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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher very noisy during the wash?

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) that's just over a year old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Really hoping…

HOHolly from Brighton6 months ago
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Zanussi

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

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) that's around a year old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't…

LELewis W.6 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

I've got a Samsung dishwasher that's 3 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…

WIWill H.6 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher door won't latch shut

I've got a Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) that's nearly 2 years old and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. What should I check first?

YUYusuf from Devon6 months ago
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Hoover

Help - Hoover dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

I've got a Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) that's a few months old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Has anyone had…

GRGreg Evans6 months ago

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Miele

Miele dishwasher stopping mid-cycle?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher (G 5310 SC) — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is it worth repairing or…

WAWayne6 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher 18 months ago and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E15. Is this a common fault on these?

JAJason from Devon6 months ago
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Electrolux

Help - Electrolux dishwasher not heating the water

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher 18 months ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

BEBetty W.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L) — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E24. Is this a…

AMAmy6 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) 18 months ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Any idea what's causing this?

VIVic Gray6 months ago

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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not drying the dishes?

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

AMAmy H.6 months ago
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Samsung

Help - Samsung dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

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

LILiam E.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher won't start

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Any idea what's causing this?

CHChloe from Wirral6 months ago
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Candy

Candy dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

I've got a Candy dishwasher (CF 3C7L0W) that's around a year old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is it worth repairing or…

RARaj Smith6 months ago
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Hoover

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

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's around a year old and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

BEBetty P.6 months ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not filling with water?

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher (HSFO 3T223 W) a year ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Really hoping it's a cheap…

FRFreya J.6 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher not drying the dishes, any ideas?

Bought a Beko dishwasher two years ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. What should I check first?

HAHarriet from Gwent6 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) 6 months ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Really hoping it's a…

HOHolly6 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher filling and draining constantly, any ideas?

My Candy dishwasher, 3 years old — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Is this a common fault on…

WAWayne from Blackpool6 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher smelling bad inside?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this a…

GRGrace T.6 months ago

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