Something Not Working - Zanussi ZDS 699 Instruction Booklet

Something not working

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without
calling out an engineer.
The dishwasher is fitted with a number of alarm systems which can help you to quickly determine the cause of
any problems.
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation, all push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off
push button. In the digital display one of the following flashing fault codes will appear AL1, AL2, AL3, AL4, AL5,
AL6, AL7, AL8 and an audible signal will inform you of the alarm intervention.
Press the On/Off push button to switch off the dishwasher and carry out the following suggested corrective
actions listed below.
Once the checks have been carried out switch on the dishwasher and start a washing programme, if the fault
code reappears in the digital display, contact your local Service Force Centre.
Symptom
The machine will not start
The machine does not fill
with water
The dishwasher will not drain
General
The machine is noisy
The door is difficult to close
Visible lime deposits or
white film on the dishes
The dishes are not quite dry
The dishes are not clean
(poor wash)
Fault code Solution
Indicator light
"water tap" flashes
and/or alarm AL5
Alarm AL6
Alarms AL1, AL2,
AL3, AL4, AL7
AL8
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The door has not been properly closed (indicator light
"open door" illuminates).
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
There is a power failure.
Ensure the water tap is open.
Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off.
The inlet hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the
hose.
The inlet hose may be blocked. Switch off the water
supply and clean the filter.
The drain hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the
hose.
The sink may be blocked. Clear any blockages.
The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the
instructions for connecting to the waste.
There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.
Switch off the dishwasher. Switch it back on and start the
programme. If the alarm reappears, call the local
Service Force Centre.
Dishes are rattling against each other, refer to "Loading
your machine".
The spray arms are knocking against the dishes. Refer
to "Loading your machine".
The dishwasher is not level, or not properly built-in.
Check that there is salt and that the salt cap is tight.
Check that the right level of the water softener is setted.
The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used
The baskets are too full.
The dishes have not been arranged properly.
The spray arms do not rotate
The spray arms are clogged.
The filters are clogged.
The filters are not in the correct position.
Not enough detergent has been used or it is unsuitable.
The detergent is old or has gone hard.
The salt container cap is not properly closed.
The washing programme selected is too gentle.
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