Hotpoint BFI 670 - Manual (Page 14)

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Whenever the appliance fails to work, check for a solution from the following list before calling for Assistance
(
see Assistance).
Troubleshooting
Malfunction: Possible causes / Solutions:
The dishwasher does not start. • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket
properly, or there is no power in the house.
• The dishwasher door has not been shut properly.
• A delayed start has been programmed (see Start-up and use).
No water enters the dishwasher. • There is no water in the mains supply.
• The water inlet hose is bent (see Installation).
No water drains out from the
dishwasher.
• The dishwasher cycle has not yet finished.
• The water outlet hose is bent (see Installation).
• The drain duct is blocked.
• The filter is clogged up with food residues.
The dishwasher makes
excessive noise.
• The dishes are rattling against each other or against the
sprayer arms.
The dishes and glasses are
covered in a white film or
limescale deposits.
• The level of the refined salt is low or the dosage setting is not
suited to the hardness of the water (see Rinse aid and salt).
• The lid on the salt dispenser is not closed properly.
• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low.
• The crockery is made from non-stick material.
The dishes and glasses are
streaked or have a bluish
tinge.
• The rinse aid dosage is too high.
The crockery has not been dried
properly.
• The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low (see
Rinse aid and salt).
• The rinse aid dispenser setting is not high enough.
• A wash cycle without a drying programme has been selected.
The dishes are not clean. • The racks are overloaded (see Loading the racks).
• The crockery has not been arranged well.
• The sprayer arms cannot move freely.
• The wash cycle is too gentle (see Wash cycles).
• The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not
suited to the type of wash cycle (see Start-up and use).
• The filter is dirty or blocked (see Care and maintenance).
• The refined salt level is low (see Rinse aid and salt).
Tap shut-off alarm.
(several short beeps are emitted)
(the second and third WASH
CYCLE indicator lights flash,
beginning from the right).
• Turn on the tap and the appliance will start after a few
minutes.
• The appliance lock has been activated because no action was
taken when the beeps sounded. Switch off the machine using
the ON/OFF button, turn on the tap and switch the machine
back on after 20 seconds by pressing the same button. Re-
programme the machine and restart the wash cycle.
Clogged filter alarm
(the second and fourth WASH
CYCLE indicator lights flash,
beginning from the right).
• Switch off the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button and
clean the filters (see Maintenance), then switch the
dishwasher back on by pressing the same button. Re-
programme the machine and restart the wash cycle.
Water loading solenoid
valve malfunction alarm
(the third WASH CYCLE indicator
light flashes, beginning from the
right).
• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button and
switch it back on after a minute. If the alarm continues, shut
off the water tap to eliminate the risk of flooding, remove the
plug from the electrical socket and call Assistance.