Troubleshooting - Hotpoint DWF30 User And Installation Instructions Manual

FP105-01 DWF35/34/33/30 12/02/2002 10:23 am Page 23

Troubleshooting...

Caution
- Do not forget that repairs should
only be carried out by a qualified
specialist. Improper repairs can
lead to considerable equipment
damage as well as danger to the
user.
- The dishwasher must first be
disconnected from the electricity
supply before any repairs or other
work can be carried out. Switch off
at the mains socket and water
supply and remove the plug.
Resolving minor problems yourself.
Experience has shown that you can resolve
most problems that arise during normal daily
usage yourself, without having to call out a
service engineer. Not only does this save costs,
but it also means the appliance is available for
use again that much sooner. The following list
of common occurrences and their remedies
should help you identify the causes of most
problems.
Problems...
...When the appliance is switched on.
Appliance does not start up
- Fault with fuse in mains electricity
supply.
- Plug not inserted in wall socket.
- Appliance door not closed properly.
- Water tap not turned on.
- Blocked strainer in water intake
hose.
- The strainer is situated in the
supply hose connection.
- Ensure fill hose is not kinked.
... With the appliance itself
Lower spray arm rotates with
difficulty.
- Spray arm is blocked by small
items or food remains.
- Filter may be incorrectly fitted
allowing food remnants and small
items to enter spray arm through
water.
Lid in detergent compartment can
not be closed.
- Detergent compartment has been
overfilled.
- Mechanism is clogged with
remnants of detergent.
Indicator lamps do not go out after
washing has finished.
- Main switch is still set to ON
Remnants of detergent stuck inside
dispenser.
- Compartment was damp when it
was filled up with detergent.
Compartment must be dry before
detergent is added.
Water remains inside the appliance
after the programme has ended.
- Blockage or kink in drainage hose.
- Pump is jammed.
- Filters are blocked.
- The programme is still running.
Wait for the programme to end.
(Models DWF35 and DWF34 only:
Numerical display 7 will indicate 0).
(Models DWF33 and DWF30 only:
The Programme End indicator light
10 will illuminate).
- Perform 'reset' function.
...During washing
Unusual amount of foam is created.
- Normal washing up liquid has
been poured into the rinse-aid
container
Appliance stops suddenly while
washing is taking place.
- Cut in electricity supply to the
appliance.
- Water supply has been interrupted
Knocking sound can be heard
while washing is taking place.
- A spray arm is knocking against
the dishes inside the appliance
Rattling sound can be heard while
washing is taking place.
- Crockery has not been stacked
properly inside the appliance.
Knocking sound coming from inlet
valves.
- This is caused by the way the
water pipes have been laid and it
has no effect upon the way the
appliance functions.
There is no remedy for this.
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