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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain, any ideas?

My Hotpoint dishwasher, just over a year old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E24. Has anyone had the same…

VIVic G.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher smelling bad inside

My Hotpoint dishwasher, about 6 months old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Any idea what's causing this?

JAJack from Swansea7 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher smelling bad inside

My Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3), about 6 months old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Grateful for any…

NINina Shaw7 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher spray arm not spinning

My Samsung dishwasher (DW60A6092FW), about 18 months old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Any idea what's…

STSteve from Oldham7 months ago
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Indesit

Help - Indesit dishwasher smelling bad inside

Bought a Indesit dishwasher a couple of years ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this something I…

HAHarriet W.7 months ago

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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not heating the water

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Would really appreciate any advice…

FRFrances Watson7 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not cleaning the dishes, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Would really appreciate any…

SASam7 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

My Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3), a couple of years old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is this something I can fix myself…

HOHolly C.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher door won't latch shut

My Bosch dishwasher, about 18 months old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

SOSophie W.7 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

I've got a AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW) that's about 18 months old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't…

KIKieran7 months ago

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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher not filling with water

I've got a Samsung dishwasher (DW60A6092FW) that's around a year old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Has anyone…

PAPaul7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher not drying the dishes, any ideas?

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS622E90WUK) that's about 18 months old and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's…

CACarl Hall7 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Help - Neff dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this something I can…

BRBryony from Glasgow7 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher not filling with water

I've got a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) that's about 18 months old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this a…

MEMegan Jones7 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Would really…

GOGordon from Sheffield7 months ago

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Neff

Neff dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

My Neff dishwasher, just over a year old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E24. Any idea what's causing this?

BEBeth from Sheffield7 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher filling and draining constantly, any ideas?

I've got a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 2 SMS2ITW08G) that's a few months old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing…

WAWayne from Rochdale7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher filling and draining constantly, any ideas?

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS622E90WUK) that's 2 years old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood…

CACallum Holmes7 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Any idea what's causing…

MAMarcus from Cardiff7 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom?

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

IMImran B.7 months ago

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