Rangemaster RDW945FI - Manual (Page 16)

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L ower spray arm rotates with difficulty
• The s pray arm is blocked by small items or food remains.
L id in detergent compartment cannot be closed
• D etergent compartment has been overfilled.
• Mechanism is clogged with remnants of detergent.
I ndicator lamps do not extinguish after washing has
finished
• T he ON-OFF button is still set to ON.
R emnants of detergent stuck inside dispenser
• C ompartment was damp when it was filled up with
detergent. Compartment must be dry before detergent
is added.
Water remains inside appliance after programme has
ended
• Blockage or kind in drainage hose. Pump is jammed.
• Filters are blocked.
• The programme is still running. Wait for the programme
to end.
Problems during washing
Unusual amount of foam
• N ormal washing up liquid has been poured into the
rinse-aid container.
• Excess amount of rinse aid. Remove any spilled rinse
aid with a cloth as it could otherwise lead to excessive
foaming during the next washing cycle.
A ppliance stops suddenly while washing is taking place
• Electricity supply to appliance has been cut off.
• Water supply has been interrupted.
K nocking sound can be heard while washing is taking
place
• A spray arm is knocking against the dishes inside the
appliance.
R attling sound can be heard while washing is taking place
• C rockery has not been stacked properly inside the
appliance.
K nocking sound coming from inlet valves
• T his is caused by the way the water pipes have been
laid and it has no effect upon the way the appliance
functions.
Problems with the dishes, cutlery, etc.
Remnants of food are stuck to the dishes, cutlery etc.
• D ishwasher was not loaded properly. Jets of water could
not reach all parts of the dishes, etc.
• Too many items in the rack.
• Items in the rack were touching each other.
• Not enough detergent was added to dispenser.
• Selected wash programme was not intensive enough.
• Rotation of spray arm obstructed by dishes, etc.
• Nozzles in spray arm are blocked by remnants of food.
Filters are blocked.
• Filters have been incorrectly fitted.
• Waste water pump is jammed.
P lastic items are discoloured
• Not enough detergent was added to dispenser.
• Detergent has insufficient bleaching properties. Use a
detergent containing a chemical bleaching agent.
W hite stains are left on crockery and glasses have a milky
appearance
• N ot enough detergent added to the dispenser
compartment. Amount of rinse-aid set too low.
• Although water is quite hard, no salt has been put in
appliance. Water softener set too low.
• Lid on salt container not screwed tight.
• If you use a phosphate-free detergent, try a detergent
containing phosphates and compare results.
D ishes, cutlery, etc. have not been dried
• S elected programme did not include drying function.
Amount of rinse-aid set too low.
• Items were removed from dishwasher too soon.
G lasses have a dull appearance
• A mount of rinse-aid set too low.
• T ea stains or traces of lipstick have not been completely
removed
• D etergent does not have a sufficient bleaching effect.
Washing temperature set too low.
T races of rust on cutlery
• C utlery is not rustproof.
• Salt content in washing water is too high.
• Lid on salt container not screwed tight.
• Salt spilt while filling container.
G lasses become clouded and discoloured; coating cannot
be wiped off
• U nsuitable detergent was used. Glasses are not
dishwasher-proof.
S mears left behind on glasses and cutlery; glasses have
acquired a metallic appearance
• A mount of rinse-aid set too high.