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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher showing an error code and beeping, any ideas?

Bought a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) a year ago and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. What should I check first?

KAKate from Essexabout 1 year ago
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Candy

Candy dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain (E24)

I've got a Candy dishwasher that's a couple of years old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25. Grateful…

MEMegan G.about 1 year ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher smelling bad inside, any ideas?

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G) 6 months ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this a common…

VIVicabout 1 year ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not filling with water, any ideas?

My Smeg dishwasher, 3 years old — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

MAMaureen G.about 1 year ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher not drying the dishes, any ideas?

My Beko dishwasher, a few months old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Any idea what's causing this?

CHChloe B.about 1 year ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher door won't latch shut?

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

JAJack R.about 1 year ago
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Bosch

Help - Bosch dishwasher not drying the dishes

I've got a Bosch dishwasher that's 3 years old and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort…

AIAisha C.about 1 year ago
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Candy

Candy dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain?

My Candy dishwasher (CF 3C7L0W), 2 years old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

PEPete W.about 1 year ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher that's 3 years old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is this a common fault…

HOHolly K.about 1 year ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher leaving white film on glasses, any ideas?

My Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z), around a year old — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Has anyone had the…

YUYusuf from Powysabout 1 year ago

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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher salt light staying on

I've got a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) that's a couple of years old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt.…

BEBettyabout 1 year ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher spray arm not spinning?

I've got a Bosch dishwasher that's a couple of years old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this a common…

SASam C.about 1 year ago
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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher not drying the dishes?

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS622E90WUK) that's a couple of years old and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is this a common…

GOGordon from Midlandsabout 1 year ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

I've got a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) that's around a year old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Grateful for any…

TOToby H.about 1 year ago
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Dishwashers

Dishwasher liquid caused over foaming now it does not spin

Hi I have an Indesit washing machine and it has always worked well, but a few days ago we put dishwasher liquid in it, which caused it to over foam through the door. I have trie...

JOJohan123over 5 years ago

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Miele

Miele Dishwasher G1040 - Continuous Intake

It is staying on its wash cycle (used up a cylinderful of hot water!), and the Start/Stop button has stopped working. (That is, when the power button is pressed, it goes straigh...

COCosmiteover 9 years ago
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Dishwashers

Can Washing Machine Powder Be Used In A Dishwasher Without It Causing Damage?

Can washing machine powder be used in a dishwasher without it causing damage? My dad constantly insists on throwing washing machine powder (like Daz or Bold etc.) into the dishw...

CHcherieblairalmost 15 years ago
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Dishwashers

Is your washing machine or dishwasher damaging the environment?

I've been made aware of an important environmental issue related to how washing machines and dishwashers can be "misconnected" to the waste water plumbing and cause environmenta...

WHWhitegoodshelpover 18 years ago

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