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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not cleaning the dishes?

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is it…

SOSophie from Essex3 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Hotpoint dishwasher, a few months old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this a common fault on these?

OLOlivia from Rochdale3 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom?

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) two years ago and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away.…

PEPete H.3 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher smelling bad inside, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Grateful for any pointers,…

DEDev from Bristol3 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not filling with water, any ideas?

Bought a Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) 18 months ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. What should I check first?

AMAmy H.3 months ago

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Beko

Beko dishwasher won't start, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Any idea what's causing this?

LELeanne from Walsall3 months ago
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Smeg

Help - Smeg dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Has anyone had the same and…

TRTracey from Cardiff3 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

My Bosch dishwasher, 2 years old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an engineer?

PAPaul3 months ago
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Neff

Help - Neff dishwasher not heating the water

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Has anyone had the same and managed…

RARaj E.3 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher spray arm not spinning

My Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W), just over a year old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. What should I check…

MAMarcus from Bristol3 months ago

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Miele

Help - Miele dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

I've got a Miele dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is this a common fault on…

FRFrances Shaw3 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

My AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW), a couple of years old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Grateful for any pointers,…

CHChloe from Wirral3 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher very noisy during the wash?

I've got a Neff dishwasher that's around a year old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

DEDev3 months ago
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Candy

Candy dishwasher salt light staying on

Bought a Candy dishwasher a couple of years ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. What should I check first?

KIKieran S.3 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher smelling bad inside

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Any idea…

LALaura from Rochdale3 months ago

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Neff

Help - Neff dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Neff dishwasher 18 months ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

JAJanet K.3 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher very noisy during the wash

My Beko dishwasher, just over a year old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

LELeanne from Reading3 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher (G 5310 SC) — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood…

RYRyan C.3 months ago
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Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint dishwasher not filling with water

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher (HFC 3C26 WC) that's nearly 2 years old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Any idea…

GRGrace from Derby3 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

My Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK), just over a year old — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Has anyone had…

MAMargaret H.3 months ago

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