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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher spray arm not spinning?

My Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK), just over a year old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Would really…

DEDean from Oldham7 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Indesit dishwasher a couple of years ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

LELeanne Newman7 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Has anyone had the same and…

WIWill7 months ago
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Bosch

Help - Bosch dishwasher smelling bad inside

Bought a Bosch dishwasher a couple of years ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is it worth repairing or…

JAJanet Khan7 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Bought a Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) a year ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. What should I check first?

CHChloe B.7 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not drying the dishes, any ideas?

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G) a year ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Would really appreciate any advice…

TITina7 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

My Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE), about 18 months old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this a common fault on these?

KIKieran from Reading7 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher salt light staying on, any ideas?

My Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW), just over a year old — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this something I…

COConnor from Swindon7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher leaking water onto the floor, any ideas?

Bought a Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) 18 months ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Has anyone had the same…

JOJosh H.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher spray arm not spinning

My Hotpoint dishwasher, a couple of years old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this something I can fix…

MAMarcus J.7 months ago

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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher door won't latch shut

My Hisense dishwasher, a couple of years old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Any idea what's causing this?

DEDean Kelly7 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

My Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G), about 18 months old — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E24. What should I check first?

BRBryony7 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher tablet not dissolving, any ideas?

I've got a Siemens dishwasher that's 2 years old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Really hoping it's a…

YUYusuf Patel7 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

My Samsung dishwasher, 3 years old — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Grateful for any…

IMImran P.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher tablet not dissolving?

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

OLOlivia Watson7 months ago

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Hisense

Help - Hisense dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

Bought a Hisense dishwasher a couple of years ago and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. What should I check first?

JOJoanne from Oldham7 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Grateful for any pointers,…

SASam Roberts7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's a couple of years old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain…

WAWayne H.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G) 18 months ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Any idea what's causing…

IMImran Richardson7 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher spray arm not spinning

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher that's around a year old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this something I…

CHCharlotte T.7 months ago

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