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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

My Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK), around a year old — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. What should I check…

JOJoanne P.9 months ago
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Zanussi

Help - Zanussi dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is this a common fault on…

MEMegan from Bolton9 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher spray arm not spinning

My Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW), a couple of years old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. What should I…

BOBob Murphy9 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

I've got a Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) that's about 6 months old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that…

OWOwen Thomas9 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Help - Samsung dishwasher spray arm not spinning

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

RORon W.9 months ago

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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not filling with water?

I've got a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) that's a few months old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Would really…

BEBetty E.9 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher not filling with water?

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense dishwasher — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is it worth repairing or should I…

WIWill W.9 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher filling and draining constantly

I've got a Siemens dishwasher that's about 6 months old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe).…

WAWayne from Luton9 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain…

IMImran Wilson9 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Grateful…

OLOlivia W.9 months ago

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Beko

Beko dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Bought a Beko dishwasher (DEN48520XAD) a year ago and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is it worth repairing or…

PEPete Holmes9 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher stopping mid-cycle, any ideas?

My Miele dishwasher, nearly 2 years old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

JAJason from Lancashire9 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

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

My Zanussi dishwasher, a couple of years old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25. Any idea what's causing…

EDEddie from Blackpool9 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher door won't latch shut

My Electrolux dishwasher, about 6 months old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

IMImran from Reading9 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

I've got a Indesit dishwasher that's 2 years old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

KIKieran W.9 months ago

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AEG

AEG dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

I've got a AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW) that's a few months old and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is this a common fault…

PEPete S.9 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher showing an error code and beeping?

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) that's about 18 months old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E24. Grateful…

DEDean Wright9 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. Grateful for any pointers,…

GRGrace Wood9 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

My Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG), 3 years old — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E22. Really hoping it's a cheap…

TOTom from Wigan9 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

My Miele dishwasher, a few months old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. What should I check first?

STSteve from Midlands9 months ago

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