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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher door won't latch shut

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

GOGordon Gray4 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not filling with water, any ideas?

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) that's 3 years old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this something I…

CACarl Holmes4 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) a year ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Would really appreciate any advice…

MAMarcus4 months ago
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Electrolux

Help - Electrolux dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

I've got a Electrolux dishwasher that's about 6 months old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Is this a common fault on…

KAKatie from Devon5 months ago
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Neff

Help - Neff dishwasher not drying the dishes

My Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G), about 18 months old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is this a common fault on these?

WAWayne from Telford5 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) a year ago and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. What should I check…

SASam W.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher smelling bad inside

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) that's nearly 2 years old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter.…

HAHannah from Preston5 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

My Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG), just over a year old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this something I can…

JAJack from Fife5 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher salt light staying on

I've got a Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE) that's just over a year old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt.…

PAPaul5 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Hoping someone can help with my AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW) — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Grateful for any…

RARachel W.5 months ago

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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher tablet not dissolving?

I've got a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) that's a couple of years old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the…

RORon from Highlands5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher (H7F HP33 UK) — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood…

FRFreya S.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not drying the dishes

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher (HFC 3C26 WC) a year ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is it worth repairing or should I…

MAMargaret W.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

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

My Beko dishwasher, 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. Is this a common…

SCScott from Manchester5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

Bought a Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) a couple of years ago and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Any idea what's…

SCScott Jackson5 months ago

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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher salt light staying on

Bought a Siemens dishwasher two years ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

ALAlan Ward5 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher smelling bad inside, any ideas?

I've got a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) that's a couple of years old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is…

JAJason W.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 2 SMS2ITW08G) a couple of years ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Would…

SISian Wood5 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher very noisy during the wash

I've got a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) that's about 6 months old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this…

LALaura from Brighton5 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Help - Miele dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC), about 18 months old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this something I…

TRTracey Wright5 months ago

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