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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 connected to
the mains.
Insert the plug to the mains.
The unit is not switched on.
Press the
ON/OFF
button and
select a programme.
The drain pump is not working
properly.
The anti-flooding system has
operated.
• Disconnect from the mains.
• Disconnect the water inlet.
• Call a qualified technician.
general problems
problem
possible causes
remedy
detergent residue is left at the
end of the programme.
The detergent slot was still
damp when detergent was
added.
Make sure the slot is dry before
adding detergent.
The detergent dispenser lid
cannot be closed properly.
Clogged detergent residue is
blocking the catch.
Clean the catch.
Knocking noise in the wash
cabinet.
A spray arms is knocking
against an item in a basket.
Interrupt the programme, and
rearrange the items which are
obstructing the spray arm.
See the section “Loading the
dishwasher”.
Smearing appears on
glassware and cutlery.
The rinse aid dosage is set too
high.
Adjust the dial of the rinse aid
dispenser to a lower setting.
Dishes, cutlery and glasses are
not dry.
The amount of rinse aid may
be insufficient, or the rinse aid
reservoir is almost empty.
Replenish the reservoir, adjust
the rinse aid dispenser dial to
a higher setting or change the
brand of rinse aid.
Crockery was taken out of the
dishwasher too soon.
Leave the crockery in the
dishwasher until you hear the
audible sound.
White residue is visible on
cutlery and crockery, clouding
occurs on glassware; film can
be wiped off.
Not enough rinse aid was
used.
Replenish the reservoir, adjust
the rinse aid dispenser dial to
a higher setting or change the
brand of rinse aid.
There is not enough salt in the
salt reservoir.
Fill the salt reservoir.
The salt reservoir cap has not
been screwed on correctly.
Ensure that it screws back on
correctly.
Unsuitable detergent has been
used.
Change your detergent. Use a
dishwasher standard powder
detergent or tablet.
Glassware is dull and
discoloured; film cannot be
wiped off.
The glassware is not
dishwasher proof. The surfaces
are affected.
Wash the non-dishwasher proof
glassware by hand instead.