Omega OFI101X - Troubleshooting Common Problems

Troubleshooting
Before Calling for Service
Review the charts on the following pages may save you from calling for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Technical
Problems
Dishwasher doesn’t
start
Fuse blown, or the
circuit breaker
triggered
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Remove any other appliances sharing the
same circuit with the dishwasher
Power supply is not
turned on.
Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and
the door is closed securely.
Make sure the power cord is properly
plugged into the wall socket.
Door of dishwasher
not properly closed.
Make sure to close the door property and
latch it.
Water not pumped
from dishwasher
Kink in drain hose
Check drain hose.
Filter clogged.
Check the coarse filter.
(see section titled " Cleaning The Filter")
Kitchen sink clogged.
Check kitchen sink to make sure it is draining
well.
If the problem is the kitchen sink not draining,
you may need a plumber rather than a
serviceman for dishwasher.
General
problems
Suds in the tub
Improper detergent
Use only the special dishwasher detergent to
avoid suds. If this occurred, open the dishwasher
and let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water
to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher, then
Start any wash cycle
to drain out the water. Repeat if necessary.
Spilled rinse-aid
Always wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately.
Stained tub interior
Detergent with colourant
was used.
Make sure that the detergent is the one without
colourant.
White film on inside
surface
Hard water minerals
To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with
dishwasher detergent and wear rubber gloves.
Never use any other cleaner than dishwasher
detergent for the risk of foaming or suds.
There are rust stains
on cutlery
The affected items are
not corrosion resistant.
The items should be corrosion resistant.
Noise
Knocking noise
in the wash cabinet
The spray arm is
knocking against an
item in a basket.
Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the spray arm.
Rattling noise
in the wash cabinet
Item of crockery are
loose in the wash
cabinet.
Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items of
crockery.
Knocking noise
in the water pipes
This may be caused by
on-site installation or the
cross-section of the
piping.
This has no influence on dishwasher function.
if in doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.
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