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Smeg

Help - Smeg dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3), about 18 months old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Grateful for any…

GAGary E.3 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not heating the water

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

WIWill3 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

My Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW), a couple of years old — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away.…

DEDean3 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher spray arm not spinning

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher (H7F HP33 UK) that's a couple of years old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed.…

DADan from Manchester3 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain, any ideas?

My Beko dishwasher (DEN48520XAD), nearly 2 years old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25. Is it worth…

ELEllie from Nottingham3 months ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher leaking water onto the floor?

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher that's just over a year old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is this a common…

WAWayne from Lancashire3 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher salt light staying on?

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher (H7F HP33 UK) 6 months ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Really hoping it's a…

BOBob Turner3 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

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

My AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P), just over a year old — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E09. Is this something I can fix…

HOHolly C.3 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher not drying the dishes

Bought a AEG dishwasher 18 months ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out…

VIVic from Lancashire3 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher filling and draining constantly, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood…

TOToby N.3 months ago

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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) a year ago and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Has anyone had the…

BRBryony Murphy3 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Help - Whirlpool dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher a couple of years ago and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this a common…

SASam from Wigan3 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher filling and draining constantly

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512), around a year old — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe).…

MAMarcus from Midlands3 months ago
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Hoover

Help - Hoover dishwasher won't start

Bought a Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) 18 months ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Would really appreciate…

ELEllie from Luton3 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Is…

HOHolly K.3 months ago

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Candy

Candy dishwasher not filling with water?

My Candy dishwasher (CF 3C7L0W), 2 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…

OLOlivia K.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not heating the water

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher 18 months ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

SISian Green3 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

My Bosch dishwasher, about 18 months old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

RYRyan W.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Would really appreciate any advice…

BEBetty K.3 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher (H7F HP33 UK) that's 3 years old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E09. Is this a…

VIVic from Powys3 months ago

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