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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) 18 months ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this a common fault on these?

BOBob from Norwich4 months ago
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Siemens

Help - Siemens dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

My Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG), 2 years old — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away.…

SOSophie Hill4 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. What…

NINina W.4 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher very noisy during the wash?

Bought a Bosch dishwasher 6 months ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

LELewis K.4 months ago
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Indesit

Help - Indesit dishwasher not drying the dishes

My Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK), around a year old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. What should I check first?

EDEddie R.4 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher smelling bad inside

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G) — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter.…

DEDean Wright4 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

My Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC), just over a year old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Really hoping it's a…

FIFiona Cox4 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher stopping mid-cycle, any ideas?

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher that's around a year old and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Has anyone had the same and…

CHChloe Edwards4 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher salt light staying on

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE) that's just over a year old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt.…

HAHarriet4 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher not drying the dishes

Hoping someone can help with my AEG dishwasher — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

ADAdam Wood4 months ago

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Neff

Neff dishwasher salt light staying on?

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Grateful for any pointers,…

FRFreya from Lancashire4 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher salt light staying on, any ideas?

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

RORon from Sheffield4 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher won't start

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW) — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Has anyone had…

TOTom Holmes4 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Help - Indesit dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

My Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z), a few months old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Would really appreciate any…

TRTracey from Luton4 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not heating the water

My Bosch dishwasher (Serie 2 SMS2ITW08G), around a year old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Any idea what's causing this?

RARachel from Luton4 months ago

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Miele

Miele dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a Miele dishwasher two years ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

NINiamh B.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

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

ADAdam M.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher salt light staying on

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense dishwasher — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is it worth repairing or…

GAGary4 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher won't start

My Siemens dishwasher, a couple of years old — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Would really appreciate any advice…

LULucy Thomas4 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

My Hotpoint dishwasher (HFC 3C26 WC), about 18 months old — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away.…

TITina M.4 months ago

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