Tricity Bendix CDW 086 - Servicing and Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions; Specific Issues; Contacting Service

SERVICING
Certain problems are due to lack of simple mainte-
nance or oversights and can be solved easily without
having to call out an engineer.
The machine will not start
m@ The door has not been properly closed.
@ The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
@ There is no current at the socket. Check the fuse.
The machine will not fill with water
@ The water tap is shut.
@ The water supply has been cut off.
™@ The inlet hose is kinked.
m@ The water inlet hose filter is clogged.
The machine will not drain
@ The drain hose is kinked.
@ The sink drain is blocked.
@ The drain hose extension is not correct.
@ There is no air vent in the end of the drain hose.
The dishes are not clean (poor wash)
™@ The baskets are too full.
™@ The dishes have not been arranged properly.
@ The spray arms do not rotate.
@ The spray arm holes are clogged.
@ The end of the drain hose is submerged in waste
water (in the sink).
@ The filters are clogged.
@ The filters are not in position.
@ Not enough detergent has been used or it is unsuit-
able.
@ The detergent is old or has gone hard.
@ The salt container cap is not properly closed.
@ The washing programme selected is too gentle.
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Visible lime deposits or white film on the dishes
@ There is no salt or the softener has not been adjusted
to the hardness of the water.
@ The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used.
The machine is noisy
@ The dishes are rattling against each other.
@ The spray arms are knocking against the dishes.
The dishes are not quite dry
l§ The dishes have been left too long inside the ma-
chine.
The door is difficult to close
lf The dishwasher is not level or is not properly built-in.
If, after the above checks, the fault persists, call your
local Tricity Bendix Service Centre. Please make sure
you give the model and serial number of the appliance.
This information can be found on the rating plate located
on the right-hand side of the dishwasher door (see
picture).
Original spare parts can be purchased from Tricity
Bendix Service Centres.
in guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or
electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for
any guarantee service calls.
Tricity Bendix Customer Service
Telephone 01582 - 585858