In The Event Of A Fault - Electrolux ESF 2420 Insturction Book

In the event of a fault

Before calling out an engineer, please check through the details below because some faults can be rectified easily
without the need to call out an engineer. If an engineer is called to resolve a problem listed below or to repair a
fault caused by incorrect installation or mis-use a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Fault
The programme will not start.
The dishwasher is not filling with water.
Water not discharged at end of cycle.
Dishes not washed satisfactorily.
Visible lime deposits or white film
on the dishes.
The dishwasher is noisy.
Whistling sound when washing.
The dishes are not quite dry and are
not shiny.
The door is difficult to close.
If the indicator lamp for the ended programme cycle is flashing, it is possible that you can solve the problem your self.
When the problem is solved, press in the start button and the programme continues. If the problem occurs again,
contact your local service centre.
Fault
The indicator lamp for the ended
programme cycle flashes with approx
3 second pause in between.
(Problems with the water supply).
The indicator lamp for the ended
programme cycle flashes a sequence
of two and two.
(Problems with water drainage).
Check
• Is the door closed properly?
• Have you pressed the start button?
• Is the water tap turned on?
• Is the dishwasher plugged in?
• Has the fuse blown?
• Is the delayed start-button pressed in?
• Is the previous programme finished?
• Is the water tap turned on?
• Has your domestic water supply been cut off temporarily?
• Is the water inlet hose kinked or nipped?
• Is the filter inside the inlet hose blocked?
• Is the water pressure too low?
• Did you open the door before the indicator light for the ended
programme cycle
• Is the previous programme finished? (See "Using the appliance").
• Are the filters clogged?
• Has anything prevented the spray arm from rotating?
• Are the spray arm holes clogged?
• Were the dishes packed too close together?
• Are the filters clogged?
• Are the filters fitted correctly in place?
• Did you use enough detergent?
• Is the salt container cap properly closed?
• Did you select a programme with too low temperature?
• Is the rinse aid dispenser empty?
• Is the salt container empty or is the water softener not
correctly adjusted?
• Is the rinse aid dispenser adjusted to too low dosage?
• Are the dishes rattling against each other?
• Is the spray arm knocking against the dishes?
• This is not a fault, try another brand of detergent.
• Is the rinse aid dispenser empty or adjusted to too low dosage?
• Have the dishes been left too long inside the dishwasher?
• Is the dishwasher level?
Check
• Is the water tap turned on?
• Is the filter inside the inlet hose blocked?
• Is the water inlet hose kinked or nipped?
• Are the filters clogged?
• Is the spigot blocked?
• Is the water drain hose kinked or nipped?
• Are the filters clogged?
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(See "Using the appliance").
is lit and the programme cycle finished?