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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

I've got a Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) that's just over a year old and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Has anyone…

CHCharlotte H.10 months ago
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Hisense

Help - Hisense dishwasher not filling with water

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) that's about 18 months old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Really…

NINiamh10 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher salt light staying on

My Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW), about 18 months old — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is it worth repairing or…

MAMaya from Highlands10 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW) a year ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Would really appreciate any…

HAHannah M.10 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS622E90WUK) that's about 18 months old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Is this a…

RARachel Patel10 months ago

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Candy

Candy dishwasher not heating the water

My Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW), a couple of years old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Any idea what's causing this?

LELewis W.10 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher won't start, any ideas?

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) 18 months ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. What should I…

CHChloe from York10 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher won't start

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher that's 3 years old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. What should I check first?

LELeanne M.10 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher won't start

I've got a Samsung dishwasher (DW60A6092FW) that's around a year old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is this…

BRBryony from Lancashire10 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher won't start

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512), about 6 months old — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is this something I can fix…

KAKatie from Norwich10 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher two years ago and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Would really appreciate any…

GOGordon B.10 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

Bought a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) a couple of years ago and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E09. Has anyone had the…

GAGary W.10 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher stopping mid-cycle?

My Neff dishwasher, just over a year old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

NANathan Turner10 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Grateful for any…

TOTom10 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L) — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't…

SCScott Cox10 months ago

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Beko

Beko dishwasher leaving white film on glasses, any ideas?

Bought a Beko dishwasher two years ago and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is this a common fault on these?

HOHolly from Reading10 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Bought a Smeg dishwasher a year ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Would really appreciate any advice…

SOSophie from Cornwall10 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom, any ideas?

Bought a Hisense dishwasher 18 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. Would really…

MAMaya Cooper10 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher not heating the water?

I've got a Candy dishwasher that's 2 years old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork…

DEDev from Nottingham10 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher leaving white film on glasses, any ideas?

I've got a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) that's just over a year old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is this…

TRTracey10 months ago

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