Dishwasher Help
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Check that the dishwasher is plugged in and turned on at the mains.
Do you have power?
To cross test the power supply try another electrical appliance on the same mains socket.
Does the other appliance power on?
Try changing the fuse on the plug. Always use a new fuse with the same Amp rating as the fuse being removed.
Do you have power?
Check to see if any RCD breakers have been tripped inside your Fusebox.
Have any switches been tripped?
Switch the tripped fuse back on.
Does it stay in the ON position?
Check that the dishwasher is plugged in and turned on at the mains.
Is the control panel now responsive?
Some models of dishwasher have a child lock option, check that the child lock is not enabled.
Please check your dishwasher manual for this procedure.
Is the control panel now responsive?
Switch the dishwasher off at the mains and remove the plug. Leave for 5 minutes. Plug the dishwasher back into the mains and switch on.
Is the control panel now responsive?
To cross test the power supply try another electrical appliance on the same mains socket.
Does the other appliance power on?
Try changing the fuse on the plug. Always use a new fuse with the same Amp rating as the fuse being removed.
Do you have power?
Check to see if any RCD breakers have been tripped inside your Fusebox.
Have any switches been tripped?
Switch the tripped fuse back on.
Does it stay in the ON position?
If a delay timer has been set, the dishwasher will not commence until the timer has finished.
Check if a delay timer has been set.
Please check your dishwasher manual for this procedure.
Does the wash programme now start?
Check the door is fully closed.
Open the door, then close it again.
Does the wash programme now start?
Check that the correct wash programme has been selected, then press the start button.
Does the wash programme now start?
Turn the dishwasher off at the mains and remove the plug.
Whilst removing the plug, hold down the start/pause button for 10 seconds.
Leave for 30 seconds, then plug the dishwasher back into the mains and turn the plug on.
Does the wash programme now start?
To cross test the power supply try another electrical appliance on the same mains socket.
Does the other appliance power on?
Try changing the fuse on the plug. Always use a new fuse with the same Amp rating as the fuse being removed.
Do you have power?
Check to see if any RCD breakers have been tripped inside your Fusebox.
Have any switches been tripped?
Switch the tripped fuse back on.
Does it stay in the ON position?
Check that the mains water tap is turned on fully.
Does the dishwasher programme start now?