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Neff

Neff dishwasher door won't latch shut

My Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G), nearly 2 years old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort…

CHCharlotte Gray5 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a Miele dishwasher 6 months ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

WAWayne E.5 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher leaking water onto the floor, any ideas?

My Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z), nearly 2 years old — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. What should I check first?

BEBecky5 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher not drying the dishes, any ideas?

Bought a Samsung dishwasher two years ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

SCScott E.5 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom?

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher that's just over a year old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain…

MAMaureen from Preston5 months ago

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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not drying the dishes

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE) a couple of years ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Any idea what's…

CACallum W.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

I've got a Indesit dishwasher that's 2 years old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Is…

BEBeth from Powys5 months ago
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Neff

Help - Neff dishwasher won't start

Bought a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) a year ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is this a common fault on…

KAKatie from Gwent5 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

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

RARachel from Cardiff5 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

I've got a Smeg dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Has anyone had the same and…

NINina5 months ago

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Neff

Neff dishwasher not drying the dishes

Bought a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) 6 months ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Would really appreciate any advice…

MEMegan Holmes5 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher not drying the dishes

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is this a common fault on…

OLOlivia Cox5 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G) a couple of years ago and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is…

NINiamh H.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain (E24)

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher that's about 18 months old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E24. Is this a…

DEDev K.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher that's about 18 months old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. What should I…

SOSophie5 months ago

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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung dishwasher — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. What should I check first?

SOSophie P.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain (E24)

I've got a Electrolux dishwasher that's around a year old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Really hoping it's a cheap…

BRBryony Evans5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

My Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW), 3 years old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Is this a common fault on these?

KAKate from Leicester5 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not drying the dishes, any ideas?

My Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK), 2 years old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

TOTom from Lancashire5 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher won't start, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Would really appreciate any…

VIVic from Wigan5 months ago

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