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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

I've got a Siemens dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away.…

KAKate from Yorkshire4 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom?

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

BEBecky4 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Bought a Beko dishwasher a year ago and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this a common fault on these?

FIFiona W.4 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher leaving white film on glasses?

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) a year ago and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. What should I check…

HAHarriet from Walsall4 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is it worth repairing or should I…

ADAdam Wood4 months ago

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Candy

Candy dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

I've got a Candy dishwasher (CF 3C7L0W) that's a few months old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Really…

HOHolly from Norwich4 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher won't start, any ideas?

I've got a Hisense dishwasher that's a few months old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Grateful for any…

TRTracey Moore4 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not cleaning the dishes, any ideas?

Bought a Siemens dishwasher two years ago and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Would really appreciate any advice…

CACallum J.4 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

My Smeg dishwasher, nearly 2 years old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

DADan from Fife4 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher door won't latch shut

My Bosch dishwasher, 3 years old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

HAHarriet from Swansea4 months ago

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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense dishwasher — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. What should I check first?

DADan from Glasgow4 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Bought a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) a year ago and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Is…

AMAmy W.4 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher tablet not dissolving?

My AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW), a few months old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this a common fault on…

RYRyan M.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher won't start?

I've got a Beko dishwasher that's about 6 months old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Has anyone had the same…

IMImran R.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is this a common…

CACarl from Wigan4 months ago

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Beko

Beko dishwasher not filling with water, any ideas?

Bought a Beko dishwasher 18 months ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this a common fault on these?

SOSophie from Dudley4 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not drying the dishes

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512), just over a year old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is this something I can fix myself or…

JAJanet Gray4 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher smelling bad inside, any ideas?

I've got a Candy dishwasher (CF 3C7L0W) that's nearly 2 years old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Has…

PRPriya from Oldham4 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

My Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3), 2 years old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. What should I check first?

PEPete from Powys4 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Is it worth repairing…

VIVic from Wigan4 months ago

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