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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher smelling bad inside

I've got a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) that's about 6 months old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Would…

ALAlan H.4 months ago
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Samsung

Help - Samsung dishwasher door won't latch shut

I've got a Samsung dishwasher that's around a year old and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Any idea what's causing this?

TITina T.4 months ago
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Candy

Help - Candy dishwasher not heating the water

Hoping someone can help with my Candy dishwasher — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Any idea what's causing this?

DODonna H.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher door won't latch shut

Hoping someone can help with my Candy dishwasher — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

MIMike T.4 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW) a year ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

NINina Roberts4 months ago

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Miele

Miele dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Bought a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) 18 months ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is it worth repairing or…

HAHannah from Ipswich4 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Siemens dishwasher a couple of years ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. What should I check first?

NANathan Kelly4 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher leaving white film on glasses?

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is it worth repairing or…

MAMarcus Newman4 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) that's 2 years old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. What should I check first?

GOGordon J.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher stopping mid-cycle?

My Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G), a couple of years old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. What should I check first?

CHCharlotte4 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher smelling bad inside

My Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G), 3 years old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. What should I check first?

LELewis H.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Help - Samsung dishwasher door won't latch shut

I've got a Samsung dishwasher that's 3 years old and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork…

BRBryony M.4 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher salt light staying on, any ideas?

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) 18 months ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is it worth repairing or…

JOJosh from Cardiff4 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom?

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Is this a…

MAMargaret Moore4 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Help - Candy dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Bought a Candy dishwasher (CF 3C7L0W) two years ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Really hoping it's a…

HAHarriet from Hull4 months ago

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Miele

Miele dishwasher smelling bad inside?

My Miele dishwasher, about 6 months old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this a common fault on these?

JAJanet Thomas4 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512), a couple of years old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. What should I check first?

EMEmma from Luton4 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher salt light staying on

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Would really appreciate any…

JAJason4 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not drying the dishes

My Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3), nearly 2 years old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

SOSophie from Bolton4 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Help - Miele dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

My Miele dishwasher (G 5310 SC), 2 years old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is it worth repairing or should I…

MIMike Webb4 months ago

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