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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher leaking water onto the floor, any ideas?

Bought a Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) two years ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Has anyone had the same…

PAPaul T.4 months ago
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AEG

Help - AEG dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

I've got a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) that's around a year old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. What should I…

LILiam Green4 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not heating the water

I've got a Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE) that's nearly 2 years old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Grateful for any…

BOBob J.4 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher won't start?

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Would really…

RYRyan W.4 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not heating the water

My Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3), just over a year old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

GRGreg from Blackpool4 months ago

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Candy

Candy dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Candy dishwasher that's about 6 months old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E22. Any idea what's causing…

DADan Evans4 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Bought a AEG dishwasher 18 months ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. What should I check first?

BOBob L.4 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not heating the water

My Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK), 2 years old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

OWOwen from Rochdale4 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher door won't latch shut

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Would really appreciate any advice…

VIVic from Wigan4 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher tablet not dissolving?

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end.…

MAMaya4 months ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not heating the water

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) that's 3 years old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

OWOwen W.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher door won't latch shut

My Electrolux dishwasher, just over a year old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

WIWill G.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom?

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't…

ALAlan Patel4 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher filling and draining constantly

I've got a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) that's a couple of years old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without…

BEBetty from Brighton4 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain, any ideas?

Bought a Samsung dishwasher a year ago and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25. Grateful for any pointers,…

MIMike from Plymouth4 months ago

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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher door won't latch shut

My Indesit dishwasher, a few months old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

MAMargaret W.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher leaking water onto the floor?

My Zanussi dishwasher, 2 years old — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

JOJoanne W.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

My Smeg dishwasher, 3 years old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

BRBryony from Gwent4 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher not cleaning the dishes, any ideas?

I've got a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) that's just over a year old and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Really…

RORon from Rochdale4 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW) a couple of years ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is it worth repairing…

SOSophie from Fife4 months ago

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