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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) 18 months ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Any idea what's causing this?

DEDev from Norwich8 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher won't start

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher two years ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Has anyone had the same and managed…

JAJason from Ipswich8 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Hisense dishwasher, about 18 months old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is it worth repairing or should…

NINiamh Smith8 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher salt light staying on

My Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G), 3 years old — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Grateful for any pointers,…

DODonna from Newcastle8 months ago
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Candy

Candy dishwasher leaving white film on glasses, any ideas?

My Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW), about 18 months old — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Really hoping it's a…

CACarl H.8 months ago

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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher won't start

I've got a Electrolux dishwasher that's about 6 months old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Would really…

WAWayne8 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Help - Beko dishwasher spray arm not spinning

I've got a Beko dishwasher (DEN48520XAD) that's a couple of years old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed.…

TOTom Hill8 months ago
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Hoover

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. Has anyone had the…

NINiamh J.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher filling and draining constantly

My Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G), 3 years old — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Grateful…

SCScott W.8 months ago
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Indesit

Help - Indesit dishwasher not filling with water

I've got a Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) that's 2 years old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Has anyone had the…

SASam Jones8 months ago

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Samsung

Help - Samsung dishwasher won't start

Bought a Samsung dishwasher a couple of years ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Really hoping it's a cheap…

CHChloe from Highlands8 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3), a couple of years old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is this a common fault…

PEPete from Brighton8 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

My Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG), around a year old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is this a common…

HAHannah8 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher door won't latch shut

My AEG dishwasher, about 6 months old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an engineer?

DADan T.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is it worth repairing or…

EDEddie from Preston8 months ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not drying the dishes?

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. What should I check first?

PRPriya K.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Help - Neff dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25. Would…

SASarah from Cornwall8 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher smelling bad inside

My Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3), 3 years old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

KAKate Ward8 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher not drying the dishes

My Beko dishwasher, nearly 2 years old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Any idea what's causing this?

LILiam G.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Bought a Beko dishwasher (DVN05C20W) 18 months ago and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Any idea what's causing…

MIMike T.8 months ago

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