Hotpoint FDM550PR Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance
(see After Sales Service).
Troubleshooting
* Only available in selected models.
Problem: Possible causes / Solutions:
The dishwasher does not start
or cannot be controlled
Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back on after
approximately one minute and reset the program.
The appliance has not been plugged in properly.
The dishwasher door has not been shut properly.
The door wont close The lock was released. Strongly push the door until a clacking noise is heard.
No water drains out from the
dishwasher.
The dishwasher cycle has not yet finished.
The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
The drain duct is blocked.
The filter is clogged up with food residues.
The dishwasher makes
excessive noise.
The dishes are rattling against each other or against the sprayer arms.
An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not been
measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see Start-up
and use).
The dishes and glasses are
covered in a white film or
limescale deposits.
The level of the refined salt is low or the dosage setting is not suited to the
hardness of the water (see Rinse aid and salt).
The lid on the salt dispenser is not closed properly.
The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low.
The dishes and glasses are
streaked or have a bluish tinge.
The rinse aid dosage is too high.
The crockery has not been
dried properly.
A wash cycle without a drying program has been selected.
The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see Rinse aid and salt).
The rinse aid dispenser setting is not suitable.
The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic.
The dishes are not clean. The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks).
The crockery has not been arranged well.
The sprayer arms cannot move freely.
The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles).
An excessive amount of foam has been produced: the detergent has not been
measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see Start-up
and use).
The lid on the rinse aid compartment has not been shut correctly.
The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance).
The refined salt level is low (see Rinse aid and salt).
The dishwasher does not take
any water in/Tap shut-off alarm
(the Drying and End indicator
lights flashes).
There is no water in the mains supply.
The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few minutes.
The appliance is locked because no action was taken when the indicator lights
were flashing. Switch off the machine using the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap
and switch the machine back on after 20 seconds by pressing the same button.
Re-programme the machine and restart the wash cycle.
Water inlet hose alarm/Water
inlet filter blocked.
(the Washing, Drying and End
indicator lights flashes).
Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shut off the water tap to
eliminate the risk of flooding and remove the plug from the electrical socket. Make
sure the water inlet filter has not become blocked by various impurities. (see Care
and maintenance chapter).