Rangemaster RDW945FI Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Lower spray arm rotates with difficulty
The spray arm is blocked by small items or food remains.
Lid in detergent compartment cannot be closed
Detergent compartment has been overfilled.
Mechanism is clogged with remnants of detergent.
Indicator lamps do not extinguish after washing has
finished
The ON-OFF button is still set to ON.
Remnants of detergent stuck inside dispenser
Compartment was damp when it was filled up with
detergent. Compartment must be dry before detergent
is added.
Water remains inside appliance after programme has
ended
Blockage or kind in drainage hose. Pump is jammed.
Filters are blocked.
The programme is still running. Wait for the programme
to end.
Problems during washing
Unusual amount of foam
Normal washing up liquid has been poured into the
rinse-aid container.
Excess amount of rinse aid. Remove any spilled rinse
aid with a cloth as it could otherwise lead to excessive
foaming during the next washing cycle.
Appliance stops suddenly while washing is taking place
Electricity supply to appliance has been cut off.
Water supply has been interrupted.
Knocking sound can be heard while washing is taking
place
A spray arm is knocking against the dishes inside the
appliance.
Rattling sound can be heard while washing is taking place
Crockery has not been stacked properly inside the
appliance.
Knocking sound coming from inlet valves
This is caused by the way the water pipes have been
laid and it has no effect upon the way the appliance
functions.
Problems with the dishes, cutlery, etc.
Remnants of food are stuck to the dishes, cutlery etc.
Dishwasher was not loaded properly. Jets of water could
not reach all parts of the dishes, etc.
Too many items in the rack.
Items in the rack were touching each other.
Not enough detergent was added to dispenser.
Selected wash programme was not intensive enough.
Rotation of spray arm obstructed by dishes, etc.
Nozzles in spray arm are blocked by remnants of food.
Filters are blocked.
Filters have been incorrectly fitted.
Waste water pump is jammed.
Plastic items are discoloured
Not enough detergent was added to dispenser.
Detergent has insufficient bleaching properties. Use a
detergent containing a chemical bleaching agent.
White stains are left on crockery and glasses have a milky
appearance
Not enough detergent added to the dispenser
compartment. Amount of rinse-aid set too low.
Although water is quite hard, no salt has been put in
appliance. Water softener set too low.
Lid on salt container not screwed tight.
If you use a phosphate-free detergent, try a detergent
containing phosphates and compare results.
Dishes, cutlery, etc. have not been dried
Selected programme did not include drying function.
Amount of rinse-aid set too low.
Items were removed from dishwasher too soon.
Glasses have a dull appearance
Amount of rinse-aid set too low.
Tea stains or traces of lipstick have not been completely
removed
Detergent does not have a sufficient bleaching effect.
Washing temperature set too low.
Traces of rust on cutlery
Cutlery is not rustproof.
Salt content in washing water is too high.
Lid on salt container not screwed tight.
Salt spilt while filling container.
Glasses become clouded and discoloured; coating cannot
be wiped off
Unsuitable detergent was used. Glasses are not
dishwasher-proof.
Smears left behind on glasses and cutlery; glasses have
acquired a metallic appearance
Amount of rinse-aid set too high.