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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not filling with water

I've got a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G) that's 3 years old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this a…

RARachel M.10 months ago
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Miele

Help - Miele dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) a couple of years ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Grateful for any pointers,…

RYRyan Walker10 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

My Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW), about 18 months old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Any idea what's causing this?

IMImran from Norwich10 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher filling and draining constantly, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE) — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing…

GAGary Moore10 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) a year ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Would really appreciate any…

PRPriya10 months ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher smelling bad inside, any ideas?

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) that's about 18 months old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter.…

EMEmma from Bolton10 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher salt light staying on

I've got a Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) that's just over a year old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Really hoping…

MAMaureen from Derby10 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher leaking water onto the floor?

Bought a Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW) a couple of years ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Would really…

FIFiona W.10 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE) 18 months ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Has anyone had the same…

FRFreya Morgan10 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher won't start, any ideas?

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) 6 months ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is it worth…

GRGrace from Telford10 months ago

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Candy

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

Bought a Candy dishwasher a couple of years ago and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

SISian H.10 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher filling and draining constantly

My Siemens dishwasher, a few months old — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Really hoping it's…

RARachel S.10 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher smelling bad inside

I've got a Beko dishwasher that's just over a year old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this a common…

CHCharlotte K.10 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not drying the dishes?

Bought a Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) 18 months ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is it worth repairing or should I…

KIKieran Roberts10 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Bought a Candy dishwasher a couple of years ago and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Has…

HOHolly10 months ago

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Electrolux

Help - Electrolux dishwasher salt light staying on

My Electrolux dishwasher, about 18 months old — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this a common fault on these?

FIFiona W.10 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher filling and draining constantly

My Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z), nearly 2 years old — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe).…

HAHarriet Harris10 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. What should I check first?

JOJosh10 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher filling and draining constantly

My Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L), about 6 months old — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe).…

ALAlan from Derby10 months ago
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Candy

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

Hoping someone can help with my Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW) — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain…

GOGordon M.10 months ago

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