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Candy

Candy dishwasher tablet not dissolving, any ideas?

Bought a Candy dishwasher two years ago and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this something I can fix…

HAHamish J.3 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher smelling bad inside, any ideas?

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher a year ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this a common fault on these?

WIWill3 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher stopping mid-cycle, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE) — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Really hoping…

EDEddie from Essex3 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L) a couple of years ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Really hoping it's a…

ELEllie from Cardiff3 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher leaking water onto the floor, any ideas?

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher that's 3 years old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Would really appreciate any…

EMEmma J.3 months ago

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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Indesit dishwasher, a couple of years old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Grateful for any pointers,…

CHChloe from Manchester3 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher smelling bad inside

Bought a Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) 6 months ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this something I…

JAJason from Midlands3 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not heating the water

My Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3), about 6 months old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. What should I check first?

RARachel Roberts3 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher tablet not dissolving?

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) 6 months ago and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this something I can…

MAMarcus3 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher very noisy during the wash

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's just over a year old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. What should I check first?

STSteve3 months ago

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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) that's 3 years old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E22. Is it worth…

ELEllie W.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

I've got a Neff dishwasher that's around a year old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E24. What should I…

JAJack from Yorkshire3 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher stopping mid-cycle?

Hoping someone can help with my AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Any idea what's causing this?

LELewis W.3 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher not cleaning the dishes, any ideas?

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) that's about 6 months old and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. What…

BEBecky from Gwent3 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

I've got a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 2 SMS2ITW08G) that's just over a year old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on…

DEDean K.3 months ago

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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher won't start

I've got a Electrolux dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Grateful for any…

TRTracey Edwards3 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE) that's about 6 months old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E15.…

OLOlivia H.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS622E90WUK) that's about 18 months old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Is this a common fault on…

LALaura W.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Indesit dishwasher 18 months ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Any idea what's causing this?

FRFrances from Yorkshire3 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE) — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is it worth…

KAKate3 months ago

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