User manual

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
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...a flashing fault code appears
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.
The intervention of an alarm is indicated by:
- continuous flashing of the start/cancel indicator light,
- a combination of flashing and pauses of the end of programme indicator light (as described in the chart).
Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
Once these checks have been carried out; close the door and press the start/cancel button. 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, 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.
Close the door.
Insert the mains plug.
Replace the fuse.
Use a different brand of detergent.The whistling is not a cause for concern.
- continuous flashing of the
"Start/cancel" indicator light
- 1 flash of the "end of
programme" indicator light
The machine does not fill with
water.
- continuous flashing of the
"Start/cancel" indicator light
- 2 flashes of the "end of
programme" indicator light
The dishwasher will not drain.
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.
...the wash results are not satisfactory
The dishes are not clean
● The wrong washing programme has been selected.
● The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded.
● The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load.
● The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
● Too little or no detergent has been used.
● Where there are limescale deposits on the dishes; the salt container is empty or the wrong level of the water softener has been
selected.
● The drain hose connection is not correct.
● The salt container cap is not properly closed.