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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher (HFC 3C26 WC) a year ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. What should I check first?

MIMike Taylor3 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

I've got a Miele dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. What should I check first?

TOTom Lewis3 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher filling and draining constantly

I've got a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G) that's about 6 months old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing…

HAHamish W.3 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not drying the dishes

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L) — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is this a common fault on…

KAKatie from Gwent3 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher spray arm not spinning

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's about 6 months old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Any idea what's…

JAJack from Kent3 months ago

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Neff

Neff dishwasher won't start

Bought a Neff dishwasher a couple of years ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

PRPriya3 months ago
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Indesit

Help - Indesit dishwasher smelling bad inside

Bought a Indesit dishwasher 18 months ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Grateful for any pointers,…

TOToby3 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung dishwasher (DW60A6092FW) — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Would…

MIMike from Telford3 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain?

My Hotpoint dishwasher (H7F HP33 UK), a couple of years old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. What should I check first?

BEBetty from Blackpool3 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher stopping mid-cycle, any ideas?

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher that's a couple of years old and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Really hoping it's a…

JAJack from Reading3 months ago

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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Hisense dishwasher that's a few months old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E15. Really hoping it's a…

BOBob from Newcastle3 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher door won't latch shut, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung dishwasher (DW60A6092FW) — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. What should I check first?

JOJosh from Sheffield3 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Bought a Beko dishwasher 18 months ago and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Is it worth…

OLOlivia from Preston3 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher that's about 18 months old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Has anyone had the same…

TITina Richardson3 months ago
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Candy

Candy dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

Hoping someone can help with my Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW) — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E24. Has…

BEBecky T.3 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher 6 months ago and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25. Is this a common fault…

MAMarcus P.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher salt light staying on

Bought a Beko dishwasher (BDFN26430X) two years ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this something I can…

BOBob from Cornwall3 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher not filling with water

I've got a Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW) that's just over a year old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Any idea…

GRGreg B.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Help - Samsung dishwasher salt light staying on

My Samsung dishwasher, 2 years old — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

GRGreg from Telford3 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher salt light staying on

Bought a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) 6 months ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Has anyone had the same and…

PEPete3 months ago

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