User manual

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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.
All indicator lights are off and in the digital display a flashing fault code will appear informing you of the alarm intervention.
Press the On/Off push button to switch off the dishwasher and 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 Alarm A
● Ensure the water tap is open.
with water
● Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off.
● 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 filters are blocked Alarm C
● Clean the filters (refer to "Maintenance and cleaning").
The dishwasher will not drain Alarm P
● The drain hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition thehose.
● 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.
General Alarms F, L, H
● Switch off the dishwasher. Switch it back on and start the
programme. If the alarm reappears, call the localService Force
Centre.
The machine is noisy
● Dishes are rattling against each other.
● The spray arms are knocking against the dishes.
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.
If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact
your local Service Force Centre, quoting the model and
serial number. This information can be found on the
rating plate located on the right hand side of the
dishwasher door
Important!
This product should be serviced by an authorised
Service engineer and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force
Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.