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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) 18 months ago and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is this something I can…

PRPriya from Cornwall3 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher won't start

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Would really…

CHChloe3 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher door won't latch shut?

My Hotpoint dishwasher, around a year old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

MEMegan W.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher salt light staying on

I've got a Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE) that's around a year old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Has…

SCScott from Essex3 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not drying the dishes

My Siemens dishwasher, 2 years old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

WIWill T.3 months ago

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Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint dishwasher spray arm not spinning

My Hotpoint dishwasher (HSFO 3T223 W), about 6 months old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Really hoping it's…

AIAisha Wood3 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

My Electrolux dishwasher, just over a year old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

MAMaya H.3 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Hoping someone can help with my AEG dishwasher — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Grateful…

YUYusuf M.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher leaking water onto the floor, any ideas?

Bought a Candy dishwasher 18 months ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is this something I can fix myself or do…

KIKieran from Hull3 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Help - Hoover dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

My Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW), about 6 months old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E24. Is this…

SOSophie C.3 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher smelling bad inside?

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this something I…

HAHamish from Nottingham3 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) a year ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is it worth repairing or…

GOGordon from Bristol3 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Help - Electrolux dishwasher salt light staying on

My Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L), about 18 months old — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Grateful for any…

RARachel from Norwich3 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher won't start?

My Neff dishwasher, around a year old — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

MAMargaret from Blackpool3 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher salt light staying on

My Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G), around a year old — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Really hoping it's a…

NANathan3 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher door won't latch shut, any ideas?

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher a year ago and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

BOBob Murphy3 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

LALaura G.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Any idea…

LALaura W.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher leaking water onto the floor?

My Miele dishwasher (G 5310 SC), 2 years old — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Has anyone had the same and managed…

STSteve G.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this something I can…

DADan from Glasgow3 months ago

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