E4 - The
anti-flooding system
has operated.
Disconnect from
the mains.
Disconnect the
water inlet.
Call a qualified
technician.
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General problems
Problem
Possible Causes
Remedy
Detergent residue is
left in the dispenser
at the end of the
programme.
The detergent dis-
penser was still
damp when deter-
gent was added.
Make sure the dis-
penser is dry before
adding detergent.
The detergent dis-
penser lid cannot be
closed properly.
Clogged detergent
residue is blocking
the catch.
Clean the catch.
Knocking noise in
the wash cabinet.
A spray arm is
knocking against an
item in the basket.
Interrupt the pro-
gramme, and rear-
range the items
which are obstruct-
ing the spray arm.
See section “loading
diswasher”.
Smearing appears
on glassware and
cutlery.
The rinse aid dos-
age is set too high.
Adjust the dial of
the rinse aid dis-
penser to a lower
setting.
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