Something Not Working; Fault Code - Zanussi ZDT 6253 Instruction Book

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.
In the case of alarm intervention the dishwasher will not start or stops during operation, all push buttons are inoperative except for
the ON/OFF push button. All indicator lights are off except for the ON/OFF indicator light.
One of the programme indicator lights starts flashing to indicate which kind of fault has occurred.
Press the ON/OFF push button to switch the dishwasher off and open the door, 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,
contact your local Service Force Centre.
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a
charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee.
Symptom
The machine will not start
The machine does not fill
with water
The filters are blocked
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)
If after all these checks, the
problem persists, contact
your local Service Force
Centre, quoting the model
and serial number. This
information can be found
on the rating plate located
on the right hand side of
the dishwasher door.

Fault code

number 1 programme push
button indicator light
flashing
number 2 programme push
button indicator light
flashing
number 5 programme push
button indicator light
flashing
number 3 or 4 programme
push button indicator
light flashing
Prod.No. ........ Ser. No. .........
Mod. ........
RA01
Solution
The door has not been properly closed.
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.
Protection against flooding is active. Close the water tap and contact
the Service Force Centre.
Clean the filters (refer to "Maintenance and cleaning").
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" (Instruction book - part 2).
The spray arms are knocking against the dishes. Refer to
"Loading your machine" (Instruction book - part 2).
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 set.
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.
This product should be serviced by an authorised Service
engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Service Force Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
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