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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not heating the water

My Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE), 3 years old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Any idea what's causing this?

RORon from Dudley7 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher filling and draining constantly, any ideas?

Bought a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) 6 months ago and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Would…

PRPriya from Ipswich7 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

My Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G), just over a year old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Is this something I can fix…

STSteve from Dudley7 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Bought a Miele dishwasher 18 months ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is this something I can fix myself or do…

DEDev from Preston7 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher not filling with water, any ideas?

I've got a Miele dishwasher (G 5310 SC) that's 3 years old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this a common fault…

CHCharlotte S.7 months ago

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Miele

Help - Miele dishwasher not heating the water

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. What should I check first?

PAPaul from Swindon7 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Hoping someone can help with my AEG dishwasher — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Has anyone…

TRTracey H.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Bought a Beko dishwasher (DEN48520XAD) 18 months ago and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe).…

IMImran7 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not drying the dishes

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is it worth repairing or…

HAHannah B.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint dishwasher not heating the water

My Hotpoint dishwasher, 2 years old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an engineer?

RYRyan7 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher door won't latch shut

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE) two years ago and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

SISian B.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

My Candy dishwasher, nearly 2 years old — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E22. What should I check first?

FIFiona Shaw8 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher salt light staying on

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Has anyone had the same and…

SISian8 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher leaking water onto the floor, any ideas?

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G) 6 months ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is this a common…

DADan from Exeter8 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

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

Hoping someone can help with my AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Grateful for any pointers,…

HAHarriet T.8 months ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not heating the water

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA), 2 years old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

DODonna C.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher leaving white film on glasses?

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is this a…

DEDean from Telford8 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

I've got a Smeg dishwasher that's a couple of years old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this a common…

EDEddie from Wigan8 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher tablet not dissolving?

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Would…

OWOwen B.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Help - Hoover dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Would really…

BRBryony Patel8 months ago

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