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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) a couple of years ago and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't…

YUYusuf from Dudley9 months ago
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Bosch

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

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 2 SMS2ITW08G) 6 months ago and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Really hoping it's a…

TOTom9 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) that's about 6 months old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. What should I check first?

PAPaul from Newcastle9 months ago
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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). Is it worth…

HAHannah from Brighton9 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher leaving white film on glasses?

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) that's around a year old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Really…

BEBetty K.9 months ago

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AEG

AEG dishwasher smelling bad inside

My AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P), nearly 2 years old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Any idea what's causing…

LULucy Moore9 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher door won't latch shut, any ideas?

Bought a Miele dishwasher a couple of years ago and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Any idea what's causing this?

VIVic J.9 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) a couple of years ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this…

GRGrace W.9 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher stopping mid-cycle, any ideas?

My Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G), about 18 months old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Any idea what's causing…

HAHamish9 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS622E90WUK) that's a few months old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is it…

NINiamh from Yorkshire9 months ago

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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) a couple of years ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Any idea what's…

LILiam from Rochdale9 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher won't start

I've got a AEG dishwasher that's 3 years old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Any idea what's causing this?

FRFreya from Fife9 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Grateful…

JOJosh9 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

My Hotpoint dishwasher (HFC 3C26 WC), a couple of years old — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain…

JAJanet Moore9 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher showing an error code and beeping, any ideas?

My Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L), nearly 2 years old — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Is this a common fault on these?

BEBeth from Sheffield9 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher very noisy during the wash

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE) that's 3 years old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Grateful for any…

HOHolly H.9 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) 6 months ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Any idea what's causing this?

PRPriya from Oldham9 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) 18 months ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Really hoping it's a…

SCScott Watson9 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

Bought a Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) two years ago and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

RARachel M.9 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher very noisy during the wash?

My Smeg dishwasher, nearly 2 years old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

HAHannah M.9 months ago

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