Zanussi ZDC 5465 Instruction Booklet - Something Not Working

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Something Not Working

The programme will not start.

The dishwasher is not filling with water.

Water not discharged at end of cycle.

Dishes not washed satisfactorily.

Visible lime deposits or white film

on the dishes.

The dishwasher is noisy.

The dishes are not quite dry and are

not shiny.

• Is the door closed properly?

• Have you pressed the On/Off button?

• Is the water tap turned on?

• Is the dishwasher plugged in?

• Has the fuse blown? (Start with fuse in electrical plug).

• Is the previous programme finished? 

(See ”Using the appliance”).

• Is the water tap turned on?

• Has your domestic water supply been cut off temporarily?

• Is the water inlet hose kinked or blocked?

• Is the filter inside the inlet hose blocked?

• Is the water pressure too low?

• Did you open the door before the programme cycle was 

finished?

• Is the previous programme finished? 

(See ”Using the appliance”).

• Are the filters clogged?

• Has anything prevented the spray arm from rotating?

• Are the spray arm holes clogged?

• Were the dishes packed too close together?

• Are the filters clogged?

• Are the filters fitted correctly in place?

• Did you use enough detergent?

• Is the salt container cap properly closed?

• Did you select a programme with too low temperature?

• Is the rinse aid dispenser empty?

• Is the salt container empty?

• Is the water softener not correctly adjusted?

• Is the rinse aid dispenser empty or adjusted to too low 

dosage?

• Are the dishes rattling against each other?

• Is the spray arm knocking against the dishes?

Whistling sound when washing.

• This is not a fault, try another brand of detergent.

• Is the rinse aid dispenser empty or adjusted to too low 

dosage?

• Have the dishes been left too long inside the dishwasher?

Fault

Check

The door is difficult to close.

• Is the dishwasher level?

Before calling out an engineer, please check through the details below because some faults can be rectified easily

without the need to call out an engineer. If an engineer is called to resolve a problem listed below or to repair a

fault caused by incorrect installation or mis-use a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.

The end of programme indicator lamp is

flashing and a sound signal is emitted.

• Is the water tap turned on?

• Is the filter inside the inlet hose blocked?

• Is the water inlet hose kinked or blocked?

Fault

Check

If the end of programme indicator lamp is flashing, it is possible that you can solve the problem your self. When the

problem is solved, press in the On/Off button and the programme continues. If the problem occurs again, contact your

local Service Force Centre. If any other lamps flash contact and inform your local Service Force Centre.