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Hisense

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

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E09. Is this a common…

ALAlan from Wirral4 months ago
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Siemens

Help - Siemens dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a Siemens dishwasher 6 months ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this something I can fix myself or do…

CACarl Murphy4 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not cleaning the dishes, any ideas?

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's about 18 months old and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Really hoping it's a…

LILiam from Wigan4 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher won't start, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Has anyone had the same…

WAWayne W.4 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not drying the dishes

Bought a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) 18 months ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Any idea what's causing this?

EMEmma from Glasgow4 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G) a couple of years ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Really hoping it's…

DODonna S.4 months ago
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Bosch

Help - Bosch dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

My Bosch dishwasher, nearly 2 years old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

MEMegan Wood4 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher filling and draining constantly

My Electrolux dishwasher, about 18 months old — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). What should…

CHChloe from Telford4 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher smelling bad inside

I've got a Siemens dishwasher that's about 18 months old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Any idea what's…

AIAisha C.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher leaking water onto the floor?

I've got a Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) that's a couple of years old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Really hoping…

BOBob from Devon4 months ago

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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher salt light staying on, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this a common fault…

KIKieran R.4 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher won't start?

My Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK), a couple of years old — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Grateful for any…

SCScott4 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher not heating the water

Bought a Miele dishwasher 6 months ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

DEDean H.4 months ago
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Beko

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

I've got a Beko dishwasher (DVN05C20W) that's about 18 months old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E24.…

WIWill from Sheffield4 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm not spinning?

My Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK), about 18 months old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this something…

RARachel from Devon4 months ago

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Candy

Help - Candy dishwasher smelling bad inside

My Candy dishwasher, a couple of years old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Would really appreciate any…

STSteve Lewis4 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE) — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25.…

MAMarcus K.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher salt light staying on

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher (HSFO 3T223 W) — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. What should I…

HAHannah Lewis4 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher not heating the water

Bought a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) 18 months ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Any idea what's causing this?

MAMaya R.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Any idea what's causing…

WIWill from Reading4 months ago

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