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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not heating the water

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

ADAdam from Cornwall3 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain (E25)

I've got a Beko dishwasher (DEN48520XAD) that's about 6 months old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E24.…

OLOlivia B.3 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not drying the dishes?

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher two years ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Any idea what's causing this?

DADan Kelly3 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

My AEG dishwasher, 3 years old — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork…

DEDev W.3 months ago
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Dishwashers

Indesit dishwasher leaving white residue on glasses

Indesit DFG15B1 — glasses and plastics come out with a chalky white film. We're in a hard water area and use Finish tablets plus rinse aid. Already cleaned the spray arms and...

GUGuest Doug3 months ago

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Neff

Neff dishwasher salt light staying on

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Would really appreciate any…

RARaj Roberts3 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom?

Bought a Bosch dishwasher 6 months ago and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Really hoping…

DODonna from Cardiff3 months ago
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Zanussi

Help - Zanussi dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA), around a year old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this a common…

HAHamish Turner3 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher salt light staying on?

I've got a Beko dishwasher that's 3 years old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. What should I check first?

BRBryony from Exeter3 months ago
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Dishwashers

Miele dishwasher F11 error and standing water

Miele G5210 SC throws an F11 (drainage) fault near the end of the cycle with water pooling at the base. Cleaned the filter and checked the drain hose for kinks behind the unit....

NLnlappage3 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

I've got a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G) that's a few months old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed.…

OLOlivia from Cornwall3 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher not filling with water

I've got a Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) that's a few months old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is it worth…

BRBryony T.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Help - Samsung dishwasher salt light staying on

I've got a Samsung dishwasher that's around a year old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Would really appreciate…

JAJanet from Ipswich3 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this a common fault on…

JOJosh3 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher door won't latch shut?

My Miele dishwasher, around a year old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Any idea what's causing this?

BEBetty from Reading3 months ago

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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher not drying the dishes, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung dishwasher — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. What should I check first?

OLOlivia from Lancashire3 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher not heating the water

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher (BDFN26430X) — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Has anyone had the same and managed…

WIWill Kelly3 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Help - Zanussi dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher a year ago and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Really hoping…

RYRyan M.3 months ago
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Candy

Candy dishwasher won't start, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Candy dishwasher — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Grateful for any pointers,…

JOJoanne H.3 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher not heating the water?

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) that's around a year old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this something I can fix…

MAMargaret Holmes3 months ago

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