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Miele

Miele dishwasher leaving white film on glasses, any ideas?

I've got a Miele dishwasher (G 5310 SC) that's about 18 months old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Really…

HAHamish E.5 months ago
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Zanussi

Help - Zanussi dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher a year ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

AIAisha from Devon5 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher spray arm not spinning

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

BEBecky from Leicester5 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25.…

SASam from Leicester5 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher smelling bad inside?

My Samsung dishwasher, 2 years old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

BEBetty C.5 months ago

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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher not cleaning the dishes?

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense dishwasher — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is it worth repairing or…

LELewis W.5 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher salt light staying on

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher that's 2 years old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Has anyone had the same and…

NINina5 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

I've got a Bosch dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is this something I can fix…

PRPriya N.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Help - Whirlpool dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher 18 months ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

LULucy5 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher (HSFO 3T223 W) 6 months ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Has anyone had the same…

FRFrances Wilson5 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 2 SMS2ITW08G) that's about 18 months old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Grateful for any…

EDEddie from Stockport5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not drying the dishes?

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher that's 2 years old and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

GAGary from Norwich5 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher (BDFN26430X) — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Would really…

HOHolly W.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) two years ago and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain…

SOSophie Edwards5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Bought a Hisense dishwasher 6 months ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. What should I check first?

BEBeth from Newcastle5 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 E25. Has…

MAMaureen from Liverpool5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

My Hoover dishwasher, a few months old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for a…

TITina G.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher tablet not dissolving

I've got a Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G) that's 3 years old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Really…

MIMike from Cornwall5 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher 18 months ago and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Any idea…

HOHolly W.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Help - Whirlpool dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Any idea what's causing…

GRGreg W.5 months ago

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