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Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without
calling out an engineer.
The dishwasher is fitted with a number of alarm systems which can help you to quickly determine the cause of
any problems.
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation, all push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off
push button. On the control panel one or more programme indicator lights are flashing and an audible signal
will inform you of the alarm intervention.
Open the door and press the On/Off push button to switch off the dishwasher, carry out the following suggested
corrective actions listed below.
Once the checks have been carried out switch on the dishwasher and start a washing programme, if the fault
code reappears in the digital display, contact your local Service Force Centre.
Something not working
Symptom Fault code Solution
The machine will not start ● The door has not been properly closed.
● The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
● There is a power failure.
The machine does not fill "Rinse and Hold" and
● Ensure the water tap is open.
with water "Normal 65°" indicator
● Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off.
lights are flashing
● The inlet hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the
hose.
● The inlet hose may be blocked. Switch off the water
supply and clean the filter.
The dishwasher will "Intensive 70°" and ● The drain hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the
not drain "Normal 65°" indicator hose.
lights are flashing
● The sink may be blocked. Clear any blockages.
● The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the
instructions for connecting to the waste.
● There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.
Protection against flooding "Normal 65°" indicator
● Close the water tap and contact the Service Force
is active light is flashing Centre.
General Other indicator lights ● Switch off the dishwasher. Switch it back on and start the
or combinations of programme. If the alarm reappears, call the local
lights are flashing Service Force Centre.
The machine is noisy
● Dishes are rattling against each other, refer to “Loading
your machine”.
● The spray arms are knocking against the dishes. Refer
to "Loading your machine".
The door is difficult to close ● The dishwasher is not level, or not properly built-in.
Visible lime deposits or
● Check that there is salt and that the salt cap is tight.
white film on the dishes
● Check that the right level of the water softener is setted.
The dishes are not quite dry
● The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used.
The dishes are not clean ● The baskets are too full.
(poor wash)
● The dishes have not been arranged properly.
● The spray arms do not rotate
● The spray arms are clogged.
● The filters are clogged.
● The filters are not in the correct position.
● Not enough detergent has been used or it is unsuitable.
● The detergent is old or has gone hard.
● The salt container cap is not properly closed.
● The washing programme selected is too gentle.
