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Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint dishwasher tablet not dissolving

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher that's a couple of years old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. What should…

PRPriya J.9 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher not cleaning the dishes?

Bought a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) a couple of years ago and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is it worth…

LULucy Hill9 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher salt light staying on

Bought a Hisense dishwasher a couple of years ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Has anyone had the same and…

DEDev Webb9 months ago
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Samsung

Help - Samsung dishwasher not heating the water

I've got a Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW) that's about 6 months old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this something I can…

MAMaya W.9 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher spray arm not spinning

I've got a Hisense dishwasher that's just over a year old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Any idea what's…

AIAisha Clark9 months ago

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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher 6 months ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this something I can fix myself or…

MAMaya K.9 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is this a common fault on…

HOHolly from Plymouth10 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Bought a Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) two years ago and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Has…

KAKate C.10 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is it worth repairing or…

IMImran from Swindon10 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not filling with water

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

SASarah Clarke10 months ago

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Hoover

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

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's about 18 months old and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

ADAdam from Nottingham10 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Help - Electrolux dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L) — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. What…

LELeanne T.10 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not cleaning the dishes?

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch dishwasher (Serie 2 SMS2ITW08G) — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Would…

GAGary Walker10 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Help - Candy dishwasher salt light staying on

I've got a Candy dishwasher that's about 18 months old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. What should I check…

FRFreya from Plymouth10 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Help - Siemens dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

My Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG), a couple of years old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is this something I can…

GRGrace Shaw10 months ago

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Beko

Beko dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

My Beko dishwasher (DVN05C20W), about 18 months old — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

GAGary from Ipswich10 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. Has anyone had the same…

NINina from Sheffield10 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher leaving white film on glasses?

I've got a Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW) that's a couple of years old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them.…

SCScott C.10 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher that's 2 years old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away.…

JOJosh Turner10 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher not heating the water

I've got a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) that's around a year old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this a common fault on…

VIVic from Blackpool10 months ago

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