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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

I've got a Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) that's a couple of years old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that…

HAHarriet C.4 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher salt light staying on?

I've got a Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) that's a few months old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Has anyone had…

OWOwen H.4 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's around a year old and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Any idea what's causing this?

MAMargaret from Newcastle4 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher tablet not dissolving, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher (G 5310 SC) — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. What should I…

JAJack T.4 months ago
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Electrolux

Help - Electrolux dishwasher won't start

I've got a Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L) that's around a year old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Really…

PEPete R.4 months ago

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Miele

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

My Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC), 3 years old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. What should I check first?

AIAisha4 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher not heating the water?

I've got a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) that's just over a year old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Has anyone had the same and…

FRFrances Walker4 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

My Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW), 2 years old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Would really appreciate any…

NINiamh M.4 months ago
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Neff

Help - Neff dishwasher very noisy during the wash

I've got a Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) that's nearly 2 years old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this something I…

KIKieran Cooper4 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Help - Siemens dishwasher smelling bad inside

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) 18 months ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Any idea…

HOHolly from Reading4 months ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512), a few months old — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Would really appreciate…

DEDean4 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. What should I check first?

NANathan P.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. What should I…

PAPaul Kelly4 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

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

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher that's a few months old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away.…

CACallum C.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Grateful for any pointers,…

FIFiona from Brighton4 months ago

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Bosch

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

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch dishwasher — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Any idea what's causing this?

SOSophie S.4 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Help - Siemens dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

My Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE), a few months old — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is it worth…

MAMaya Gray4 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher stopping mid-cycle, any ideas?

My Beko dishwasher, 2 years old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. What should I check first?

HAHarriet Shaw4 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher spray arm not spinning

I've got a Beko dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is it worth repairing…

PRPriya T.4 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher not filling with water, any ideas?

My AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW), 2 years old — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

CACallum Brown4 months ago

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