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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain (E24)

My Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW), about 6 months old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Is this something I can fix…

STSteve4 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher won't start

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW) a couple of years ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is this a common…

HAHannah T.4 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) two years ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Really hoping it's a…

SOSophie Wilson4 months ago
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Hisense

Help - Hisense dishwasher won't start

Bought a Hisense dishwasher (HS622E90WUK) two years ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Has anyone had the…

EMEmma from Wirral4 months ago
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Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint dishwasher not drying the dishes

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. What should I check first?

BEBetty H.4 months ago

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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher smelling bad inside

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher two years ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Would really appreciate any…

JAJason from Dudley4 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher not filling with water?

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW) 18 months ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. What should I check first?

DEDev from Cardiff4 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a Samsung dishwasher 18 months ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

DADan G.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher not drying the dishes?

My Samsung dishwasher, just over a year old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

BEBetty W.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not drying the dishes?

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G) a year ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is this something I can fix…

RORon Edwards4 months ago

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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) 6 months ago and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. What should…

TRTracey R.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher tablet not dissolving, any ideas?

My Beko dishwasher (DEN48520XAD), nearly 2 years old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. What should I check…

FRFreya Taylor4 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher won't start

I've got a Beko dishwasher that's 2 years old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Any idea what's causing this?

IMImran Patel4 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

I've got a Smeg dishwasher that's around a year old and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is this something I can…

BEBetty from Yorkshire4 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher smelling bad inside?

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher (HSFO 3T223 W) — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this…

TOToby from Leicester4 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't…

GRGreg from Essex4 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a AEG dishwasher a year ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

AMAmy from Kent4 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

My Miele dishwasher, a few months old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

CACallum E.4 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher won't start

Hoping someone can help with my AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Grateful for any…

KIKieran4 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Help - Indesit dishwasher door won't latch shut

Bought a Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) 6 months ago and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. What should I check first?

KAKatie W.4 months ago

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