Troubleshooting - Whirlpool WDFS3L5PBSSG Installation Manual

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 is Salt reservoir is empty.
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
Limescale is accumulating on internal components of
is lit or blinking;
« » the appliance.
dES alarm is
displayed.
The appliance has not been plugged in properly.
Power outage.
The dishwasher
The dishwasher door is not closed.
won't start or does
NaturalDry pin is not pulled in.
not respond to
commands. 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 filter is clogged with food residues or limescale.
The dishwasher
won't drain.
Display shows: The drain hose is kinked.
F7 E3 or F9 E1
The sink drain pipe is blocked.
Dishes are rattling against each other.
The dishwasher
An excessive amount of foam is present.
makes excessive
noise.
Crockery has not been arranged properly.
The filter is clogged with food residues or limescale. Clean the filter assembly (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE).
Crockery has not been arranged properly.
Spray arms cannot rotate freely, being hindered by
the dishes.
The wash cycle is too gentle.
An excessive amount of foam is present.
The dishes are not
clean.
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 WATER HARDNESS TABLE.
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 DISPENS-
ER).
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.
Insert the plug into the socket.
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 seconds 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
button. 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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