Hotpoint-Ariston lsff 7m09 c: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance.

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Problem: Possible causes / Solutions:

The dishwasher does not start

• The water supply tap is not turned on.

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 wash cycle.

• The appliance has not been plugged in properly or another electricity socket should be used.

• The dishwasher door has not been closed properly.

• Make sure that the racks were inserted all the way.

The door won’t close.

• The lock was released. Strongly push the door until a “clacking” noise is heard.

No water drain out of the

• The wash cycle has not nished yet.

dishwasher.

• The water drain hose is bent

(see Installation).

• The drain duct is clogged up.

• The lter is clogged up with food residues.

• Check the height of the drain hose.

The dishwasher makes

• The dishes are rattling against each other or against the sprayer arms. Place the dishes

excessive noise.

properly and make sure the sprayer arms can rotate freely.

• Too much foam: the detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use

in dishwashers.

(See Detergent and dishwasher use.)

Do not prewash the dishes by hand.

The dishes and glasses are

• No rened salt.

covered in a white lm or

• Water hardness adjustment is not suitable: increase the relevant values.

(See Rened Salt

limescale deposits.

and Rinse Aid.)

• The salt and rinse-aid dispenser cap has not been closed properly.

• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low.

The dishes and glasses are

• The rinse aid dosage is too high.

streaked or have a bluish

tinge.

The crockery has not been

• A wash cycle without a drying programme has been selected.

dried properly.

• The rinse aid has been used up.

(See Rened Salt and Rinse Aid.)

• The rinse aid dispenser setting is not suitable.

• The crockery is made from non-stick material or plastic; the presence of water drops is

normal.

The dishes are not clean. • The crockery has not been arranged properly.

• The sprayer arms cannot rotate freely, being hindered by the dishes.

• The wash cycle is too gentle

(see Wash Cycles).

• Too much foam: the detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use

in dishwashers.

(See Detergent and dishwasher use.)

• The lid on the rinse aid compartment has not been closed correctly.

• The lter is dirty or clogged up

(see Care and maintenance.)

• The rened salt level is low

(See Rened Salt and Rinse Aid.)

• Make sure that the height of the dishes is compatible with the rack adjustment.

• The holes in the sprayer arms are clogged up.

(See Care and maintenance.)

The dishwasher won’t load

• There is no water in the mains supply or the tap is shut off.

any water.

• The water inlet hose is bent

(see Installation).

• The lters are clogged up: they need cleaning.

(See Care and maintenance.)

It is blocked with ashing lights.

• The drain duct is clogged up: it needs cleaning.

• After checking and cleaning, switch the dishwasher on and off and start a new wash cycle.

• If the problem persists, turn off the water tap, remove the plug and call the Service Centre.

* Only available in selected models.

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