Troubleshooting - Whirlpool WDFS3R4NWESG Installation Manual

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Daily Reference Guide
CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS

TROUBLESHOOTING

In case your dishwasher doesn't work properly, check if the problem can be solved by going through the following list.
For other errors or issues please contact authorized After-sales Service whose contact details can be found in the warranty booklet.
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The salt
Salt reservoir is almost empty.
indicator is lit
The salt indicator
Salt reservoir is empty.
is blinking
The rinse aid
Rinse aid dispenser is empty. (After refill the rinse
indicator is lit
aid indicator may remain lit for a short time).
or blinking
Descale indicator
is lit or blinking;
Limescale is accumulating on internal components
"dES" alarm is
of the appliance
displayed.
The dishwasher
The appliance has not been plugged in properly. Insert the plug into the socket.
won't start or does
not respond to
Power outage.
commands.
The dishwasher door is not closed.
NaturalDry pin is not pulled in.
A cycle is interrupted by the door opening for
more than 4 seconds.
The Control panel does not respond or F6 E1 is
displayed.
The dishwasher
Filter is clogged with food residues or limescale
won't drain.
Display shows:
The drain hose is kinked.
F7 E3 or F9 E1
The sink drain pipe is blocked.
The dishwasher
Dishes are rattling against each other.
makes excessive
noise.
An excessive amount of foam is present.
Crockery has not been arranged properly.
The filter is clogged with food residues or limescale. Clean the filter assembly (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE).
The dishes are not
Crockery has not been arranged properly.
clean.
Spray arms cannot rotate freely, being hindered
by the dishes.
The wash cycle is too gentle.
An excessive amount of foam is present.
The cap on the rinse aid compartment has not
been closed correctly.
The filter is clogged with food residues or limescale. Clean the filter and descale the appliance (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY).
The salt reservoir is empty.
On occasions, food residue
may become encrusted onto
the spray arms and block the
holes used to spray the water. It
is therefore recommended that
you check the arms from time
to time and clean them with
a small non-metallic brush.
To remove the upper spray you
must remove it together with
the manifold.
SOLUTIONS
Refill the reservoir with salt (for more information - see FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR). Check the
water hardness setting if necessary (see SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS)
Refill the reservoir with salt as soon as possible. Using the appliance without salt may cause
damage to its internal components.
Refill the dispenser with a rinse aid (for more information - see FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER).
Descale the appliance immediately using the Self-Clean program and a commercially available
descaling product (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS). Refill the reservoir with salt. Check the water
hardness setting. If the appliance is not descaled, it will stop functioning.
For safety reasons, the dishwasher will not restart automatically when power returns.
Close the door and press START/Pause button.
Vigorously push the door until you hear the "click".
Close the door within 4 sec. and press START/Pause button.
Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON-OFF/Reset button, switch it back on after approxi-
mately one minute and restart the program. If the problem persists, unplug the appliance for 1
minute, then plug it back in.
Clean the filter and descale the appliance (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY and DESCALE
INSTRUCTION).
Check the drain hose (see INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS).
Clean the sink drain pipe.
Position the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers
(see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER). Restart the current cycle by switching OFF the dish-
washer, then switch it on again, select a new program, close the door and press START/Pause.
Please do not add any detergent.
Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS). Check that the upper rack is in the
correct position and adjust (lift up) if necessary
Select an appropriate wash cycle (see PROGRAMS TABLE).
The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in dishwashers (see
FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER).
Make sure the cap of the rinse aid dispenser is closed.
Fill the salt reservoir (see FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR).
The lower spray arm may be removed
by pulling it upwards and rotating
it anti-clockwise. Mounting back
the  spray arm is by pulling it down
and rotating it clockwise.
The top spray arm may be removed
by pressing it up and then rotating
it anti-clockwise. Mounting back
the spray arm is by pulling it upwards
and rotating it clockwise.
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