Franke FDWS 614 D8P DOS E - Troubleshooting Guide; Indicator Lights & Start Issues; Water & Drainage Problems; Cleaning & Noise Issues

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In case your dishwasher doesn’t work properly, check if the problem can be solved by going through the following list.
For other errors or issues please contact authorized After-sales Service which contact details can be found in the warranty booklet.
The manufacturer ensures the availability of spare parts for at least 10 years after production date of this appliance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Salt indicator
is lit
Salt reservoir is empty (after rell the salt indica-
tor may remain lit for several wash cycles).
Rell reservoir with salt (for more information - see page 2).
Adjust water hardness (see table, page 2).
Rinse aidindi-
cator is lit
Rinse aid dispenser is empty (after rell
the rinse aid indicator may remain lit for seve-
ral wash cycles).
Rell dispenser with rinse aid (for more information - see page 2).
The dishwa-
sher won’t start
or does not
respond to com-
mands.
The appliance has not been plugged
in properly.
Insert the plug into the socket.
Power outage.
For safety reasons, dishwasher will not restart automatically when power
returns. Press the START/Pause button to resume the cycle.
The dishwasher door is not closed.
CoolDry pin is not pulled in.
Vigorously push the door until you hear the “click”.
Cycle is interupted by door opening for > 4 sec. Close the door and press START/Pause.
It does not respond to commands.
Display shows: F9 or F12 and both On/O
and START/Pause LEDs are blinking rapidly.
Switch o the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button, switch it back
on after approximately one minute and restart the program. If problem
persists, unplug the appliance for 1 minute, then plug it back in.
The dishwasher
won’t drain.
Display shows: F3
and both On/O
and START/Pause
LEDs are blinking
rapidly.
The wash cycle has not nished yet. Wait until the wash cycle nishes.
The drain hose is bent. Check that the drain hose is not bent (see INSTALATION INSTRUCTION).
The sink drain pipe is blocked. Clean the sink drain pipe.
The lter is clogged up with food residues. Clean the lter (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY).
The dishwasher
makes
excessive noise.
The dishes are rattling against each other. Position the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
An excessive amount of foam has been pro-
duced.
The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable
for use in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER). Restart
dishwasher by pressing the DRAIN button (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS)
and run new program without detergent.
The dishes are not
clean.
The crockery has not been arranged properly. Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
The spray arms cannot rotate freely, being
hindered by the dishes.
Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
The wash cycle is too gentle. Select an appropriate wash cycle (see PROGRAMS TABLE).
An excessive amount of foam has been pro-
duced.
The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable
for use in dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER).
The cap on the rinse aid compartment has
not been shut correctly.
Make sure the cap of the rinse aid dispenser is closed.
The lter is soiled or clogged. Clean the lter assembly (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE).
There is no salt. Fill the salt reservoir (see FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR).
The dishwasher
does not ll the
water. Display
shows:
and F6, both On/
O and START/
Pause LEDs are
blinking rapidly.
No water in the water supply or the tap is
closed.
Make sure there is water in the water supply or the tap running.
The inlet hose is bent.
Make sure the inlet hose is not bent (see INSTALLATION) reprogram
the dishwasher and reboot.
The sieve in the water inlet hose is clogged;
it is necessary to clean it.
After having carried out the verication and cleaning, turn o and turn
on the dishwasher and restart a new program.
Dishwasher
nishes the cycle
prematurely.
Display shows:
F15 and both On/
O and START/
Pause LEDs are
blinking rapidly.
Drain hose positioned too low or siphoning
into home sewage system.
Check if end of drain hose is placed at correct height (see INSTALLATION).
Check for siphoning into home sewage system, install air admittance valve
if necessary.
Air in water supply. Check water supply for leaks or other issues letting air inside.