Before Calling for Service
Review the charts on the following pages may save you from calling for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Technical
problems
Dishwasher doesn't
start Fuse blown, or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Power supply is not
turned on.
Door of dishwasher
not properly closed.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other
appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher
Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is
closed securely.
Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the
wall socket.
Closed dishwasher making sure that door latches.
Water not pumped
from dishwasher
Suds in the tub
Kink in drain hose
Filter clogged.
Kitchen sink clogged.
Improper detergent
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.
Spilled rinse-aid Always wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately.
Stained tub interior Detergent with
colourant was used. Make sure that the detergent is the one without
colourant.
General
problems
White film on
inside surface
There are rust
Hard water minerals
The affected items are
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.
stains on cutlery not corrosion resistant.
A programme was not
run after dishwasher
salt was added.
Traces of salt have
got into the wash cycle.
Always run the Quick wash programme .
without any crockery in the dishwasher and
without selecting the Turbo function (if present),
after adding dishwasher salt.
Noise
Knocking noise
in the wash cabinet
Rattling noise
in the wash cabinet
Knocking noise
in the water pipes
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.
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.
