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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher spray arm not spinning?

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher (H7F HP33 UK) 18 months ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Would really…

LELewis from Oldham5 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher leaking water onto the floor?

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is this something I can fix myself…

GAGary M.5 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not heating the water

Bought a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) a couple of years ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

DEDev C.5 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher (DVN05C20W) — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Any idea what's…

ALAlan5 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Help - Candy dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Hoping someone can help with my Candy dishwasher — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is this something I can fix…

JAJanet from Yorkshire5 months ago

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Miele

Miele dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

Bought a Miele dishwasher (G 5310 SC) 18 months ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this a common fault on these?

HAHarriet from Norwich5 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

I've got a Electrolux dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. What should I check…

GRGreg H.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. What should I check first?

CACarl T.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) 6 months ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

FIFiona from Fife5 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher not drying the dishes

My Candy dishwasher, a few months old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is this a common fault on these?

RORon from Hull5 months ago

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Samsung

Help - Samsung dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung dishwasher — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this something I can fix myself or…

RYRyan Clark5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher salt light staying on?

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

RARaj5 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher showing an error code and beeping?

Bought a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) 18 months ago and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E22. Would really appreciate…

PAPaul from Ipswich5 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher filling and draining constantly, any ideas?

My Beko dishwasher, about 18 months old — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Would really…

GRGreg W.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher spray arm not spinning

My Siemens dishwasher, just over a year old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Grateful for any pointers,…

RARaj Lewis5 months ago

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Neff

Neff dishwasher smelling bad inside

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this a common fault on…

JAJack Bailey5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher filling and draining constantly?

My Hotpoint dishwasher, nearly 2 years old — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Has anyone had…

WAWayne from Wirral5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not drying the dishes?

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is this something I can fix…

AIAisha5 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher stopping mid-cycle, any ideas?

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) a couple of years ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. What should I…

ALAlan N.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G), nearly 2 years old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this something…

KAKate R.5 months ago

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