Electrolux ESF6010BW, User Manual

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Fuse blown, or the
circuit breaker tripped.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other 
appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher

Suds in the tub

Spilled rinse-aid

Always wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately.

Review the charts on the following pages may save you from calling for service.

White film on 

inside surface

There are rust 

stains on cutlery

Knocking noise 

in the wash cabinet

Rattling  noise 

in the wash cabinet

Knocking noise 

in the water pipes

Hard water minerals

The affected items are 
not corrosion resistant.

The lid of softer 
is loose.

The spray arm is 
knocking against 
an item in a basket.

Item of crockery 
are insecure 
in the wash cabinet.

This may be caused 
by on-site installation 
or the cross-section of 
the piping.

A programme was not 
run after dishwasher 
salt was added. 
Traces of salt have 
got into the wash cycle.

To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with 
dishwasher detergent and wear rubber gloves. 
Never use any other cleaner than dishwasher 
detergent for the risk of foaming or suds. 

Always run the Quick wash  programme .
without  any crockery in the dishwasher and 
without selecting the Turbo function (if present),
after adding dishwasher salt.

Check the lip .Ensure the fix is fine.

Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items 
which are obstructing the spray arm.

Interrupt the programme,
and rearrange the items of crockery.

This has no  influence on dishwasher function. 
if in doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.

Stained tub interior

Detergent with
colourant was used.

Make sure that the detergent is the one without 
colourant.

Improper detergent

Dishwasher doesn t 

start

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Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is
closed securely.

Closed dishwasher making sure that door latches.

Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the 
wall socket.

Power supply is not
turned on.

Door of dishwasher 
not properly closed.

Water not pumped 

from dishwasher

Kink in drain hose

Filter clogged.

Kitchen sink clogged.

Check drain hose.

Check the coarse  filter.
(see section titled " Cleaning The Filter ")

Check kitchen sink to make sure it is draining well.
If problem is kitchen sink not draining ,you may need 
a plumber rather than a serviceman for dishwasher.

Use only the special dishwasher detergent to avoid 
suds. If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let suds 
evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close 
and latch the dishwasher,  then Start any wash cycle 
to drain out the water . Repeat if necessary.

Before Calling for Service 

Before Calling for Service 

Technical 
problems

General 
problems

Noise

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