something not working electrolux 31
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.
Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights,
which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart,
without calling out an engineer.
Switch off the appliance and carry out the following suggested corrective
actions.
Something not working
Displayed message and
malfunction
Possible cause and solution
● message OPEN THE TAP displayed
● intermittent audible signal
● point-shaped optical signal is flashing
The dishwasher does not fill with water
● The water tap is blocked or furred with
limescale.
Clean the water tap.
● The water inlet hose has not been
correctly laid or it is bent or squashed.
Check the water drain hose connection.
● The filter (where present) in the threaded
hose fitting at the water inlet valve is
blocked.
Clean the filter in the threaded hose.
● The water tap is turned off.
Turn the water tap on.
● message DRAIN BLOCKED displayed
● intermittent audible signal
● point-shaped optical signal is flashing
The dishwasher will not drain
● The sink spigot is blocked.
Clean out the sink spigot.
● The water drain hose has not been
correctly laid or it is bent or squashed.
Check the water drain hose connection.
● appears in the display
● intermittent audible signal
● point-shaped optical signal is flashing
Anti-flood device is activated
● Close the water tap and contact your
local Service Force Centre.
The flashing of the point-shaped
optical signal on the floor beneath the
dishwasher door will not be visible if
the appliance has been installed
higher up with a furniture door
mounted flush.
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